Definitive Technology UIW RCS II Brochure

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 fr
om 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 ar
e essentially hidden fr
om
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
level.
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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
• Fr
equency r
esponse: 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”
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onridge Dr
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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

Definitive Technology UIW RCS II Specifications

General

Brand	Definitive Technology
Model	UIW RCS II
Category	Speakers
Language	English