Definitive Technology UIW RSS III

Built-in bipolar surrounds: room-filling sound from speakers that won't fill up your room!

The Definitive Technology RSS III Reference In-ceiling/In-wall Bipolar Loudspeaker is designed for use as a rear or side surround speaker in a custom-installed home theater.

• Bipolar arrays spread surround effects evenly over a broad area
• Two 3-1/2-inch cast basket drivers and two 3-1/2-inch pressure-coupled Low Bass radiators produce high dynamic impact
• Integrated wood enclosure ensures consistent high-performance every time
• One 1-inch Pure aluminum dome tweeter
• Installs in either new or existing construction projects

Definitive Technology's Reference Surround Speaker III (RSS III) produces stunning high-performance sound from virtually invisible enclosures. The performance of built-in speakers with open backs depends on the nature of the wall/ceiling cavity behind the speaker. The RSS III, on the other hand, features a non-resonant sealed enclosure made of medite (a dense wood product) to deliver tight, detailed bass and uncolored midrange reminiscent of freestanding speakers. Rotating dogleg clamps and substantial wood screws make the RLS III easy to install in either new or existing construction and provide secure, non-resonant mounting for ultimate audiophile performance that's free of buzz and vibration.

Curved bipolar array for enveloping sound
The RSS III is ideal for movie and music surround use, as its curved angle bipolar array provides an ideal combination of direct sound (for localization) and ambient sound (for enhanced) spaciousness. The curved aspect of the bipolar array also improves dispersion into the room — it will totally immerse you in a complete 360-degree soundstage. When installed in the ceiling, the driver arrays face can be rotated 90 degrees in order to optimize performance depending on the specific location of the speakers in relation to the seating area.

The best drivers
Each RSS III bipolar surround speaker contains two complete 3-way full-range systems each with a 3-1/2-inch cast-basket bass/midrange driver pressure coupled to a 3-1/2-inch planar Bass Radiator and a 1-inch pure aluminum tweeter, for a total of 6 driver/radiators in each speaker. The RSS III'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.

It's easy to create the “stealth” system that's right for you
Build a serious "stealth" home theater system by matching any combination of Definitive Reference Series in-wall speakers, such as the in-ceiling RCS II, RCS III, or the in-wall RLS II or RLS III across the front stage as left, center and right channel speakers with either the RSS II or RSS III as surrounds. For even more stealth home theater excitement, install Definitive's in-wall subwoofer system (IWSub 10/10 and SubAmp 600) or a free-standing SuperCube subwoofer.

Because they use voice-matched components, any combination of Reference Series models will work well together and deliver superior performance. Pick the ones that best suit your budget as well as your specific size, design and listening requirements.

Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 30 kHz
Driver Complement:
– Two 3-1/2" bass/midrange drivers
– Two 3-1/2" pressure-driven low bass radiators
– Two 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters
Recommended Amplification: 10 – 300 watts per channel
Finish: White, paintable
Outer Dimensions: 9-7/16" W x 11" H
Cut-Out Size: 8-5/16" W x 3-7/8" D x 9-7/8" H
Depth: 3-7/8" (includes thickness of wall/ceiling material)
Weight: 14 lbs.