Polk Audio 265RT (Ea) 3-way In-wall Speaker

Polk Audio 265RT (Ea) 3-way In-wall Speaker Review

Polk Audio 265RT (Ea) 3-way In-wall Speaker Feature

• Single speaker - Priced and sold individually.
• Specifications -
• Shape - rectangle
• Driver - 1 silk/polymer tweeter, (2) 6-1/2 composite polymer, and drivers w/ rubber surround
• Overall Frequency Response - 30 Hz - 27 kHz
• Lower/Upper -3 dB Limit - 45 Hz - 25 kHz

Just like Matthew Polk's Signature Reference Theater (SRT) system, the components used in the RT Series benefit from Dynamic Balance, a technology which came out of a joint research project between Polk Audio and Johns Hopkins University. This laser imaging research enabled Polk to view on a microscopic level the entire vibrating surface of a driver or tweeter. By this method Polk was able to observe the resonances, which develop on speaker cones as they move. These resonances are the root cause of frequency response distortions.

As an x-ray enables a physician to discover the root cause of a symptom and prescribe the right treatment for a cure, this laser imaging technique allowed Polk engineers to find the right combinations of high tech materials, geometry and construction techniques to tune out the offending resonances. The benefit of Dynamic Balance is the dramatic improvement in the sound quality of our speakers, which every listener can appreciate. You no longer have to choose between excellent bass and smooth, clear midrange. Now you can have it all thanks to Dynamic Balance technology.

A crossover is the part of the speaker system, which directs high frequencies to the tweeter and lower range frequencies to the woofer. But crossovers can create distortion, called phase shift, which reduces clarity and degrades the ability of the speaker to create a life-like spatial image. Thanks to Dynamic Balance technology, the response of Polk's mid-woofers remains accurate at much higher frequencies than conventional drivers. This allows Polk to place the crossover frequency above the range where your ear can most easily detect phase shirt (the critical midrange). The result is clarity and imaging so outstanding that the speakers seem to melt away. You'll feel as if you're at a live performance or actually on the movie set.

And the result of all these technologies? One listen will tell you. You

Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers

Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers Review

Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers Feature

• 6.5-inch high-performance marine-certified coaxial speakers, perfect for boats of all types
• 180 Watts power handling with 4-ohm impedance
• 0.75-inch liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter
• Polymer/Mica composite cone with butyl rubber surround for big sound and durability
• Swivel-mount tweeter allows precise aiming of sound
• Swivel-mount tweeter
• Polymer/Mica composite cone with butyl rubber surround
• 6.5-inch high-performance marine-certified coaxial speakers

Turn up your vehicle's audio performance with the db651, a 6-1/2-inch coax speaker designed to drop into a variety of applications in no time at all. Advanced materials reduce component weight while offering rock solid reliability, advanced looks and ultra high performance. Borrowing technology from Polk Audio's flagship SR Series, the db Series offers exceptional value for the price.

Turn up your vehicle's audio performance with the db651. Click to enlarge.

Durable Butyl Rubber Surround won't fall apart under the stress of extreme temperatures, sunlight or time, for years of great Polk sound.

Swivel Mount Tweeter allows precise aiming of sound.

db651 Features

• The db651 come with 6-3/4 inch adaptor rings for easy fit in VWs, Audis, BWMs and other European cars.
• Dynamic Balance Driver Technology for pure, distortion free sound.
• Polymer/Mica Composite Cones are stiff yet lightweight for big sound and little distortion.
• Klippel Optimized Components for consistent, distortion-free sound.
• Marine Certified means the db651 is built tough to withstand the harshest environments on the water.
• Low-mass 2-Layer Kapton Voice Coil Kapton has a high melting temperature, ensuring reliability and high power handling.
• Swivel Mount Tweeter allows precise aiming of sound.
• Wheel-inspired style combines with rugged durability in the db grille.

Polk Audio's db Series

Polk Audio's entire db line of coaxial and component speakers has been redesigned and re-engineered with superior looks and even better sound. Polk has added three new sizes to cover a broader range of vehicle applications. And they've done all that at prices that make high performance affordable to everyone! The db Series works well in OEM factory systems, as well as with high-powered aftermarket head units and component power amps. The db Series delivers classic Polk Audio performance and durability like never before.

