Great Sounding Budget Speakers from Polk Audio R150
$145.00
A 5.25-inch Dynamic Balance woofer on a butyl rubber surround with a three-quarter-inch neodymium-magnet tweeter, in a ported, video-shielded cabinet seven inches wide. 65 Hz to 20 kHz at -3dB, 89 dB, 8 ohms, up to 100 watts, on five-way binding posts. Two pairs are available: $145 a pair, or $245 for both.
2 in stock
Polk’s R Series speakers offer remarkable audio performance, at a price that won’t put a kink in your budget. The R150 bookshelf speakers borrow driver technologies found in Polk’s higher-end speakers to fill small- to medium-sized rooms with detailed sound. They’re a great pick for stereo listening in a den or bedroom, or for use as surround speakers in a home theater system.
Polk’s exclusive driver design and the R150’s solidly built cabinet work together to create smooth, accurate sound with minimal distortion. Highs and mids are clear, and bass is tight and accurate. A rubber surround increases the speaker’s durability and power handling. The R150s also feature 5-way binding posts for a secure connection to your receiver or amp — a rare find for speakers in this price range. And a compact design means you can place these speakers almost anywhere.
Product highlights:
Video-shielded
Bass-reflex (ported) design
Handles up to 100 watts
Frequency response 65-20,000 Hz (-3dB)
8-ohm impedance
Sensitivity 89 dB
3/4″ Dynamic Balance® tweeter with neodymium magnet
5-1/4″ Dynamic Balance woofer with butyl rubber surround
5-way binding posts
Dimensions: 7″ W x 10-5/8″ H x 6-15/16″ D
The Polk R150’s are great sounding speakers for this price point.
2 Pairs Available. Asking just $145 per pair, or buy both pairs for just $245.
| Weight | 20 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 11 × 14.7 in |
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