The RogerSound Labs 2.1 +++ Speedwoofer 10"

[@-tr0n]

One day when I grow up and turn 50 and actually have a house for audio, I'll buy something from one of your 10,000 videos.

[@scragmeat]

I can only hope one day I'll be rich enough to have my own house let alone super diamond high end equipment

[@ZReviews]

The joy of KPH40 is you can own them right now. The house would be a cool place to keep them tho.

[@ktfjulien]

​@@scragmeat Or you can get off youtube and put in the work today....

[@Avruthlelbh]

*1,760 videos. I'm aware of the joke.

[@scragmeat]

@@ktfjulien I put in over 40hrs a week ... Sit and spin

[@s.daniel9224]

I got this amp for my son with q acoustic 3020. All in, less then $300. He’s in the Air Force and lives in a small dorm. Everybody’s amazed at the sound this little system produces.

[@timelapsega]

RSL stuff is an amazing value, but what really stands out about them is their customer service, it's second to none. I was having trouble with my wireless transmitter and 10SII, when you call for tech support it's literally the owner of the company that helps you troubleshoot. Turned out the wireless part of the amp was acting up and I had a new amp on the way before I even got off the phone. They truly go above and beyond to help you in any way you might need them.

[@jamestartaglia7686]

I bought one Monday it was on my porch wends......we live in no man's land....very impressive I have 2 svs micro 3000 in the main room but the rsl,s output is amazing since I am using I in the other system.....awesome

[@mattgiunt]

Ive had 2 RSL 10 inch subwoofers in my home theater for over 10 years. Excellent and reliable

[@wymanbartlett4648]

about time that you gave RSL some screen time.

[@zounds13]

I made a 2.1 soundbar for my TV with this amp, these speakers, and a cheap Dayton low-profile sub (because it fits behind the TV on its base). Right now it's being fed by a Topping DX3 Pro+ (because of the remote and headphone jack). Sounds wonderful in my small room.

[@Sonofholhorse]

Glad to see attention given to RSL's actual systems and not just the Speedwoofers (which still deserve all of the praise that they garner). Top tier company with amazing, affordable products. Edit: SVS does sell an integrated amp, their Powerbase unit. It's a pretty nice package.

[@ZReviews]

That is right they did just drop that recently. Wait till you see the Audiophile speakers they put out at CES.. Their directivity is nuts.

[@Sonofholhorse]

@@ZReviews looking forward to it! Also, in case you didn't know, RSL's larger speaker non-MTM speaker, the CG5, does have a magnetic steel grill. It was discontinued late last year for a refresh and should see a successor out sometime soon!

[@daveapex493]

@Z - You gave a more enthusiastic thumbs up for Kali having a 3-way with an 8inch. This chair has a 4-way and lays back - sounds fun. Thanks

[@stewparts]

Love your video's. Like you play small bits of the sound of the speakers. Bought many from your recommendations and reviews. Your sound always sounds good from your old apartment to the new house. But for some reason the sound today sounds boxy. It could be the new camera or open area in the basement. Keep up the great reviews.

[@WhiteGhost0891]

I have a 7.2.4 RSL setup and wow it is amazing , my 2 speed 12's hit so low feels like an actual earthquake at 16hz.

[@deepanmurugan467]

What are your 7 bed layer speakers? I assume you using RSL C34E for in-ceiling.

[@vanjabi8827]

Genius of RSL to sell this as a 2.1 Hands down best 2.1 under $1000 easily.

[@Goose_Lord]

So these little speakers couldn't quite cut it for 2 channel, but would you say the can do surround duties in a small home theater? How do you compare them to the Ascend Acoustic mini monitors you seemed to love?

[@ZReviews]

On a desk they cut it just fine. in a bigger room no, the surround duty is fine.

[@Goose_Lord]

​@@ZReviewsthank you. Definitely seems to be a compelling package!

[@jamiescott1218]

I think I want this for my desk. I have one of the douk /ayima mini tube speaker amp things with the vu meter on the front. The sub ease of use, I think I want this.