This is how you turn up the style.
The look is about more than performance. It's about making every detail count, from the wiring harness under the hood to the fit and finish of your loudspeaker installs. Even before you fire them up, the db Series delivers. ABS wheel-inspired grilles make a muscular statement about your entire audio system and say you're ready to unleash some real sound. Hidden wire channels give your system a clean, professional look. Now if you'd prefer to be more subtle about your audio system (although why would you?), db makes a comfortable stealth installation and will mount easily behind factory grilles.

The db Series fits. Yes, it's just that simple.
The last thing Polk wants is to sell you a great speaker that doesn't fit. Our new multi-hole mounting pattern and shallow-depth magnet design have created our highest vehicle application ratio for easy drop-in installations in just about any car on the road (and probably some that should have been taken off the road years ago). Tweeters in the component models can be flush & surface-swivel mounted using the supplied hardware. With db, we've made sure you have maximum install flexibility.

High Efficiency Design
It means less amplifier power is needed for more audio output. Meaning better sound and more volume using less power. The bottom line is db Loudspeakers will definitely blow you and your friends away, whether they're driven by aftermarket head units or factory installed electronics.

Marine Certified
Marine Certified means your db loudspeakers will perform reliably on the water as well as they do on land. So Polk attacked every db speaker with a series of punishing real world and accelerated weathering lab tests to see if they could take what some pretty nasty marine and automotive environments could dish out. Polk exposed dbs to hundreds of hours of salt fog, intense ultraviolet light and extreme temperatures from -40 degrees to 185 degrees F (-40 degrees to 85 degrees C). They performed as well after the tests as before (they didn't look so good). No wonder Correct Craft builds Polk Audio speakers into their award-winning Nautiques ski and wakeboarding boats, and Bullet uses Polk db speakers in their marine "tower" speaker enclosures.

What's in the Box

db651 Speakers (pair), Grilles, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual The Polk Audio DB651 features 6-3/4 inch adaptor rings and 180 Watts power handling with 4-ohm impedance.

Polk Audio RC80i 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair, White)

Polk Audio RC80i 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair, White) Review

Polk Audio RC80i 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair, White) Feature

• Pair of 2-way in-ceiling/in-wall speakers timbre-matched to the Polk Audio RTi Series for seamless imaging
• Equipped with one 8-inch dynamic-balance, mineral filled polymer-composite cone
• Frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz
• Equipped with one 1-inch dynamic-balance, metalized soft dome tweeter with 15-degree-swivel mount
• Constructed of durable, moisture-resistant materials for use in bathrooms, saunas, or under outdoor eaves

The Polk Audio RC80i 2-way In-ceiling Speaker delivers incredible stereo sound to any room in your home from speakers you can barely see, without using any floor or shelf space. The RC80i is easy to install, requiring only that you cut a hole, feed the wires through, and simply drop the speaker in where it is held in place by rotating cams that safely secure the speaker with no extra assembly or mess. Once installed, the paintable grille and flange allows this in-ceiling speaker to virtually disappear in the room.

Polk Audio RC80i in-ceiling speakers in white.

The Polk RC80i utilizes a eight-inch dynamic-balance, mineral filled polymer-composite cone with a rubber surround that outlasts cheaper foam surrounds, as well as a one-inch ring-radiator tweeter with a 15-degree swivel mount. The swivel-mounted tweeter is aimable for direct high frequency control that ensures spacious imaging with amazing clarity, and well-balanced sound in any listening position, even off-axis listening positions, rather than in just a small sweet spot.

Constructed of rust resistant hardware and durable, moisture resistant materials, the RC80i is safe for use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, or even under outdoor eaves, and a glass-filled composite baffle that provides a dense, acoustically inert platform for the speaker's high end components. This unit features strong composite driver baskets that keep moving parts in rigid alignment, a wide-dispersion design for even sound-coverage throughout even large rooms, and a wall-distance toggle switch that flattens frequency response when installation requires placement near a corner or adjacent wall. The RC80i also features a tweeter-level switch that lets you tailor the highs for your room acoustics, and is timbre-matched to the Polk Audio Monitor Series for seamless, enveloping imaging when used in a home theater system.

