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Polk Audio 265-RT: Vanishing Series In-Wall Speaker with Power Port – High-Performance Audio for Front, Rear, or Surround Use – Easily Install in Ceiling or Wall – Paintable Grille, Black Review

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Details

Speaker TypeIn-Wall
BrandPolk Audio
Model Name265RT
Recommended Uses For ProductFor Surround Sound Systems
Is WaterproofFALSE

Description of Polk Audio 265-RT: Vanishing Series In-Wall Speaker with Power Port – High-Performance Audio for Front, Rear, or Surround Use – Easily Install in Ceiling or Wall – Paintable Grille, Black

CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND WITH A DEEPER BASS for a true cinematic experience. Powered by Dynamic Balance, Distance Toggle & Polk's patented Power Port technology, the 265-RT In-wall speaker comes with (2) 6.5" Mid/Woofer & a 1" swivel-mount Silk Dome Tweeter. BUILD A HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME THEATER SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS, Designed to offset reflective surfaces with no sound distortions, use this 3-way speaker as LEFT/RIGHT SPEAKERS OR REAR SURROUNDS in a 3.1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel system. EASY TO MOUNT AND INSTALL - PERFECT FIT TEMPLATES, a precision flange, (available) pre-construction brackets and the PATENTED ROTATING CAM system ensure secure, vibration-free installation. This in-wall loudspeaker VANISHES INTO THE WALL giving you a clean, clutter-free look, becoming the CENTER STAGE OF ROOM-FILLING SOUND. Paint the wafer-thin sheer grille in any color you want and it EASILY BLENDS INTO YOUR HOME DECOR. Polk’s UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio. Bring out the best in surround sound systems and acoustic excellence, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything I Expected

I've probably spent too many hours looking for speakers for my new home theater, but I knew I needed in-wall or ceiling speakers. Uses 265s for the front (left, right and center) channels and the sound is amazing. Not tinny at all as others have said and the subwoofer produces decent bass. Very happy with the sound and quality of the product and the templates provided make it impossible to cut holes wrong. The Vanishing Series is a great title because you won't even realize they're there. I…

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  • Some Bugs

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great speakers, but for a full sound system you need a CSW-100.

These are great speakers and you really can't beat the offer. However, I found that I wasn't thrilled with the bass extension when I first installed it. For speakers that should only be 3dB lower at 43Hz, they don't put out much bass, not as much as I'm used to (mounted in the wall, with insulation routed behind and around them). I chose to pair them with a CSW-100 subwoofer and a SWA-500 matcher and it is now one of the best sounding setups I have with beautiful rich deep bass you can hear and

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  • Ceiling and Wall Mounted Speakers
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  • Long Lead Time

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great price and speakers!

I really like these speakers. I replaced 2 really good Polk Tower speakers with these to use the projection screen in my man cave. I use them as the front left and front right speakers behind an elite audio transparent screen purchased from Revain (model ER100WH1-A1080P3). However, I wouldn't buy them unless you're planning on getting a subwoofer. I hooked them up to a Polk center speaker, a Polk subwoofer, 2 Polk RC85i speakers as rear speakers, and 2 Polk RC60i speakers in my ceiling. While…

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