5 best polk audio in wall home theater speakers

Product description

Polk ingenuity fills their Vanishing Series speakers to overflowing with clear, full-range sound. Each model has three drivers — a tweeter, a midrange and a woofer — packed into a smaller than average space. Dual port bandpass technology ensures that you'll get deeper sound with a compact speaker. Their paintable, seamless-profile magnetic grilles make it simple for these speakers to fit perfectly into your surroundings. No, it isn't magic. But it's close. A member of Polk's "RT Vanishing" series, the 265 RT offers stellar sound in an inconspicuous design that hides in your wall. Close your eyes, and you might just think you're listening to a bookshelf speaker. The 265 RT is voice-matched to Polk's renowned RTi series, so you can put together a system mixing in-wall and floor-standing or bookshelf speakers — whatever suits your room and your decorating sense best. You finally replaced that mammoth tube TV with a flat-panel that hangs on the wall. You created the home theater you've always dreamed of with the wires tucked neatly away. The old center channel speaker that your significant other refers to as "the beast" has no place to go but out. Let the Polk 255C-RT show it the way. This in-wall center channel speaker is built to perform. Potent drivers work with the PowerPort bass technology to deliver punchy lows. Polk's silk tweeter conveys every breath of dialogue. And it's swivel mounted so you can aim the sound toward your listening position, for better performance. All of this from a center channel speaker that's out of sight, in more ways than one.

• This Polk Audio Speaker Bundle includes Pair of Polk Audio 90-RT In-ceiling Speakers, Pair of Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall Speakers & Polk Audio 255C-RT In-Wall Center Speaker
• 90RT: frequency response 43-25,000 Hz (-3dB), three-way speaker design includes: 3/4"silk/polymer dome tweeter, 3-1/4" midrange speaker, 6" x 9" Dynamic Balance woofer
• 255C-RT: frequency response 50-25,000 Hz (-3dB), 1" swivel-mount silk/polymer dome tweeter, dual 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance woofers, handles up to 150 watts, sensitivity 90 dB 8-ohm, impedance
• 265RT: 1" swivel-mount silk/polymer dome tweeter, dual 6-1/2" woofers, frequency response 45-25,000 Hz (-3dB), handles up to 200 watts, sensitivity 91 dB

Product description

No, it isn't magic. But it's close. A member of Polk's "RT Vanishing" series, the 265 RT offers stellar sound in an inconspicuous design that hides in your wall. Close your eyes, and you might just think you're listening to a bookshelf speaker. The 265 RT is voice-matched to Polk's renowned RTi series, so you can put together a system mixing in-wall and floor-standing or bookshelf speakers - whatever suits your room and your decorating sense best. You can bank on great performance. Dual 6-1/2" woofers and a pivoting silk-dome polymer tweeter deliver wide frequency response, from deep bass to crystal-clear highs. Polk V Series In-Ceiling/In-Wall Custom Install Speakers Created to meet the needs of more modest audio budgets, the new Polk V Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers complete the highly popular Vanishing Series. Like other speakers in the series, the new V models have Wafer-thin Sheer-Grilles that are utterly invisible, fit smoothly flush and are acoustically inert for wide dispersion and uniform sound-coverage even in larger rooms. Square grilles also available for In-ceiling 6-1/2 inch and 8-inch models. The V Series also offers the same secure, vibration-free installation with Polk’s patented rotating cam system.

• Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall Loudspeakers
• Polk Audio V60 In-Ceiling Loudspeakers
• Polk Audio 255C-RT In-Wall Center Speaker

User questions & answers

Product description

Build a completely stealth, in-wall home theater with the RC85i as left, right or center channels and add a pair or more of RC65i as surrounds, or complete a more traditional speaker system with additional multi-zone sound. Built-in audio within reach with easy installation in 3 steps - cut a hole, feed the wires through, and simply drop the speaker in. The rotating cams secure the speakers safely and ensure vibration-free efficiency with no extra assembly or mess. Paintable grilles allow the RC85i to blend in perfectly with the decor, virtually making them disappear. Dynamic Balance drivers and aimable swivel tweeters provide realistic imaging and deliver full, clear sound for movies, music, sports and video games, in any listening position. Timbre-matched with other Polk Audio speakers for seamless blending and exceptional audio clarity when used in a home theater setup.

The Polk RC85i utilizes an eight-inch dynamic-balance, mineral filled polymer-composite cone with a rubber surround that outlasts cheaper foam surrounds, as well as a one-inch dynamic-balance, metalized soft dome tweeter with a 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 durable, moisture resistant materials, the RC85i is safe for use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, or even under outdoor eaves, and features a wide-dispersion design for even sound-coverage throughout even large rooms. The RC85i also features infinite baffle tuning which uses the virtual enclosure of in-wall space for superior bass response, 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

RC85i speakers (pair), 2 grilles, cardboard template, owner's manual, and registration card.

