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@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Buy the Polk Audio Reserve R700 from Crutchfield here: howl.me/cmE2bz1BlMl And be sure to check out Crutchfield's "Real Deal Days" sale via their homepage here: howl.me/cmFsSSbVuYH These links earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you which helps me keep bringing you free, objective reviews. I appreciate your support!

@TexasCorgiGun Месяц назад

Thanks for the review !!! Any chance you can get your hands on the Revel f208 ?

@robertmacdonald345 Месяц назад

Hi Erin, Always Enjoy your Videos. Wonder if you can Suggest an Amp/receiver to me. Right now I am Using an Onkyo TX-SR 605 receiver driving my Polk XT 60's Now I know that It is Supposed to get hot I just find it getting too hot so I thought it may be ready for the Grave, so was Looking for another one, But I am On a Budget So Can't afford anything too expensive, Interesting the Yamaha you picked I actually picked out from the Specs, But when I seen the Price I said, That Figures, anything I like I can't afford. What Yamaha would you suggest to drive these Speakers Comfortably, I can listen to any music, I don't listen to country though everything else is Open to me. I listen Via CD, and Might consider Amazon Prime Music so that might be a feature I would look for but Not needed, And I have a Powered Sub as well. Cheers, Robert MacDonald P.S. Did I mention I enjoy your Channel

@IRON_PANDA Месяц назад

Man that Crutchfield sponsor ad is outta control 😄😄

@richardreich8044 Месяц назад

Like for the Crutchfield ad's stellar production values.

@Brett1334 Месяц назад

Best thing I’ve seen all week hahahah

@mw3640 Месяц назад

I just bought the KEF R3 Meta partly because of your review (I also had an extensive listening session at the store). I cannot be more happy! Thank you for all the great content!

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

I’m glad to hear that you like those! I hope they last you a very long time and bring lots of happiness.

@timlitton Месяц назад

When I first got these speakers, I was concerned about the forward sound - until I toed them in... and the sound was so much smoother! This is an example of a review providing deeper insights using data vs the reviews that simply use flowery words.

@apparaoapparao Месяц назад

Best customer support crew I’ve ever seen. 😂

@macdaddy6408 Месяц назад

Thank you for being one of the few reviewers that provides both subjective and objective data! I am recently getting into hifi so ill def be looking through ur affiliate links.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Sweet! Thank you!

@DearSX Месяц назад

Yeah, this is critical for me now. I don't trust companies that don't post measurements or let their speakers be measured. Ascend Acoustics and Neumann do great with this.

@kiwiauldphart 29 дней назад

I have had a pair of R700's for 18 months now and love them, in the year preceding this purchase I had auditioned more than 10 comparable (relatively) 2 and 3 way Floor standers. A couple of issues mentioned here I would like to comment on: I have my speakers positioned 310mm (12") from the rear wall and 550mm (21") from the side walls with a 7deg toe-in and 3.6m (12 Feet) from the listening position. There is no bass boominess, the bass is tight and smooth (stunning in fact even at low volume) Being able to position them relatively close to the rear wall I feel comes down to the down-firing bass port. In contrast the B&W CM7's I had before replacing with the R700's, had a rear bass port and needed to be 600mm away from the wall which was a pain because the front of the CM's were over 1metre (3'4") into the room. As for the tweeter mismatch, I don't think anyone would listen at 90Dbl+ in their media room or lounge room, so as Erin said: not an issue at all. My personal experience is, the sound at all levels is balanced, smooth, crisp and revealing.

@PNWDad Месяц назад

Lol I never thought I'd laugh at Crutchfield ad. They should hire you to be their spokesperson

@dentman67 Месяц назад

Funny, the tweeter is my favorite part of these incredible speakers. If your a classic rock guy, you'll love how these tame all those terribly recorded albums we love.

@robertmata4293 Месяц назад

Hello

@r423sdex Месяц назад

What .

@Mr.BananaManYT Месяц назад

@@r423sdex what?

@regulartxdude7813 Месяц назад

Your new brick background wall is cool! Love your work and will be buying through your link when I decide on new speakers.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Awesome, thank you!

@RP-ms7lu Месяц назад

Female vocals sound sparkling lovely lush on polk speakers !

@robertj1701 Месяц назад

I’ve had these for about 9 months now and for the money I coine happier! The front baffles need to be about 4 feet from the front wall and a couple feet from the sides. Mine are toed in slightly and my soundstage is deep and broad and very well defined. I don’t notice the 4kHz issues mentioned at all. I’m considering an upgrade to Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 but am in no hurry to drop$8k! These Polks are a winner! I am also using a pair of RELs for sub-bass…

@paulorr9262 Месяц назад

I am glad you are getting sponsors.