What's in the Box

RC80i speakers (pair), 2 grilles, 2 cardboard templates with paint masks, owner's manual, and registration card.

The Polk Audio RC80i 2-way In-ceiling Speaker delivers incredible stereo sound to any room in your home from speakers you can barely see, without using any floor or shelf space. The RC80i is easy to install, requiring only that you cut a hole, feed the wires through, and simply drop the speaker in where it is held in place by rotating cams that safely secure the speaker with no extra assembly or mess. Once installed, the paintable grille and flange allows this in-ceiling speaker to virtually disappear in the room. The Polk RC80i utilizes a eight-inch dynamic-balance, mineral filled polymer-composite cone with a rubber surround that outlasts cheaper foam surrounds, as well as a one-inch ring-radiator tweeter with a 15-degree swivel mount. The swivel-mounted tweeter is aimable for direct high frequency control that ensures spacious imaging with amazing clarity, and well-balanced sound in any listening position, even off-axis listening positions, rather than in just a small sweet spot. Constructed of rust resistant hardware and durable, moisture resistant materials, the RC80i is safe for use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, or even under outdoor eaves, and a glass-filled composite baffle that provides a dense, acoustically inert platform for the speaker's high end components. This unit features strong composite driver baskets that keep moving parts in rigid alignment, a wide-dispersion design for even sound-coverage throughout even large rooms, and a wall-distance toggle switch that flattens frequency response when installation requires placement near a corner or adjacent wall. The RC80i also features a tweeter-level switch that lets you tailor the highs for your room acoustics, and is timbre-matched to the Polk Audio Monitor Series for seamless, enveloping imaging when used in a home theater system. What's in the Box - RC80i speakers (pair), 2 grilles, 2 cardboard templates with paint masks, owner's manual, and registration card.

Polk Audio RM6751 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black)

Polk Audio RM6751 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black) Review

Polk Audio RM6751 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black) Feature

• Single satellite speaker for the RM series 6.1 or 7.1 channel speaker system
• Equipped with a single 3.5-inch polymer composite midrange driver
• Frequency response: 40Hz - 24kHz
• Equipped with a single 0.5-inch silk/polymer composite dome tweeter
• Integrated keyhole slot wall mounting brackets

The Polk RM6751 satellite speaker accommodates listeners who want to add a channel or two to their existing 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system. Specifically designed for Polk's RM6750 setup--which itself comes with four satellites, a center speaker, and a subwoofer--the satellite helps fill out the rear effects, creating a true top-of-the-line home theater compatible with the latest surround encoding formats. Each RM6751 speaker is equipped with a 3.25-inch polymer composite cone midrange driver that's lightweight and efficient, along with a high-performance 0.5-inch silk dome tweeter. Combined, the drivers create a clear, distortion-free midrange and smooth highs.

The speaker also employs the same PowerPort bass vent technology used in Polk's line of full-sized speakers, thus improving the lower midrange response. The result is a midrange with no "hole" between the satellite and the sub frequencies, helping male vocals sound rich and full rather than thin and weak (as with most other sub/sat systems). Meanwhile, the satellite's integrated baffle and grille design allows for maximum sound dispersion and minimum diffraction, letting everyone in the room hear the same clear, well-balanced audio.

The speaker is housed within a mineral-filled, non-resonant, black-finished polypropylene enclosure that not only sounds natural, but also looks great. To top it off, the speaker includes an integrated keyhole slot-mounting bracket for effortless wall mounting. And because the speaker is magnetically shielded, you can locate the speaker near the TV without suffering from video interference. The speaker measures 4.06 by 6.5 by 5 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
RM6751 satellite speaker, mounting bracket, user's manual.

