The RS150 Wireless Loudspeaker is an easy-to-use wireless speaker, that while relatively compact, still delivers a larger-than-life home audio sound performance that McIntosh is known for. It is a stand-alone, complete wireless speaker solution that does not require any dedicated control app. Instead, it has a variety of built-in casting technologies such as Spotify® Connect, TIDAL® Connect, Apple® AirPlay® 2, Bluetooth®, Chromecast, and Roon Ready, letting you easily stream to the RS150 from your smart devices.
The RS150 is a great way to introduce yourself or your friends and family to McIntosh’s legendary sound quality and home audio performance standards. Its moderate size allows the RS150 to be placed and easily relocated to just about anywhere in your home.
Not needing a special control app, the RS150 can conveniently be controlled directly from your favorite streaming apps that use compatible casting technologies.
"The McIntosh RS150 is a wonderful wireless speaker that combines easy streaming and hi-fi sound, and it's all put together in a gorgeous package. The perfect upgrade from Sonos." - Gear Patrol
Power
The RS150 combines high output and low distortion thanks to thanks to expertly designed drivers. Its 5-¼" woofer receives 90 watts of power for deep base extension, while the ¾" titanium dome tweeter provides clear and smooth high frequency sound with 30 watts of power.
"Looking at the simple setup with the grille off it just didn't prepare me for the amount of sound that it could produce." - The Vinyl Attack (watch full video review below)
Connectivity
The RS150 connects to your home network via WiFi or Ethernet. Once set-up, vast connectivity options are available, including Spotify® Connect, TIDAL® Connect (including TIDAL HiFi Lossless Quality playback), Apple® AirPlay® 2, Bluetooth® 5.0 with support for both the high bitrate Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) standard as well as Qualcomm® aptX™ HD for hi res audio playback, and Chromecast, letting you easily stream to the RS150 from your smart devices. RS150 is also a Roon Ready endpoint device and is certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming. The RS150 is Google Assistant compatible for voice control.1
"I test audio gear for a living - and this Bluetooth speaker just blew me away. The McIntosh RS150 wireless speaker is a music streaming beauty." - Tom's Guide
Design
The RS150 features an illuminated digital output meter. Exclusive to the RS150 and RS250, this meter is more than just a simple LED indicator. The fast-responding meter uses the same trusted circuits found in our analog meters to collect and process the audio signals; it then digitizes the results and outputs them into a pulsating, gradated bar that shares the curved shape of our iconic analog meters. The RS150 features a classic McIntosh glass front panel. Above the glass, the speaker grille is easily removable to exposure the woofer and tweeter if desired.
In the Box:
- RS150 powered speaker
- Removable Grille
- 6' AC power cord
- Owner's Manual
Note: This product is only available for purchase in the United States. An adult signature will be required for delivery.
RS150 Wireless Loudspeaker Quick Start Connection Guide
Power Output
120 Watts (30 Watts to Tweeter, 90 Watts to Woofer)
Number of Channels
1
System Driver Complement
One 20mm Titanium Dome Fluid-filled Tweeter
One 5-1/4" x 6 inch Long Throw Woofer
Frequency Response
48Hz to 20kHz
Crossover Frequency
2,000Hz
Enclosure Finish
High Gloss Black
Grille Finish
Black Knit Cloth
Grille Attachment
Mechanical
Wireless Input
Apple AirPlay 2
Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP with support for AAC, aptX HD and aptX Low Latency
Chromecast
Roon Ready
Spotify Connect
TIDAL Connect
Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac 2.4/5GHz
Wired Input
1 Ethernet
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
7-3/4" (19.5cm) x 14-1/2" (36.8cm) x 8-5/8" (21.9cm)
Unit Weight:
18.5 lbs (8.4 kg)
Shipping Weight:
24 lbs (10.9 kg)
Shipping Dimensions (W x H x D):
12-3/4" (32.4cm) x 20" (50.8cm) x 14-3/8" (36.5cm)
1) (Requires use of a third-party Google Assistant device with voice recognition (sold separately). The RS150 and Google Assistant device must be on the same network.)
The RS150 is compatible with AirPlay 2. iOS 11.4 or later is required. To wirelessly stream music to the RS150 via Apple AirPlay 2, a wireless router is required. Router not included.
Apple, AirPlay, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Google is a trademark of Google LLC.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Non-McIntosh-Provided Services: Embedded and/or non-embedded services, e.g. those listed above, are necessary for full functionality, are provided by companies unrelated to McIntosh, and are beyond McIntosh’s control. McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against interruption, discontinuance, unsatisfactory performance, reduced Product functionality, or damages of any kind attributable to such services or their providers.
All services may not be available in all regions; certain services may not yet be enabled for all apps; subscriptions may be required.
