Definitive Technology UIW RCS II Manuel utilisateur

FEATURES The RCS II is an elabo-

rate two-way design with a 1-inch

dome tweeter,two 5.25-inch

woofers, and two 6.5-inch passive

radiators. Drive units are mount-

ed in a sealed Medite enclosure

whose square housing is

designed to fit perfectly between

traditional 16-inch on-center ceil-

ing joists. Metal dogleg clamps

pull the speaker assembly tight

against the ceiling, but the bulk of

the speaker’s weight is borne by

four beefy mounting screws that

secure everything to the joists.

The bottom of the RCS II enclo-

sure has a recessed, partially

foam-lined pocket that holds the

drivers, which are angled to fire

outwardtowardthe listener—

not downwardtowardthe floor.

Aspecially-contoured, ribbed

waveguide between the tweeter

and the woofers help improve

dispersion and create the illusion

that sounds originate from the

front of the room.

PERFORMANCE After giving the

RCS IIs some obligatory initial

run-in time, I sat down to listen

and within minutes realized these

speakers were destined to shift

every paradigm there is regard-

ing ceiling speakers. These things

not only invite but demand com-

parison to conventional home-

theater speakers, which is saying

amouthful.

“R” Is for Reference

efinitive Technology’s UIW RCS

II represents a serious attempt to

build an ultra high-performance

in-ceiling speaker whose sound appears

to come from in front of the listener—not

from above. If you think that’s an impos-

sibly tall order to fill, you aren’t alone, but

hearing these babies in action may make

abeliever of you. Think of the RCS IIs as

jaw-droppingly good home theater speak-

ers that just happen to live in the ceiling.

“jaw-droppingly good

home theater speak-

ers that just happen

to live in the ceiling”

“destined to shift

every paradigm

thereis regarding

ceiling speakers”

“an ultra high-

performance

in-ceiling speaker...

hearing these babies

in action may make

abeliever out of you”

INSIDER TIP

To complement the RCS II, Definitive

offers a dedicated, in-ceiling surround

speaker called the RSS II.

Ratings

(compared with premium in-ceiling

home-theater speakers)

▲

Poor Good Excellent

Transparency and Focus

Tonal Balance

Dynamics

Imaging and Soundstaging

Bass Extension

Bass Definition

Value

RODUCT FOCUS: In-Ceiling Speakers

Definitive Technology

In addition to covering most of the

audio spectrum smoothly and even-

ly, without obvious coloration, the

RCS IIs are responsive, articulate,

and ready for all kinds of music and

soundtracks. Even so, deep bass is

limited, meaning you should use

them with a top-flight subwoofer.

These speakers deliver the elusive

combination of dynamic delicacy

and clout. They capture the evanes-

cent beauty of wind rustling through

bamboo tree leaves in the movie

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,

yet do full justice to violent battle

sounds from Saving Private Ryan.

Finally,the RCS IIs offer plenty of

subtlety—the kind that effortlessly

reveals the dark, smoky timbre of

Patricia Barber’s voice on Nightclub

[Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, SACD].

The only minor flaws I observed

were occasional hints of treble hard-

ness or edginess, though that may

be nit-picking on my part.

What sets the Definitives apart is

their striking ability to produce

focused images and wide, deep

soundstages much like those you

would hear from conventional

speakers. When I played the

Fiedler/Boston Pops recording of

Gershwin’s “Variations On ‘I Got

Rhythm’” [RCA Living Stereo,

SACD], the Definitives presented

individual orchestra sections spread

from left to right and front to back

upon the stage, seemingly at ear

level. That’s downright spooky,

given that the speakers were

actually up in the ceiling. The

only area where the Definitives

revealed their location involved a

layer of high-frequency sounds that

seemed to float slightly above the

main soundstage and “cling” to the

speakers. But the good news is that

this characteristic also gave the RCS

IIs a welcome touch of image height.

THE BOTTOM LINE Definitive Technol-

ogy’s $1300/pair UIW RCS IIs are an

excellent solution for anyone who

wants serious sound from speakers

that areessentially hidden from

view. Just add a good subwoofer,

and perhaps Definitive’smatching

surround speakers (the UIW RSS IIs)

and prepare to enjoy in-ceiling

sound that communicates on your

level. TPV

The Last Word

•Near ear-level imaging

•Articulate, revealing

•Accurate tonal balance

•Highs slightly prominent, clinging

to the speakers somewhat

Specifications

Definitive Technology UIW RCS II

•Driver complement: 1" aluminum

dome tweeter, two 5.25" polypropylene

woofers, two 6.5" passive radiators

•Frequency response: 22Hz–30kHz

•Sensitivity: 93 dB

•Impedance: 8ohms

•Recommended amplifier power:

10-250 watts

•Dimensions: 15.5" x 15.5" x 5.87"

•Weight: 16 lbs. each

•Price: $1300/pair

Manufacturer Info

(410) 363-7148

definitivetechnology.com

“What sets the

Definitives apart is

their striking ability

to produce focused

images and wide,

deep soundstages

much like those

you would hear

from conventional

speakers”

11433 Cronridge Dr.•Owings Mills, MD 21117 • (410)363-7148

Visit us at www.definitivetech.com

The Perfect Vision June/July 2007

“prepare to enjoy

in-ceiling sound that

communicates on

your level”

“these speakers

deliver the elusive

combination of

dynamic delicacy

and clout”

“UIW RCS IIs are an

excellent solution for

anyone who wants

serious sound from

speakers that are

essentially hidden

from view”

“the RCS IIs are responsive, articulate, and ready for all

kinds of music and soundtracks”

RODUCT FOCUS: In-Ceiling Speakers

Definitive Technology UIW RCS II

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