The New RSL Speakers - Reviewed by Home Entertainment Magazine
The first review of the new RSL Speaker line is out. For the full review, please click here.
Here are excerpts from Mark Elson’s review:
“… THE NEW RSL CG SPEAKERS COME WITH A SURPRISE IN EVERY BOX”
“…At a moderate volume through the CG4s, I was able to pick up subtleties I had not previously heard.”
“…If speakers are windows into the music, these windows were squeaky-clean.”
“... he CG4s presented depth-of-field and left-right sound stage that is typically found only larger format speakers.”
“…James Taylor was present in the room with his characteristic vocal insinuations, accents and humor intact… outside the box.”
“…With a Studio Monitor as its grandfather, the RSL CG4 / Speedwoofer 10 combo lived up to its pedigree.”
“…Listening to such inner detail and depth-of-field, it’s clear that with the RSL CG24 Studio Monitor, the ground rules of performance versus price are about to change.”
“…the Speedwoofer 10 lived up to its name, producing quick kick drum and tympani transients.”
“…All in all, this was pretty amazing performance from a $750 subwoofer.”
Home Theater Listening
“…At no time was the sound fatiguing nor was there any smear or lack of definition among all those layered sounds coming from the CG system.”
“…I promised a surprise. Here it is. Recall the CG4s and the CG24 center were mounted at shin level. The system not only imaged horizontally, left-to-right, even offscreen, but it imaged vertically. How could small format speakers image across the center of the screen, which was five feet above them? How could I possibly hear sounds mid-screen as if the LCRs were mounted behind a perforated screen? So this is what Howard Rodgers meant by his slogan ‘Hear Outside the Box.’ This was Compression Guide technology at work. The system imaged wider than anyone had a right to expect, including vertically.”
“Considering the challenges I threw at the RSL CG4s, CG24s, Speedwoofer 10, individually as well as an entire home theater the system, it’s clear that the Rogersound Labs Compression Guide speakers represent the same outstanding value and performance that they did decades earlier. Lightning has struck twice. “
Comments From Our Customers
Below is a small sampling of email comments we’ve received from our customers. We’re not making this stuff up—they are real.
“Shopping at RSL was the best audio experience I ever had and my living room is still filled with equipment purchased at your store.” –Janice
“Dear RSL, I have finally obtained a pair of my dream speakers, Nevada XT's. I have been searching for a pair for about twenty years when I bought a pair of 2600 monitors. They were the best I could afford at the time, but I used to drool over my well worn catalog page that listed the Nevada XT's.” – Joe Bill
“Thanks for your time and the great speakers! I'm a happy camper now!” –Richard
“I bought a pair of RSL 6600H speakers. What do you recommend regarding an amplifier or receiver? Watts? Oh yes! I love these speakers!” - Timothy
“No Problems just, a testimonial on just how great these speakers sound. But you of course already know this!” –Ronald
“Just a note to thank you. I received and installed the speaker system yesterday.” It is magnificant! Many thanks. - Charles
“I grew up with RSL's in Torrance and my Dad still has the Nevada's. (He won't part with them, I've offered double) If you ever start making Home system speakers, I'll buy them! To this day, nothing compares!” – Erik
“I grew up in the valley and remember the first time I heard your speakers and how wonderful they sounded. I am finally at the point in my life where I have started buying audiophile equipment and i need some RSL’s. What do I do? I check eBay periodically, but i rarely find any. Obviously, nobody is willing to part with their RSL’s.” -Paul
“It's been over 2 years now since I picked up my RSL Digital Fidelity One and I'd like to report that I'm still overly pleased with your product.” - Shane
“Hi, no problems here. I just happened to Google you guys and wanted to thank you for the awesome speakers! I've had them for 23 years now & never a problem. I happen to be listening to them right now.” - Mark
“Back in November 2005 I ordered the RSL Digital Fidelity One. You sent them to my friend in California and she carried them all the way to Australia for me. They serve me perfectly in my situation and I am still enjoying the sound. I just want you to remember that across the world in little Tasmania, the island south of Victoria in Australia, your speaker system is happily doing it's job and satisfying appreciative ears.” – Nigel
“I have owned a set of RSL 2.1 speakers for 2+ years, and I get all kind of compliments on the sound. I want another set to supplement what I have. BTW, I'm STILL pissed that you haven't designed another set of speakers........” – Brian
“Hello my name is Joey and I love your speakers I bought a few years ago for my wife’s PC.”
