Wharfedale RS10 User Manual

RS10

Modular Audio System

Component speakers for 2.1 to 7.1 channel formats

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Introduction

“The RS-10 system speakers are powerful - yet accurate

to introduce a vivid image and sense of space

to every recording and soundtrack.”

The RS-10 has been conceived as
a complete home cinema and
hi-fidelity loudspeaker system.

Configurable into stereo, or to
any number of multi-channel
options, the RS-10 combines
svelte good looks and robust
construction with breath-taking
performance.

Using a new generation of our
unique KEVLAR bi-directional
woven drive units, the RS-10
system speakers are powerful ­yet accurate - enough to
introduce a vivid image and
sense of space to every recording
and soundtrack.

All the satellite and centre
speakers are engineered to be
tonally identical, for a completely
immersive sound field.

The transition from speaker to
speaker is continuous and
unbroken throughout the room,
resulting in a genuine cinematic
experience.

Build quality is also exemplary.
Because we manufacture every
part of the system in-house, we
are able to design in complete
synergy - using state-of-the-art
materials and techniques.

The main cabinet, matching floor
and table stands; as well as
discreet wall brackets have all
been constructed from a strong
die-cast alloy. While the bass
drivers are made from woven
KEVLAR, with the magnet
assemblies magnetically shielded,
so they can be safely used with
any display device, including
conventional CRT televisions.

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The RS10 has been manufactured
using some of the most advanced
technologies available today. Our
system designers have made it
their priority to create a system
that not only sounds fantastic,
but makes the system a simple
and elegant addition to your
home.

The satellite speakers and centre
channel are supplied with alloy
wall brackets; with table mounts
and floor stands available
separately, the system offers you
a range of configuration options
to suit your living room.
Designed to match the depth,
profile and finish of most of the
popular LCD and plasma
televisions; the RS10 satellites
blend superbly to create a truly
stunning Home Cimema system.

The tweeters use ‘rare-earth’
neodymium magnets with a very
high field density. This allows
accurate control of the high
frequencies, producing the
superb stereo ‘imaging’ that is a
trademark of all Wharfedale
loudspeakers.

The RS-10 satellites feature a
hidden cable management
system, with a wire-free back
panel. Even in the most minimal
of modern living rooms, they can
be installed without compromise
to the decor.

The RS-10 subwoofer is itself
state-of-the-art, with a
microprocessor controlled filter
stage, four programmable
memory settings and full remote
control operation.

Design & Technology

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The most common criticism
levelled at hi-fi companies today
is that systems are designed
either for home cinema use, or to
reproduce stereo music accurately.
It is seemingly difficult to find a
system that combines the best of
both worlds without compromise
to each other.

The RS-10 is different. We have
used our seventy years
experience in producing hi-fi
speakers to full effect, creating a
speaker with neutrality,
transparency and accuracy ­ideal for the reproduction of
music. The smooth mid-range is
a testament to the accuracy of
the drivers.

The reason the RS-10 is different
is because of its wide dispersion
characteristic. The RS-10
combines all of the best hi-fi
credentials with the finest
dispersion in its class.

The RS-10 satellite speakers use
twin bass/mid drivers and a
high-resolution textile dome
tweeter. Their speed and accuracy,
combined with our curved front
baffle, means the drivers remain
‘phase coherent’ throughout the
frequencies at which the
crossover transition takes place.

This, in turn means an even
sound field dispersion, devoid of
the usual ‘lobing’ effects shown
in such systems. This is
particularly important in the
centre channel speaker, which is
required to cover a full 60
degrees from perpendicular with
a consistent and even sound
field.

The effect for the listeners is
clear. Wherever they are sat in
the room, the sound is
consistent. Everyone can experience
the full impact of the surround
sound effect.

Home Cinema or Music?

At higher frequencies, many
loudspeakers start to ‘beam’
meaning there’s a very narrow
angle at which the listener can
hear the full frequency range.
This is not such a problem in a
stereo system. But for home
cinema a much wider dispersion
is desirable, allowing everyone in
the room, to hear every speaker
properly.

