The RSL CG line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 6 models, from the RSL CG3, RSL CG5 and RSL CG23 to the RSL CG3M and RSL CG23M. Ratings run from 2.2/5 to 2.6/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
CG3 to CG3M
The RSL CG3M replaced the RSL CG3. It rates higher, 2.4/5 against 2.2/5.
| Spec | CG3 | CG3M |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1x 1” silk dome tweeter, 1x 4” Kevlar woofer | 1x 4” mineral-filled woven aramid fiber woofer, 1x 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 86.5dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 100Hz | 90Hz |
CG23 to CG23M
The RSL CG23M replaced the RSL CG23. It rates higher, 2.6/5 against 2.4/5.
| Spec | CG23 | CG23M |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1x 1” silk dome tweeter, 2x 4” Kevlar woofers | 2x 4” mineral-filled woven aramid fiber woofers, 1x 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz | 80Hz |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the RSL CG are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the RSL CG, from the RSL CG3, RSL CG5 and RSL CG23 to the RSL CG3M and RSL CG23M.
What replaced the RSL CG3?
The RSL CG3M replaced the RSL CG3. It is rated 2.4/5, against 2.2/5 for the RSL CG3.
What replaced the RSL CG23?
The RSL CG23M replaced the RSL CG23. It is rated 2.6/5, against 2.4/5 for the RSL CG23.