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Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)

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  • Complete 5.1 channel surround sound speaker set; includes four satellites, one center channel, and one subwoofer
  • Heavy duty, non resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high gloss finish
  • Reuleaux Triangular Polygon cabinet on satellites delivers maximum performance possible from such compact a speaker
  • Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to HDTVs and monitors
  • Mount the speakers on shelves or on the wall using flexible wall mount brackets
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A Complete 5.1 Package with Powered Sub woofer Today's best value in a perfectly matched professional quality compact home theater system: four high performance RM7 Speakers, the RM7 Center Channel Speaker plus our specially engineered, compact 50 Watt Powered Sub woofer, packaged together. Unpack it, set it up, connect it to your receiver, and you've got the excitement of dynamic, thrilling surround sound with deep bass for movies, games and TV. This system consists of 3 basic components. Four identical Satellite speakers, one center channel and one sub woofer. Here are the dimensions for these models: Satellite : 6.125” H x 3.8” W x 3.75” D, Center : 3.8” H x 9.5” W x 3.75” D, Sub woofer : 13.875” H x 12.5” W x 12.5” D.Power Rating: 20 100 w/channel.

From the Manufacturer

A Complete 5.1 package with powered subwoofer the RM 705 is today's best value in a perfectly matched professional quality compact home theater system: four high performance RM7 Speakers, the RM7 center channel speaker plus our specially engineered, compact 50-Watt powered subwoofer. Unpack it, set it up, connect it to your receiver, and you've got the excitement of dynamic, thrilling surround sound with deep bass for movies, games and TV.

key features

  • A complete 5.1 home theater speaker system that includes 4 RM7 Satellite speakers, 1 RM7C center channel and a powered subwoofer.
  • Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures create the ideal décor accent.
  • Three-sided cabinet design minimizes the visual impact on walls and shelves.
  • All RM speakers come in an elegant black high-gloss finish.
  • Accessories include flexible wall brackets for all speakers and shelf cradle for center channel.
  • Downward firing powered subwoofer: A compact vented enclosure with an 8" long-throw Dynamic Balance® poly composite driver. The long driver excursion and excellent linearity produce big, musical bass. A built-in power amp with active crossover offers the control you need for real home theater thrills.

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technology

The Enclosure These stunning little speaker are a sophisticated work of acoustic alchemy. First, there's the Reuleaux Triangular Polygon enclosure. We didn't construct them this way just for looks, even though they do look pretty cool. And we didn't do it just so we can say “Reuleaux,” even though that's pretty cool, too. Truth is, this specially designed shape is extremely strong. Plus its geometry is acoustically ideal for minimizing resonances and standing waves inside the speaker. This eliminates the “boominess” that makes other small speakers sound “muddy,” and delivers superior midrange performance and lifelike imaging.

Anti-Diffraction Baffle Exhaustively tested and modeled to produce the sophisticated acoustic sculpting, the anti-diffraction baffle delivers the largest possible dispersion pattern with virtually no edge diffraction or distortion. The wide, lifelike soundstage proves that you can have small speakers without sacrificing big sound.

Composite Driver Technology Working in tandem with the shape of the compact enclosures are specially engineered drivers made from strong composite materials. Polk Audio's patented Dynamic Balance technology scientifically tunes these driver materials to produce an excellent flat frequency response, with revealing detail, transparent imaging and the ability to play loud without strain, something you won't find in other small speaker systems. RM sound is always clean, clear and effortless. After all, we’re the company that invented Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker®.

Multiple Mounting Options Put them on the TV stand. Put the center channel speaker right on the TV. Put them on stands next to the TV. Hang the speakers on the walls. Use articulating brackets to aim them perfectly. RM 705 satellites weigh just 3 lbs, so you can put them virtually anywhere and move them easily.