• HEAR SEAMLESS AUDIO QUALITY AND POLK'S EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION with these timbre-matched discrete recessed speakers that elevate the sound quality, DELIVERING DEPTH OF MUSIC AND CLEAR, CRISP DIALOGUE
• Pair with our RTI Series speakers for seamless imaging or ADD TO YOUR EXISTING HOME THEATER SYSTEM or build your own Polk collection, and enjoy the SAME GREAT POLK SURROUND SOUND EVERYWHERE
• EXPERIENCE MORE BALANCED & LIFELIKE SOUND – Features an 8” dynamic-balance woofer & a 1” tweeter for adding more depth & detail to your music. Mineral-filled polymer cone & strong composite driver baskets create wider dispersion for EVEN-SOUND COVERAGE
• THE RUBBER SEAL DRIVES better response and PREVENTS MOISTURE ACCESS, a key feature for USE IN A BATHROOM, KITCHEN, SAUNA AND COVERED PORCH
• OUT OF THE BOX & RECESSED INTO THE WALL - no mess, no extra assembly - in 3 simple steps QUICKLY & EASILY INSTALL these speakers. Leave the paintable aluminum grilles as is or spray paint to MATCH YOUR EXISTING INTERIOR and virtually make them disappear
• Polk's UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio speakers and entertainment systems. They bring out the BEST IN TECHNOLOGY, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART!

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Product features

Low Profile Performance

Paintable grilles let you build them in, and then forget all about them; RCi Series speakers practically disappear into any room.

Virtual Enclosure

With infinite baffle tuning, RCi speakers utilize the “virtual enclosure” of your in-wall and in-ceiling space to enhance their bass response and smooth low frequency blending with the midrange.

Timbre-Matching

RCi Series speakers are timbre-matched to other Polk speakers to insure utterly seamless blending from speaker to speaker in systems that combine traditional and built-in speakers.

Streamlined Design

Klippel motor optimization uses laser measurement technology to ensure a smooth excursion path at either end of the volume spectrum for uniform performance at both low and high volumes.

Superior Components

Rustproof stainless steel hardware, durable butyl rubber surrounds and powder coated aluminum (in-ceiling) & painted steel (in-wall) grilles make RCi Series speakers suitable for high moisture areas like bathrooms, transitional spaces or even under eaves or in the ceiling of an enclosed porch. (RCi series are not suitable for exposed outdoor use. For outdoor speaker fun, use our Atrium Series.)

Simple Setup

Easy one-cut, drop-in installation puts built-in audio within reach, with Perfect Fit templates, a precision flange, and (available) pre-construction brackets; achieve secure, vibration-free efficiency with a simple turn of the patented Rotating Cam system.

Product description

Vanishing Series 265-RT in-wall 3-way speakers with paintable grilles offer full-range, dynamic audio without visible speaker boxes. Superior controls and the patented Power Port bass venting system guarantee spectacular sound in any room environment. Build a Complete high-performance audio system that always delivers and never distracts with these low-key loudspeakers. Tailor the performance to suit your room environment with superior audio controls to the most spectacular sound. Easy to install, this speaker blends seamlessly into your decor. The unique, wafer-thin grille is magnetically secured to deliver nearly transparent, ultra-small perfs and dynamic, unimpeded sound. Even while performing at this level, Vanishing RT speakers are a great value in today's hottest style of custom-installed loudspeaker.

• CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND WITH A DEEPER BASS for a true cinematic experience. Powered by Dynamic Balance, Distance Toggle & Polk's patented Power Port technology, the 265-RT In-wall speaker comes with 6.5" Mid/Woofer & a 1" swivel-mount Silk Dome Tweeter
• BUILD A HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME THEATER SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS! Designed to offset reflective surfaces with no sound distortions, use this 3-way speaker as LEFT/RIGHT SPEAKERS OR REAR SURROUNDS in a 3.1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel system
• EASY TO MOUNT AND INSTALL - PERFECT FIT TEMPLATES, a precision flange, (available) pre-construction brackets and the PATENTED ROTATING CAM system ensure secure, vibration-free installation
• This in-wall loudspeaker VANISHES INTO THE WALL giving you a clean, clutter-free look, becoming the CENTER STAGE OF ROOM-FILLING SOUND. Paint the wafer-thin sheer grille in any color you want and it EASILY BLENDS INTO YOUR HOME DECOR
• Polk’s UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio. Bring out the best in surround sound systems and acoustic excellence, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART
• Output wattage: 200.0 watts

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Product features

Power Port Technology

PowerPort bass venting is Polk's patented design for smoothly transitioning the air flow from the port into your listening area, eliminating turbulence and distortion, for bigger, more efficient, deep bass impact.