@middleearthltd Месяц назад

I was thinking this would be an excellent choice Excellent actionable review and nice space for the video background All in all fantastic content

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@NosEL34 Месяц назад

The Crutch field ad was hilarious & entertaining...i appreciate you making the sponser ad fun. I have & really like the R700's. They replaced the Wharfedale Lintons in my living room many months ago. I do feel the 3-5khz area needs good speaker placement & PEQ in my case to get it almost just right. Its not perfect & my main issue with them..but kinda easy to overlook when I consider how great the rest of the speaker performs. Other than that 3-5khz area the beaming of the tweeter is not an issue for me & as bad as it measures i still like the ring tweeter overall. I mentioned in your early video release post that i feel it performs best for me not going past the 85db in loudness..which is pretty loud in my room. I pulled the R700's out about a week ago to try the KEF R3 Meta. The R3 with sub is pretty good but I'd be lying if I didnt say i miss a few things that i get better when using the Polk's. Thanks for the data on these speakers Erin. It helps make sense as to what i was hearing & thinking. I'll do some things differently when I hook them back up.

@gbye007 Месяц назад

Thanks for your great reviews Erin. I use these with an AVR as preamp and Audyssey MultEQ-X smoothing the bass up to room modal freq of about 250 Hz. They don't need any EQ above 250 Hz. The 15-40 Hz range I hand off to a couple of subs. I've never had such chocolatey and authoritive bass before.

@zainhassan816 26 дней назад

Thanks for everything Erin! I now am able to enjoy this beautiful hobby in a new way by being able to consult potential buyers at a local hi-fi store I recently started working at as a part time gig - all credits to you ❤ Lots of love from Adelaide Australia!

@Mikeymikemike 29 дней назад

The one we have been waiting for!

@user-gs4oi1fm4l Месяц назад

Thanks Erin! Been looking forward to this one for some time... excited to see the data!

@AlexanderZinzer Месяц назад

A few months ago I watched dozens of hours of your videos along with a few other RU-vidrs. Many of the same videos over and over. In the end, I upgraded from a ~5 year old 5.1 Jamo S803 package to a 5.1.4 Polk R series + RSL Speedwoofer 12S. R700 + R900 + R400 + R200. I know the center channel is a compromised design, but I like when things match. Love the upgrade. Love your content. I'm a sucker for stats so the Klippel is king and your easy to understand explanations are priceless. Glad to see the R700 made your list!

@gregjones2472 29 дней назад

Wow, nice upgrade

@Novilicious Месяц назад

Andrew Robinson loves these! I’m starting to think that Erin and him should have a chat 💬 and stream it! Two different styles and I appreciate both perspectives! Anyone else agree?

@Audfile Месяц назад

Hell no. Erin is a reviewer. Schmucky and his husband are salespeople.

@user-gs4oi1fm4l Месяц назад

@Audfile 😂 I enjoy watching ARs videos and don't think he's that bad but you hit on something true in that latter part... what can you expect from west coast

@Harrisongrey19 Месяц назад

@@user-gs4oi1fm4lthey live in Texas ya DA

@DearSX 29 дней назад

They do have similar favorites like the Linton's and R700.

@Harrisongrey19 29 дней назад

@@user-gs4oi1fm4l Texas isn’t the west coast bud

@DearSX Месяц назад

Wow I'm surprised! I had this speaker but it was a bit boomy in my room. I need to work around those nodes. Got a speaker with DSP. Thanks for the measurements! Love it!

@ChiefExecutiveOrbiter 27 дней назад

They were the heaviest speakers I could afford. You dont need a crazy expensive amp to power properly, running a Cambridge AXR100

@dlloyd6300 Месяц назад

I'm here for the Crutchfield ad, LoL. I'm glad that if you are doing ad spots they are creative and funny!

@patbeesley6616 Месяц назад

Dude, I love the Crutcheld ad bahahhahhaha!!! Seriously, I love it…you’re as credible and impartial as they come man. Glad to see you’re finding ways to continue making it easier to pump out videos, offset some of the committment cost, and make some honest cheese.❤

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@khurram88 Месяц назад

Crutchfield should sponsor all your videos with the condition for a new ad like this every month. I’m here for it 😅

@stickers6883 Месяц назад

G'day from Perth Australia Erin. Thanks for the in depth review. There have been plenty of them since these where released and most end up with more positives. Im an old Polkie from way back and the Reserve series are the first offering for some time that takes me back to the good old days of the Polk Audio Monitor series in the 70's, 80,s & 90,s. Great sound for the money. I run my R700s with a Parasound 2250 power amp with a Vincent tube pre and they love the extra power on tap. They are not perfect. At times would like a little more air in the treble. Bass can be a bit overpowering in the certain circumstances. But i have found with some placement and feed them with a good quality source & power they perform well above the cost. Cheers.