“I still use and love my "high tech black" Elans!” - Derric
“I own a pair of speakers that you manufactured for pc's. It has been more than a few years and I still can not believe the crystal clear sound coming out of these speakers. I recently checked out your website to find out that you are not producing them anymore. I hope somehow you will start selling them again. I want to thank you for offering such great quality speakers for such an excellent price. Being a musician and, of course, a music lover I feel very lucky to own one of these. Thanks again!” - Nuran
“I love these jokers. When I first bought them, I had an old pair of JBL 4311's hanging on the wall above my computer desk. When friends visited, they marveled at how good they (the JBL's) sounded, and that, "..........they just don't make them like they used too..........". I waited weeks before I revealed the true source of the music. Though none could be classified as audiophiles, you could have knocked all of them over with a feather when the truth came out. They ALL swore they were going to buy a set of DFO's. ANYHOOOOOOOO, Hurry up every chance you get, to bring out another speaker system. I'm waiting on pins and needles. BTW, I removed the JBL's from the wall. They collect too much dust, and they were getting too much credit for the DFO's job.
Your fan and satisfied customer,” - Brian
“Thanks to RSL, the sound of music, from Chopin to Ella... and all in between... just knocks my socks off. I can honestly say I've never listened to music at home with so much rich pleasure.” - Johanna
“Hey Guys, You were right! These are superb PC speakers for the money.” - Mike
“I very rarely ever write or e-mail messages like this, but I thought I would in this case. For the price, they cannot be beat!! Great Job” - Wayne
“I've thoroughly enjoyed your speakers for 1 year now (Windows PC - Dell, with a so-so Creative sound card). In fact, I LOVE them! I listen to music from my computer an average of 6-8 hours/day, everything from classical to classic rock to jazz/blues and your speakers never tire my ears as most speakers do. They are bright, clear and accurate.” - Marcus
“We were a little apprehensive about your speakers, however, you have won us over. From the first note, we were thoroughly surprised! We originally ordered these speakers for a dear friend. He's in trouble now! I just packed the Harman Kardons I had and that's what he's getting. He can't hear well anyway! All the best and thank you for a wonderful experience.” -John
“I've been using my Digital Fidelity One speakers for some time and couldn't be happier.” - Robert
“I wouldn't buy speakers through the internet. You know, they can be bad and one might get stuck with an awful sound. I value my time and I don't want to waste it calling customer service and the like. But the colorful advertisement caught my eye. So I gave it a try. Now, I feel obliged to use my time to write a compliment: congratulations.” – Hector
“Thank you for a smooth purchase, a quick shipment, friendly correspondence, a hilarious owner's manual, and a great product! I am finally hearing the music like it should sound on my computer.” – Lisa
“Bottom line: it defies the old adage re. "if it seems too good to be true it probably is." The RSL Digital Fidelity One is a world-class value: superior sound quality at an impressive DCB level that doesn't try to merely bust your eardrums.” - Chris
“Just wanted to say, Great Speakers! My wife and I love them.” - Matthew
“I just wanted to let you know that I am one happy camper! Would I tell my friends about these speakers? Ha ha ha I already have!” - Deva
“I received my speakers yesterday, 18 Aug 2005. I can only describe them as FABULOUS! I am musician and have some high end equipment. I want my music to be accurate and articulate. The RSL Speakers fit that category to the tee.” - Ken
“I absolutely love them and my brother who got the other set does too.” – Matt
“WOOHOOOOOO! I'm VERY pleased. Well, gotta go dance.” Peace! - Pamela
“I am a long time RSL user – the core audio component of my home theater is the RSL 3600 Studio Monitor system (circa 1978). They still rock today just like they did 25 years ago when I took my hard earned money from Kentucky Fried Chk’n and, at age sixteen, bought them for $250ish bucks.” – Christopher