Powerful Bass Blending perfectly completing the home theater experience. The 8-inch downward firing powered subwoofer, small enough to be discretely hidden away, yet powerful enough to put you in the action.

why you should consider this product

For those who want real home theater surround sound without sacrificing their décor, the RM705 offers elegant styling and outstanding performance. This matched 5.1 channel home theater loudspeaker system, consisting of 4 compact satellites, a center channel and a powered subwoofer, delivers startlingly lifelike big speaker sound for your movies, music, gaming and TV. All from a speaker you can hold in the palm of your hand. For even more depth and detail, add another pair of satellites for 7.1 surround.

technical specifications

Driver Complements Tweeter 1/2" Diameter (1.27cm)
Polymer/silk dome Midrange

2 1/2" Diameter (6.35cm)
Dynamic Balance composite cone driver

Subwoofer 8" Diameter (20.32cm)
Dynamic Balance composite cone driver Electrical Total Frequency Response 40Hz-22kHz Lower -3dB Limit

45Hz

Upper -3dB Limit

20kHz

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

Recommended Amplifier Power

20-100 Watts per channel

Efficency 89dB Subwoofer Amplifier Specs Continuous Average Output 50 Watts Dynamic Power Output 100 Watts 200V Availability Yes Dimensions Satellites 6 1/8" H x 3 13/16" W x 3 3/4" D
(15.56cm H x 9.68cm W x 9.53cm D) Center 3 4/5" H x 9 7/16" W x 3 3/4" D
(9.65cm H x 23.97cm W x 9.53cm D) Surround 6 1/8" H x 3 13/16" W x 3 3/4" D
(15.56cm H x 9.68cm W x 9.53cm D) Subwoofer 13 7/8" H x 12 1/2" W x 12 1/2" D
(35.24cm H x 31.75cm W x 31.75cm D) Subwoofer Enclosure Type Downward firing Subwoofer Amplifier Specs Watts 50 Watts Dynamic Power Output 100 Watts 220V Avaiability Yes

*To ensure a valid warranty, Polk loudspeakers must be purchased through an Authorized Polk Audio home or car loudspeaker Dealer (such as Amazon.com). (If you're not sure a dealer is "authorized," call Polk Audio at 1-800-377-7655, and ask us.) The warranty is not transferrable, that means it applies only to the original purchaser. If you purchase your speakers from a private individual, that product is considered "used" and has NO factory warranty, no matter what the seller implies. The warranty is VOID if the serial number of the speaker has been removed or defaced. If you have any questions about your warranty coverage, or you think you need service, call Polk Customer Service at 1-800-377-7655. We’re here to help you get the most from your new speakers!

in the box

  • 5-pack loudspeakers system
    (4 satellites; one center channel)
  • One subwoofer
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online Registration Card

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The RM705 is a complete 5.1 loudspeaker/subwoofer system. Wire it up to your receiver and start enjoying bigger, richer sound for all your movies, games and TV programs. You can add additional RM7 satellites to create a 6.1 or 7.1 system should you desire.

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Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
339 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality, value, appearance and size of the speakers. For example, they mention that the highs are crisp and clean, the mid ranges has excellent punch and doesn't sound flat and that they're a solid set of speakers for the money. They appreciate the piano black finish and that the speakers are perfect for smallish rooms and modest A/V systems.

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213 customers mention185 positive28 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the highs are crisp and clean, the mid ranges have excellent punch, and the lows and subs are great. Some like the satellite speakers, but note that they have to turn the volume up.

"...These speakers also offer some very nice directional sound which, I admit is not great for music unless your sitting where you would watch TV...." Read more

"...Highs are crisp and clean, mid ranges has excellent punch and doesn't sound flat, and the lows and subs are very solid and beefy...." Read more

"...emitted perfectly balanced sound as far as I could tell--absolutely great surround sound...." Read more

"The Polk satellite speaker's sound great what a deal I had purchased this speaker for my bedroom I wanted something small and compact and easy to..." Read more

119 customers mention90 positive29 negative

Customers like the quality of the audio and video system. They say the sub is good enough, the units are heavy and feel solid, and the system is nicely constructed. The base is fantastic and the sub provides perfect balance.

