
RS55i
 Specifications: RS55i-T32
System Type
 5.25” 2-way sealed (32 Watt transformer 
   for 70.7/100 Volt applications) 
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Response (-6dB)   80 Hz - 20 kHz 
Low Frequency (-10 dB)
Max Program Power   150 W 
Max Continuous Power RMS   75 W 
Max SPL dB @ 1M   106 dB
Sensitivity @ 1W/1M 
Impedance   8 Ohm (nominal value)
Transformer Taps     Selectable via rotary switch.
Transformer Taps
  70.7 V Output  100 V  Output
  32 W 102 dB  n/a n/a 
  16 W 99 dB  32 W 102 dB 
  8 W 96 dB  16 W 99 dB 
  4 W 93 dB  8 W 96 dB
Coverage Angle   100˚ 
Directivity Factor (Q)   7.33 (100 Hz to 10 kHz averaged) 7.03 @ 2 kHz 
Directivity Index (DI)   7.82 dB (100 Hz to 10 kHz averaged) 8.50 dB @ 2 kHz
Transducers
Low Frequency Driver   1 x 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene cone, rubber surround 
High Frequency Driver    1 x 25 mm (1.0 in) polypropylene balanced-dome 
Crossover Frequency   3.1 kHz 
Network Type 
Low Pass   12 dB per octave, 2nd order 
High Pass   12 dB per octave, 2nd order 
Inputs Spring terminals 
Enclosure Material   Engineered glass-fiber reinforced composite         
Colors   Black or white 
Diameter   203 mm (8.0 in) 
Length   270 mm (10.62 in) 
Net Weight   3.4 kG. (7.5 lbs) 
Shipping Weight   5 kG. (9.0 lbs)
Accessories
Included   Hanging and Safety Cables w/ SpeedClamps™ 
Optional   Beam Clamp, Snap Link, Forged Eye Bolt
1
 Frequency response is measured in half & full space. 
2
 Continuous power rating, EIA-426-B test.
3
 2.83 Volts at a distance of 1 meter.
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products without prior notice are an example of SoundTube’s drive for constant improvement. 
Te chnical Information for System Engineers
1
   104 Hz - 20 kHz
2
 65 Hz
3
 87 dB      
Open-Ceiling Speaker
Key Features
• BroadBeam™ wide dispersion pattern 
 provides smooth off-axis coverage and 
 reduces overall system costs.
• One 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene 
 woofer and one 25 mm (1.0 in) 
 polypropylene FerroFluid
®
 balanced-dome tweeter.
• Cast composite enclosure for enhanced 
 sonic presentation and bass performance.
• Sealed enclosure and weather resistant transducers for indoor/ 
 outdoor performance.
• Transformer-equipped models for 
 70.7 Volt and 100 Volt applications.
• Installation hardware options for over 
 head applications.
• Integrated hanging and safety cables 
 for easier and cleaner-looking installs.
• Fine black or white paint finish, custom 
 color enclosure available.
Applications
 The SoundTube RS55i is a compact, 
premium 2-way loudspeaker solution for 
general background or satellite/subwoofer 
applications. The RS55i is specifically 
designed for applications requiring fullrange background music plus clear, 
intelligible paging. The wide coverage 
pattern makes the RS55i an ideal choice 
for use in museums, retail establishments, 
restaurants, outdoor applications and  
open-ceiling environments.   
 For applications where additional bass 
is required, an RS801i SoundTube 
subwoofer may be added. 
Cast Composite Enclosure
 SoundTube’s RSi Series cast composite 
enclosure provides a low-resonance platform with effective self-damping properties 
for a clean, tight sound. Compression 
cast glass-fiber composite material coupled 
with SoundTube’s patented ZeroReflec-
™ 
tion
internal shaping provide extreme 
stiffness, eliminating internal standing 
waves and external diffraction distortions. 
The result is accurate sound and tight bass 
in a commercial speaker.
© 2004 SoundTube Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. REV 07.20.04

RS55i
Open-Ceiling Speaker
Te chnical Information for System Engineers
Frequency Response
SPL, 1W, 1M (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency Response on-axis in full space (4π).
Impedance Response
 (unequalized)
Technical Data
 SoundTube Entertainment strives to 
provide complete and effective technical 
information and data to dealers, engineers  
and designers. All data are available 
from SoundTube Entertainment or at 
www.soundtube.com. 
