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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)

Introducing a complete home theater audio solution for people who crave true cinema excitement without breaking the bank.—the RM6750. The integrated Power Port Bass Vent designed right onto the back of the compact Satellite & Center Channel speakers-the same technology used in full-sized Polk Audio speakers-improves lower midrange response and all-important sub/sat blending, taking the RM6750 beyond the performance realm of any other sub/sat system in this price range. This integrated design reveals midrange with no “hole” in the frequencies between the sats and the sub, for male vocals that are rich and full-not thin and weak like other sub/sat systems. The RM6750 comes with its own subwoofer module, an 8 inch long throw driver and high current power amplifier for real ground-shaking bass thrills.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3065 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Polk Audio Model: AM6755-B Number of items: 6 Dimensions: 20.00 pounds Six piece surround sound package that includes 2 front and 2 surround speakers, 1 center-channel speaker, and 1 subwoofer Satellite and center-channel speakers utilize 3.25-inch polymer-composite cone drivers for distortion-free midrange Features 0.5-inch silk and polymer-composite dome tweeter in each satellite speakers Subwoofer utilizes an eight-inch long-throw dynamic-balance poly-composite driver for longer driver excursion and better linearity Satellite and center-channel speakers can accommodate 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems

Polk Audio's RM6750 5.1-channel speaker system gives you a complete surround sound solution for your home theater without breaking the bank. The integrated power port bass vent designed right onto the back of the compact satellite and center channel speakers-the same technology used in full-sized Polk Audio speakers-improves lower midrange response and all-important sub/sat blending, taking the RM6750 beyond the performance realm of any other sub/sat system in this price range. Polk Audio RM6750 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set in black (see larger image). This integrated design reveals midrange with no "hole" in the frequencies between the sats and the sub, for male vocals that are rich and full-not thin and weak like other sub/sat systems. It comes with its own subwoofer module--an 8 inch long throw driver and high current power amplifier for real ground-shaking bass thrills. Key Features Satellites use a 3-1/4-inch (8.25cm) Polymer composite cone driver: lightweight and efficient, for clear, distortion-free midrange. The center speaker uses two of the same high quality drivers for even greater output capability. Integrated baffle and grille design allows maximum sound dispersion with minimum diffraction for superior imaging and room-filling sound. Everyone in the room hears clear, well-balanced sound. High performance 1/2-inch (12mm) silk dome tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Mineral-filled polypropylene enclosures are non-resonant for great looks and natural sound. Individual satellites available to accommodate 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems. Integrated keyhole slot wall mounting brackets (two keyhole slots on center channel speaker) allow for easy wall mounting, with no extra brackets or wall mounts to buy; threaded inserts accept popular articulating brackets (sold separately). The Subwoofer, in a compact ported enclosure, features an 8-inch Long-Throw Dynamic Balance poly composite driver for longer driver excursion and better linearity, resulting in big, musical bass. Built-in Subwoofer power amp (50 watts continuous/100 watts dynamic power) with active crossover offers the control you need for real home theater thrills and big, musical, accurate bass. Features variable low-pass filter and volume (level) controls, as well as phase switching toggle, and signal-sensing Auto ON/OFF, for even more control and convenience. Specifications Front and surround speakers: Single 3-1/2-inch polymer composite cone woofer; single 1/2-inch silk/polymer composite dome Surround and front speaker dimensions: 6-1/2 x 4-1/16 x 5 inches (HxWxD) Center speaker: Dual 3-1/2-inch polymer composite cone woofer; single 3/4-inch silk/polymer composite dome Center speaker dimensions: 4-5/16 x 11-3/16 x 5-13/16 inches (HxWxD) Subwoofer: 8-inch subwoofer Subwoofer dimensions: 15-7/8 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches (HxWxD) Speaker warranty: 5 years parts and labor Subwoofer warranty: 3 years parts and labor

Most helpful customer reviews 279 of 284 people found the following review helpful. Great Home Theater Speaker System! By J. J. Heffernan I have not written product reviews on Amazon before but I find them to be extremely helpful and want to give some payback. In particular, I found the home theater system and home theater speaker reviews to be very useful. The Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 channel home theater speaker system is phenomenal and an outstanding value. I had originally been looking for a home theater in a box system to mate to a newly acquired 37" LG LCD HDTV. The search was partly precipitated by the demise of the older generation DVD player we owned coupled to a failing 10 year old Onkyo surround-sound system. As I poked around on-line reviews and shopped Circuit City and Best Buy it became clear I could get more value and flexibility buying a receiver, an upscalable DVD player (improved picture with regular DVDs on HDTV) and a new speaker system than with home theater in a box. The room housing our entertainment hardware is a family room -- 20 X 20+ with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and hearth on one end and lots of upholstered furniture -- a relatively big space to fill. However, I did not want bulky speakers. I was initially intrigued by the Amazon reviews on the Yamaha NS-SP1600, quite favorable, great price and describe great sound output for small speakers. Sadly, I couldn't find these to purchase anywhere locally, nor get them from Amazon or even from Yamaha. I heard a set that I think were badly wired at a Best Buy -- good sound, not much power. Yamaha's next higher line NS-SP5700 were bigger and clunkier looking than I liked and I couldn't find reviews. They sounded OK in a poorly set up demo. I kept shopping and was very happy I did. I looked at speaker manufacturers' websites and rapidly coned down on the Polk Audio RM6750 as looking to fill the niche I sought balancing size, quality and price. I was able to listen to them in a well set up home theater showroom at a local Circuit City and was immediately sold on the clarity and power. I bought a set for $299; they're a steal at that price and better on Amazon for $249. I brought them home, hooked them up with the Yamaha 5930 receiver ($179) and upscalable Toshiba DVD player with HDMI ($89) I had also acquired and connected to the HDTV. This is a true dream system! The speakers generate enormous high quality sound. We tested them out with "Master and Commander" -- clear highs from all, natural voice from center channel, terrific oomph from the subwoofer and amazing surround sound experience in the early battle scene. Next test was a Down to the Waterline on a Dire Straits CD -- I heard notes I never knew were there with great balance and driving bass. (The Yamaha gives multiple modes of play including 2 concert hall variants, 2 movie variants, 2 and 5 channel stereo and a few others I haven't played with yet.) I have filled this large room with amazing sound without going beyond 60% of full volume. I am a very happy customer. I had looked at the low end of high-cost speaker lines -- Bose and Cambridge Soundworks. With them, you get single speakers in front and surrounds as opposed to 3+" plus tweeter in each of the Polk Audios. Also, the Polk Audio RM6750s sound better to my ears and cost much, much less. Speaker wiring is straigtforward; wire is not supplied and best to buy/use thick gauge to handle power. Speaker set up instructions from Polk are relatively meager, especially about the subwoofer, but their website is very informative and makes a compelling argument for hooking up subwoofer in parallel with front speakers rather than using subwoofer port and sound is terrific this way. 103 of 104 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic Speakers By T. Anderson I do consider myself to be picky when it comes to electronics. And I am absolutely floored that speakers this good can be had for a price this low. If you are reading this review, you are

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