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expiredyoura6 posted Oct 13, 2022 04:31 AM
expiredyoura6 posted Oct 13, 2022 04:31 AM

Polk Audio Reserve Series R700 Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single)

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B&H Photo Video has Polk Audio Reserve Series R700 Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black or Walnut) on sale for $825. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Backordered. Shipping times may vary by color.
Crutchfield also has Polk Audio Reserve Series R700 Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) on sale for $825. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members youra6 & MattGrebttap for sharing this deal.

About this item:
  • 2x 8" Long-Throw Woofers
  • 6.5" Polypropylene Turbine Cone Midrange
  • 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
  • 50 to 300W Power Handling
  • 38 Hz to 38 kHz Frequency Response
  • Down-Firing Power Port 2.0
  • Dual Five-Way Binding Post Pairs

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    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $274 lower (25% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $1099. -SaltyOne
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B&H Photo Video has Polk Audio Reserve Series R700 Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black or Walnut) on sale for $825. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Backordered. Shipping times may vary by color.
Crutchfield also has Polk Audio Reserve Series R700 Three-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) on sale for $825. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members youra6 & MattGrebttap for sharing this deal.

About this item:
  • 2x 8" Long-Throw Woofers
  • 6.5" Polypropylene Turbine Cone Midrange
  • 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
  • 50 to 300W Power Handling
  • 38 Hz to 38 kHz Frequency Response
  • Down-Firing Power Port 2.0
  • Dual Five-Way Binding Post Pairs

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $274 lower (25% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $1099. -SaltyOne
  • Refer to the forum thread for deal discussion.

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Cujobob
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I can't speak for the newest RP towers they just released, but Danny Richie did a review of some of those towers. Basically, they're not well engineered but some people do like the sound anyways.

This Polk line is very well liked. Audioholics gave the Polk R700 a 5/5 rating and they lean into the engineering and measurements a fair amount. I would go this route over the Klipsch.
youra6
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It's actually been measured to be 89db but that's not unusual for speakers in it's class. You don't need a big amp to drive this. I would say most receivers should handle this.
MattGrebttap
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These are definitely well regarded speakers. I haven't personally heard them though.

I like Andrew Robinson's reviews on YT, and he gives these a glowing review. I also just like to listen to Andrew talk. lol.

https://youtu.be/8Pow6xA6ssc

They are same price at multiple retailers. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...nHNraWcf60

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Oct 13, 2022 04:54 AM
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MattGrebttapOct 13, 2022 04:54 AM
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These are definitely well regarded speakers. I haven't personally heard them though.

I like Andrew Robinson's reviews on YT, and he gives these a glowing review. I also just like to listen to Andrew talk. lol.

https://youtu.be/8Pow6xA6ssc

They are same price at multiple retailers. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...nHNraWcf60
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Quote from maorsela :
88db sensitivity, that's very low.
It's actually been measured to be 89db but that's not unusual for speakers in it's class. You don't need a big amp to drive this. I would say most receivers should handle this.
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JimBanvilleOct 13, 2022 01:45 PM
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Quote from maorsela :
88db sensitivity, that's very low.
Wrong.
85 is considered LOW.
88 is is actually pretty efficient.
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These are amazing speakers. Not quite as nice as the Legend 600 but the next best thing and, IMO, the most speaker you can get for $1650/pair. For this price they are a MUCH better deal than the L600. These will run fine off a high end receiver, but to get the most out of them you'll absolutely want to add a nice 2 channel amp to your stack. Sending these a dedicated 100-200 watts a piece will really make them shine. Cheers to anyone lucky enough to own and enjoy a pair.
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jaredalanmitchellOct 13, 2022 03:38 PM
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Quote from youra6 :
It's actually been measured to be 89db but that's not unusual for speakers in it's class. You don't need a big amp to drive this. I would say most receivers should handle this.
88db @1W1M is not bad at all. Most of my good dood DIY stuff is 84-87db. Takes a little power to open up, but a competent receiver should handle it fine, an actual amp would be better if you need to drive high SPL.

My experience with Polk stuff has always been good, just have realistic expectations. I upgraded from my Polk Monitor 70 II's to a Parts Express Amiga kit and haven't missed the higher sensitivity and output from the old Monitor 70 II one bit. That said, I need to crank the dial a little louder to get to the same SPL, I am okay with that. The Amiga's are a very impressive 2 way with some great bass. Killer value, and I built a 5.1 set around them as mains.

The low end Polk stuff I had is not even close to the ones posted here. My cheapo Polks served me well for a lot of house parties and I ended up selling them for about what a paid years later. The name helps hold some resale value with their stuff.

These Polks look like a nice design and a good deal, I'm not a huge fan of the aesthetics of the silver woofer, but they do have covers. The bottom port design they are doing is very nice and will help make them easier to place in a room. If you are in the market for a set of nice towers, these are good. If you are handy and interested in DIY, the Parts Express "Solstice" would be a comparable speaker, and I am sure the Morel drivers it uses would be of better quality than what Polk is using here. Of course your time goes into the build, and finish. Either way, you'll have a very nice speaker setup.
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dealseeker50Oct 13, 2022 03:38 PM
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How does this compare to klipsch reference premiere? I'm rich but also frugal. I like the design

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CujobobOct 13, 2022 03:45 PM
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Quote from maorsela :
88db sensitivity, that's very low.
That is not low. Sensitivity numbers are almost meaningless because of how they're measured. Sensitivity varies across frequency and lower impedances are what cause issues for things like AVRs and cheap amplifiers. A major impedance dip is not reflected in this number.

And if you think that's bad… amplifier wattage ratings are just as suspect.
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jaredalanmitchellOct 13, 2022 03:48 PM
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You really should go listen to each. The Klipsch stuff is too bright and fatiguing in my experience, though I have never heard that specific set.

The high end Polk (LSI and other lines) has always sounded good to me. The lower end (like the Monitor 70 ii's I owned back in college) have a good SPL and efficiency, but a muddy midrange compared to better speakers.
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CujobobOct 13, 2022 03:48 PM
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Quote from dealseeker50 :
How does this compare to klipsch reference premiere? I'm rich but also frugal. I like the design
I can't speak for the newest RP towers they just released, but Danny Richie did a review of some of those towers. Basically, they're not well engineered but some people do like the sound anyways.

This Polk line is very well liked. Audioholics gave the Polk R700 a 5/5 rating and they lean into the engineering and measurements a fair amount. I would go this route over the Klipsch.
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dezau44Oct 13, 2022 03:49 PM
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I was looking at these in the summer, I've had a Polk Monitor system for almost 10 years. I ended up with KEF Q950s as I was getting an SVS PB-3000 sub anyways, I didn't feel like I needed a 3-way tower.
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fieldcarOct 13, 2022 03:53 PM
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Quote from maorsela :
88db sensitivity, that's very low.
This is actually pretty great. Many manufacturers exaggerate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulCE4HSA_I
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hwong8269Oct 13, 2022 04:50 PM
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Is the Costco 75watt denon receiver enough to push these speakers?
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jclyon41Oct 13, 2022 04:54 PM
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Oh wow. I have Polk S60 fronts and I would love to upgrade to this. Does anyone know of a good divorce attorney when my wife files?
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Quote from jclyon41 :
Oh wow. I have Polk S60 fronts and I would love to upgrade to this. Does anyone know of a good divorce attorney when my wife files?
Have you tried contacting Polk?

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