McIntosh RS100 - wireless speakers for home (some chips)

Mcintosh introduces the RS100 multiroom speaker with built-in Wi-Fi, capable of DTS Play-Fi technology and connecting up to 10 speakers into one network with control from a tablet and phone using the Play-Fi application available in the Google Store and App Store. A normal attitude has not yet been formed towards all audiophile-grade wireless acoustic solutions being produced. A significant layer of buyers cannot yet understand; that high-end sound can be emitted from a compact body. But this is already a confirmed fact. We'll have to come to terms with it. Demonstrating its development on the brand’s domestic territory; marketers tried to take a comprehensive approach to solving the problem. One of the speakers' main goals is to convince American consumers of the benefits of high-quality sound; thereby distracting from less high-quality Japanese developments. McIntosh RS100 12.jpg Some wealthy fans of the brand contributed to this. Still would; after all, even for them, the demand for wireless acoustic solutions with support has gradually grown; for example a Wi-Fi module. Through it, interested audiences need to access online libraries or services. Therefore, the devices were equipped with support for streaming services like Spotify; Deezer and TIDAL. The developers decided not to stop there and equipped the products with the ability to work with DTS Play-Fi. The latter is a kind of system-interface; through which you can operate and manage all elite wireless devices; working with Wi-Fi transmitters. It is used only in devices of the highest division. Read more examples; the essence of technology; You can also download the application on the official website of the company DTS.COM. To paraphrase; Maybe; one might say; that the main task of the mentioned elite technology is to replace third-party interfaces of multiroom systems; Bluetooth based. And yes; There is simply no “blue tooth” in the McIntosh RS100 speakers. Now between the notorious replicated Hi-Res quality and that; which reveals DTS Play-Fi there are almost no differences. The limiting also balances out at up to 24-bit and 192 kHz. But here the status itself is most likely important; not the opportunities that open up. Through the integrated module you will be able to broadcast data from devices running iOS mobile operating systems; Windows Phone; Microsoft Windows; Kindle Fire and of course from Android devices. Besides; there is support for broadcasting signals using a set of UPnP network protocols; and thereby get to network storage NAS (Network Attached Storage System). According to preliminary data; it is possible to play FLAC resolutions; WAV; Lossless and MP3. The speaker has a verified DLNA certificate. To amplify the signal, the case provides two additional sockets for connecting the supplied antennas. They are located on the back side; exactly under the bass reflex port.McIntosh RS100 11.jpg Alternative sources for broadcasting audio files; naturally; are present. There aren't many of them. Or rather; even just one - a typical 3.5 mm stereo input. As you know; The emphasis is on wireless sound. As for the playback quality; then the integrated drivers guarantee this. The configuration of the presented development is two-lane; with bass reflex. The main emphasis is placed on a combined 4-inch midrange/bass driver with a large travel reserve. The second emitter is a one-inch titanium dome tweeter. Both speakers are powered by an integrated 60W power amplifier. The crossover section is marked at the 2.5 kHz bar. The declared frequency range covered is distinguished by its veracity - from 55 Hz to 20 kHz. The numbers are real; not requiring “ideal conditions”. Having talked about most of the technical aspects; We forgot to mention the most important thing - appearance. Even painting over the manufacturer's logo; you'll still recognize the McIntosh RS100 as a brand identity. This is facilitated by an integrated pointer screen with blue backlight; the scale of which displays the volume level in decibels. The picture is complemented by the logo illuminated in sea green; indicators and handle engravings. The speaker itself is installed on a rigid metal podium. The body of the acoustic solution is not straight; and cut to a certain degree; to broadcast sound from the owner’s desktop directly to the ear canals. The front side of the device is equipped with several millimeter high-strength glass. The drivers are slightly recessed into the housing. In order to protect heads from children's hands; the designers equipped the product with a complete protective grill with a metal border on the sides.McIntosh RS100 13.jpg The main set of adjustments can be made both through the mentioned “smart” devices; and due to physical rotary handles on the front panel of the speakers. In style and production materials they are identical to those; which are used in other proprietary developments. The speaker dimensions are 20.8 x 32.3 x 20.3 centimeters and weighs 6.8 kilograms. Characteristics McIntosh RS100 Creates wireless audio multiroom with support for 10 independent zones. Acoustic design: 60 W Frequency range: 55 Hz - 20 kHz Number of speakers: 2 HF speaker: 19 mm; titanium dome Woofer: 100 mm Bass reflex: Rear Crossover frequency: 2500 Hz Sound pressure: 85 dB Dimensions (WxHxD): 208x323x203 mm Weight: 6.8 kg