@zorbaseatery4745 Месяц назад

Glad to see Polk still making good speakers! Would be interested to hear your balanced take on any of these: • Paradigm Founder 40B • Kerr Acoustics K300 mk2 • Diptyque DP107 • Fyne F500SP, F1-5 • Audiovector R1 Arreté

@NykoLUniko Месяц назад

Erin can you do a review of the KEF 950/550 Towers? Data for them are lacking. They could be a poor man’s 888.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

I'd really like to. I'll reach out and see if they'd be willing to send some my way.

@shipsahoy1793 Месяц назад

Thanks for the informative review Erin.. Typically the various speaker compromises "should" naturally become less significant at higher price points, but I don't think it's reasonable to expect to eek out every aspect of performance at only $2k per pair. These R700's seem to meet compromised expectations reasonably well at their price point. Like any product, sale discounts always makes them more attractive than the standard street pricing.

@NosEL34 Месяц назад

@@shipsahoy1793 you nailed it. 👍

@user-mz6lt2pr9s Месяц назад

Thanks for the review. I auditioned a pair in walnut. They looked the better of the two options but you can tell it’s not real wood. The bass was as good as I’ve heard from towers. The midrange was fine. The tweeter was average. They do need power to drive them. Was driving with a 200 WPC Rotel amp. I bought from Polk directly with 10% off and they even threw in a free sub! 45 day home trial. Returned free of charge for a full refund. I would recommend for towers under $2,000. Rock on.

@davidfuller581 Месяц назад

Not surprising that it's sensitive to toe-in, ring radiators beam very early compared to domes.

@ManFromLaBamba 22 дня назад

Appreciate the new (for me) graphics showing what you mean by toe in etc.

@SebastianH88 Месяц назад

I love my R700's, they have some issues but for the money, I'm happy! Erin, your voice is hard to hear at times in this video, sounds like the volume jumps very quickly. Otherwise, awesome video as always! 🤘

@alanparsnipsproject3405 Месяц назад

Great review as always, Erin. Maybe one day you’ll review the Polk Audio Legend L800s!

@neilmeschke Месяц назад

love to see a review of some of Polks cheaper stuff like the ES60 Towers and their current subwoofers.

@tpop3723 Месяц назад

Another hidden gem worth checking out are the KeF Q950’s which are easier to drive and have a great soundstage.

@ShootinItStr8 Месяц назад

Definitely. I actually have both and have a hard time deciding which pair I like better lol. But the KEF's infinitely easier to drive for sure. I have them hooked up to 100w tube amp and they absolutely sing. Meanwhile, the R700's are taking nearly 500w per channel.

@Audfile Месяц назад

You look great with hair. Like a true good ol boy.

@paulorr9262 Месяц назад

The 700 is the one I have had my eye on and it just went on sale on crutchfield.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Yeah, at its current price it's hard to beat. I can't think of anything off the top that bests it at that price. At it's regular price it already represents a good value.

@_shaggyrogers_ Месяц назад

If you have the space for them you'll probably love them, though that's obviously a very personal thing. I've got a pair and have been really happy with them for the price. Only things I'd mention after listening to them for many months is they definitely need some space, both from the wall behind them, as well as corners; they can get a bit boomy in the lower frequencies otherwise imho. They also respond well to a bit of power. My space is too small and has issues with reflections (it's obviously in the specs, I underestimated their size at the time), but I've stopped over-analyzing them and have been doing what matters the most- enjoying music.

@paulorr9262 Месяц назад

@@_shaggyrogers_ and they are in my price range.

@dosstodd8014 Месяц назад

I purchased a pair of the R700’s about a year ago from Crutchfield for my home theater system. Polk has done something I’ve never seen in a speaker design that has given me a bit of trouble. The woofers are phased opposite of the standard phasing. I confirmed this the old-fashioned way with a AA battery. When tapping the speaker leads to the battery and adhering to positive on the speaker to positive on the battery, the woofers pull in and not out like you would expect. I double checked this with several other speakers, they all push out which is what I would expect. It’s not noticeable in a two speaker set up configuration that doesn’t include a subwoofer or surround speakers. I contacted Polk and finally got someone on the phone that could confirm what I was talking about, but he wouldn’t really answer why they did it. It is a very linear speaker, but the weird phasing presents problems in my system. I would love to know if anyone else has experienced this.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

The phase at the crossover is what matters. If it means wiring a woofer or midrange out of normal polarity then that’s acceptable. Not abnormal to see this. 👍

@RacingAnt Месяц назад

Integration with the sub shouldn't be a problem - just flip the phase switch.

@dosstodd8014 Месяц назад

@@RacingAnt But then the sub and R700’s are out of phase with the center and surround speakers.

@sushanthr77 25 дней назад

What’s the observed impact on sound because of this? Also, how did you first notice the issue?