Dispersion

Explained

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RS-10 subwoofer

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Good bass requires the ability to
move large volumes of air with
extreme precision. This demands
a significant amount of power
and dynamic headroom. The
RS10 subwoofer is designed with
plenty of power to spare.

A Class AB amplifier has been
specifically designed for this
model. Very low distortion,
exceptional headroom, and a
high internal electrical damping
factor of the strong, fast KEVLAR
cone provides accurate control,
for performance well above the
specification.

Power is nothing without
control, however. The RS-10
subwoofer uses an advanced
microprocessor controlled analogue
low-pass filter section for sonic
performance with a low noise
floor. By minimising frequency
overlap, fourth order, 24dB/
octave filter slopes, ensure clean
integration with full range
systems in a wide range of
applications.

Low-pass frequencies are
adjustable across six settings in
10Hz steps from 35-85Hz.

Where a high quality A/V
processor controls the subwoofer
signal, it is also possible to
switch all filters off, or use a
combination of both.

In subwoofers of this quality, end
users demand the best performance
possible from their home cinema
system, and also from their
stereo music collection.

With its flexibility and
sophisticated control section, the
RS-10 sub provides four memory
settings which can be used to
store all of the calibration
information for a range of uses,
and these can be recalled at the
press of a button.

The full function remote control
supplied with the RS-10 sub
provides the most user-friendly
interface for set-up and
adjustment.

Users can, with the display on
the subwoofer, set up the full
system from the actual listening
position and adjust the settings
easily without having to move
furniture or otherwise access
the rear panel.

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2 x 100mm (4”)

25mm (1”) Textile

20 - 120W

6 ohm (compatible with 8 ohm

amplifiers)

N/A

Yes

87dB

100Hz - 24kHz

44kHz

2.8kHz

95Hz

600 x 127 x 100

23.6” x 5” x 4”

615mm (24.2”)

1225mm (48.25”)

105mm (4.15”)

2 x Speakers

2 x Wall Brackets

Metallic Silver with Black grille

Table mounts and floorstands

are available separately

2 x 100mm (4”)

25mm (1”) Textile

20 - 120W

6 ohm (compatible with 8 ohm

amplifiers)

N/A

Yes

87dB

100Hz - 24kHz

44kHz

2.8kHz

95Hz

127 x 600 x 100

5” x 23.6” x 4”

137mm (5.4”)

N/A

105mm (4.15”)

1 x Speaker

1 x Wall Bracket

Metallic Silver with Black grille

Model

RS-10 Satellite

250mm (10”) KEVLAR

250WRMS

N/A

250mV for 200W

No

108dB

28Hz - 170Hz

N/A

35-85Hz

6 x 10Hz steps

370 x 600 x 250

14.6” x 21.5” x 10”

395mm (15.6”)

Full function Remote

4 programmable memory

settings

Phase adjust

Crossover adjust

Metallic Silver gloss

Drivers

Bass

Tweeter

Recommended Power

Nominal Impedance

Input Sensitivity

AV Shielding

Sensitivity (1W @ 1m)

Frequency Response (-6dB)

High Frequency limit (-10dB)

Crossover Frequency

Frequency Fb

Unit Size ( H x W x D )

Size inches ( H x W x D )

Height with table stand

Height with floor stand

Depth with wall bracket

Package contains

Finish options

Accessories

RS-10 Centre

RS-10 Subwoofer

Drivers

Bass

Amplifier Power

Nominal Impedance

Input Sensitivity

AV Shielding

Average Max Output

Boundary Position

High Frequency limit (-10dB)

Crossover Range

Frequency Fb

Unit Size ( H x W x D )

Size inches ( H x W x D )

Height with feet

Product Features

Finish options

Dolby Digital® is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. DTS® is a trademark of Digital Theatre Systems, Inc.

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Ermine Business Park,

Huntingdon, PE29 6XU,

England.

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www.wharfedale.co.uk

The information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. All rights to the mentioned trademarks reside with their respective companies.

All rights reserved. ©2004 Wharfedale International Ltd.

Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group

RS10.8.2005

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