Te ch ni c al data and downloads include:
EASE™ data – 3D polar plots.
SoundTubeSPEC™ – Proprietary 
SoundTube speaker placement software.
Tech S he et s – Technical information and 
architectural specs for system engineers.
Data Acquisition
 All performance data acquired at 
SoundTube’s Technical Measurement Center (TMC) are analyzed using standardized 
measurement techniques, including Measured Length Sequence (MLS) and Time 
Delay Spectrometry (TDS). Performance, 
development, and data acquisition tools 
include: Gold Line TEF 20 Suite, CLIO, LMS, 
LEAP, and proprietary modeling software. 
Data for Other SoundTube 
Products
 Also available: Sales & installation 
information for all SoundTube speaker 
systems, including open-ceiling, in-ceiling, surface-mount, in-ground and soundfocusing speakers.
rchitectural Specifications
 The loudspeaker shall consist of a 130 
mm (5.25 in) low-frequency transducer 
and a 25 mm (1.0 in) high-frequency transducer with a frequency-dividing network 
installed in an infinite baffle sealed enclo-
Phase Response
Technical data, EASE™ plots, SoundTubeSPEC™ software & product downloads available at www.soundtube.com
sure (Bessel alignment). The low-frequency 
voice coil diameter shall be 25 mm (1.0 in).
 Performance specifications of a typical 
production unit shall be as follows: Usable 
frequency response shall extend from 
65 Hz – 20 kHz. The loudspeaker shall be 
available in separate low-impedance and 
high-impedance models. The RS55i-T32 
unit shall be equipped with a transformer 
for use in either 70.7 Volt or 100 Volt distributed-line sound systems with taps selectable via a rotary switch. Taps shall be 
nominally 4 W @ 70.7 V (8 W @ 100 V), 8 
W @ 70.7 V (16 W @ 100 V), 16 W @ 70.7 V 
(32 W @ 100 V), 32 W @ 70.7 V (tap position 
not used @ 100 V). The frequency-dividing 
network shall have a crossover frequency 
of 3.1 kHz. Rated power capacity of the 

RS55i
RS55i
Horizontal One Octave Polars
Open-Ceiling Speaker
Te chnical Information for System Engineers
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RS55i
Open-Ceiling Speaker
Technical Information for System Engineers
Mechanical Drawings
Installation Options
203 mm (8.0 in)
270 mm (10.62 in)
components and network shall be at least 
75 Watts continuous RMS power.
 The enclosure shall be constructed of a 
glass-fiber reinforced composite for maximum performance. All transducers and 
input panels are weather resistant to provide optimum sound quality for indoor 
and outdoor applications. The grille shall 
be constructed of heat-resistant ABS plastic 
material.
 The low-frequency transducer shall have 
a polypropylene cone material and butyl 
rubber surround that is formulated to 
resist weather elements and insects. The 
high-frequency transducer shall be constructed of a polypropylene material using 
a balanced-dome configuration. 
 Installation shall be by a single hanging 
aircraft cable with a 1/4-20 stud into 
threaded insert on rear input panel. A 
safety cable shall be included as a seismic/ 
safety redundancy system. The external 
wiring input connector shall be a quick 
release spring loaded terminal for 16 to 22 
gauge wire. Overall cabinet dimensions 
shall be no more than 203 mm (8.0 in) in 
diameter, by 270 mm (10.62 in) in length, 
and weigh no more than 3.4 kG (7.5 lbs.).
 The system shall be the RS55i-T32 (transformer equipped) for pendant applications.
Hanging/Safety Cables 
with SpeedClamps™
Optional Accessories
(not shown)
AC-CC-10 – 10’ adjustable Combi-Cable  AC-CC -20 – 20’ adjustable Combi-Cable 
AC-HK-10 – 10’ hanging cable  AC-HK-20 – 20’ hanging cable AC-BC1 – Beam Clamp 
AC-SL1 – Snap Link  AC-FE1 – Forged Eyebolt 
SoundTube Entertainment manufactures a complete line of speakers for: 
Open-Ceiling • In-Ceiling • Surface-Mount • Outdoor • Sound-Focusing 
All SoundTube products are designed and engineered in the USA.
SoundTube Entertainment
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Phone 435.647.9555  
Fax  435.647.9666   
Toll Free 800.647.TUBE 
www.soundtube.com
All SoundTube products come 
with a 5-year limited warranty
.