Polk Audio RT55 Bookshelf Speakers – Real Wood, 200W

Polk Audio RT55 Bookshelf Speakers – Real Wood, 200W

Description
Polk Audio’s RT55 is a classic large bookshelf / standmount design from the RT series, combining real wood veneer cabinetry with dual 6.5″ Dynamic Balance drivers and a 1″ trilaminate dome tweeter for powerful, full-range sound from a compact footprint. This pair is in very good condition, finished in black real wood veneer, and features freshly re-clothed grilles that give them a clean, updated look while preserving their original style.

Each RT55 uses two 6.5″ (165 mm) Dynamic Balance mid/bass drivers to deliver impressive bass weight and punch for a bookshelf design, supported by a carefully tuned bass-reflex enclosure with front and rear porting to control resonance and extension. The 1″ (25 mm) Dynamic Balance trilaminate dome tweeter provides smooth, extended highs with good detail and a wide listening window, making these speakers equally at home with music and home theater use.

With an overall frequency response rated from 35 Hz to 26 kHz (‑3 dB from 47 Hz to 25 kHz), the RT55 offers genuine full-range performance for small to medium rooms, often making a separate subwoofer optional for music. Sensitivity is a healthy 91 dB (1 W / 1 m) and nominal impedance is 8 ohms, so they’re easy to drive yet capable of handling up to 200 watts of clean amplifier power. Dual sets of 5‑way binding posts on the rear allow for bi-wiring or bi-amping if desired.

Cosmetic condition is very good overall. The real wood veneer cabinets show only light signs of use, with no major chips or deep scratches, and the new grille cloth gives the front view a fresh, tidy appearance. All drivers, ports, and binding posts are in good shape, and the pair has been tested to confirm proper operation across the full frequency range.

Key Specifications – Polk Audio RT55:

Type: 2‑way, large bookshelf / standmount loudspeaker (all drivers shielded)

Driver complement:
– 2 × 6.5″ (165 mm) Dynamic Balance mid/bass drivers
– 1 × 1″ (25 mm) Dynamic Balance trilaminate dome tweeter

Overall frequency response: 35 Hz – 26 kHz

‑3 dB limits: 47 Hz – 25 kHz

Crossover topology:
– 2nd‑order low-pass at 2 kHz
– 2nd‑order high-pass at 2 kHz

Nominal impedance: 8 ohms

Recommended amplifier power: 20 – 200 W RMS

Sensitivity: 91 dB (1 W / 1 m)

Inputs: Dual 5‑way binding posts (bi‑wire / bi‑amp capable)

Finish: Real wood veneer (black)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.5 x 21.1 x 14.4 inches (24.2 x 53.7 x 36.3 cm)

Weight: Approximately 35 lbs (15.9 kg) each

A well-regarded, real-wood Polk RT series bookshelf design with dual 6.5″ drivers, 200 W power handling, and freshly re-clothed grilles, these RT55s offer big, dynamic sound and classic styling for music and home theater systems.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.