RSL W25E User manual

W25E IN-WALL SPEAKER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The RSL family thanks you for choosing our speakers. We’re condent you’ll be very happy with your new RSL
W25E’s. These in-wall speakers went through an extensive engineering and development process. We thoroughly
evaluated virtually all major brands of in-wall speakers including many that were more expensive and felt that their
performance was lacking compared to comparable bookshelf models. Our goal was to create bookshelf speaker
performance that is exible in its applicaon and use. Whether it’s a full home theater setup, stereo reproducon, or
just background sound, the W25E’s will provide the most accurate sound reproducon available.
Features:
• The W25E speaker is unique in several respects. First, we developed the drivers and crossover to deliver the same
high quality, neutral sound you’d expect from our high-end RSL bookshelf speakers.
• The W25E has a proprietary angled bae design (15 degrees) that allows the sound to be directed opmally. This
allows maximum exibility in placing the speaker in the various home theater posions including mounng it
horizontally for center channel use. As a center channel, the angled bae allows it to be placed under or above the
TV and have it angled towards the viewer. In addion, the tweeter can swivel allowing more precise direcvity.
• The W25E has a selectable tweeter aenuaon switch that adjusts the output of the tweeter. Normally, we
recommend the 0db seng. However, in very live acouscal spaces and/or lower ceilings (closer proximity),
we recommend trying the -2db seng. Experimenng is always recommended.
• The crossover network is the heart of the speaker and is oen the vicm of cost cung. The W25E has a quality low
distoron crossover network that you’d expect to nd in costly bookshelf speakers. This along with Klippel veried
drivers contributes to a more accurate, lifelike listening experience.
Included in the box:
RSL W25E in-wall speaker, Installaon template, Magnec grill, Short mounng arms for thicker walls, Paint shield.
Installaon:
Crically Important. When mounng the W25E in a wall, we urge you to place insulaon behind the speaker. This is
especially important if the space between the back of the speaker and the wall behind it is narrow.
Sound emanates from the front of the speaker as well as the back. Sound coming from the back of the speaker
bounces o the wall behind it and reects back into the speaker. This causes cancellaon at certain frequencies and
results in an uneven frequency response. Pung insulaon behind the speaker absorbs the sound and prevents it
from reecng back to the speaker assuring a smooth frequency response.
There are various types of insulaon that will work well. They include denim, and RockwoolTM. Fiberglass will also
work well, but due to its abrasive qualies, we prefer the others. All of these should be available at your local home
improvement store.

For wiring, we recommend using high quality 12 gauge speaker wire. IMPORTANT! Before cung, you’ll want to
survey the area inside the wall as outlined in step 5 to make sure it’s clear of any wires, pipes, or other potenally
hazardous obstrucons.
1. Remove the magnec grill from the speaker.
2. Locate the cardboard template included with the speakers and place it on the wall exactly where you want the
speaker to be installed.
3. Make sure the template is level (we suggest you use a level). Hold the template in place and trace around it
with a pencil. This will be your cung line.
4. Drill a hole in the center of the outline that you traced with the template.
5. Insert a bent coat hanger or a wire into the hole to make sure that the enre area behind the intended speaker
locaon is free of obstrucons. Also make sure there is sucient depth to accommodate the rear of the
speaker.
6. When you have determined that the enre area is free from obstrucons, proceed to cut along the line using a
drywall saw. If possible, try to cut just inside the line to avoid making the hole too large (it’s always easier to
take a lile more o than to put some back on. We know as we’ve tried).
7. Run the speaker wire from your receiver or amplier to the hole in the wall where the speaker will go.
8. Connect the speaker wire from your receiver to the terminals on your speaker. The W25E is equipped with
push terminals. Push down on the terminal unl the inseron hole is open enough to receive the bare end of
the speaker wire.
9. Double-check that you have connected the posive (+) wire to the posive (red) terminal, and the negave (-)
wire to the negave (black) terminal. Make sure both the posive and negave wires are properly inserted and
will not easily disconnect. Be certain there are no loose wire strands that could come in contact with the
wire or terminal of the other terminal. This will cause a short and may damage your equipment.
10. Aer connecng the wire, use a Phillips screwdriver (we suggest a manual screwdriver for more control) and
install the speaker. Insert the speaker into the hole and lightly ghten each of the six anchor screws enough to
hold the speaker in place, but will allow you to adjust it so that it is level. Aer that, connue to ghten the
screws unl you begin to feel resistance (not to exceed 20 inch lbs). Do not over ghten.
11. When each of the six anchor screws are ghtened properly, you can place the magnec grill over the speaker
unl it holds in place.
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Tighten these 6 bolts to mount
speaker. Do not over-ghten.
Installaon— Connued:

