Polk Audio reviews
5.1 system Polk Audio Blackstone TL1600
TL1600 set belongs to the Blackstone series, which combined several models of compact speakers. To get the best sound, the satellites' bodies are cast from a special composite that effectively suppresses internal resonances. Speaking about the drivers, we know the following: the front, the rear and the...
TL1600 set belongs to the Blackstone series, which combined several models of compact speakers. To get the best sound, the satellites' bodies are cast from a special composite that effectively suppresses internal resonances. Speaking about the drivers, we know the following: the front, the rear and the...
Centre Speaker Polk Audio CS100
Polk Audio's center-channel entry is compact, unobtrusively styled, and intelligently fashioned: Its half-trapezoid profile permits either level monitor-top placement or under-monitor location with a desirable upward tilt. The cabinet is nicely finished in matte black and has a black grille. Dual 4-inch...
Polk Audio's center-channel entry is compact, unobtrusively styled, and intelligently fashioned: Its half-trapezoid profile permits either level monitor-top placement or under-monitor location with a desirable upward tilt. The cabinet is nicely finished in matte black and has a black grille. Dual 4-inch...
Center Speaker Polk Audio CSi3
Polk Audio CSi3 has a very distinctive body with a beveled top panel. In the case you have to install the speaker system at low height (for example, under projection screen), in order to direct acoustic waves up, to the listeners' ears not to floor, you can just flip CSi3 and thus achieve the desired...
Polk Audio CSi3 has a very distinctive body with a beveled top panel. In the case you have to install the speaker system at low height (for example, under projection screen), in order to direct acoustic waves up, to the listeners' ears not to floor, you can just flip CSi3 and thus achieve the desired...
Center Speaker Polk Audio CSi5
General constructive features of "big brother" CSi3 are also repeated in the model with index 5. But the speaker system "split" in all respects, including the increased amount of the used technologies. An adjustable leg, which allows you to install the speaker system on uneven surfaces, has appeared...
General constructive features of "big brother" CSi3 are also repeated in the model with index 5. But the speaker system "split" in all respects, including the increased amount of the used technologies. An adjustable leg, which allows you to install the speaker system on uneven surfaces, has appeared...
Subwoofer Polk Audio DSW microPRO 1000
A circuit with an additional passive radiator is implemented in this compact Polk Audio DSW microPRO 1000. The main driving force is an 8-inch driver with a proprietary suspension, which is located on the front wall of a thick MDF board. The square-shaped flat passive radiator (200x200 mm) is directed...
A circuit with an additional passive radiator is implemented in this compact Polk Audio DSW microPRO 1000. The main driving force is an 8-inch driver with a proprietary suspension, which is located on the front wall of a thick MDF board. The square-shaped flat passive radiator (200x200 mm) is directed...
Subwoofer Polk Audio DSW microPRO 3000
Polk Audio DSW microPRO 3000 differs from the younger one, DSW microPRO 1000, by size of the emitters. In our case there are two emitters: a 10-inch driver is put on the front panel and an additional passive membrane of the same caliber is located in the bottom part of the body. Such a cunning arrangement...
Polk Audio DSW microPRO 3000 differs from the younger one, DSW microPRO 1000, by size of the emitters. In our case there are two emitters: a 10-inch driver is put on the front panel and an additional passive membrane of the same caliber is located in the bottom part of the body. Such a cunning arrangement...
Subwoofer Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi
"Wi" index model means that the subwoofer can operate in a wireless mode, which we have used to include it via an optional Wi-Fi-whale PSWK-1. But there are other tricks. For example, initially 8-inch head radiates into the floor, but after putting the legs on the other wall of the housing, you can send...
"Wi" index model means that the subwoofer can operate in a wireless mode, which we have used to include it via an optional Wi-Fi-whale PSWK-1. But there are other tricks. For example, initially 8-inch head radiates into the floor, but after putting the legs on the other wall of the housing, you can send...
Subwoofer Polk Audio DSW Pro 550
Polk Audio DSW Pro 550 has large sizes and high power. LF-driver and slotted port of the bass-reflex are directed to floor and thick legs, turning into spikes with a subtle movement of the hand, provide a necessary distance. The woofer has a 254-mm polypropylene diffuser. Its construction is optimized...
