Polk Audio R50 Floorstanding Speakers
Polk Audio R50 Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[May 06, 2021]
cecelia
Strength:
The sound is so plain accurate and warm sounding no matter what I play, via guitar preamp, rock, country, movies, classic or anything audible you would have to spend X10 times more to match the sound quality of these units. It's our gift for our family law assistant. Weakness:
None so far. Purchased: New
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[Nov 28, 2019]
Allen51
Strength:
These Polk R-50`s are made for beginners. They do not fit my style of listening.. They are not very durable. They make a nice gift for a easy listener. Like for a college student living in a small pad.. Weakness:
They do not sound good with any type of music you throw at them.. A tweeter blew up after 3 months after i bought them.. Hmm. I`m going with the ( KLIPSCH brand of speakers ).. For a little more money. Worth it by far.. The customer service with polk audio is terrible trying to get my warranty to fix them... Running around not getting any firm answers for my protection plan.. Good luck. Lol Price Paid: $99.00
Purchased: New
Model Year: 2018
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[Nov 01, 2015]
BillBill
Audio Enthusiast
I'm using 3 of these as my right, left and center speakers. I only paid $89.99 each at PC Richards. Unbelievable price for such a good sounding speaker. These turned out to be real game changers. Incredible sound and clear. But not harsh like some BIC speakers I own for my budget system in my basement.
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[Jun 05, 2014]
Kevin
Audio Enthusiast
These are pretty good speakers for the money. I'm pushing them with a Denon 3808ci and my amp gives these speakers all they can handle. Their rating is 150w max but they sound their best at 100w, at least with my receiver. When I approach the 10+ decibel level listening to music, they start to sound a little strained. However, these babies really shine when watching movies or Dolby digital tv and/or DTS. Very good mid level bass to compliment your sub. I'm pretty satisfied with these and have had them a few years now and been problem free. |
[Mar 21, 2010]
Mike Van Unen
Audio Enthusiast
I have 6 of these set up in my 7 chan. surround using a 800 watt amp. Not only do I hear and notice things that I never have through other speakers they sound better then any other speaker I have heard because they are so plain accurate and warm sounding no matter what I play, via guitar pre amp, rock, country, movies, classic or anything audiable you would have to spend X10 times more to match the sound quality of these units. I push them very hard with my huge amp and they rock and I never blow speakers. |
[Mar 07, 2010]
powerguymark
Audio Enthusiast
Bought these for $65.00 each through Fry's. I defy anyone to find a better value for less than $150.00/pair. As far as reported tweeter problems go, the vast majority of tweeters are damaged from over driving an under powered amp, not because the tweeters are poorly designed. (garbage in-smoke out)
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[Dec 14, 2009]
P Carney
Audio Enthusiast
Sounded good for about a day. Like another reviewer, I heard things in my music that I had never heard before. I rate these low because it only took a day for the tweeter in my pair to fail. Polk has diasapointed once before with quality, albeit in car audio. Lesson learned. Save thy money and go for better as I did in car audio. |
[Jan 13, 2009]
Danopah
AudioPhile
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Weakness:
Strengths:
I've realized that you can really enjoy something for a lower cost if it saves you the money to buy surround and rear surround speakers to complement your 5.1 or 7.1. home theater
Customer Service ok, would suggest looking for ultimate bass with a large coned powered sub instead Similar Products Used: Denon 60 watt Dolby pro logic reciever.
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[Feb 01, 2008]
AntMoOAK
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Price
Weakness:
Loose deep bass (use your sub for these)
Sources;
Similar Products Used: Bose 301(front)/201 (rear) |
[Dec 04, 2007]
TheKid72
AudioPhile
Strength:
Overall natural and neutral tonal balance. Tight, extended bass when used with good electronics for music reproduction. Airy treble and respectable midrange detail for this price point. Nice fit and finish for their cost.
Weakness:
At this price point, all audible sins can be forgiven. For many buyers who aren't knowledgeable of differences in brands of receivers, these may be too revealing of other component shortcomings. For those who drive these with good electonics, you'll notice a lack of "space" and 3D imaging - but again look at the street price! The Polk R series has proven to be one of the best bargains in affordable loudspeakers on the market. Any "sins" are of omission such as limitations, as they are impressively free of serious coloration and peaks that so often plagues loudspeakers in this market and real-world street price point.
Similar Products Used: ACI Sapphire, PSB Stratus Silver, Ohm Walsh 2,. Magnapan MMG, Infinity Reference Studio Monitor (pre-Harmon era), M&K S-1 - the list goes on and on. |