@dosstodd8014 25 дней назад

@@sushanthr77 When I ran the system setup on my Yamaha AVR, it indicated the front mains were out of phase. I double checked the connections at the speakers and at the amp and everything was correct. I reversed the leads and ran the setup again and everything checked out ok. I called Crutchfield and was told that those auto setups are sometimes wrong. NOT! That is why I checked to see if the woofers were wired out of phase from the factory. I then called Polk to ask why the woofers were reversed phased, got passed upstream three times and finally got somewhat of an answer. That said, I could hear something wasn’t right.

@Ivan-ks1ix Месяц назад

Very interesting comparisons! I sold my R500 for a pair of OG R5 specifically for use in an open concept space. Love the R5s but I have not been able to position them to produce the same level of holographic stereo the R500s could. They were great speakers if you could sit in front of them but not pleasant elsewhere in the space. That was the only thing the R500s did better, the slim form is nice but the finish is cheap compared to KEF.

@ACM1000000PT Месяц назад

when i listened my R7s i noticed when i listen to it, i miss the holographic thing vs my R300, I guess the R series are more controlled but narrow dispersion kill the holographic thing.

@haydendoan7691 Месяц назад

Crutchfield is awesome! I've been a loyal customer for years.

@avnut5517 Месяц назад

Thank you for your detailed review. They seem like a good value.

@gerald8289 Месяц назад

ahh been waiting for this one for a while

@Saturn2888 Месяц назад

Wow dang! I have 5 of these along with other Reserve models. I also noticed distortion or issues at volume. It's the one issue that kept plaguing me after I started using True Target. I also had them all crossfired to slightly widen that sweet spot, so slightly off-axis. I still use two of the R700s on PC on-axis. I upgraded to Ascendos, but overall, I still think the reserve models sound great!

@makalister Месяц назад

Great review!! This Polk R700 and JBL Studio 698 are on top of my list. I thinking to update my system but can't decided which of these two to take...

@kiwiauldphart 29 дней назад

I hope this helps you decision: I have had a pair of R700's for 18 months now and love them, in the year preceding this purchase I had auditioned more than 10 comparable (relatively) 2 and 3 way Floor standers. A couple of issues mentioned here I would like to comment on: I have my speakers positioned 310mm (12") from the rear wall and 550mm (21") from the side walls with a 7deg toe-in and 3.6m (12 Feet) from the listening position. There is no bass boominess, the bass is tight and smooth (stunning in fact even at low volume) Being able to position them relatively close to the rear wall I feel comes down to the down-firing bass port. In contrast the B&W CM7's I had before replacing with the R700's, had a rear bass port and needed to be 600mm away from the wall which was a pain because the front of the CM's were over 1metre (3'4") into the room. As for the tweeter mismatch, I don't think anyone would listen at 90Dbl+ in their media room or lounge room, so as Erin said: not an issue at all. My personal experience is, the sound at all levels is balanced, smooth, crisp and revealing.

@trevorbartram5473 Месяц назад

Dear Polk, it's time to dump the ring radiator tweeter & go with something better. It has let down several of your otherwise fine designs!

@shipsahoy1793 Месяц назад

I have to agree. Polk tries to make it look like they're offering offering you something absolutely fantastic for the money, but the reality is, instead of playing games with these fancily named tweeter designs, they should just stick with the standard soft dome tweeers and everybody would probably be much better off. In my experience, Polk has always sermed to have had less trouble offering pleasing lows in comparison to their highs at higher SPL's, irrespective of the data. I ❤ how data can prove to us what's actually happening.

@dewey79 Месяц назад

That tweeter gets better to me with time. It sounds amazing.

@shipsahoy1793 Месяц назад

@@dewey79 If that tweeter gets better with time, I'd be worried that it will eventually go bad, very similar to an experience I had with Polk SL2500 tweeters from 30 years ago. The speakers needed crossover upgrades after 10-15 years, and then eventually the tweeters became the problem, to which I attributed to ferrofluid at the time. I still believe that's why they started sounding more and more ratty. Changed tweeters, problem solved. Started using the RD0198's that were the OEM replacements from Polk for the SL's at the time.

@dewey79 Месяц назад

Possibly, but the overall response became smoother and more pleasing with room filling dispersion at various levels. The tweeter compression at those decimal levels are probably by design to protect the tweeter.

@shipsahoy1793 Месяц назад

@@dewey79 With regard to my comments, that amount of compression at that SPL at above 4kHz doesn't bother me; in fact, I believe, as Erin stated, that it shouldn't impose a problem for most people. I was referring more to the dispersion characteristic, that I would've preferred soft dome tweeters, but certainly not a dealbreaker, especially at the asking price. I think the R700 is a reasonable value, but I'm lucky enough to already have multiple keepers (to satisfy my tastes in my environments), including a floorstanding pair of speakers on short stands from the $2k price range that I'm grateful for, to enjoy on a regular basis.😉 Thanks for your thoughts on this. I enjoy hearing other perspectives.

