Polk Audio RC60i In-Ceiling / In-Wall Speakers (Pair, White) Reviews
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RCi Series In-Wall Speakers deliver incredible Polk sound to every room in your home without using any floor or shelf space! Now you have new options for more flexibility and performance from Polk Audio. Out of the box and into the wall, that's how easy it is to install the new Polk Audio RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers. Dynamic Balance components and Aimable Tweeters ensure spacious imaging with amazing clarity and well-balanced sound in any listening position, not just a small "sweet spot". Paint them to match your decor and they practically disappear, leaving you with nothing but high performance sound! Installation is easy as 1-2-3: cut one hole, feed the wires, and simply drop the speaker in. Rotating Cams secure the speaker safely with no extra assembly or mess.
Polk Audio's RCi Series in-wall speakers let you deliver sound to every room in your home without sacrificing a single square inch of valuable floor or shelf space, and the RC60i in-wall speakers are no exception. Paint them to match your decor and they practically disappear, leaving you with nothing but high-performance sound.Installation is easy as 1-2-3: cut a single hole, feed the wires through to your receiver or amplifier, and simply drop the speaker in. Rotating cams secure the speakers safely with no extra assembly or mess. A round shape and flush design allows each RC60i to mimic the look of a recessed lighting fixture, providing the ultimate in stealth sound.
The pair is durable, too, with moisture-resistant materials that are perfectly safe for use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas--even under outdoor eaves. Rubber driver surrounds outlast cheap foam surrounds for years of trouble-free performance.
Dynamic Balance components and aimable tweeters ensure spacious imaging with stunning clarity and well-balanced sound in any listening position, not just a small "sweet spot." Wide-dispersion design means you'll enjoy even coverage across small and large rooms alike.
The speakers use large, 6.5-inch cones for rich, full-bodied sound. Further, their Infinite Baffle tuning uses the virtual enclosure of in-wall space to enhance their bass response. The speakers are timbre-matched to the members of Polk's RTi Series for seamless, enveloping sound when used as part of a home theater.
What's in the Box
Two speakers, paint masks, and a user's manual.
Technical Details
- Pair of in-ceiling/in-wall speakers with a round shape and flush design to mimic the look of an unobtrusive recessed lighting fixture
- Equipped with one 6.5-inch dynamic-balance, polymer-composite cone with a rubber surround
- Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz
- Equipped with one 0.75-inch dynamic-balance, metalized soft dome tweeter in ball-and-socket swivel mount
- Constructed of durable, moisture-resistant materials for use in bathrooms, saunas, or under outdoor eaves
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"Good surround speakers" 2010-04-09
By A. W. Pickens (Texas)
I've had these speakers for about a year now. They're high quality, easy to install, and pretty decent sound. These are good surround speakers. You have to remember that when you set your expectations for their sound. They work well and I haven't had any problems out of them, but they're pretty limited in their sound field. They do the job well for surround speakers, but if you have powerful towers, you may want to consider the 8" version of these. These have served me well, but at times get a bit overpowered by the front 3 speakers and the sub.
Again, no real complaints. Good quality, decent sound, but just remember you're buying a 6.5" speaker.
"Easy and adequate for surrounds" 2010-04-06
By Tom H (South Eastern PA)
I wouldn't use these as mains or anything, but as inexpensive in-ceiling surround speakers they are perfect. I have an open attic above my listening area so these were even easier to install than if there was a floor above. The downside to that however is that there is no cabinet for the speaker. If you put it in a wall or in a ceiling where there is a floor above it, the wall cavity becomes the cabinet. If you put as I did backed into an attic space, you lose the resonance that a cabinet would supply unless you built one around the speaker. So, with that in mind, I've not heard these speakers properly encased, but since I am just using them for surround sound speaker, the upper mids given off by the woofer and everything from the tweeters is sufficient. Maybe someday I'll decide to box them in from behind... but I doubt I'll ever bother.
One thing I did notice however is the aimable tweeter, while it seems necessary to get the sound where you want it, doesn't really direct the treble as directly as you'd expect. It's still a domed tweeter so the sound radiates 360 around the tweeter... Aiming it just sorta maybe gives you a bit of a sweet spot.
For $100 for the pair, you can't go wrong.
Oh yeah, I did have some difficulty getting the grills off without elongating a tiny hole. They say to use a corkscrew or paper clip, stick it in a grill hole and pull the grill off. It works, but I did damage one of the tiny holes in the process. Not really noticeable, but it does sort of interrupt the smoothness of the speaker grill when the light hits it right. I understand why they did it that way - no visible mounting once the grill is in place - but maybe include a little tool in the packaging to pull the screen off without damaging it would be a nice idea.
"Great Set of Surround Speakers" 2010-04-02
By J. Julian (Sulphur Springs, TX)
I ordered these in-ceiling speakers to be my rear surround sound speakers. They come with an installation template and instructions that make the installation a breeze, even for an amateur. Do not forget to run a high grade speaker wire to these speakers from your receiver. The sound quality is great. No regrets!
"Easy Install" 2010-03-14
By Douglas M. Edstrom (Atlanta, ga)
Put these in a wall that I added in my living room. Were so easy to install a child could do it. Front grills on these speaker are somewhat difficult to remove but can be done with a small paper clip or safety pin. Sound quality is plenty good for rear surround speakers however would not use for front speakers. For the price I would say these are great speakers.
"Not bad for the money" 2010-02-17
By M. Santina (Phoenix, AZ)
I bought these speakers to replace a speaker that had started to go out. I had a set of Infinity ERS110 speakers on my patio, 1 of them started getting static (6 years old) so I did some research and bought these Polk speakers. I bought the pair just incase the other Infinity goes out. Ease of installation was perfect, it fit into the existing hole and I had it in place and playing music in less than 5 minutes. The problem is that it is very thin sounding compared to the Infinity. I left the working Infinity in place and installed 1 Polk in the broken Infinity's place. You can definitely tell the difference between the 2 speakers. The Infinity is much louder and has more base. Clarity on the Polk is good, I just wish it had more substance. As they are outside speakers I am not too concerned, I'm sure my neighbors will appreciate the quieter sounds, but if I was installing them inside for my TV or stereo I would definitely spend more money and choose another brand or style. Delivery was excellent, I bought them on Monday morning and they were delivered on Tuesday night.
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