Polk Audio db840DVC 8-Inch Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer

Polk Audio db840DVC 8-Inch Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Review

Polk Audio db840DVC 8-Inch Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Feature

• A marine dual voice coil subwoofer speaker
• Equipped with 8-inch black Dynamic Balance polymer composite cone
• Frequency response: 30-200 Hz
• Power handling: 180 watts continuous, 360 watts peak
• Marine certified - Polk db Series speakers are built tough to withstand the toughest environments

The Polk Audio db840DVC 8-inch dual voice coil subwoofer speaker is incredible sound at an affordable price. The polypropylene cone with rigid ABS dustcap stiffens the cone for greater mechanical stability and lower distortion. Marine Certified Polk db series speakers are built tough to withstand the toughest environments so they are perfect for use in boats of all types. That's why Correct Craft offers Polk Audio speakers in their award-winning Nautiques ski and wakeboarding boats. The db series subwoofers from Polk Audio are all about belting out deep, precise, stomach-shaking bass. The db Series Subs produce gutsy bass in sealed, ported and band pass enclosures. No matter how you like your bass, you get the tight, musical loud bass that db is known for.

Polk Audio RM7 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black)

Polk Audio RM7 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black) Review

Polk Audio RM7 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black) Feature

• Single-packed satellite loudspeaker for front or surround channels in RM 2008 Series systems
• Equipped with a 2.5-inch midrange and a 0.5-inch tweeter
• Frequency response: 120Hz-22kHz
• Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today's state-of-the-art TVs and monitors
• Accessories include flexible wall brackets

Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM7 satellite loudspeaker complements today's stylish high-tech flat panel TVs and audio electronics. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish creates the ideal décor accent. Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets.

Polk Audio RM8 Wide-Dispersion Array Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black)

Polk Audio RM8 Wide-Dispersion Array Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black) Review

Polk Audio RM8 Wide-Dispersion Array Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black) Feature

• Two-pack, left and right, wide-dispersion array satellite loudspeaker for front or surround channels in RM 2008 Series systems
• Equipped with two 2.5-inch midrange and a 0.75-inch tweeter
• Frequency response: 95Hz-24kHz
• Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today's state-of-the-art TVs and monitors
• Accessories include flexible wall brackets

Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM8 satellite loudspeaker complements today's stylish high-tech flat panel TVs and audio electronics. RM8 wide-dispersion array satellite speakers present a sleek, minimalist design while delivering impressively big sound. The RM8 satellites' dual-driver design gives you more dispersion pattern options for the ultimate in placement flexibility, while Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Additional pairs of RM8 satellites may be added to transform an RM 5-channel system into a 7 channel system.

Polk Audio Monitor 70 AM7022-A 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Cherry)

Polk Audio Monitor 70 AM7022-A 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Cherry) Review

Polk Audio Monitor 70 AM7022-A 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Cherry) Feature

• Single 3-way floorstanding speaker that delivers incredible sound at a reasonable price
• Equipped with four 6.5-inch bi-laminate composite dynamic-balance drivers
• Equipped with one 1-inch silk polymer-composite dynamic-balance dome tweeter
• All MDF construction with 0.75-inch-thick baffles and extensive cabinet bracing ensure resonance-free enclosures
• Magnetic shielding allows safe placement next to TVs and video monitors

The name Monitor is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio Monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original Monitor Series is the line that made Polk Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging all at a price that made great sound available to everyone. The newly reborn Monitor Series is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. They are highly efficient, so they can be driven easily by unpretentious receivers, and they are voice matched for lifelike surround sound environments. The Monitor Series boasts a stylish look that complements today’s flat screen technology, with wood grain finishes and modern Titanium faces, and beefy stabilizer feet on the tower models. Built for speed, sound quality and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.

Polk Audio DB1001 1-Inch Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeters (Pair, Black)

Polk Audio DB1001 1-Inch Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeters (Pair, Black) Review

Polk Audio DB1001 1-Inch Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeters (Pair, Black) Feature

• Pair of marine certified composite dome tweeters perfect for use in boats of all types
• Maximum input power: 180 watts
• One 1-inch liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter per speaker
• Equipped with a neodymium magnet for clear, detailed highs
• Flush surface mount swivel cups allow placement flexibility and optimization