@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS 10 дней назад

I have polk R700's close to the wall with no boomy bass. The down firing port makes it to where it takes care of boomy bloated bass. I recommend putting them next to a wall.

@NosEL34 9 дней назад

Mine are pretty close to the wall as well with no issues. I put some Iso-Acoustic pucks rated a 20lb a piece under each foot & improved the overall sound as well. I have tile floors though.

@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS 9 дней назад

@@NosEL34 didn't need pucks. The purpose of the down firing was so you can put it against the wall. I don't understand why he is the only person that has this issue

@SoundofSilenceEnthusiast Месяц назад

Hopefully you get to review that Yamaha amplifier as well.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

It’s coming!

@martinmerino3272 Месяц назад

🤣 Love the Crutchfield commercial.

@festerofest4374 Месяц назад

First, yes, Crutchfield is awesome. Their excellent service makes them my absolute first choice. The Polk Reserve series 500/600/700 all represent outstanding value. And they are all different from each other....not just slightly larger clones of the same speaker as you go up the line. The significantly smaller 500 is back ported whereas the 600 & 700 are down ported. The 500 would do very well in a small room BUT the bass is lacking compared to the 600 & 700. With a sub the 500 provides excellent sound for the dollar if space is limited but there's room for a sub somewhere. Then, the 600 makes a huge jump in the depth of the bass from the 500....a world of difference/next level. Just as Erin said in this review about the 700...that you could get away without a sub if you wanted too. Well, the 600 is the same.... excellent bass for a speaker of this size and you wouldn't necessarily miss a sub if practical reasons require omission. Another thing about the 600.... it is much smaller physically than the 700 so if space is tight and/or the budget is tight, the 600 still has superb overall sound for a speaker in this price range. I hope Erin gets a chance to review the 600 now that he has experienced the 500 and 700. The 600 is outstanding if the 700 is a bit too big for the space. Polk did a very nice job with this series, and the cabinets are very solid and attractive. In their respective price range the Reserve series is hard to beat.

@CC-xu2yz Месяц назад

I think these are really nice looking speakers, but not enough to replace my Arendal 1961 Towers I use with subs (which I bought largely because of Erin's review and I got them for a great price).

@keithlisam Месяц назад

Hey Erin! Excellent video as always! I currently have the Klipsch RP8000FIIs in my 2 channel listening room. I also had the Polk R700s at the same time and completely agree with your reviews of both of these speakers. I'm looking to spend $4K -$6k on a new set of towers. My dream speaker would retain some high frequency sparkle (not all of it) like the Klipsch, but would have more bass and a more enveloping sound like the Polk's. I want to avoid using a Sub. Do you think the new MOFI 888's would work? Do you have a different recommendation? Thanks for all you do!

@agnelroshandsilva3929 Месяц назад

@ErinsAudioCorner Erin My Man Thanks a ton for this review. I have waited almost a year for You to review these. I sure had a feeling that they would make it to Your top Five under $ 2500. The Floor ported reserve models perform far better than the rear ported ones. The only model left in the reserve series that You haven't reviewed yet is the R600 which is again a floor ported one. Hope You can do a review on the R600 as well. I would love to hear Your personal opinion and a comparison on the sound quality of the R700 vs Linton Your other favourite. Your Work here is highly appreciated. Keep up the great reviews and GOD Bless.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Thank you very much for the kind words!

@festerofest4374 Месяц назад

Yes, the 500 and the 600 are very different…. I found the 500 absolutely required a sub but the 600 did far better with the bass.

@agnelroshandsilva3929 Месяц назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner My pleasure Man. If You can, please do offer Your subjective preferences of the R700 and Linton. These are priced very close and Your personal opinion on these Would help Me out very much. Thanks.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

⁠I personally still prefer the Linton for the overall tonal sound. But the Polk has better distortion and dynamic range. Either way, if you happen to order speakers through crutchfield, just a friendly request to use my affiliate link.

@agnelroshandsilva3929 Месяц назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner Thanks Mate for the reply. As much as I would have liked to use Your affiliate links, just to say thank You for all Your great work, I regret that I can't do that because I stay in India and We don't have shipping here from crutchfield.

@brianfravel440 Месяц назад

How are the R700s compared to SVS prime pinnacle??

@walterdockins8475 Месяц назад

I get the feeling that Polk's marketing department wanted the specs to show 8/6/4 Ohm Amp compatibility. However, Engineer Scott Orth wanted the minimal 3.6 Ohm rating in the literature. He's said it over and over again that many speakers out there are 4 Ohm and few are actually 8 Ohm.

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Месяц назад

Now you need to review the r600 😃 And the r7 meta too btw.