[@macgeek2112]

I'm still running an SMSL Q5 pro with Micca OoO speakers for my desktop setup based on your videos from way back.

[@ZReviews]

A classic at this point.

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

Great entertainment and info as always😂😂😂😂

[@jukingeo]

Based on this and reviews from others, I had decided to give these speakers a try, after all, RSL has a good return policy on these. Upon trying them out on my computer system, I simply replaced the satellite speakers on my Cambridge Soundworks, subsat system. I played a few of my standard test songs from Steely Dan. Right away, I had noticed this peak at roughly 350hz, making the speakers have a very boxy sound. The upper kids to highs were good and the imaging was much better than with the old speakers, but I had found I had to adjust the eq controls for 250hz and 500hz about 4db to mitigate the "bonk". Even with that correction, the peak was still noticeable. So, I flipped the speakers to put the tweeter on top, no change. I raised the speakers up to ear level.and the speakers got a bit brighter, but the bonk was still there. It did dawn on me that perhaps it might be the subsat amplifier and I had taken the speakers to a different room, with a totally different sound system and tried it out there using the same music, but on a CD. The peak was still there. Next, I had hooked up a pair of really old Realistic Minimus 7w speakers to my computer system and tried that out. They sounded thin in the 350hz range, but then I forgot I still had the eq set for the CG3m's. Flattening the eq controls bad to 0 and the Minimus 7s sounded fine. So after all this testing, the problem is with the RSL CG3m speakers. I just started the return process on these moments ago. I reported back here because I am curious if others had purchased this speaker and experienced the same issues I had with it.

[@hondaphan4172]

They're obviously no longer being made but I would think the Emotiva B1+ would be a great pairing with the 10s. Based on everything I've heard and read I would love to get the 12s ( or two for that matter :) but my HT room is in my finished basement and I don't relish the thought of lugging that beast down (and eventually up) those stairs and also the stairs of our front porch. I'm going back and forth trying to decide if I should get two of 10s at the same time or get the 12s and a little later get the 10s. Someone online mentioned he has both in his system and it sounds fantastic. If I do eventually decide to get the 12s I'll be making a trip to Harbor Freight to get a decent hand truck to lug it around. Decisions, decisions.

[@Jlomb436]

Hi Z. May I ask what speaker stands you're using at this desk? Thanks.

[@ChihuAudioMan]

The CG3M vs SVS Prime Satellies vs HTM 200 SE for atmos heights? Blending with Arendal 1961s and two SB4000 subs.

[@Ryan-ds2wx]

Man, I'd love to try this these speakers. My current setup for my desk top: Edifier R1850DB's + Dayton Audio 10" Sub running through Schiit Asgard 3 & Modius. It's a fantastic setup for PC. Just rocks out if you want it to.

[@leo11877]

SVS sells a streaming amp. It's pretty good for the price.

[@mcjonner]

Wonder how this compares to svs prime satellite system

[@ZReviews]

The one I reviewed or another with a sub?

[@mcjonner]

​@@ZReviews svs makes small satellite speakers and have a $1200 package with their sealed 12", I just checked and the satellites are way more expensive than I realized not in same ball park, too much money

[@SeasideBandit]

It's been a while since i saw you use the 530's

[@ZReviews]

It has and it has always been too long. Now they live on this desk.. Until they don't and I need this desk again.

[@Lebrewski07]

I think that line under the switch indicates that the left RCA is also a digital coax input .

[@ZReviews]

I don't Believe so? There is no switch for it. Just USB, BLUE, LINE

[@Lebrewski07]

​@@ZReviews I could be wrong but the Loxjie A30 is similar.

[@TheFriday40]

i have that amp.. love it !

[@customs1003]

I know you'll never review one, but I have an AudioControl D-5.1300 and it sounds amazing. :)

[@ZReviews]

One can always dream

[@insidiousengineering]

Yeah dawg. Bring on the near field. Love it.

[@mudibluz2006]

are you able to review the rsl speewoofer 12? its double the size of the 10 in dimension but only a 2 inch increase in diameter. I was wondering if it was worth it over the 10.