Polk Audio db1001 25mm Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeters bring you superior looks and sound at a price that makes high performance affordable to everyone. This 25mm liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter with neodymium magnet creates clear, detailed highs. The flush and surface mount swivel cups give you increased placement flexibility and soundstage optimization. An in-line 12db/octave passive crossover with an electronic tweeter protection circuit provides long-term reliability. Polk db Series speakers are built tough to withstand the harshest environments, so they are perfect for use in boats of all types. The db Series delivers classic Polk Audio performance and durability like never before. db1001 25mm Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeter

Polk Audio RTI A3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)

Polk Audio RTI A3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) Review

Polk Audio RTI A3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) Feature

• Pair of real wood bookshelf speakers with all MDF construction and resonance-free enclosures
• Equipped with one 6.5-inch dynamic balance mineral/polymer composite cone driver
• Features Power Port technology to reduce "chuffing" or "port noise"
• Equipped with one 1-inch silk/polymer composite dome tweeter
• Features a neodynium magnet, low viscosity ferro-fluid cooling, and a heat sink on the back of the magnet

Polk Audio RTI A3 Black Bookshelf Speaker - The new RTI A series feature several upgrades. From the incorporation of our latest Dynamic Balance Cone drivers and 1 inch tweeters to an elegant restyling of the cabinets in keeping with the latest styles. The floor-standing models feature "Power Port Plus" an enhancement of Polk's patented Power Port technology. As you would expect from this highly popular line, the performance is classic Polk.

Polk Audio OWM5 Multi-Purpose Home Theater Speaker (White)

Polk Audio OWM5 Multi-Purpose Home Theater Speaker (White) Review

Polk Audio OWM5 Multi-Purpose Home Theater Speaker (White) Feature

• Elegant, Ergonomic Design & Multiple Mounting Options
• Capacitive Coupling Technology
• Glass-Filled ABS Enclosure
• Dynamic Balance Composite Cone Drivers
• 5-Way Gold-Plated Binding Posts

Nine. That's the magic number. We've come up with NINE easy and useful ways you can mount and install the OWM Series speakers. Use the OWM5 for Left, Center or Right channel applications in a small home theater; with the smaller OWM3 in the Surround positions. Use OWM5 to add Surround channels to existing Polk Audio installations (they're timbre-matched for smooth integration into Polk Audio systems). Use either OWM Series Speaker as multi-zone speakers anywhere in your home, for music, TV, movies or gaming. Add a Subwoofer (like the smart and compact wireless PSWi225) and discover full-spectrum performance with professional impact on a serious budget. Now is not the time to skimp on your entertainment. Get the most for your money without sacrificing professional performance by adding innovative, versatile OWM Series speakers anywhere in your home! Nine. That's the magic number. We've come up with NINE easy and useful ways you can mount and install the OWM Series speakers. Use the OWM5 for Left, Center or Right channel applications in a small home theater; with the smaller OWM3 in the Surround positions. Use OWM5 to add Surround channels to existing Polk Audio installations (they're timbre-matched for smooth integration into Polk Audio systems). Use either OWM Series Speaker as multi-zone speakers anywhere in your home, for music, TV, movies or gaming. Add a Subwoofer (like the smart and compact wireless PSWi225) and discover full-spectrum performance with professional impact on a serious budget. Now is not the time to skimp on your entertainment. Get the most for your money without sacrificing professional performance by adding innovative, versatile OWM Series speakers anywhere in your home!

Polk Audio TSi300 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)

Polk Audio TSi300 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) Review

Polk Audio TSi300 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) Feature

• Single versatile high-performance floorstanding loudspeaker
• Equipped with 1-inch silk/polymer composite Dynamic Balance dome tweeter
• Frequency response: 35-25KHz
• Equipped with two 5.25-inch diameter bi-laminate organic fiber cone woofers
• Recommended Amplification: 20-150 watts/channel

The Polk Audio TSi300 floorstanding speaker is the most compact tower speaker in the TSi series. Its affordable price and small footprint means they can be used as the front channels in a home theater system or as the main speakers in a music system. For home theater, pair it up with some TSi100's or OWM3's for surrounds, CS10 center and PSW series subwoofer and you'll have a spectacular sounding system! The new TSi Series is a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. The TSi Series boasts a stylish look that complements today’s flat screen technology, with wood grain finishes, piano black top plates and pewter trim rings. Built for value and sound quality, the TSi Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.