Reference In-ceiling/In-wall Bipolar Loudspeakers
$649.00 each
Definitive Reference Architectural Speakers are perfect for bringing spectacular-sounding, high-performance "invisible" home theater systems into every room in your house. The Reference Surround Speaker II (RSS II) is intended for use as an in-ceiling or in-wall rear or side surround speaker in custom installed home theater systems of the highest quality.
The RSS 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 series speakers with integrated enclosures sound superb every time. Six rotating dogleg clamps and beefy wood screws make the RSS 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.
It features a curved angle bipolar array, which is perfect for movie and music surround use because it provides an ideal combination of direct sound for specificity and localization and ambient sound for enhanced spaciousness. The RSS II delivers uniquely enveloping surround performance totally immersing the listeners in a complete 360-degree soundstage. Walls seem to disappear and the listening room will be almost magically transformed into the location of the original sonic event. The curved aspect of the bipolar array further improves dispersion into the room. When installed in the ceiling, the direction in which the driver arrays face can be rotated 90 degrees in order to optimize the performance depending on the specific location of the speakers in relation to the seating area.
Each RSS II bipolar surround speaker contains two complete 3-way full-range systems each with a 4-1/2 inch cast-basket bass/midrange driver pressure coupled to a 4-1/2 inch planar Bass Radiator and a 1" pure aluminum tweeter, for a total of 6 driver/radiators in each speaker. The RSS II's dynamic, spacious and uncolored sonic signature has been specifically engineered to blend perfectly with any of Definitive's loudspeakers whether freestanding, in-wall or in-ceiling for an amazing lifelike sonic experience.
Driver Complement | |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
| Type | Pure Aluminum Dome |
| Mid / Woofer | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 4 1/2" (11.43cm) |
| Type | High Definition Bass/Midrange Driver |
| Tweeter/Mid Array | |
| Type | Bipolar Configuration |
| Bass Radiator | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 4 1/2" (11.43cm) |
| Type | Planar Bass Radiator |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Audio Inputs | |
| Speaker Level | 1 Pair (Heavy Duty Spring Loaded |
| Maximum Sensitivity | |
| 1 watt @ 1 Meter | 90 dB |
| Total Frequency Response | |
| Overall | 26 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | |
| Compatible with | 8 ohm |
| Compatible with | 8 ohm |
| Crossover | |
| A/V Receiver Crossover Setting | Small (80 Hz) |
| Power Handling | 10 - 200 watts per channel |
Installation | |
|---|---|
| Cut Out Dimensions | |
| Height | 11 5/8" (29.53cm) |
| Width | 9 7/8" (25.08cm) |
| Mounting Depth | 3 7/8" (9.84cm) |
| Outer Flange | |
| Height | 12 3/4" (32.38cm) |
| Width | 11" (27.94cm) |
| Placement | |
| Orientation | In Wall or In Ceiling |
| Cabinet Type | |
| Speaker Enclosure | Sealed Medite |
| Product Weight | |
| Out of Box | 12.5 lbs |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Accessories | |
| Included Accessories | Wall Template; Paint Mask; Paintable Grill; Self Adhering Foam Gasket |
| Optional Accessories | Rough-In-Kit (Available Separately) |
| Carton Size | |
| Height | 14" (35.56cm) |
| Width | 13 1/4" (33.66cm) |
| Depth | 10 1/4" (26.04cm) |
| Shipping Weight | |
| One per Carton | 14 lbs |
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Drivers and Cabinet | |
| Parts and Labor | 5 |
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1 reviews with an average of 5
House already had quality in-wall surround speakers, but I hated the vibration in adjacent room and the "fat" bass. Needed in-walls for placement issues but wanted REAL enclosures - these were only ones that fit both wall and ceiling. Used 2 in-ceiling to the sides (surround) and 2 in-wall behind (rear). Was concerned about the smaller woofers, but these speakers have a very full balanced sound w/ tight bass and great highs. They blend very well with my fronts / center from another mfg and the bipolar configuration gives a wider surround effect across the back. Driving them with an Outlaw 7700 (ATI 2007) 200W x 7 amp and they sound fantastic.