Polk Audio DSW Pro 550 has large sizes and high power. LF-driver and slotted port of the bass-reflex are directed to floor and thick legs, turning into spikes with a subtle movement of the hand, provide a necessary distance. The woofer has a 254-mm polypropylene diffuser. Its construction is optimized...
Subwoofer Polk Audio DSW PRO 600
Among the nearly two dozen different models of active subwoofers manufactured by Polk Audio, the described DSW PRO 600 is characterized by the use of a number of non-standard and useful technical solutions. First of all, it's worth to mention the proprietary system of active correction - Polk Room Optimizer...
Among the nearly two dozen different models of active subwoofers manufactured by Polk Audio, the described DSW PRO 600 is characterized by the use of a number of non-standard and useful technical solutions. First of all, it's worth to mention the proprietary system of active correction - Polk Room Optimizer...
In-wall speakers Polk Audio LCi-RTS105
American Polk Audio LSi-RTS105 among all embedded speakers collected in this survey produces perhaps the strongest impression as the characteristics and performance. It is a large, heavy, designed for very high power input acoustics were designed for use in large home theaters and complies with THX Ultra2....
American Polk Audio LSi-RTS105 among all embedded speakers collected in this survey produces perhaps the strongest impression as the characteristics and performance. It is a large, heavy, designed for very high power input acoustics were designed for use in large home theaters and complies with THX Ultra2....
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio LSi15
The appearance of Polk Audio LSi15 cases mixed emotions. The bodies styled under black piano lacquer look expensive and respectable, but the finish of side panels, which a 20-cm woofer is built into, reminds a vinyl film. Superior tweeter in the upper section stands between two 135-mm midbasses (diffusers...
The appearance of Polk Audio LSi15 cases mixed emotions. The bodies styled under black piano lacquer look expensive and respectable, but the finish of side panels, which a 20-cm woofer is built into, reminds a vinyl film. Superior tweeter in the upper section stands between two 135-mm midbasses (diffusers...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio LSi7
Small but massive shelf loudspeakers LSi7 belong to the top Polk Audio series; they are produced for a long time and are still in demand in the market. They are equipped with a proprietary bass-reflex system - ARC port (Acoustic Resonance Control) is located at the front, which helps to reduce resonances...
Small but massive shelf loudspeakers LSi7 belong to the top Polk Audio series; they are produced for a long time and are still in demand in the market. They are equipped with a proprietary bass-reflex system - ARC port (Acoustic Resonance Control) is located at the front, which helps to reduce resonances...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio LSi9
Polk Audio LSi9 are 2.5-way loudspeakers with a combined crossover of audiophile quality with a cutoff frequency of 200 and 2400 Hz. The company traditionally uses only its own drivers - a pair of 13-cm mid-woofers with a foam polypropylene cone and an inch fabric tweeter with an annular membrane. The...
Polk Audio LSi9 are 2.5-way loudspeakers with a combined crossover of audiophile quality with a cutoff frequency of 200 and 2400 Hz. The company traditionally uses only its own drivers - a pair of 13-cm mid-woofers with a foam polypropylene cone and an inch fabric tweeter with an annular membrane. The...
Surround Speakers Polk Audio LSiM702F/X
A sectional design is used in this model from the updated LSiM series - medium- and high-frequency drivers are enclosed in their own closed volume, and the remaining space of the case is allocated to a 165-mm woofer, manufactured using Dynamic Balance technology, with a cone made of expanded polypropylene....
A sectional design is used in this model from the updated LSiM series - medium- and high-frequency drivers are enclosed in their own closed volume, and the remaining space of the case is allocated to a 165-mm woofer, manufactured using Dynamic Balance technology, with a cone made of expanded polypropylene....
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio LSiM703
The premium Polk Audio LSiM703 is designed for serious music lovers who are well-versed in nuances of high-quality sound. High status of monitors is underlined by decent weight (more than 13 kg/28 lb), perfect built and finish quality. These monitors are three-way with the branded Power Port bass-reflex,...