"...As far as movies go, these are fantastic. The muddled sound in the lower ranges is simply not noticeable in dialog or action scenes...." Read more

"...I received it 7 days later, and it works as good as new. Polk's quality and customer service has made me a lifetime customer." Read more

"...Whit that said the speaker, performs and sounds amazing for the size and price. Highs are clear and crisp and lows are smooth and non scratchy...." Read more

"...my 52" Sony Bravia TV and Onkyo receiver and deliver an impressive home theater experience at a great price." Read more

91 customers mention91 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it provides a great home theater experience for the money, and that it's a solid set of speakers for $250.

"...a great setup for those who are looking for quality sound at a reasonable price." Read more

"...However, I don't think anyone can go wrong considering the excellent value for price (about $250) for this great performing Polk speaker setup." Read more

"...All in all these speaker are a great buy and sound very good with movies and music...." Read more

"...Overall, these speakers are a great value and sound great as long as you're not trying to fill a huge room...." Read more

52 customers mention47 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio and video product. They mention that the highs sparkle with clarity and realism, and the included wall mounts are sleek and solid.

"...These are a great tribute to polks line up. For the music I listen to, these exceed much more expensive setups that I have heard...." Read more

"...It all sounds excellent! Highs are crisp and clean, mid ranges has excellent punch and doesn't sound flat, and the lows and subs are very solid and..." Read more

"...with the sound system, very high sounds--bells, flutes--sparkle with clarity and realism and base lows are rich and robust...." Read more

"...price tag, there is not a better deal out there for great sounding, attractive, low-profile speakers...." Read more

51 customers mention46 positive5 negative

Customers like the size of the speakers. They say they're perfect for smallish rooms and modest A/V systems. They also mention that the speakers are small, compact, and light.

"...purchased this speaker for my bedroom I wanted something small and compact and easy to install. Let start with the lows first...." Read more

"...This is a great product for your movie and gaming needs. It fills the room completely and subwoofer is just great, I had to turn it down a bit as it..." Read more

"...These are absolutely perfect for smallish rooms and modest A/V systems...." Read more

"...about the subwoofer, I've found these speakers to be more than adequate for my home...." Read more

39 customers mention35 positive4 negative

Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy and hassle-free. They mention that the speakers look great and are easy to mount with the supplied brackets.

"...Setup was a breeze, but make sure you use a good quality, heavy speaker wire. I listen to almost every kind of music...." Read more

"...speaker for my bedroom I wanted something small and compact and easy to install. Let start with the lows first...." Read more

"...Not only that, they look great and were trivial to mount with the supplied brackets. Don't let the inexpensive price fool you...." Read more

"...It was easy to set up though if you do not have a Subwoofer OUT on your AV or other equipment, there is a way to connect it to get the bass to the..." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the highs are clear and crisp, and the lows are smooth and non scratchy. They also appreciate the speakers' excellent clarity and range, saying that they keep their clarity all the way up to the max volume. Customers also mention that they can lower the volume and still hear details better. They appreciate the more even natural EQ, and mention that it has a complete easy to read owners book.

"...In fact the highs came through more clearly than some of the older bose cube systems I have heard...." Read more

"...Highs are clear and crisp and lows are smooth and non scratchy...." Read more

"These are great speakers - they fill a 22x13 foot room with clear, dynamic sound without hotspots, unless you are very close to one of the..." Read more

"...In some instances, the highs were clearer than the previous speakers (point of reference, Kanye West "All of The Lights")...." Read more

21 customers mention2 positive19 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the cables that came with the audio or video product. They mention that they didn't come with any speaker wires, and they'll need to provide their own. Some reviewers also mention that the speaker wire connectors could be built with a little more.

