One speaker, three possibilities
When you mount your new flat panel HDTV on your wall, you create a sleek, low-profile home theater aesthetic. But, you also create a unique challenge for selecting a home audio system. You see, while two floorstanding speakers and a center-channel speaker might seem like the natural choice, their bulky footprint can really cramp the whole "sleek, flat panel" look. Bringing you a versatile solution to your conundrum, Boston Acoustics presents the RS 223 LCR speaker. Thanks to its dynamic combination of a single 1.0" tweeter, dual 3.5" woofers, and low-profile cabinet, the RS 223 can be used as either a center-channel speaker or a right or left front-channel speaker that optimally complements your HDTV. And because all drivers are enhanced by innovative Boston Acoustics technologies, you experience a wide bandwidth of sounds, from crisp high-frequencies to deep, controlled bass audio. Center-channel movie dialogue and music lyrics are clear and detailed; front-channel effects are full and vivid. Use the keyholes or mounting-bracket inserts to place the RS 223 on your wall, whether horizontally or vertically. Table-top or floor placement is also possible thanks to an included stand. Further, the RS 223's high-gloss black lacquer finish not only delivers years of elegance with its scratch-resistant properties, but also adds a modern accent to your listening area.
Driving your listening experience
Any high-performance loudspeaker represents the intersection of a variety of advanced design features, ranging from crossover circuitry to enclosure construction. But let's be honest: when we get down to the heart of the matter, it's a speaker's drivers that ultimately deliver the sound we hear. And Boston Acoustics makes no sacrifice in the design of the RS 223's tweeter and woofer drivers. First, the single 1.0" tweeter uses Extended Wide Bandwidth (EWB) technology to deliver stabilized linear motion, low distortion, expanded dispersion, improved power handling, and enhanced clarity. The secret to EWB performance is a dimpled central-diaphragm termination and rear-chamber venting; the result is rich, nuanced high-frequency audio output. Second, each of the RS 223's four 4.0" woofer drivers features Fiber Ceramic Copolymer Material (FCCM) construction. By blending fiber and ceramic materials and melding them into a proprietary copolymer, and then adding Deep Channel Design technology, Boston Acoustics is able to produce a smooth response over the entire operating range. The result is deep, powerful bass and full, subtle mid-range audio, all with minimal distortion. Boston Acoustics drives your listening experience.
Baffling performance
True, the RS 223's drivers deserve a lot of attention. But, as we began by saying earlier, no loudspeaker is so one-dimensional — a variety of factors influence a speaker's ultimate level of performance. Complementing the advanced driver design, the RS 223 also sports an innovative enclosure design and driver configuration. While the RS 223's baffle, or speaker enclosure, features a smooth surface and invisible hardware, its most compelling element is its Super Linear Plane (SLP) design which nearly eliminates acoustic diffraction. Further, super-shallow grilles using an invisible magnetic attachment create an almost entirely seamless alignment with the front baffle plane, significantly reducing sonic barriers. As a result, you hear equally pristine audio, whether the grille is on or off. Coupled with the RS 223's tightly spaced driver placement, SLP technology achieves near-point-source sonic coherence, wide dispersion, and astonishing imaging.
MagnaGuard
All of the components in your home theater system use electricity. They use it for power and for audio and video signal transmission. Accordingly, they all emit some amount of electromagnetic radiation. Because speakers operate using large magnets and require large amounts of power to reproduce sound, their output of electromagnetic energy can potentially interfere with the signals being used by other components. Ensuring seamless integration in to your home A/V system, the folks at Boston Acoustics have designed the RS 223 with MagnaGuard magnetic shielding, protecting other A/V components from electromagnetic interference.
Going for gold
Ensuring high-conductivity and low-corrosivity for high-performance, enduring audio reproduction, the Boston Acoustics RS 223 speaker uses gold-plating on its five-way binding-post inputs. Further, by offering dual binding-post pairs, the RS 223 allows for versatile home-theater installations using bi-wiring or bi-amping configurations.
The finishing touches — cables
Go one step further in your quest to reach the pinnacle of home audio. A high-performance floorstanding speaker like the RS 223 can only help your home audio system reach its full potential if it is receiving a quality, high-integrity audio signal. Audio cables — chosen specifically for the needs of your system — deliver the ability to maximize your RS 223's potential. View the accessories list attached to the RS 223 at Vanns.com or call a Vann's customer service representative at the 800 number at the top of this page for assistance in selecting the right set of cables.
