Canton Ergo RC-S specifications

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Tech nical data

Special features

As with the other RC models (exception: RC-A), the RC-S achieves its full sound and frequency range only in interaction with the control unit, which is switched between preamp and power amplifier and linearizes the frequency response, compensates for errors in the frequency response and lowers the bass range again so that the speaker also reaches the specified lower frequency. Without the control unit (Control unit or BlackBox), the RC-S,-L and -K in the bass do not reach the desired depth and the rest of the sound spectrum is also far from being achieved. Each model -S/L/K also has its own control unit and should never be used with the control unit of another model, if you want to experience the optimal sound image (each unit is exactly matched to the corresponding model).

Here is a list of the controllable control units:

Predecessor model:

Successor model:

Comparison test in Stereoplay 12/98 - Test report Stereoplay 1998 Canton Ergo RC-S (PDF)

Manufacturer: Canton
Model: Ergo RC-S
Years of construction: 1998 - 2000
Made in: Germany
Color: Beech, cherry, ash black (all in real wood veneer)
Dimensions: 920 x 230 x 307 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: approx. 18.5 kg
Factory price approx.: DM 1.999,-/pair, version in cherry DM 2.400,-/ Pair

Type of construction: 2.5-way, bass reflex, floorstanding speaker
Chassis:
- Woofer: 1x 200 mm (Item No. 2516)
- Woofer/Midrange: 1x 200 mm (Item No. 2516)
- Tweeter: 1x 25 mm Aluminum Manganese dome (Item No. 5990)
Load capacity (nominal/musical b.): 150 / 250 Watts
Efficiency: 88 dB/1W/1m
Frequency response: 20 - 30,000 Hz
Transition ranges: 150/3000 Hz
Impedance: 4 - 8 Ohm s

Woofer: 1x 200 mm (Item No. 2516)
Bass/midrange: 1x 200 mm (Item No. 2516)
Treble: 1x 25 mm aluminum-manganese dome (Item No. 5990)

Control unit with power supply (black box) for equalization of bass and treble; is looped in between preamp and power amplifier or between integrated amplifier and tape input. Bass and treble can also be controlled in 5 steps each.
Connection panel with 4 connections for bi-wiring and -amping
Control unit was part of every RC-S/-L/-K pair when newly purchased

Fonissimo RC: RC 2 (Item No. 4050)
Ergo SC-L: SC-L/RC (Item No. 0227): The adjustable special model for Ergo SC-L, (exceptionally also the unit [Item No. 4040] of the RC-L can be used)
Ergo RC-L: RC 1 (Item No. 4040)
Ergo RC-S: RC 3 (Item No. 4774)
Ergo RC-K: RC 4 (Item No. 5196)