Installation began with the usual plugging in and routing of cabling, and an initial listen with an ear toward placement and sub-integration. RSL goes to some pains to recommend a somewhat higher crossover frequency than the standard 80 Hz, suggesting 100 Hz as a starting point. In conversation with Howard Rodgers, we agreed that sub/sat integration is the Achilles’ heel of this type of small-satellite system; he told me that easing a smooth and accurate blend was a primary goal of the CG4 and Speedwoofer 10 designs.
Indeed, I found the combo easy to balance. As predicted, a 100-Hz crossover setting sounded best, and the CG4s proved more tolerant of placement than usual. Moving them a foot or so forward or back, or a bit higher or lower, did not significantly impact their sound — a good thing.
I looked at the specs. looks like the monitors are 8ohm and the center is 4ohm. is that a typo?
if not, would that be a problem for a typical AV receiver?
30 years is nothing to scoff at, and with that experience, I think RSL will continue to create better speakers. This RSL speakers look interesting, but I will be holding on to my money for something better.