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Re: QS8s vs Energy RC-Rs
billy p #341469 03/10/11 02:56 AM
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I have an Axiom 5.1 set up and an Energy RC 7.1 set up, very similar to what you will have with the addition of 2 RC-10's for rear surrounds. while I feel that the Axioms have a better bang for buck value, I prefer my Energy's overall. the RC-R is a very good speaker, if you can get the second one, I would stay with it over the QS-8's.

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1sweetspot #342518 03/18/11 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: 1sweetspot
I have an Axiom 5.1 set up and an Energy RC 7.1 set up, very similar to what you will have with the addition of 2 RC-10's for rear surrounds. while I feel that the Axioms have a better bang for buck value, I prefer my Energy's overall. the RC-R is a very good speaker, if you can get the second one, I would stay with it over the QS-8's.


I am glad to hear that. I am still having issues with the buyer and UPS sending me my second RC-R, but it should be settled in the next week or two. If not I will just request a refund and purchase another one through eBay.

I am happy to hear that you prefer your RC setup overall. I do love the sound of those speakers. I just wish I could have afforded the RC-70s while they were still in stock. I still do want to go ahead and get a full Axiom system down the line and see how much different it would be over my current setup.

You say the Axioms are more bang for the buck. Does that translate into being better speakers between the two set barring price? How are the Axioms compared to the Energys? Does it sound better/different to you?


Speakers: Energy RC-70s, RC-LCR, RC-Rs and eD A2-300 x 2.
Receiver: Marantz 6006
Re: QS8s vs Energy RC-Rs
Seekinganswers #342620 03/20/11 12:43 AM
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I hear you about the RC-70's-I would've loved a pair too. The 50's are no slouches though. I pieced together my RC system by buying open box but unused RC-R's, RC-50's, demo model RC-10's and a clearance (half price) new RC-LCR.

Barring price, I still prefer the RC system. At original price it would have cost around double the Axiom system I have, but it is not "twice" as good. I like it better though. Better frequency response and more efficient. Clear without being sharp. You can't beat Axiom speakers for the same price. Subs I'm not so sure, but speakers for sure. At least in the comparisons I did while having the M60's on trial. I hope you can track down that other RC-R!

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1sweetspot #342627 03/20/11 01:56 AM
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Coming from another Energy Rc owner helps confirm my desire to switch over to Axiom more as a lateral move. The only sacrifice in SQ will be I'm moving from a regular speaker to in/on-walls, but I'm okay with that. Hopefully I'll sell my LCR but I would like to hold on to the 30's for use in another room.

Thanks...for sharing your thoughts! smile

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Originally Posted By: 1sweetspot
I hear you about the RC-70's-I would've loved a pair too. The 50's are no slouches though. I pieced together my RC system by buying open box but unused RC-R's, RC-50's, demo model RC-10's and a clearance (half price) new RC-LCR.

Barring price, I still prefer the RC system. At original price it would have cost around double the Axiom system I have, but it is not "twice" as good. I like it better though. Better frequency response and more efficient. Clear without being sharp. You can't beat Axiom speakers for the same price. Subs I'm not so sure, but speakers for sure. At least in the comparisons I did while having the M60's on trial. I hope you can track down that other RC-R!


Awesome insight. We have the same exact energy speaker setup. The speakers seem to be very efficient to me as well. I know the 50s arent slouches and they sing really well whenever i throw parties and i am very impressed with them even though theyre playing mp3s.

I think i will eventually round out my speakers to a 7.2 setup. I probably will get a pair of QS8s to get my feet wet with axioms. I do want to try the m80s that everyone is raving about. I want to see what kind of stepup it would be.


Speakers: Energy RC-70s, RC-LCR, RC-Rs and eD A2-300 x 2.
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billy p #342639 03/20/11 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted By: billy p
Coming from another Energy Rc owner helps confirm my desire to switch over to Axiom more as a lateral move. The only sacrifice in SQ will be I'm moving from a regular speaker to in/on-walls, but I'm okay with that. Hopefully I'll sell my LCR but I would like to hold on to the 30's for use in another room.

Thanks...for sharing your thoughts! smile


I would love to get my hands on a set of 30s as speakers for the bedroom or computer use. Theyre such great speakers and i love them.


Speakers: Energy RC-70s, RC-LCR, RC-Rs and eD A2-300 x 2.
Receiver: Marantz 6006
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Seekinganswers #342641 03/20/11 01:46 PM
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My rational for this was simply because the LCR is in such demand the 30's not so much. If your in the GTA we could work something out.... blush.

BTW...you won't regret the Q'8's if you decide to buy them!

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billy p #342643 03/20/11 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted By: billy p
My rational for this was simply because the LCR is in such demand the 30's not so much. If your in the GTA we could work something out.... blush.

BTW...you won't regret the Q'8's if you decide to buy them!


billy,

Haha, I am currently not in the market for 30s. I just thought that amazon had them for such a steal for a while and I was curious to see how the 30s would sound. I am just glad I got my set of 50s brand new for $575. Now the price is all over the place and most of the time at their full asking price of $799 a speaker.


Speakers: Energy RC-70s, RC-LCR, RC-Rs and eD A2-300 x 2.
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