@shaymcquaid Месяц назад

Crutchfield's customer service is THE best! /,,/,

@slofty Месяц назад

When can we expect a custom tube-connector kit? /s

@SylviaVanderlay Месяц назад

Great review, thank you so much!

@kevintomb Месяц назад

excluding tweeter output issues at very high levels, close to ideal, especially for the price!!

@markpocock183 Месяц назад

Thanks Erin. Wondering what you mean by "low level dynamics"? I get compression can reduce dynamics at high levels, but what would impact dynamics at low levels?

@psyphonyxaudio Месяц назад

Nice background ... Thats really nice.

@Hexonlee 5 дней назад

Please review fyne 500sp . I think it will worth to be in your top 5 under 2500

@davidl9207 Месяц назад

Hey Erin. I have the R700 and like them, but like most audiophiles I'm always thinking about upgrading. Do you have a suggestion as to what you would consider the next level up speaker?

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

Did you see my review of the MoFi SourcePoint 888? That’s my “go to” under/at $5k/pair.

@tom-nl5sj 20 дней назад

In your measurements did you see that the woofers are out of phase with the mid/tweeter? Polk explained because of the 2nd order filter that this is normal.

@quma001 Месяц назад

Sorry, slightly OT: Did you change something on your microphone settings lately. It sounds a little strange, as if some kind of NC is active when you speak. Apart from that, nice review, as always. 😄

@PsychiatricExile-channel Месяц назад

I enjoy your reviews. I wonder if you would consider reviewing the Bryston Model Ts. I’m intrigued how the speakers measure (especially with the dial tweeters) and your objective impressions on how they sound.

@weeooh1 Месяц назад

As always, great review. Just wondering, for those who need to place their speakers closer to the front wall, would the added bass boominess be tamed with a sub crossed at 80hz? Or would it just be more practical to get the R200 + sub for that sort of placement scenario?

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

I like the extra dynamics that the (2) 8's get you. But it might be overkill if you plan to use a subwoofer. I'd probably consider going with the R500 as a good middle ground.

@hannie1301 28 дней назад

I have them, a bit closer to the wall than I'd like to, due to necessity. After running dirac live it solved most issues with bass in this regard.

@hocktooey Месяц назад

Thanks for the informative review. I wonder, as an R500 owner, how big a step up these are. I think you're saying that the tweeter is similar--less "shouty"?--and that there is significantly more bass. But is the tonality of these speakers similar? Does the midrange present a more accurate representation of instrumental timbre? My R500s are a good fit for my smallish room, and with dual subs, I'm satisfied with the low-end pressure. Additionally, with 300+ watts per, they sound full at low volume levels. You noted that the R700s play well at low levels, which is a big plus in my book. Anyway, I am just curious about the differences in the Polk Reserve line's sound character. Thanks again!

@festerofest4374 Месяц назад

The 500 with a sub (or 2!) are great together. From my experience if you couldn’t have a sub you would want, NEED the 600…. But you’re good… not really missing anything with your combo!

@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah Месяц назад

keep your R500

@klifton Месяц назад

I'm only watching videos with Crutchfield ads in them going forward.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

😂😂😂

@dicmccoy Месяц назад

I think Polk missed the mark by not offering them in white.

@CC-xu2yz Месяц назад

They did, but they are no longer available in white.

@winstonwolff Месяц назад

Hallelujah!! They teased us all with white versions in the reviews and in the 5 & 6 series.

@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS 10 дней назад

I went to audio advise and listened to speakers up to 100k. These polk R700 speakers are a lot better than you're saying. I would be interested to see what wall is giving you bloated bass. I don't get that and my speakers are up against the wall

@JimmyKarlsson Месяц назад

Sounds like good value. Would be nice if you tested the Quad Revela 1 (great review at British Audiophile) and Revela 2.

@RahzAlGhul День назад

How’s this compared to Heco Aurora 1000?

@MattyDaddy14 Месяц назад

Best crutchfield embedded ad ever!! Haha 🎉

@liamporter1137 Месяц назад

Great review and comparisons.

@Gunmastercomua Месяц назад

Thank you Erin!

@dinomaskot90 Месяц назад

R600 left to test :)

@NaveedKhan-bs1sc Месяц назад

Yes I would love a review of those i own the r600s erins take on them will be worth waiting for. 😀

@dinomaskot90 Месяц назад

@@NaveedKhan-bs1sc me too.. but to be honest.. it seems that they are an inch bigger then r500, so most likely very similar with better lower end

@festerofest4374 Месяц назад

@@dinomaskot90I tried both. 600 is 10x better in the bass dept. although the 500 had fantastic sound with a sub. IMO in a room situation where you could have a sub but have very limited space for the towers, 500+sub sounds great.

@agnelroshandsilva3929 Месяц назад

@@NaveedKhan-bs1scwhat is Your opinion on the R600 sound. Do You find them bright?