"...Also, the speakers need to be wired before mounting them as the mounting bracket gets in the way too much to even wire them otherwise!..." Read more

"...Next complaint is the speaker wire connectors, they could be built with a little more thought in mind...." Read more

"...You will have to provide your own speaker cable, and some kind of hardware to mount the speaker bracket to the wall...." Read more

"...I love that.My only complaint was the speaker wire inputs. These spring clips are cheaply made...." Read more

Good, not great.
3 Stars
Good, not great.
This is my first home theater system. I hooked it up with a Pioneer vsx-822-k receiver. Since I have never owned a 5.1 system before but have listened to friends Bose systems and other high end ones, I can only guess that for the price I paid ($200 through Amazon) this is probably one of the best speaker systems. I really like the sub, it fills my loft apartment very nicely. I also like the satellite speakers although I noticed I have to turn the volume up on the receiver quite a lot in order to get a decent sound volume. I don't know if this is a speaker issue or a receiver one (again, this is my first home theater system so if anyone has any insight please let me know). When the sound is loud, the system sounds beautifully. The only problem I have, and I think it's a serious one, is that the center channel seems to muffle the voices when watching TV or movies when the volume is low. This does not happen at higher volumes, but when I want to watch TV at night without waking everyone up it can be a problem. This is bothering me to the point that I am considering selling the center channel on ebay for whatever I can get (probably less than $50 because that's what it costs new), and buying the Polk TL3 center channel to replace it (again, if anyone has any insight/ideas please let me know). So, all in all, a great little system in which you get a little more than what you pay for, but not a whole lot more. I think spending a little more on a higher end system might be a good idea if you are an aristocrat on a budget. I am not unhappy with it even though I have an issue with the center channel, but I kind of wish I would've spent another $100 to see what else I could've bought.
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Lee C. Howley
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant sound for a modest price.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2011
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I fell in love with some of polk's audio equipment a few years ago, but had yet to give any of their smaller satellite speakers a try. In the past I have always just purchased a single product from them, mostly subwoofers for home theater setups for friends and family. Now that I have my own place I wanted to do a setup of my own but for a modest price. I can say that most of the other reviewers here are very correct when they say that these speakers have excellent mids to highs. In fact the highs came through more clearly than some of the older bose cube systems I have heard. The sound however, can muddle a little when the pitch drops in the lower ranges.
This has yet to be a big issue with me because most of the music I listen to is electronic (BT, Tiesto, DJ Shah), all of which resides mostly in the high range. Anything in the bass line the subwoofer readily picks up. The sub is by no means their best piece of work, but is also more aesthetically pleasing than many of their others. It outputs a nice smooth range that blends so well with the other speakers that you wouldn't know it was on unless you turned it off.
Some other reviewers noticed a buzzing sound when you touched the metal on the back of the sub. I too had this problem until I picked up, moved it to a new location, and re-wired everything. I have no idea why, but I have not had the problem since. It could be the new location, the new outlet, or I could have had something wired incorrectly, but with only one RCA cable I find that hard to believe. I did however swap the RCA cable out, so that may have something to do with it as well.
As far as movies go, these are fantastic. The muddled sound in the lower ranges is simply not noticeable in dialog or action scenes. These speakers also offer some very nice directional sound which, I admit is not great for music unless your sitting where you would watch TV. However, this directional sound really brings some fantastic new experiences to movie watching. All around, I cant think of better speakers for the money than these, nor have I heard of any. These are a great tribute to polks line up. For the music I listen to, these exceed much more expensive setups that I have heard.

For my setup I used a  Yamaha HTR-5063BL 7.1 Channel 630 Watt AV Receiver (Each, Black)  that has 90 watts per channel, which fell right right in the recommended wattage for the speakers. I also used 14 gauge wire, which may have been a bit much, but at the same time I would not go any smaller than 16 gauge with these.

All around a great setup for those who are looking for quality sound at a reasonable price.
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Circling the drain
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sound at an excellent price!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2011
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I purchased these along with a  Pioneer VSX-920K 7.1  receiver, and it was an excellent decision. I've been running them for 5 months now and have been blown away by the audio quality and power. Setup was a breeze, but make sure you use a good quality, heavy speaker wire. I listen to almost every kind of music. Classical, Heavy Metal, Jazz, Meditation, Rock, Blues, Country, etc. It all sounds excellent! Highs are crisp and clean, mid ranges has excellent punch and doesn't sound flat, and the lows and subs are very solid and beefy. I liked them so much (especially at the price) that I'm planning on putting a set of these into another room in our house.

