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Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White

Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White

Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White
$ 199.00

Score By Feature

Based on 197 ratings
Easy to install
9.11
Value for money
8.18
Sound quality
8.32

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Product Description

A high-quality sound with a broad frequency range and a deep bass that is even audible Polk's 70-RT in-ceiling speaker comes with a 2.25-inch power port paired with Dynamic Balance & Polk's patented Power Port. It includes a 5-inch midrange driver, a 7-inch subwoofer, and a 0-watt tweeter. The 75" dome tweeter comes with
The 3-way driver array designed for this speaker is designed to diffuse reflective surfaces with no distortions, resulting in BIG, FULL-RANGE PERFORMANCE from a deceptively small in-ceiling speaker
MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION IS SIMPLE - PERFECT FIT TEMPLATES, a precision flange, (optional) pre-construction brackets, and the patented rotating cam system ensure a vibration-free installation.
As this in ceiling loudspeaker fails to protrude from the ceiling, it gives you a tidy, clutter-free appearance, becoming the CENTER OF THE DOOR FOR With this wafer-thin sheer grille, you can paint it any color you want, so it easily blends in with your existing decor.
As the most trusted name in home audio due to its unwavering commitment, reliability, and craftsmanship, Polk has proven to be a household name. Let us provide you with the best in surround sound and acoustics, so you can enjoy your time sitting back, relaxing and listening to your heart's content

Questions & Answers

How is the angle of the tweeter ?

There is no adjustment for the angle. While both the tweeter and the main driver are not horizontal, they are not facing directly downwards either A fixed angle is applied to both of them. Due to the possibility of rotating the speaker, the speaker can be positioned to be in a reasonable position relative to Apart from that. The quality of the sound is fantastic!

Does anyone know of a tower that matches this setup with the monitor series? What does it sound like when they combine? The only 70s I have are from the 1970s. ?

You probably will use the monitor series tower speakers for the front speakers and the monitor series in-ears for the rears The ceiling is 70 feet high Speakers behind and surrounding the RT. I haven't done a match to that exact one yet. the specs for Monitor Series towers and the RT floor standing speakers, and the RT-x series appears to be better in this regard A total of 70 matches are available. There are two full range speakers in the set (the RT-X and RT-W It is important to understand that a midrange and a subwoofer are different In light of the RT-issue, I would say the following Excellent performance (mine is I have one arrangement in my bedroom), so any acoustic problems are my fault Possibly, the match (if any) should be hard no notice. I would say, go for it!

It is possible to install seven Polk Audio 70RT speakers on a 7-inch laptop Would it be enough to have one ?

If you have a hollow ceiling and wish to have recessed speakers that are discrete, these will do beautifully! In addition to this, Polk has the following resources available If you want to hide your sub behind a couch or sofa, you can hide it in the ceiling.

The maximum power these can handle is what is the wattage? Does my Pioneer receiver put out 135 watts per channel, would it be able to burn the speakers?

While they are rated to handle up to 125 watts, you can run them at 1000 watts with a little volume control discipline. However, the real trouble arises when you run a 25 watt amp at very high volume A spike with a waveform that appears unstable. That is to say, you'll be just

Selected User Reviews For Polk Audio 70-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (2.5” Driver, 7” Sub) - The Vanishing Series | Power Port | Paintable Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports White

There are a few issues with the midrange of this superb 3 way speaker This is the base drop-off We bought four of them and will install them in our new house's living room installation of Dolby Atmos as well as Dolby Installed in a hollow ceiling are channels of X height
4/5

