Polk Audio Reserve 500 Compact Floorstanding Speaker – Each (Black)

Slim and powerful fits into any dcor

The R500 slim and elegant floorstanding tower delivers impactful sound in a compact design that fits beautifully into any dcor.

Features:

Pinnacle Tweeter: The new ring radiator tweeter design dramatically improves dispersion while delivering clear crisp and natural highs
Dual Turbine Cones: Deliver smooth and incredibly detailed mid-range imaging
Polk Patented X-Port: closed-pipe absorbers that are specifically tuned to catch and eliminate traditional speaker distortions
Anti-diffraction Magnetic Grilles: Acoustically inert grilles offer a clean aesthetic without sacrificing sound
Versatile Feet: Depending on your room use carpet-friendly feet with built-in spikes or rubber boots to maximize stability on hard floor surfaces; each foot can be individually leveled and adjusted
Power Recommendation: 100W or more per channel power amplification is recommended to experience the best quality and performance
Built to Last: Industry-leading premium 5-year warranty

Amazing Sound and Elegance

With a slim and elegant design the Reserve line has a minimal elegance that will fit into any dcor. Inheriting Polks flagship transducer array the R500 produces an exceptional sound that rivals competitor speakers that sell for twice the price. Hi-Res certified the Reserve R500 is designed for todays two-channel music listening as well as multi-channel 3D audio found in movies sports and video game soundtracks.

Polk Newly Patented X-Port

Polks newly patented X-Port incorporates an Eigentone Filter (ETF) offering distortion-free effortless bass. Consisting of a set of closed-pipe absorbers that are specifically tuned to catch and eliminate traditional speaker distortions. X-Port ensures that the upper bass and mid-range are free of port and cabinet resonances for smooth detailed audio.

High Definition Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter

Over 40 years of tweeter innovation design and prototyping has led to the development of the new 1 high definition Pinnacle ring radiator tweeter. Developed by Polk Audio it delivers ultra-clear crisp highs without unwanted coloration or distortions. The Pinnacle tweeter features a finely tuned waveguide that dramatically improves the dispersion of high-frequency energy ensuring a broad sweet spot while the critically damped rear-chamber helps defeat any unwanted resonances.

Dual 5.25 Turbine Cones

Polk developed the Turbine cone specifically for our flagship products to ensure the natural reproduction of the mid-range to which human ears are particularly sensitive. These Turbine cones combine Polks proprietary foam core and molded Turbine geometry which dramatically increases stiffness and damping without adding mass. You will hear every detail and experience a smooth detailed mid-range and effortless bass.

Specifications

TransducerTweeter: 1″ Ring Radiator
Mid-range/Mid-bass: 5-1/4″ Turbine Cone
Woofers: –
Overall Frequency Response: 32Hz – 50kHz
Frequency Response (-3dB limits): 49Hz – 36kHz
Recommended Amplifier Power: 25 – 200W
Amplifier Output Compatability: 8 / 6 / 4
Minimum Impedance: 3.9
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 87dB

Crossover FrequencyTweeter/Mid-range: 2500Hz
Mid-range/Mid-bass: –

MeasurementsDimensions (W x H x D) (includes width of feet)10.1″ x 4.11″ x 13.7″

Weight (each)39 lbs

CabinetryMid-Range Enclosure Type: –
Mid-Bass/Woofer Enclosure Type: Patent Pending X-Port
Available Finishes: 2021 Black Late 2021 Brown/White
Feet: Spike and Pad
Binding Posts: Single nickel-plated 5-way binding posts