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View CartFeaturing CG23's for front L,C,R channels, the NEW CG23 5.2 home theater system offers standard-shattering performance like the CG3 5.2; but with a subtle touch of presence, bringing the sound image slightly deeper into the room. This is perfect for larger rooms or those who want the exceptional clarity, remarkable detail, and spacious imaging of the CG3's, but prefer being a bit closer to the soundstage. This 5.2 achieves sound so awe-inspiring, you may need to pinch yourself to know you're not dreaming. *This system features dual Speedwoofers 10S's. Enjoy improved bass distribution and up to four times as much output.
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View CartCG23 5.2 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
Featuring CG23's for front L,C,R channels, the NEW CG23 5.2 home theater system offers standard-shattering performance like the CG3 5.2; but with a subtle touch of presence, bringing the sound image slightly deeper into the room. This is perfect for larger rooms or those who want the exceptional clarity, remarkable detail, and spacious imaging of the CG3's, but prefer being a bit closer to the soundstage. This 5.2 achieves sound so awe-inspiring, you may need to pinch yourself to know you're not dreaming. *This system features dual Speedwoofers 10S's. Enjoy improved bass distribution and up to four times as much output.
CG3s are currently out of stock
Included: 3 CG23, 2Â CG3, 2Â Speedwoofer 10S
UNCONVENTIONAL STANDARDS,
UNCONVENTIONALLY GOOD SOUND
Its hard to explain our CG3 and 23 surround systems without sounding cliché and typically-hyped. But these speakers (carrying the soul of our ground-breaking CG4 line) are truly sensational. So we’re going to give it a shot.
While our speakers often find themselves in home theater applications, RSL speakers are always designed for 2.1 stereo first. As purists, we take this approach because two-channel is the truest test of a speaker and is far more revealing than surround-sound. Its easy to mask a speaker’s imperfections when there are four, or more, additional speakers providing support. Instead of choosing the path of least resistance, we take the opposite approach to design.
Mastering two-channel calls for a greater level of refinement and fine-tuning. Just two speakers and a single sub must be capable of flawlessly re-creating a live performance. Each speaker needs to paint a sonic picture that’s true-to-life in size and depth – with every instrument clearly distinguishable and correctly positioned. Sound should be rich and natural, without a trace of boxiness or coloration. Vocals should emanate from one precise location between the speakers, creating the feel of the singer standing just feet in front of you. The experience is like having tickets to a private show, and you’re sitting in the sweet spot.
Reaching this level of performance requires a greater excellence of parts and construction. As a small, family-run, internet-direct company, we can deliver this kind of quality to our customers for less than larger competing brands. We cut out the middlemen and eliminate the corporate infrastructure; allowing us to provide superior speakers for lower price than our competitors. A price that finally takes the sting out of the term ‘high-end’.
The speakers you’re about to order are a new industry milestone. They’re the finest example of the art and evolution of speaker design. Enjoy the sound audio purists shell out many thousands of dollars for.
CG3 & CG23
SUPERIOR BUILD FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
RSL's Compression Guide Technology
Soft Dome Tweeter, Neodymium Magnet
Kevlar-Coned, High-Excursion Woofer
Premium Air-Core Copper Coil
Premium Polypropylene Capacitors
Gold-Plated Wire Terminals
BETTER DESIGN & FINISHINGS
Fingerprint-Resistant, Hand-Painted, Gloss Finish
Essential Front Ported Cabinets
Acoustically Transparent Grille
FLEXIBLE MOUNTING SOLUTIONS
Keyhole Mount for CG3
Threaded Insert for CG3
Dual Threaded Inserts for CG23
COMPRESSION GUIDE TECHNOLOGY
THE ACE UP OUR SLEEVE
STANDARD SPEAKERS & SUBS
Standard hollow cabinets do not address cabinet resonance. Resonance adds distortion which reduces sound quality. Speakers sound boxy and unnatural. Subwoofers are slower, prone to slop, and lack articulation.
RSLÂ SPEAKERS & SPEEDWOOFERS
Compression Guide reduces cabinet resonance. Sound remains pure and unaltered. Speakers sound natural and life-like. Subwoofers become drastically faster and more articulate. Bass stays tight and clean at all frequencies.
Compression Guide technology is the difference between RSL speakers and all other speakers. It’s the secret behind our award-winning sound. It’s why RSL speakers sound so clear and incredibly realistic. Watch the video below to learn more.