@agnelroshandsilva3929 Месяц назад

@@festerofest4374 Leaving aside the Bass. Which one has a better midrange performance. The R500 or the R600. Also the R600 should be easier to place in a room because of the down firing port.

@Anox99 Месяц назад

Qacoustics 3050i, Carina 247.4, KEF Q750, Heco Aurora 700 or any other "smaller" floor speaker for 1000€?

@user-LT5.sledgehammer 13 дней назад

Aurora is very good speaker. I would like to see Heco Aurora 700/1000 compared to Polk Signature elite es60

@cogitoergosunt560 Месяц назад

Fantastic review, when objective data meets opinion, thank you, I would like to suggest you if you can try the Wharfedale evo 4.3 as being the cheaper version of the aura, would be nice, keep up the good work

@JohnSmith-qi6co Месяц назад

Would love to see how this speaker compares to the KEF q750 which is in the same price range.

@marklloyd4153 17 дней назад

😂 I feel sorry for you . I’m 60 and can’t hear anything that you are saying are there short comings . I love them with my Rotel 1592 MKII and Eversolo DMpA8 . The Rotel even has a jack to plug in my Focal Elex headphones . I don’t have to pay that youth tax anymore. On I forgot my Rel classic sub 👍

@ProudPapaKY Месяц назад

@ErinsAudioCorner I have the Polk XT20 bookshelves you reviewed in my 5.2.4 living room setup with two Starke sw15 subs. If I upgraded my LCR to the Reserve series. Would the R700 be worth the price over the R200 since I cross over everything before 80hz to the subs? Also do you think from reviewing both is there a big performance jump between the XT and the Reserve? Thank you for all you do!

@lakinnenlako6883 Месяц назад

Seems like a good speaker. I do not like Polypropylene drivers though.

@brooklynknightss Месяц назад

Erin you should review the KLH KANDALLS !¡!

@mrcarpentersc Месяц назад

How do these stack up to the SVS Ultra towers?? I always wondered if I made the right choice with the Ultras. Love the look of the Polks.

@tvolkman88 Месяц назад

Critchfield should hire you ASAP to lead the marketing department 😂

@socksgratecheese Месяц назад

I'm wondering what these sound like in comparison to the Avyras. Those seem like strong competetion at this price point

@rjmoyer2 Месяц назад

That Crutchfield ad 😂

@gregc7314 Месяц назад

These are on my list.

@AndyGrimm Месяц назад

Lol these are easily better than the SVS Evos just reviewed for 38% the cost. Kinda funny that Erin reviewed the SVS's then showed how you can get way better at the same $5k price, and then better at $1.9k.

@GIGyards 18 дней назад

Erin, what's your advice for these speakers if you have to place them inside 1ft from a wall?

@ErinsAudioCorner 18 дней назад

Use EQ and/or high pass them.

@GIGyards 18 дней назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner how effective do you think wall treatment would be using some Rockwool? Worth trying or not worth the effort?

@johncallison4745 Месяц назад

I do like these speakers, I would love to see Tekton Design Perfect set review to see how they may or may not fit also.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

I can't tell if you're serious or not but... that's probably not gonna happen. Tekton is the last company I would ever want to promote (even if it's a review of a poor speaker). Maybe you missed this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ItAwcW-3Kv4.html

@johncallison4745 Месяц назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner I follow you so yes I have seen all the drama. I also think that you both should try to come together because it is a benefit for you, him and more importantly your customers. I deal with and have experienced very similar thinks like what you went through many times in my business but I realize unless I get drug into actual litigation then it is just business with someone that is acting childish or just having a bad day, who knows in other words they are just words and it is just business it is really not personal the reaction can seem personal but, in the end it is not. I feel that both of you who I respect are above this BS. I feel it is a disservice by both of you to your customers to not try and find common ground. Eric should realize and accept that when something is reviewed and it is not to what he thinks it should be he should still accept it unless it is done to place other products above or better than his in order to gain money.........I do NOT believe this is what you would ever do. Likewise I wish you could maybe just think on this as well and not be in the mindset you are in right now because it is just business and I feel both of you are doing a disservice to customers that value both of you. Because I recognize that it is just business I am not going to stop following or doing business with either of you. I feel that his response was a bit childish, I feel now your response is a bit childish. Because I respect both of you I will say this. I hope you give this some thought. Good review and I do agree I also like these speakers.

@johncallison4745 Месяц назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner did we take down my response? why? I am very disappointed if this is the case.

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

@@johncallison4745 no. I did not.

