Home Cinema or Music?, Dispersion Explained

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Home Cinema or Music?

Dispersion

Explained

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.

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.