RSL CG5 loudspeaker: High-end sound with a budget price tag
California-based RSL has been delivering monitor speakers that defy their size and price for 50 years. The company has manufactured speakers that are the darlings of some Hollywood record producers. RSL’s newest flagship lineup, the CG5, is the successor to the highly acclaimed CG4, and it consists of two models: a two-way monitor, the CG5 (reviewed here), and an MTM monitor design, the CG25.
The CG5’s sonic performance, build quality, and price point ($800 for the pair) left me awestruck. Read on to discover why you just might want a pair.
RSL’S HISTORY
RSL (the acronym stands for Rogersound Labs) is a well-known brand in die-hard audio circles, but it’s far from being a household name. Founder Howard Rogers started selling speakers factory direct from his store in North Hollywood in 1970. This approach allowed Rogers to use high-quality components while keeping prices low by cutting out the middleman.
RSL got a big break when a Warner Brothers Records producer purchased a set of RSL speakers and told his friends about them. Soon,