@johncallison4745 Месяц назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner I would not think so. Here it is again only because I feel it is important for you to consider. Let me start by saying I did see all the stuff surrounding TD. I deal with stuff like this incident in business a few times, I also recognize that as long as I am ethical and do the right thing the words are only words and any attempt at litigation is always a baseless threat. I felt your review while not really a shining review of the ahh moment it was also not a bad review either. Due to this I felt that Eric was a bit childish in his response. He needs to realize that when people review and say (provided that is not to try to pit a item they have interest in above the item reviewed for monetary gain reasons) a speaker is not up to what he expects the review to be it is ok and should be expected (they all cannot be cherries). That said in my opinion your current position too is also childish (unless you are in actual litigation) I doubt this, but if you are actually in litigation I fully understand. However, it is a business and based on one childish statement I feel that both you and Eric are doing a horrible disservice to your customers. What either of you choose to do is your choice but, I think both of you need to realize that both of you can benefit from future endeavors. You do not strike me as a person that would only give bad review or less than shining reviews to your competition in fact you have proven a few times you will not. Eric does not strike me as the kind of person that will seek litigation he cannot win or for no real reason, he does strike me as sometimes having a bit of a temper and possibly saying things out of anger. Saying and doing are two different things. It does not matter to me what you guys choose to do but, I feel you both need to grow up a bit it is just business and I say this because I do respect both of you and do value what each of you have to offer. That said I hope you might give this a thought. Look forward to the next review.

@tnargs57 Месяц назад

So Erin, compared to the Wharfedale Linton Heritage at similar price that you rated highly?

@MechAdv Месяц назад

I used to run the Polk LSIM series for my front stage. I still have the center speaker. I’ve always thought that even though it was a 3 way, that it didn’t sound super great off axis and suspected the ring radiator tweeter. Pretty much confirmation here.

@ufarkingicehole Месяц назад

I own the lsim 705s. I added a pair of used aperion super tweeters. Definitely helped

@MechAdv Месяц назад

@@ufarkingicehole Could be a fun project to upgrade it to a nice scanspeak or seas dome and adjust the crossover.

@ufarkingicehole Месяц назад

@@MechAdv I believe the crossovers are super complicated. I may eventually get a dsp.

@MechAdv Месяц назад

@@ufarkingicehole 705s have more drivers. I have the 706 center channel and sold my 703 stand mounts. I would expect the standard three-way crossover would work.

@kdomster9141 Месяц назад

Look into crossover parts quality , specially cheap cap in main tweeter filter to have greatly negative effect on this tweeter's poor compression under power load , also resistor plays a role there and how complex (full of cheap grade parts) tweeter circuit is . Also wiring quality from Xover to tweeter can affect tone definition and resolution of the tweeter... Some simple parts swap for higher quality in Xover and midrange circuits can make a huge difference , all for say 100usd total and some work with Solder Iron , soo worth it.

@stevengagnon4777 Месяц назад

In your own words..."effect ". It won't make a " huge " difference. The driver selection is still the same and the drivers are still going to have the same physical characteristics. The ring radiator is a ring radiator after all and the large midrange/midbass is still large. As far as the tweeters go they are behaving fine at the cross over . It's looking like they just don't do so well at the far end of the frequency range....demonstrating the importance of driver selection and placement.In this case replacing the tweeters for a simple 1 inch dome with the same sensitivity for $60 a pair with in all probability make a bigger difference. There is a reason why there are so many domes in the market compared to ring radiators. One is a well proven design and the other may well be a fad and fade away. The same for the large midrange. There is a reason why a 5 1/4" midrange is paired with a 1" standard dome tweeter and a 4 1/2" midrange with a standard 3/4" dome tweeter over and over. That being said yes the cross over and the rest of the internals can make a small noticeable difference. These are a price point tower that is designed to go with a multi speaker home theater system after all. Polk knows thier market and have never been a 100 decibels listening level speakers 🔊. That's why they still sound good at 95 decibels. And Erin could still recommend these in the top five.

@JR-ho5qm Месяц назад

Great review! Did the Yamaha RN2000a have enough power to play the Polks loud? I’m interested in this amp but I’m a bit scared of its advertised 100 watts. Thanks!

@kevintomb Месяц назад

LOL, in what world, did 100 Watts suddenly become, "Not enough power". Sorry, years ago, that was considered QUITE powerful..!

@JR-ho5qm Месяц назад

@@kevintomb I’ve always liked having lots of power. It seems to make for a more effortless sound along with other things. However I understand wattts arnt everything and current has allot to do with it. I think the Yamaha probably has lots of current

@ErinsAudioCorner Месяц назад

It definitely did the job. Cheap plug, I know, but if you do wind up getting it please consider using my affiliate link below. It earns me a commission but doesn’t cost you anything extra. It would be appreciated. howl.me/cmxM2cdIqg3

@JR-ho5qm Месяц назад

@@ErinsAudioCorner I definitely would Erin but I’m in Canada. Thanks!

@Saturn2888 Месяц назад

What was that comment about the amplifier? I heard about that with the Legend models, and I'm unsure what it means.