The premium Polk Audio LSiM703 is designed for serious music lovers who are well-versed in nuances of high-quality sound. High status of monitors is underlined by decent weight (more than 13 kg/28 lb), perfect built and finish quality. These monitors are three-way with the branded Power Port bass-reflex,...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio LSiM705
The bodies of Polk Audio LSiM705 speaker systems with smooth contours and non-parallel edges are made of 19-mm (3/4") MDF plates; the thickness of their powerful front panels exceeds 3 cm. Internal horizontal, vertical and inclined bulkheads divide the body into several isolated compartments, tightly...
The bodies of Polk Audio LSiM705 speaker systems with smooth contours and non-parallel edges are made of 19-mm (3/4") MDF plates; the thickness of their powerful front panels exceeds 3 cm. Internal horizontal, vertical and inclined bulkheads divide the body into several isolated compartments, tightly...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio Monitor 50
Monitor series dated from the middle of 70-ies. At that time it was a harbinger of the era of modern speaker systems, setting the standards of quality and price. The line continues the best traditions of Polk Audio in production of high-quality and affordable speaker system. The proprietary Dynamic...
Monitor series dated from the middle of 70-ies. At that time it was a harbinger of the era of modern speaker systems, setting the standards of quality and price. The line continues the best traditions of Polk Audio in production of high-quality and affordable speaker system. The proprietary Dynamic...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio Monitor 70
Polk Audio Monitor 70 is interesting due to the use of self-engineered five drivers. These are already familiar polymer-coated fabric tweeter, made according to the corporate Dynamic Balance recipe, and four drivers of the same size with composite membranes. Monitor 70 is built on a 2.5-way bass-reflex...
Polk Audio Monitor 70 is interesting due to the use of self-engineered five drivers. These are already familiar polymer-coated fabric tweeter, made according to the corporate Dynamic Balance recipe, and four drivers of the same size with composite membranes. Monitor 70 is built on a 2.5-way bass-reflex...
On-wall speakers Polk Audio OWM5
One of the main advantages of OWM5 can be nine possible variants of its installation, including mounting in the corner of a room or on the wall at an angle of 45 degrees. Meanwhile, according to the developers, while creating such specific systems, the quality of sound was one of the tasks with highest...
One of the main advantages of OWM5 can be nine possible variants of its installation, including mounting in the corner of a room or on the wall at an angle of 45 degrees. Meanwhile, according to the developers, while creating such specific systems, the quality of sound was one of the tasks with highest...
Subwoofer Polk Audio PSW1000
The model PSW1000 is made in very massive case of bass-reflex type (by the branded Power Port technology) with the system of internal struts and side panels with the thickness of 4.5 cm. Two 10-inch own-produced drivers with polymer membranes made by Dynamic Balance principle are installed on them. The...
The model PSW1000 is made in very massive case of bass-reflex type (by the branded Power Port technology) with the system of internal struts and side panels with the thickness of 4.5 cm. Two 10-inch own-produced drivers with polymer membranes made by Dynamic Balance principle are installed on them. The...
Subwoofer Polk Audio PSW110
The 110th model has, perhaps, the most optimal ratio of dimensions, sound potential and price among the extensive PSW family of the Polk Audio. The subwoofer, designed for small spaces, is equipped with a 10-inch driver with a composite diffuser, made by using the patented Dynamic Balance technology....
The 110th model has, perhaps, the most optimal ratio of dimensions, sound potential and price among the extensive PSW family of the Polk Audio. The subwoofer, designed for small spaces, is equipped with a 10-inch driver with a composite diffuser, made by using the patented Dynamic Balance technology....
Subwoofer Polk Audio PSW111
Polk Audio PSW111 is designed for use in the home in entry- or mid-level musical and theatrical complexes installed in small rooms. This is a relatively modest appearance with an unpretentious (but quite high-quality) black vinyl finish. Technically, the subwoofer is built on a proprietary 8-inch driver...
