Definitive Technology UIW RCS II
The RCS II features a non-resonant sealed medite (a dense wood product) enclosure to deliver the tight, detailed bass and uncolored midrange of audiophile free-standing speakers in every installation. The performance of open back built-in speakers will vary depending on the nature of the wall/ceiling cavity behind the speaker.
But Definitive Reference speakers with integrated enclosures sound superb every time. Six rotating dogleg clamps and beefy wood screws make the RCS II easy to install in either new or existing construction and provide secure, non-resonant mounting for ultimate audiophile performance free of vibrations and buzzes.
The RCS II features a D’Appolito driver array angled down and aimed at the listening area (two 5-1/4" cast-basket bass/midrange drivers and a 1" pure aluminum tweeter) as well as two 6-1/2" pressure-coupled planar low bass radiators. Proprietary Wave Launch (patent pending) baffle geometry and acoustic treatment materials serve to create the illusion that the speakers are directly in front of the listener rather than up in the ceiling.
The precisely configured dual angled baffles incorporate a uniquely effective acoustic treatment which combines a computer-optimized ribbed surface with special dampening panels in order to achieve a linear uncolored sound combined with boxless three-dimensional imaging in which acoustic events seem to effortlessly float in space.
In fact, the overall sonic performance of the RCS II is truly remarkable, combining breath-taking dynamics, engrossing musical subtlety and amazingly spacious imaging that totally belies its in-ceiling configuration.
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Features
- Integrated wood enclosure ensures consistent high performance every time
- One 1 inch Pure aluminum dome tweeter
- Installs in either new or existing construction applications
- Available individually
Specifications
- Outer Flange Dimensions | Metric :15-1/2” W x 15-1/2” H | 39.4 x 39.4 cm
- Cut Out Dimensions | Metric :14-3/8” W x 14-3/8” H | 36.5 x .36.5 cm
- Depth from Flange | Metric :5-7/8” | 14.9 cm
- Driver Complement :Two 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters; Two 5-1/4" cast-basket bass/midrange drivers pressure coupled to two 6-1/2” bass radiators
- Frequency Response :22 Hz – 30 kHz
- Impedance :Compatible with 8 Ohm outputs
- Sensitivity :
- Recommended Associated Amplifier Power :10 – 250 watts
- A/V Receiver Crossover Setting :40 Hz
- Inputs :One pair of gold plated spring loaded posts
- Enclosure :Sealed Medite
- Available Finishes :Paintable White
- Accessories :Paint mask; Cut-out template
- Packaging :One to a carton
- Weight | Metric :22 lbs | 10 kg
- Warranty :5 Years
About Definitive Technology
Definitive Technology has been committed to building superior sounding home audio and home theater loudspeakers since 1990, when the company was founded by Sandy Gross, Don Givogue and Ed Blais—lifelong audiophiles and experts in speaker design, acoustics and marketing. Definitive Technology loudspeakers are among the most positively reviewed and most often honored high performance loudspeakers on the market as well as being the best-selling premium home loudspeakers in the US.
Since its inception, Definitive has won an astounding number of awards and over-the-top enthusiastic reviews from Consumer Electronics industry associations as well as leading audio/video print magazines and websites. Frankly there are too many to list them all here but the photo on this page gets the point across.
Most recently a speaker system consisting of Definitive Technology Mythos STS SuperTowers, Mythos Nine center and Mythos Gem surrounds was awarded Sound & Vision magazine’s “Audio Product of the Year;” not merely “Speaker of the Year” but “Audio Product of the Year.” The system also won SoundStage!.com’s 2008 Reviewer’s Choice Award for Aesthetics and Sound. Home Theater magazine called the STS system “Crisp, Lush, Focused” and tagged it with a coveted Top Pick award. The STS also took home two Innovations Design and Engineering awards at CES 2009, one for High Performance Audio and the other for Home Theater Speakers. One industry award is an honor, five is a sweep.
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Manual Information Examples
UIW RCS II
Owner's Manual
™
Reference Series In-
Ceiling Speaker
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the De?nitive
Technology UIW RCS II Loudspeaker. This
reference quality
loudspeaker provides...

... to protect the
speaker components for whichever method you choose.
Installation Procedure Overview
The
RCS II is ... a quali?ed, professional
installer who is knowledgeable of local building codes. • The
UIW RCS II is designed for
mounting inline or ...

The
UIW RCS II Loudspeaker
The
RCS II: • Incorporates high power, high de?nition cast basket De?nitive bass... with most other in-
wall loudspeakers. To ensure that you experience the ?nest performance possible from your
UIW RCS IIs, we encourage you to ...

... surround
speakers or as left and right stereo
speakers.
UIW RCS II Positioning
De?nitive's
UIW RCS II Loudspeakers are designed to be
mounted in
ceilings with excellent results. Because of their wide dispersion ...

...
loudspeakers. Plan the connection before you start your
loudspeaker installation.
Step-by-Step
Installation
Mounting options overview •
Installation of this product must follow all local and state building ...

... LOCKARMS
LOCK ARM (2 PLACES)
Diagram 3
Troubleshooting Your
UIW RCS II Speakers
If you experience any dif?culties with your
UIW RCS II Loudspeakers, try the suggestions described below. If you are still having problems, please ...

...• Fish wiring out of hole. • Connect the
speaker wires to the
UIW RCS II taking care to make red to red (+) and black to black ... your ampli?er or
receiver loudspeaker wiring instructions, turn off the unit and connect the
speaker wires to ...

... screws provided on 2 parallel sides. See Diagrams 1 and 2, page 9 for
reference. • If
speaker is
mounted against a crossbeam,
install two additional #8 x 31/2" wood screws (not included) into side that is ...

... 363-7148.
Service
Service and
warranty work on your De?nitive
loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local De?nitive
Technology dealer. However, if you wish to return the
speaker to us, please contact us ?rst,...

... warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this De?nitive
Technology Loudspeaker Product (the "Product") will be free from defects ...dealers or outlets other than De?nitive
Technology Authorized Dealers. This
Warranty is in lieu of all other ...

Step-by-Step
Installation
Hole location options and requirements •
Mounting in
ceiling with joists 16" on-... 141/2" between frame sides. See Diagram 2, page 9 for
reference. •
Mounting in
ceiling with joists 16" on-center where crossbeam is closer than...

Diagram 1
EXISTING
CEILING JOISTS 24" ON-CENTER
NOTE: UNIT DOES NOT NEED TO BE CENTERED BETWEEN JOISTS....OUT 14-3/8" TEMPLATE CUT-OUT
14-1/2" CAVITY SIZE REQUIRED BETWEEN
INSTALLED FRAMING MATERIAL
LOCK ARM (6 PLACES)
WOODSCREW (4 PLACES)
Diagram...
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