The RS250 is a premium‑all‑in‑one wireless speaker system from McIntosh designed to bring high‑end audio performance, styled build quality and extensive streaming/connectivity capability into a versatile format. It aims to function not just as a “wireless speaker” but as a fully featured audio hub capable of serving as the centrepiece of a serious listening setup.

Visually it carries McIntosh’s signature cues: a black‑glass front panel with the illuminated logo, control knobs, meter elements (stylised output meters) and high‑gloss finish. The drivers and grille design are robustly engineered, and the cabinet is re‑engineered to accommodate internal amplification, streaming modules and advanced speaker components. The idea is to blend modern convenience (streaming, network, analog/digital input) with premium sound and build quality.

In practice, the RS250 offers a compelling blend of convenience and performance:

• Room‑filling sound: With 650W of built‑in power and large driver complement, it’s capable of delivering significant volume, dynamics and bass for a single‑cabinet solution. Owners report it “fills a room” and delivers better low‑end and clarity than many wireless systems. 

• Modern flexibility: Because it has streaming, analog/digital inputs, and a phono input, it can serve as a system centre — listening to vinyl, streaming high‑res files, TV audio, etc — all in one box.

• Design & aesthetic appeal: The McIntosh styling means it doesn’t hide: it presents as a premium component. For audiophiles and design‑conscious users, that matters.

• Placement & space considerations: While compact relative to a full separates system, the RS250 still has weights (~13.3 kg) and requires good ventilation. Some users have noted it can run warm after extended use. 

Design & Features Highlights

• High output and internal amplification: The RS250 packs a total of 650 watts of amplification built into the speaker system, with dedicated power for the tweeters/midranges and woofers. 

• Streaming & network connectivity: It supports Apple AirPlay 2, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, Bluetooth 5.0 (with high‑quality codecs like aptX HD/aptX Low Latency), is Roon Ready, and features dual‑band WiFi and wired Ethernet for network streaming. 

• Driver complement and acoustic design: The RS250 uses a sophisticated driver array — two 20 mm titanium dome fluid‑filled tweeters, four 50 mm titanium inverted‑dome midranges, and two 4″×6″ long‑throw woofers, housed in a carefully designed cabinet (with down‑firing woofers in some descriptions) for controlled bass and wide dispersion. 

• Modern input support: In addition to streaming, the RS250 offers analog and digital inputs including a phono (MM) input for turntables, optical input, HDMI ARC (for TV audio), auxiliary input, subwoofer output and headphone jack — enabling it to function in both music and home‑entertainment contexts. 

• Tunable performance: Users can adjust bass (and other parameters via its controls) to better match room acoustics or placement. There’s also a wired subwoofer output if you want deeper bass reinforcement. 

Key Specifications

Here’s a summary of the important numbers for the RS250:

• Power Output: 650 Watts total (approx. 400 W to tweeters/midranges + 250 W to woofers) 

• System Driver Complement:

  • 2 × 20 mm Titanium Dome Fluid‑filled Tweeters

  • 4 × 50 mm Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges

  • 2 × 4″ × 6″ Long‑Throw Woofers 

• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz (± some tolerance) 

• Crossover Frequencies: ~275 Hz and ~4,000 Hz 

• Connectivity:

  • Wireless: Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.0 (AAC, aptX HD, aptX LL), Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready. 

  • Wired: HDMI Audio‑Only (ARC) input, Optical digital input, 3.5 mm AUX input, MM phono input, Subwoofer output, Headphone output, Ethernet port. 

• Wireless Network: WiFi dual‑band 2.4/5GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. 

• Dimensions (W × H × D): Approx. 24‑13/16″ × 5‑3/4″ × 12‑5/8″ (≈ 62.99 cm × 14.48 cm × 32 cm) 

• Weight: ~29.5 lbs (13.3 kg) net. 

• Finish: High‑Gloss Black enclosure with Black Knit Cloth grille.