We were fortunate enough to have a relatively deep ceiling so we could go with these three The classic MC-style is played over two-way speakers As far as build quality is concerned, they are very good, and they feel very solid when first opened. At almost 6 lbs, they are a fairly heavy piece of kit. The lights weigh 5 pounds and are not flimsy, but still light enough so that you won't have to worry about mounting them in normal I have acquired speaker bags that can be wrapped around the electronics prior to mounting them in order to prevent dust accumulation on them. I did not bother to remove the speaker bags before mounting them, the only concern I have is having them exposed to the ceiling where dust will accumulate. It is gold plated on the connectors and I would not expect to hear any signal noise over and above that which I normally hear with the same wires on my regular HI-FI setup System audio fronts for the Wi-Fi system. After receiving my 4 speakers, I spent a few hours yesterday testing them in preparation for mounting them in the new house in the weeks to come. the way they are shown on the attached picture, which means they weren't mounted in even a closed environment, so some of the base will be reduced In terms of sound quality, these speakers are quite good, though there is a very noticeable drop-off after a few minutes It took off in the middle of the year When we go from mid-range to bass, the clarity truly drops off the volume of deep frequencies simply does not compare with that of the mid-range The sound field is dominated by the large range driver and the powerful dome tweeter. I adjusted the EQ of the stereo receiver I used for the recording, boosting the bass by four decibels, then I played it one more time, re-adjusting it again A few demanding songs were tested, including a fast tempo. Among the artist choices, Skrillex, Metallica (Black Album and Lightning), The Game of Thrones Season 8 Soundtrack, and Jupiter. My EQ adjustment allowed me to balance out the strong mid-range with a more realistic sound After having heard them in their native mode, without any EQ, I boosted the bass and highs to get a fuller sound stage (for the record, no sub was connected) which was quite impressive to hear after having heard them in their native mode. Having heard the excellent version of GoT S8's track 23 "Stay a thousand years" @ 1 min 39 seconds, the transition between the deep strings (cellos) and the tops of the female section of the choir felt very smooth. In a similar fashion, on track 32 "A Song of Ice and Fire", a deep sounding cello and percussion form a fundamental part of the music, with a choir providing lyrics in the high frequency range of the music. They did seem to hold their own without any sub, but obviously needed to be adjusted to the listening environment. The trouble came when they came across more complex sound stages such as Skrillxx' "Kyoto" where deep base drums form the base along with high pitch electronica and an overabundance of mids and highs was always present even with EQ applied. This is, of course, a very extreme test, since the speakers weren't made to provide single source output for highly demanding music such as dub-step or electronic music The steps. If you placed them in an Atmos height, you'd be able to find good frequency response down to about 150 Hz. Add some good non-alcoholic drinks to that) When you listen to a track mixed with well-mixed Atmos, you will feel the thunder and fighter jets over your head in a directional base from a (set of) sub. If you are looking to install only ceiling/wall mounted speakers in your theater setup (I respectfully suggest you to abandon this idea first), you might be able to get some base from these however the sound will probably be too flat since they don't have a directional tweeter. In the event that any other findings wholly warrant a notice arise in the final Atmos setup, we'll post an update.

Timothy Garza
Timothy Garza
| Dec 26, 2020
A little sad that I was not able to give 5 stars
4/5

Since lots of people have different tastes in sound and installation types, reviewing speakers can be elaborate and complicated. As for the results of my installation, they were quite surprising. In addition to the single set of two speakers, I bought two sets of four On the first floor, two of the first three were installed in the ceiling, in the drywall. There are standard roof rafters and modern insulation in these speakers, as well as a five-way stereo system. A single setup will often be used with stereo audio for music, so sound quality is essential. It sounds pretty good with these speakers in this configuration. My rating isn't going to be great since I would expect a little more mid-low from a speaker this size, but it is quite good nonetheless. If that guy criticizes $150 speakers because they are so much better than $750 speakers, then he hasn't yet checked how much he has. When you pay for something, you do get it. A few words about the power I supply to these speakers. I have a Denon amp feeding them 105 watts, and they were optimized with In all, the first set of the project was painless to install I bought a variable hole saw for $25 and a Philips screwdriver for $5. Of course, there will be speaker wires strung throughout the ceiling as well. I'm not sure about the size of those, but the frame looks solid (like 9" tall). The only thing that bothers me physically is that there is no barrier between the electronics and the outside After a couple months, the crossovers and everything else will be covered in dust, but, based on the sound we hear now and what we know so far, I have to say they're still pretty damned good. Continuing my quest for quantity form factors, I picked up two more speakers for use with multiple speakers In another room of the house, the audio is playing. Two speakers - one went into the "living room" and the other 15' away in the "den" - were positioned on opposite ends of the room. The rooms are not sealed off by a barrier, but there is a step between each, but the speakers are set up in mono. Each of these other rooms opens directly onto a crawlspace Rather than an attic, a large area of land. There is very little insulation in the living room, and plaster over drywall is the only material being used. New construction with drywall and a fair amount of insulation is used in the den. There is no doubt that both speakers are powered by the same 105 W As the speaker in the den sounds similar to the reach channels in the other room, so do the channels in the den. I think it is good in the general range, but weak in the low and mid The volume can be adjusted to a reasonable level for music. Compared to the speaker in the living room, the speaker in the bedroom sounds completely different. A woofer of this size should be able to produce bright highs, good mid-range, and deep bass. It is very difficult for me to explain why the sound quality is so different. factor we are testing is whether the plaster/wallboard is 1" thick or 2". The drywall is 1/2 inch thick. The difference between the two is significant. In the short-term, I will keep it basically as is. When I get a chance, I will probably reinforce the ceiling in the den with a 1/2" board (max thickness of the mounts is about 1 1/8") and see what affects the situation. I would find it interesting if we tried it.

Layne Short
Layne Short
| Jan 17, 2021

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