W25E IN
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WALL SPEAKER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The RSL family thanks you for choosing our speakers. We
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re confident you
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ll be very happy with your new RSL
W25E
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s. These in
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wall speakers went through an extensive engineering and development process. We thoroughly
evaluated virtually all major brands of in
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wall speakers including many that were more expensive and felt that their
performance was lacking compared to comparable bookshelf models. Our goal was to create bookshelf speaker
performance that is flexible in its application and use. Whether it
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s a full home theater setup, stereo reproduction, or
just background sound, the W25E
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s will provide the most accurate sound reproduction available.
Features:
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The W25E speaker is unique in several respects. First, we developed the drivers and crossover to deliver the same
high quality, neutral sound you
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d expect from our high
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end RSL bookshelf speakers.
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The W25E has a proprietary angled baffle design (15 degrees) that allows the sound to be directed optimally. This
allows maximum flexibility in placing the speaker in the various home theater positions including mounting it
horizontally for center channel use. As a center channel, the angled baffle allows it to be placed under or above the
TV and have it angled towards the viewer. In addition, the tweeter can swivel allowing more precise directivity.
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The W25E has a selectable tweeter attenuation switch that adjusts the output of the tweeter. Normally, we
recommend the 0db setting. However, in very live acoustical spaces and/or lower ceilings (closer proximity),
we recommend trying the
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2db setting. Experimenting is always recommended.
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The crossover network is the heart of the speaker and is often the victim of cost cutting. The W25E has a quality low
distortion crossover network that you
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d expect to find in costly bookshelf speakers. This along with Klippel verified
drivers contributes to a more accurate, lifelike listening experience.
Included in the box:
RSL W25E in
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wall speaker, Installation template, Magnetic grill, Short mounting arms for thicker walls,
Paint shield.
Installation:
Critically Important
. When mounting the W25E in a wall, we urge you to place insulation behind the speaker. This is
especially important if the space between the back of the speaker and the wall behind it is narrow.
Sound emanates from the front of the speaker as well as the back. Sound coming from the back of the speaker
bounces off the wall behind it and reflects back into the speaker. This causes cancellation at certain frequencies and
results in an uneven frequency response. Putting insulation behind the speaker absorbs the sound and prevents it
from reflecting back to the speaker assuring a smooth frequency response.
There are various types of insulation that will work well. They include denim, and Rockwool
TM
. Fiberglass will also
work well, but due to its abrasive qualities, we prefer the others. All of these should be available at your local home
improvement store.
