Definitive Technology UIW RCS II Brochure page 2

RODUCT FOCUS:
"the RCS IIs are responsive, articulate, and ready for all
kinds of music and soundtracks"
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
"UIW RCS IIs are an
excellent solution for
anyone who wants
serious sound from
speakers that are
essentially hidden
from view"
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
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
In-Ceiling Speakers
"these speakers
deliver the elusive
combination of
dynamic delicacy
and clout"
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"
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
Definitive Technology UIW RCS II
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.
"prepare to enjoy
in-ceiling sound that
communicates on
your level"
THE BOTTOM LINE
ogy's $1300/pair UIW RCS IIs are an
excellent solution for anyone who
wants serious sound from speakers
that are essentially hidden from
view. Just add a good subwoofer,
and perhaps Definitive's matching
surround speakers (the UIW RSS IIs)
and prepare to enjoy in-ceiling
sound that communicates on your
TPV
level.
11433 Cronridge Dr. • Owings Mills, MD 21117 • (410)363-7148
Visit us at www.definitivetech.com
The Perfect Vision
Definitive Technol-
June/July 2007