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Polk Audio R30 Two-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers (Black)

Polk Audio R30 Two-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers (Black)
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SKU: 30

Sales Rank: 12625

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Product Description

Polk Audio's R30 floorstanding speaker furthers the company's tradition of using high-quality materials and excellent engineering to deliver exceptional sound and exceptional value. Its slim, tower design conserves floor space (occupying less than 1 square foot), and it's ideal for both movies and music. The speaker is sold individually, so be sure to pick up 2 for a stereo arrangement, 4 four front and rear left/right, etc. The speaker features Polk's exclusive Dynamic Balance drivers for wide frequency response and low distortion in both its .75-inch dome tweeter and its single 6.5-inch cone woofer.

Dynamic Balance started with laser interferometry research done in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University. Full-field laser-imaging research allowed Polk to view a driver's entire vibrating surface, revealing the resonance that develops on speaker cones as they move. That resonance is the root cause of frequency-response distortions. Knowing this helped Polk engineers find the right combination of materials, geometry, and construction techniques to tune out the offending resonance. The resulting Dynamic Balance technology produces flat frequency response, sharp detail, sonic transparency, and a speaker's ability to play dynamic programs at life-like levels without a hint of strain.

All woofers and tweeters in Polk home speakers feature Dynamic Balance technology, giving them a shared sonic signature for coherent, seamless sound even when you mix models in configuring your home theater. The drivers' wide dispersion means they project sound over a wide area, so every listener in a room will hear open, "box-less," three-dimensional sound.

A front-firing bass port confers high efficiency and powerful bass response. The speaker's arched grille eliminates grille interference with the port output, lowering turbulence and distortion while giving the speaker a cool look. Supplied carpet spikes ensure mechanical stability on carpeted floors for precise bass output and superior "imaging."

Magnetically shielded for safe placement near TVs and computer monitors, the speaker offers convenient, high-quality 5-way binding post terminals to accommodate several wire hook-up options. All Polk's R Series loudspeakers are perfect for building starter surround systems or for small-room or multi-room settings. With the addition of a PSW Series powered subwoofer, you can build an impressive home theater on a limited budget.

What's in the Box
One speaker, a speaker grille, a speaker base with mounting hardware, 4 carpet spikes, a user's manual, and warranty/registration information.


Product Specification

Brand:
Polk Audio
EAN:
0747192108045
Manufacturer:
Polk Audio
Model:
30
ProductGroup:
CE
Title:
Polk Audio R30 Two-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers (Black)
UPC:
747192108045
MPN:
AM0331-A

Customer Reviews

Very good speakers once properly set up

I purchased these speakers after seeing them dropped from their msrp of $300 a pair to a little over $100 at Outpost.com.After giving them an extensive listening test, I can offer the following advice on how to balance the speakers into making them sound quite good.1. When you first get them, the won't sound very good.They'll be missing the mid-range and the treble will be overpowering.THEY NEED TO BE BROKEN IN!!!After about 10 hours of heavy bass music, they'll loosen up the drivers enough to make...

10/28/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Absolutely love them

I recently purchased a pair of the Polk Audio R30s during an incredible sale. I had a couple of older JBL bookshelf speakers and had long been wanting a set of decent floorstanding speakers to get a more complete sound. I figured that for around $100 for a pair, I would take my chances. I hoped that at worst they would sound a little better than the JBLs I was using. But at that price, I kept my expectations fairly low.When they finally arrived and I hooked them up to my old Pioneer receiver, and...

10/3/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Have no qualms about these.....

I replaced 2 Sansui (huge, heavy, 15 inch woofers) with these and I must admit, I was blown away with their performance. Not only do they look good, they sound WONDERFUL!!! Bass is quite decent, despite having a JVC sub to do most of that work, distortionless and exceptionally bright on highs. Mid range is ample, but does need a boost through EQ for tonal quality. Overall, I would have to say Polk did their homework when producing these and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking about replacing...

5/18/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Polk R30 is the Best for $50 a piece

I bought these speakers from frys electronics for $49 a piece.I they sound really.The clearity and bass is terrible.Overall, these are great speakers, you will not regret for buying it.I love it....

4/5/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Good all around small area speakers

I purchased these for $49/each from Frys in Palo Alto. I've always used Infinity and Bose, but have always leaned toward Polks. I needed a good set of speakers that had some loft (tower) to hook up to a Yamaha wall mount stereo (30 wattts), and these did the trick. The room is 25x12 and the R30's fill the room with great sound. I never drive them to distortion, but I'm sure will at some point. They are a great set for the price, and match anything I've had int he past including JBL, EV, Bose, Infinity...

3/29/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

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