Polk Audio PSW111 is designed for use in the home in entry- or mid-level musical and theatrical complexes installed in small rooms. This is a relatively modest appearance with an unpretentious (but quite high-quality) black vinyl finish. Technically, the subwoofer is built on a proprietary 8-inch driver...
Subwoofer Polk Audio PSW12 Mark II
Model PSW12 participated in our tests, but since then has been more than a year, and entered the market an updated version of the index c MkII. During this time, the market for such technology seriously compacted, increased competition, new brands in Russia. First reincarnation subwoofer us quite liking,...
Model PSW12 participated in our tests, but since then has been more than a year, and entered the market an updated version of the index c MkII. During this time, the market for such technology seriously compacted, increased competition, new brands in Russia. First reincarnation subwoofer us quite liking,...
Subwoofer Polk Audio PSW125
PSW125 subwoofer differs by big sizes of the body and 12-inch caliber of LF-head. It is designed by the method of advanced computer simulation and has Dynamic Balance diffuser with composite structure. To increase the impact on the lowest frequencies, the bass reflex port is directed down (Floor Coupled...
PSW125 subwoofer differs by big sizes of the body and 12-inch caliber of LF-head. It is designed by the method of advanced computer simulation and has Dynamic Balance diffuser with composite structure. To increase the impact on the lowest frequencies, the bass reflex port is directed down (Floor Coupled...
Subwoofer Polk Audio PSW505
The driver located on the front panel of the American subwoofer makes a big impression: a 300-m head with a cone made of cellulose coated with a polymer layer, a flat central dustproof insert and a wide polymer suspension. The magnetic screen allows you to place the device close to the TV or even use...
The driver located on the front panel of the American subwoofer makes a big impression: a 300-m head with a cone made of cellulose coated with a polymer layer, a flat central dustproof insert and a wide polymer suspension. The magnetic screen allows you to place the device close to the TV or even use...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio R10
Polk Audio very seriously applies to any its product - small R10 is equipped with the branded heads, calibrated to the full by the laser beam. The visual quality of the drivers immediately fills with optimism. The developers took almost all possible options into account to use the pair in both front...
Polk Audio very seriously applies to any its product - small R10 is equipped with the branded heads, calibrated to the full by the laser beam. The visual quality of the drivers immediately fills with optimism. The developers took almost all possible options into account to use the pair in both front...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio R40
It seems that nothing in the appearance of the two-way R40 says that it belongs to the most recent issue of the Reference Theatre series, which has recently become the object of our most careful attention. The innovations introduced in R40, specially dedicated to it, are very important. New "sound generators",...
It seems that nothing in the appearance of the two-way R40 says that it belongs to the most recent issue of the Reference Theatre series, which has recently become the object of our most careful attention. The innovations introduced in R40, specially dedicated to it, are very important. New "sound generators",...
Speaker pair Polk Audio RT 7
Apparently, there was not a serious company, creating a loudspeaker device, it neglected to the latest achievements in various fields of science and technology, in any case always felt close attention to those most developers of audio. Polk Audio can be safely attributed to the companies engaged in this...
Apparently, there was not a serious company, creating a loudspeaker device, it neglected to the latest achievements in various fields of science and technology, in any case always felt close attention to those most developers of audio. Polk Audio can be safely attributed to the companies engaged in this...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RT1000i
RT1000i is the smaller from active floor speaker systems manufactured by the American Polk Audio. And if the first representatives of RT series were mainly aimed to be used in home theatre we should expect drastic musical achievements from the updated "1000". The system has all the branded attributes:...
RT1000i is the smaller from active floor speaker systems manufactured by the American Polk Audio. And if the first representatives of RT series were mainly aimed to be used in home theatre we should expect drastic musical achievements from the updated "1000". The system has all the branded attributes:...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio RT3
Polk Audio RT3 has a "double-hole" bass reflex on the faceplate, soft dome of the tweeter (25 mm) and cone low-frequency oscillator with the diameter of 133 mm. The recommended power range of the amplifier is 20-100 W. The sizes are 184x318x216 mm. Polk can be conveniently mounted on the wall in the...
