New UIW Reference In-Ceiling Speaker (UIW RCS II)
The new UIW RCS II is a significant addition to Definitive’s
Reference Architectural Series of loudspeakers designed to bring
the performance of the finest free-standing speakers into custom
flush-mount in-wall and in-ceiling installations. The Reference
Ceiling Speaker (RCS II) is intended for use as an in-ceiling front
main left, center or right channel speaker, as well as a rear or side
surround speaker in custom installed home theater systems of the
highest quality. In addition, it can be used as a superb left or right
speaker in a high quality stereo music system.
Like our other Reference Architectural Series speakers (IWSub
10/10, IWSub Reference, RLS II, RLS III and RSS II), the RCS II is a
totally non-resonant sealed medite enclosure, which in this case easily
and attractively installs flush into the ceiling in either new or existing
construction. It features a D’Appolito driver array angled down and
aimed at the listening area (two 5.25" cast-basket bass/midrange
drivers and a 1" pure aluminum tweeter) as well as two 6.5" pressure-
coupled planar low bass radiators. The precisely configured dual
angled baffles incorporate a uniquely effective acoustic treatment
which combines a computer-optimized ribbed surface with special
dampening panels in order to achieve a linear uncolored sound
combined with boxless three-dimensional imaging in which acoustic
events seem to effortlessly float in space. In fact, the overall sonic
performance of the RCS II is truly remarkable, combining breath-
taking dynamics, engrossing musical subtlety and amazingly
spacious imaging that totally belies its in-ceiling configuration.
In addition, the RCS II with its active driver/bass radiator
combination achieves an extended low-frequency response, which is
deep and dynamic with a smooth and controlled roll-off that allows
it to seamlessly blend with a subwoofer with a quality that has
never been previously achieved in an in-ceiling system. Of course,
our in-wall UIW Sub 10/10 or UIW Sub Reference are a perfect
complement to the RCS II for unmatched performance in a stealth
home theater.
New UIW Reference Surround Speaker (UIW RSS II)
The UIW RSS II is another important new addition to Definitive’s
Reference Architectural Series. The RSS II is intended for rear or
side surround use in 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or more channel custom-install
systems of the highest quality. Like the other Reference Architectural
Series speakers, the RSS II is a totally non-resonant sealed medite
enclosure, which easily installs flush into walls or ceilings in either
new or existing construction. It features a curved angle bipolar array,
which is perfect for movie and music surround use because it provides
an ideal combination of direct sound for specificity and localization
and ambient sound for enhanced spaciousness.
The RSS II delivers uniquely enveloping surround performance
totally immersing the listeners in a complete 360-degree soundstage.
Walls seem to disappear and the listening room will be almost
magically transformed into the location of the original sonic event.
The curved aspect of the bipolar array further improves dispersion
into the room. When installed in the ceiling, the direction in which
the driver arrays face can be rotated 90 degrees in order to optimize
the performance depending on the specific location of the speakers
in relation to the seating area.
Each RSS II bipolar surround speaker contains two complete
3-way full-range systems for a total of 6 driver/radiators in each
speaker. The RSS II’s dynamic, spacious and uncolored sonic
signature has been specifically engineered to blend perfectly with
any of Definitive’s loudspeakers whether freestanding, in-wall or
in-ceiling for an amazing lifelike sonic experience.
Definitive Redefines Architectural Sonic Perfection!
RCS II Specifications:
Cutout Size: 14
3
/
8
" x 14
3
/
8
". Outer Dimensions:
15
1
/
2
" x 15
1
/
2
". Depth: 5
7
/
8
". Driver Complement: Two high-definition cast-
basket 5
1
/
4
" bass/midrange drivers, two 6
1
/
2
" pressure-coupled low bass
radiators, one 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter. Rec. Assoc. Amplification:
10 – 250 watts. Frequency Response: 22 Hz – 30 kHz.
RSS II Specifications:
Cutout Size: 11
5
/
8
" H x 9
7
/
8
" W. Outer
Dimensions: 12
3
/
4
" H x 11" W. Depth: 3
7
/
8
". Driver Complement:
Two high-definition cast-basket 4
1
/
2
" bass/midrange drivers, two 4
1
/
2
"
planar pressure-coupled low bass radiators, two 1" pure aluminum dome
tweeters. Rec. Assoc. Amplification: 10 – 200 watts. Frequency Response:
26 Hz – 30 kHz.
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—
Fred Manteghian,
Ultimate AV
“Sound so solid and clean you’ll think it’s coming from a higher power”
—
Peter Pachal,
Sound & Vision