SPEEDWOOFER 10S
10″ SUBWOOFER, 12″ PERFORMANCE
Compression Guide Technology
Beautiful high-excursion cast frame 10â€woofer
350 watt RMS class D amp with wireless capability
Wireless transmitter (optional)
SPECIFICATIONS
RSL CG3 Speaker
(3 included)
Woofer | 4†with Ferrite Magnet, Kevlar Cone |
Tweeter | 1†Silk Dome, Ferrite Magnet |
Frequency Response | 100-20,000 Hz ± 3db |
Recommended Impedance setting for amplifiers | 6 or 8 ohms (whichever is higher) |
Sensitivity | 87 db SPL @ 1 watt, 1 meter distance |
Recommended Power | 25-125 watts |
Crossover Frequency | 2,500 Hz |
Crossover Slope | 12 db/octave |
Crossover Parts | Air core coil, Polypropylene capacitors, Gold Plated binding posts |
Tuning Method | Compression Guideâ„¢ |
System Resonance | 87 Hz |
Weight | 6 lbs. |
Dimensions | H: 9 1/2†W: 5 1/16†D: 6 3/8 “(Without grille 6â€) |
RSL CG23 Speaker
(2 included)
Woofer | 4†with Ferrite Magnet, Kevlar Cone |
Tweeter | 1†Silk Dome, Ferrite Magnet |
Frequency Response | 85-20,000 Hz ± 3db |
Recommended Impedance setting for amplifiers | 6 or 8 ohms (whichever is higher) |
Sensitivity | 89 db SPL @ 1 watt, 1 meter distance |
Recommended Power | 25-125 watts |
Crossover Frequency | 2,500 Hz |
Crossover Slope | 12 db/octave |
Crossover Parts | Air core coil, Polypropylene capacitors, Gold Plated binding posts |
Tuning Method | Compression Guideâ„¢ |
System Resonance | 75 Hz |
Weight | 10 lbs. |
Dimensions | H: 6†W: 16†D: 6 3/8 “(Without grille 6 â€) |
RSL SpeedWoofer 10S
(2 included)
Frequency Response | 24-200 Hz ± 3db, substantial output down to 20Hz (CEA-2010) |
Woofer | 10†high-excursion cast-frame woofer, double magnet structure |
Nominal Impedance | 4 ohms |
Weight | Â 40lbs |
Dimensions | H: 16†W: 15†D: 16 3/4†|
Feet | Includes 4Â rubber feet |
Power | 350Â watts RMS @ 4 ohms |
Distortion | <1% at rated power |
Crossover Frequency | 40-200 Hz variable |
Crossover Slope | 12 db |
Auto On | Activated by audio signal, shuts off after 20 minutes with no signal |
Phase Control | 0 to 180 variable |
Power Draw | Auto on (no signal input): 13 watts |
Power Draw | standby mode: 1 watt |
Power Input | 115V, 60Hz, 230V, 50/60Hz AC |
Fuse 115V | T5.0AL/250V |
Fuse 230V | T2.5.0AL/250V |
Beautiful, unblemished, crystalline clarity from tiny speakers that have no business sounding this good! All of the bass and a good portion of the midrange are deftly handled by the Speedwoofers, leaving the little bookshelf speakers to do their magic on the treble and upper midrange. Working together, they create an enveloping wall of clean, natural, powerful sound. Anything with even a modicum of bass will demonstrate the absolute control and authority these subwoofers exert on the low range of the sound spectrum. If that song or movie has thunderous bass, you will hear and FEEL that thunderous bass, masterfully rendered with no bloat or boom or tubbiness. Songs are conveyed with such clarity that you will hear things in your favorite recordings you have never heard before. There were songs I have listened to hundreds of times that became new and refreshing because there were subtle nuances that revealed themselves on these speakers. Words barely breathed into a microphone, the slight rasp of a pick grazing a guitar string, noises from the space where the music was recorded, all of it lending a convincing sense of realism to the reproduced sound.
Couple an outstanding product with outstanding customer service and you have a winning combination. I dealt with Joe Rodgers, son of the original founder of RSL speakers, before making my purchase. I always received quick replies to my emails and honest unbiased advice. The speakers arrived quickly, faster than expected, all in good condition. Although the surrounds were on backorder, that was handled quickly and efficiently as well.
How do I bottom line this review? This is how I know I made the right decision: These speakers make me want to stop what I am doing, sit down and listen to music. I know that sounds strange, but it's that simple. Time is our most precious resource, and anything that wants a piece of my limited quantity of time better be worth it. Each day I find myself using a little more of that time to dig deep into my collection to find old musical treasures to be unearthed in brand new ways on this system. That’s how good they are. Get them, listen to them a lot, and fall in love with your music all over again. That, to me, is the bottom line.
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