Polk Audio RT3 has a "double-hole" bass reflex on the faceplate, soft dome of the tweeter (25 mm) and cone low-frequency oscillator with the diameter of 133 mm. The recommended power range of the amplifier is 20-100 W. The sizes are 184x318x216 mm. Polk can be conveniently mounted on the wall in the...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RT3000p
Placing bet on acoustics for Home Theatre, the American company Polk Audio is quite satisfied with its current status and continues to excite the public by new models. This time the loudspeakers for frontal channels RT3000p are presented at the bar of video lovers. The fact that it is the basis of full...
Placing bet on acoustics for Home Theatre, the American company Polk Audio is quite satisfied with its current status and continues to excite the public by new models. This time the loudspeakers for frontal channels RT3000p are presented at the bar of video lovers. The fact that it is the basis of full...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio RT55i
The large RT55i speaker system has a record weight - 16 kg! The silver glow of multilayered dome of high-frequency head and a distinctive purple hue of conical polymer membranes of LF/MF-drivers show belonging to RT series. All speakers are equipped with an effective magnet shielding. Following the tradition,...
The large RT55i speaker system has a record weight - 16 kg! The silver glow of multilayered dome of high-frequency head and a distinctive purple hue of conical polymer membranes of LF/MF-drivers show belonging to RT series. All speakers are equipped with an effective magnet shielding. Following the tradition,...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RT800i
Home theatre is gradually forcing out Hi-Fi from the market. However, some companies manage to keep in step with theatrical progress and at the same time not to offend audiophiles. The speaker systems RT800i, developed by the American company Polk Audio, have extraordinary musical abilities and in addition...
Home theatre is gradually forcing out Hi-Fi from the market. However, some companies manage to keep in step with theatrical progress and at the same time not to offend audiophiles. The speaker systems RT800i, developed by the American company Polk Audio, have extraordinary musical abilities and in addition...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio Rti A3
The model Rti A3 takes the highest position (there is another more compact system) in the line among shelf speaker systems and is distinguished by a new design with the natural veneer finish. However, now all the Rti series is available in black or "cherry" variant. The body is made by the branded DAHLI...
The model Rti A3 takes the highest position (there is another more compact system) in the line among shelf speaker systems and is distinguished by a new design with the natural veneer finish. However, now all the Rti series is available in black or "cherry" variant. The body is made by the branded DAHLI...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RTi A7
The model A7 is positioned as more affordable version of the older A9. The differences lie in the size of the body and in the number of dynamical heads. A7 in bass section (it can be easily called a passive subwoofer) has two branded woofers with the woofers on the polymer basis. There are two bass-reflexes...
The model A7 is positioned as more affordable version of the older A9. The differences lie in the size of the body and in the number of dynamical heads. A7 in bass section (it can be easily called a passive subwoofer) has two branded woofers with the woofers on the polymer basis. There are two bass-reflexes...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio Rti A9
The flagship model from the newest Rti series (RTi A3, RTi A5, RTi A7, RTi A9) can be called a giant. Three-way Rti A9 speaker systems differ, firstly, by "unusual" for Polk Audio rounded side walls. This innovation is motivated by the desire of the American engineers to get the most effective damping....
The flagship model from the newest Rti series (RTi A3, RTi A5, RTi A7, RTi A9) can be called a giant. Three-way Rti A9 speaker systems differ, firstly, by "unusual" for Polk Audio rounded side walls. This innovation is motivated by the desire of the American engineers to get the most effective damping....
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RTi10
Polk Audio RTi10 is large speaker systems. The membranes of woofers and mid-ranges are made of polymer; powerful shielded magnets were used. Radiating by a silk dome tweeter is equipped with a heat emitter, mounted on a neodymium magnet. Filters are "cool" (of second and third order). The branded Power...
Polk Audio RTi10 is large speaker systems. The membranes of woofers and mid-ranges are made of polymer; powerful shielded magnets were used. Radiating by a silk dome tweeter is equipped with a heat emitter, mounted on a neodymium magnet. Filters are "cool" (of second and third order). The branded Power...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RTi12
The speaker systems outstrip rivals by sizes, mass and the number of drivers (six). The woofer and mid-ranges emit by membranes made of polymer composite (Dynamic Balance technology), there are powerful shielded magnets in the speaker's motors. The question with thermal protection of the tweeter (its...