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Specicaons
Woofer(s): Dual 5 1/4” woofers with high-energy ferrite magnets, woven mineral-ll poly-cones, butyl rubber sur-
rounds, and high-strength cold-rolled stamped steel frames
Tweeter: 22mm, 7/8″ treated-fabric exposed dome swivel tweeter with neodymium magnet
Frequency Response: 48Hz–20,000Hz
Crossover Frequency: 3,200 Hz
Crossover Slope: Asymmetrical 12/6db per octave
Crossover Components: Proprietary, low inseron-loss lami-core and air-core inductors, RSL poly capacitors,
non-inducve resistors, gold-plated spring-loaded bind posts, FR-2 PCB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensivity: 91db SPL (1W/1M)
Recommended Amplier Power: 25-150 was
Tuning Method: Innite bae
System Resonance: Applicaon dependent
Weight: 7.6 lbs. Shipping Weight: 9.2 lbs.
Dimensions (Overall): 9 7/8” (Width),14” (Height), 4” (Depth)
Dimensions (Mounng): 8 7/8” (Width), 12” (Height), 3 3/4” (Depth)
Enclosure: 1.25-1.5 cu , sealed “Backer Box” is oponal, but not necessary
Painng Instrucons
To paint the grill, remove the fabric lining from the inside of the grill. Use spray-paint; applying several
extremely light coats and leng each coat dry thoroughly unl the grill becomes the desired color. Be careful not to
clog the grill holes. They need to remain open for the sound to travel through. If holes become inadvertently covered
with paint, clear them with a needle or unbent paper clip. When nished, the fabric lining can be either
re-applied or discarded. The fabric is provided to prevent the black bae of the speaker from being visible through the
grill. It does not aect sound quality. To paint the wall around the speakers, use the included paint shield. It snaps into
place. Aer painng, be sure to remove the paint shield or you won't be happy with the sound of your speakers.
Thick-Wall Mounng-Arm Instrucons
Thick-Wall Arm
Standard-Wall Arm
The standard mounng arms of the RSL W25 accommodate walls with a maximum thickness of 3/4 inch. For thicker
walls up to 2 inches, replace the standard mounng arms with the shorter ones that are included with your speaker.
Step 1: Remove the 6 long screws from the front of the speaker that aach to the mounng arms.
Step 2: Rotate the mounng arms 90 degrees so that they point to the outside of the speaker.
Step 3: Twist the mounng arm in the direcon shown unl it clears and you can remove it.
Step 4: Installaon of the shorter thick-wall arms is the opposite of above. Insert the top of the arm through the retaining ring and
twist down. Then reinstall the 6 long screws onto the front of the speaker.

SPEAKERS
A division of Rogersound Labs, LLC
Peace Of Mind Warranty
We’ve worked countless hours without food, sleep, or television to build a speaker that will serve you well for
many years. However, in the unlikely event it breaks and it’s our fault, we’ll x it for free. Speakers are warranted
for 5 years; electronics are warranted for 2 years.
We have designed your speaker to have its parts easily replaced by the user, requiring only a Phillips screwdriver
and minimal technical knowledge. We may oer this soluon to you to save you the expense and hassle of send-
ing your speaker to us.
Here are the terms (sorry, our lawyer made us do this):
RSL warranes your speakers for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. We warranty our electronics for a
period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Our products are warranted to be free of defects in original materials
and workmanship. Our warranes apply to the original purchaser. To obtain warranty service, we ask you to help
us with the following:
1. Be able to furnish a copy of your sales invoice. However, if you can’t nd it, we’ll do our best to re up
the computer and look it up for you.
2. The serial numbers must be intact and match those on your sales invoice.
3. Return authorizaon must rst be obtained by contacng us before sending your speaker to us. It must
be properly packed.
Our speakers are designed for residenal stereo or home theater use and must be used in this manner. They were
not specically designed for public address, musical instrument amplicaon, or other commercial or high intensi-
ty applicaons such as county fairs or NASCAR races. Such use is not covered under warranty.
Speakers returned under the terms of the warranty will be repaired or replaced at our opon. We will pay for
shipping the repaired product back to you if you live in the connental U.S. You are responsible for prepaying the
shipping to us. Speakers that have been abused, operated improperly, improperly packed, tampered with, insult-
ed or opened (without our prior permission) will not be repaired under warranty. This warranty does not cover
damage caused by the use of faulty or improper audio/video components.
This is the total warranty. There are no other warranes, expressed or implied. No responsibility is assumed for
any incidental or consequenal damages. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If you require service, please contact us through our website or by phone (we promise to be nice about it even if
you did something dumb).
26500 W. Agoura Road
Suite 571
Calabasas, CA 91302
[phone]
www.rslspeakers.com