[@KimmoJaskari]

It has been reviewed multiple times by many, including Audioholics. It's an animal of a sub, with a focus on the really deep registers (20 hz, and even below). If you have the money and want the sub for home theater duties, I'd be shocked if you weren't thrilled.

[@Sir_Corgerus]

It's a crazy subwoofer for the price.

[@ZReviews]

I will ask. I was holding off on this one for a while. So share around and get the view count up and I will see what RSL says.

[@tpc3416]

The new 10E is $300 shipped. 22Hz.

[@darrellross8609]

Z, Got a pair of RB42's in my 7.1, cause "I had to know".

[@ES-pt9te]

Can you do a review solely on the speedwoofer?

[@ZReviews]

If I get the 12" version.

[@tpc3416]

You'll want to do the 10E that just dropped for $300 shipped. 40lb bass reflex that specs to 22Hz at 94dB. New budget king?

[@Ryan-ds2wx]

I'd love to try these speakers. My current desktop setup: Edifier R1850DB's with a Dayton Audio 10" Sub. All running through Schiit Audio Asgard 3 and Modius. It's a fantastic setup and just rocks out if you need it to.

[@MrKrampyHands]

man as far as 10 in powered subs go RSL and Monolith absolutely murk everyone by a long long long shot they are incredibly good i have 2 of the monolith THX 10's and oh my god so they spank the Klipsch 12's i was using

[@KimmoJaskari]

The one drawback I might find onerous is the lack of a remote. Currently considering a Loxije A40, the new one, that seems great. Twice the price to this, granted.

[@ZReviews]

It is really designed for a desk. A remote would put it against a ton of other items. And it would probably STILL compete.

[@marcswinnen9100]

I always liked you are great😊

[@CinemaDemocratica]

I don't usually go for Z's anime babes but this one got my attention.

[@ZReviews]

I will get everyone eventually.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

@@ZReviews I love your work; I hope that goes without saying. I live in Cambodia where getting new stuff in-country and second-hand stuff shipped here from somewhere else are both iffy propositions, and I'm thinking about buying (an obviously used) Fiio X5 Gen iii DAP for about $150 USD. I'm writing you this because I'm worried it might be overkill: Shuttling back and forth between my two scavenged-parts systems, what I really need out of a DAP is digital audio out, and ... that's almost all, really. Shuffle-play, I suppose. So given that context, is the X5 a good move, or would you steer me in another direction. Sound quality is obviously important and I know people rave about the Fiio's sound, but you said that the sound on another DAP was almost as good for a lot less money -- the name was something like "Coronyn Ayundiyay" or something ridiculous like that. What do you think?

[@marcosvictor4935]

5:04 It's a little tiny thing... made in china... For RSL... No one would ever suspect it was made by the fosi audio factory, it doesn't look like fosi audio things at all.

[@keelhauling]

Uses a different chip than Fosi uses.

[@ZReviews]

I mean china is one big factory in my mind. No reason anything can't be in anything else. But def not the same stuff going on.

[@m4nc1n1]

I ahve that FiiO box lol (metal one, not the plastic)

[@ZReviews]

Yours is metal? Jelly

[@JeffB1961]

if that thing had a headphone output ..........

[@ZReviews]

Cant add too much. Then it lowers the quality of each part. Better off with a separate affordable headphone amp. Like the JDSlabs Atom 2

[@JeffB1961]

@@ZReviews that is actually my plan . and get the smsl su-1 dac for optical from the tv . i have a old school velodyne ct-120 sub that my still sounds amazing to me with a pair of jbl arena 120 satellites . they sound decent but i'd like to try something with ribbon or planar tweeters . my old ears do seem to hear fine airy zings anymore :( . thanks for replying and take care dude :)

[@the12gaugeshotty]

RSL doesn't do headphones.

[@armadilllo]

wow, the ultimate dork

[@MrGfunk215]

Cmon dude! “Rsl monitors!” 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ what happened to the Hifi /audiophile quality stuff!!??? (You’re better than this V….)

[@edithboozy1000]

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