The speaker systems outstrip rivals by sizes, mass and the number of drivers (six). The woofer and mid-ranges emit by membranes made of polymer composite (Dynamic Balance technology), there are powerful shielded magnets in the speaker's motors. The question with thermal protection of the tweeter (its...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio RTi4
RTi4 is distinguished by attractive price, qualitative modern natural veneer finish (three types) and most promising passport characteristics. The feature of RTi4 is the acoustic design with two bass-reflexes: one port is placed on the faceplate, the output of which is behind and is "slowed down" by...
RTi4 is distinguished by attractive price, qualitative modern natural veneer finish (three types) and most promising passport characteristics. The feature of RTi4 is the acoustic design with two bass-reflexes: one port is placed on the faceplate, the output of which is behind and is "slowed down" by...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio RTi6
RTi6 is the most advanced model of shelf speaker system from the "RTi" series. Its 25mm tweeter with the dome made of silk-polymer composite is equipped with polymer composite with the use of Dynamic Balance technology. The technology is in the selection of material, construction and geometry of the...
RTi6 is the most advanced model of shelf speaker system from the "RTi" series. Its 25mm tweeter with the dome made of silk-polymer composite is equipped with polymer composite with the use of Dynamic Balance technology. The technology is in the selection of material, construction and geometry of the...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio RTi8
The popularity of Polk Audio production is explained, to our mind, by the fact the company is able to achieve the balance of various consumer qualities in its systems. The speaker systems have a modern look, differ by good for its price finish, are built on advanced speakers, filled with different innovations...
The popularity of Polk Audio production is explained, to our mind, by the fact the company is able to achieve the balance of various consumer qualities in its systems. The speaker systems have a modern look, differ by good for its price finish, are built on advanced speakers, filled with different innovations...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio TL3
Miniature monitors Polk Audio TL3 can be easily confused with satellites, but the manufacturer gives them much broader authorities. The systems' layout is two-way, acoustic design is the branded Power Port bass-reflex, located in the lower part of the body. High-frequency section is presented by an annular...
Miniature monitors Polk Audio TL3 can be easily confused with satellites, but the manufacturer gives them much broader authorities. The systems' layout is two-way, acoustic design is the branded Power Port bass-reflex, located in the lower part of the body. High-frequency section is presented by an annular...
Bookshelf speakers Polk Audio TSi200
"TSi" series of widely known American Polk Audio appeared in 2008. This is one of the most budget series, made in a modest vinyl finish, but with a massy lacquered top cover. TSi200 by sizes corresponds to an average shelf system, but at the same time easily contains three drivers: the branded tweeter...
"TSi" series of widely known American Polk Audio appeared in 2008. This is one of the most budget series, made in a modest vinyl finish, but with a massy lacquered top cover. TSi200 by sizes corresponds to an average shelf system, but at the same time easily contains three drivers: the branded tweeter...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio TSi300
MF/LF drivers, used in the system of Polk Audio TSi300, have lightweight and firm polycarbonate diffusers. The construction of drivers is developed by Dynamic Balance technology, allowing the developers to analyze and optimize resonance-frequency behavior of the driver in different working modes. Bass-reflex...
MF/LF drivers, used in the system of Polk Audio TSi300, have lightweight and firm polycarbonate diffusers. The construction of drivers is developed by Dynamic Balance technology, allowing the developers to analyze and optimize resonance-frequency behavior of the driver in different working modes. Bass-reflex...
Floor standing speakers Polk Audio TSx 440T
In assortment of American company "Polk" the line TSx is the most democratic of habitually decorated. It is a classical Hi-Fi, made firstly for qualitative sound but not as a part of the interior or exotic gadget. Design is respectively simple - laminated wood grain columns, quite massive with fabric...
In assortment of American company "Polk" the line TSx is the most democratic of habitually decorated. It is a classical Hi-Fi, made firstly for qualitative sound but not as a part of the interior or exotic gadget. Design is respectively simple - laminated wood grain columns, quite massive with fabric...