Sheer-Grille

Vanishing Series built-in speakers feature our exclusive wafer-thin Sheer-Grille, a magnetically-secured grille that protrudes only 7mm from its surroundings. Sheer-Grilles have nearly transparent, ultra-small perfs, and are acoustically inert, for dynamic, unimpeded sound and more uniform coverage, even in larger rooms.

Reflective Room Compensation

Reflective surfaces in rooms can make sound brighter and cause image distortion. Engaging the Vanishing reflective room compensation feature (by selecting the low setting) lowers the tweeter level to compensate for reflective surfaces. Vanishing reflective room compensation is a custom audio control that cuts the level only in the 4-5kHz range, exactly where reflectivity destroys sound quality. Outside this narrow 1kHz band, the tweeter retains its detailed and accurate high frequency response, for no loss of realistic musical details.

Timbre-Matching

Vanishing Series RT speakers are timbre-matched to Polk RTi speakers to insure utterly seamless blending from speaker to speaker in systems that combine traditional and built-in speakers.

Simple Setup

Easy one-cut, drop-in installation puts built-in audio within reach, with Perfect Fit templates, a precision flange, and (available) pre-construction brackets; achieve secure, vibration-free efficiency with a simple turn of the patented Rotating Cam system.

Distance Toggle

If positioning limitations demand that your loudspeakers be installed closer than 2 feet from side walls, the proximity of the surface can result in a response bump between 50 and 200Hz. This can create a ‘boomy' sound. The Vanishing wall distance toggle switch is a custom audio control that adjusts the crossover to flatten response and tune out boomness, without sacrificing deep bass response, for more lifelike sound and more flexible placement.

Product description

Polk Audio RC85i 2-way Premium In-Wall 8"" Speakers, Pair of 2 Perfect for Damp and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement - Bath, Kitchen, Covered Porches (White, Paintable Grille)

1"" Soft Dome Dynamic Balance Tweeter & 8"" Dynamic Balance Woofer Ensure Amazing Clarity Aimable Tweeters Deliver Direct High Frequency Control & Excellent Imaging Quality Durable, Moisture Resistant Materials For Safe Use In Bathrooms, Kitchens & Saunas Wide Dispersion Design For Even Sound-Coverage Throughout Even Large Rooms Rotating Cam Mounting System Provides The Fastest & Easiest Installation System Rubber Driver Surround Outlasts Cheap Foam Surrounds For Years Of Performance Infinite Baffle Tuning Uses The Virtual Enclosure Of In-Wall Space For Superior Bass Response Paintable Grille & Flange Allows Polk In-Wall Speakers To Virtually Disappear In Your Room Timbre-Matched To The Polk Audio RTi Series For Seamless Imaging In A Home Theater System Handles Up To 100-Watts w/ 30-20,000 Hz Frequency Response @ 8-ohms Impedance Dimensions: 14"" H x 10"" W Mounting Depth: 2-7/8"" (7.30cm) Warranty: 5 Years Manufacturer's

• HEAR SEAMLESS AUDIO QUALITY AND POLK'S EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION with these timbre-matched discrete recessed speakers that elevate the sound quality, DELIVERING DEPTH OF MUSIC AND CLEAR, CRISP DIALOGUE
• Pair with our RTI Series speakers for seamless imaging or ADD TO YOUR EXISTING HOME THEATER SYSTEM or build your own Polk collection, and enjoy the SAME GREAT POLK SURROUND SOUND EVERYWHERE
• EXPERIENCE MORE BALANCED AND LIFELIKE SOUND THAT YOU WILL LOVE! Equipped with an 8 Inch dynamic-balance woofer that gives you a fuller bass and a separate 1 Inch metalized soft dome tweeter that adds more depth and detail to your music. For higher strength and rigidity, the speakers feature a mineral-filled polymer cone and strong composite driver baskets that firmly align the moving parts, creating a wider dispersion for EVEN-SOUND COVERAGE throughout the rooms
• HEAR SEAMLESS AUDIO QUALITY AND POLK'S EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION with these timbre-matched overhead speakers that elevate the sound quality, DELIVERING DEPTH OF MUSIC AND CLEAR, CRISP DIALOGUE. ADD TO YOUR EXISTING HOME THEATER SYSTEM or build your own Polk collection, and enjoy the SAME GREAT POLK SURROUND SOUND EVERYWHERE
• EXPERIENCE MORE BALANCED AND LIFELIKE SOUND THAT YOU WILL LOVE! Equipped with an 8 Inch dynamic-balance woofer that gives you a fuller bass and a 1 Inch metalized soft dome tweeter that adds more depth and detail to your music. For higher strength and rigidity, the speakers feature a mineral-filled polymer cone and strong composite driver baskets that firmly align the moving parts, creating a wider dispersion for EVEN-SOUND COVERAGE throughout the rooms
• THE RUBBER SEAL DRIVES better response and PREVENTS MOISTURE ACCESS, a key feature for USE IN A BATHROOM, KITCHEN, SAUNA AND COVERED PORCH