About the Energy RC-6Cst
Fill your space with sound not clutter with the Energy RC-6Cst. This versatile speaker plays the left and right channels of a stereo signal simultaneously — perfect for hallways and other tight spaces where it's awkward to install a pair. But you can also wire its pivoting tweeters in a mono configuration to make it an outstanding bipole surround speaker for your home theater system. Either way you choose, you can expect fantastic performance and clarity with room filling sound. The included paintable grille lets you match this speaker to your room color for a seamless installation.
Free installation help from Crutchfield
When you buy in-wall or in-ceiling speakers from Crutchfield, you'll also receive copies of our in-depth speaker and wire installation guides, free of charge:
- Speaker Installation Guide for New Construction — Provides detailed information for pre-wiring your new home and installing your speakers.
- Speaker Installation Guide for Existing Construction — Offers step-by-step how-to's for retrofitting your home with speaker wire and installing your speakers.
Click the links above to view these guides; you'll need the Adobe Acrobat PDF reader (free download).
Product highlights:
- two 3/4" pivoting dome tweeters
- 6-1/2" Kevlar woofer
- can be wired for stereo or mono bipole operation
- handles up to 125 watts
- frequency response 44-22,000 Hz (±3dB)
- sensitivity 87 dB
- 8-ohm impedance
- paintable grille
- cutout dimensions: 8-1/8" diameter
- mounting depth: 5"
- warranty: 5 years
Priced each
- MFR # 11150
What's in the box:
- One stereo input in-ceiling speaker
- White bezel/mounting kit
- White grille
- 2 Terminal jumper wires
- Template/Paint mask
- Instruction manual
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Features & specs
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quantity in Package | Single | |
| Tweeter | Dome | |
| Aimable Tweeter | No | |
| Woofer Composition | Kevlar | |
| Woofer Surround | Rubber | |
| Connector Type | Spring posts | |
| Bi-Amp Inputs | Stereo input | |
| Built-in Back-box | No | |
| Moisture Resistance | ||
| Indoor (Moisture-resistant) | No | |
| Outdoor (Partial Exposure) | No | |
| Outdoor (Full Exposure) | No | |
| Specs | ||
| Tweeter Size | 0.75 | |
| Midrange Size | --- | |
| Speaker Shape | 8 | |
| Woofer Size | 6.5 | |
| Cutout Width | --- | |
| Cutout Height | --- | |
| Mounting Depth | 5 | |
| Power Range (Watts) | 30-125 | |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 8 | |
| Frequency Response | 44-22kHz | |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years | |
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Driver Technology
Connections
Mounting Options
Driver Technology
Stereo Input: The Energy RC-6Cst stereo input in-ceiling speaker can be used in locations where mounting multiple speakers is not practical. The dual spring post terminals accept signals from both left and right channels; the dual voice coil woofer sums the low frequencies from the stereo input to mono and the coaxially mounted dual-tweeter array reproduces the left and right channels independently.
Bipole/Dipole Design: In addition to stereo inputs, the RC-6Cst can be wired as a single channel bipole or dipole speaker. When in dipole or bipole mode, typically used for rear channels in a home theater application, only one pair of speaker wires is used and the two input terminals are shorted together with the included jumper wires. A switch on the RC-6C's frame, behind the grille, specifies the phasing (bipole vs. dipole internal wiring).
Sensitivity:
- Stereo: 87 dB
- Mono: 92 dB
Drivers: The RC-6Cst is equipped with the following drivers:
- Tweeter: two 3/4" aluminum dome tweeters, independently mounted on a swiveling bridge; they can be angled separately +/- approximately 25°
- Woofer: 6-1/2" Kevlar cone woofer; uses a ribbed elliptical surround
Surround: The woofer uses a patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround; by changing the shape of the speaker surround to an ellipse, rather than the traditional half roll, distortion is reduced and the maximum excursion is increased.
Break-In Period: Energy recommends that you play the RC-6Cst for a 100 hour break-in period before playing at high volume and making final sound adjustments. This is easily done by putting your compact disc player on repeat mode while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range ant normal listening levels.
Connections
Speaker Terminals: The speaker has two pair of spring posts that can accept, pin connectors, single or dual banana plugs, or bare wire up to 12-gauge wire.
Mounting Options
Paintable: Both the plastic frame and aluminum grille can be painted to match the ceiling; a cardboard paint mask is included.
Installation: The speaker can be installed in new or existing construction; it requires a cutout diameter of 8 inches and is held in place with four integral plastic mounting ears. The required depth to install the speaker is 5" from the mounting surface (this includes the thickness of the drywall). Behind the opening there must be a 7/8" clearance around the speaker to accommodate the ears. Speakers should be installed in drywall at least 3/8" thick. A cardboard template is included to assist you in making the cutout.
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Very easy to install, great instructions, and I'm blown away at how well they how loud they will play. Bipole mode is pretty good for an in-ceiling speaker.
Richard R from Lacayette ,La