** Update 10/26/2011
Fantastic and painless warranty service. In September the center speaker developed some crackle. I put off for a couple weeks dealing with it because normally dealing with audio or electronics warranty are a nightmare. Not in this case! I contacted them via email, described the problem and my troubleshooting steps, and waited. A couple hours later I received a request regarding where I purchased the speakers. I responded, they sent me an address and instructed me to ship it to their repair facility in CA. I shipped it out on Tuesday morning along with a copy of my Amazon receipt, copies of my email correspondence, and a cover letter. They received it Friday afternoon. Monday morning at 9:30 AM (their time!) I received an email stating they replaced the mid-range driver, and asking where would I like it shipped! They had it and repaired it in less than a business day, and they shipped it out the next morning. I received it 7 days later, and it works as good as new. Polk's quality and customer service has made me a lifetime customer.
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Wally
4.0 out of 5 stars Great system...with a few irritating glitches
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2013
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Have had my Polk RM705 5.1 speaker system almost a month. Set up in 20 x 30 foot basement room with log walls and flat wood ceiling. The "four speakers" are all mounted high near ceiling, typical configuration for 5.1 setup, center speaker on floor below TV, and subwoofer at side of TV stand. Polk speakers were connected into a new Yamaha RX-V373 receiver. For speaker "balancing" the receiver provided a microphone which was fitted onto my tripod at the exact TV seating/viewing area. The sound was then "balanced" automatically through tones emitted and "set in balance" by the Yamaha receiver "speaker setup program." I did this only one time, and the "balance" for all the speakers and subwoofer then emitted perfectly balanced sound as far as I could tell--absolutely great surround sound. I had set the subwoofer volume (located on subwoofer) at medium as suggested in Polk instructions, and like that setting best, but that control will easily add or subtract (reset) the base sounds, of course, just by turning that dial at any time. I could not be more pleased with the sound system, very high sounds--bells, flutes--sparkle with clarity and realism and base lows are rich and robust. The overall build quality also seems good and solid. Then why did I rate it four stars? Lack of clear instructions, and even no instructions in many cases where needed. I knew I would need speaker wire, but did not know that the system did not come with a subwoofer cable (nothing said about needing this in mfg. specs and disclosures furnished before buying). Due to some longer speaker wire runs, I purchased a thicker 14 gauge copper wire to assure good sound, as per recommended speaker wiring charts, but it was almost impossible to twist the stranded bare copper wire ends tight enough to fit them into the "Press lock" wire attachment holes in the Polk speakers. These holes seem to be made to accommodate only 16 gauge wire or smaller. Some of the 60 or so thin wire strands that compose the stranded 14 gauge copper wire I used got mangled or often broke off even when I very carefully tried to insert the wire ends into these small connection holes. I had to carefully twist and push, then re-twist the stranded wire again and again re-inserting with a combined twist and push several times to even get the wires somewhat decently secured! The 14 gauge was just too thick for the holes! In addition, the location of these wire clips is awkward, being located in a small recessed area in any one of the "4 speaker group" speakers which the separate mounting bracket partially covers when it is mounted (obviously a poor design making the wiring of the speakers much more difficult). Also, the speakers need to be wired before mounting them as the mounting bracket gets in the way too much to even wire them otherwise! The subwoofer has two unexplained setting options: "Phase" 0 or 180 degrees (I left it on "0" as it was when it came out of the box). Preset "Lowpass" (htz) 80, 100, 160 (I left it on 100 same as when it came out of the box). Since the system works great, I haven't changed these settings, nor do I know what they are for, as I am an electronics sound system novice. I don't recommend anyone ever trying to use 14 gauge speaker wire with this system, unless banana connections can be used. I opted not to use them due to the extra expense. Since I had never used them before, I don't know if they would have solved my wire connection problems in this case using the heavier 14 gauge wire. But in the end, after all is said and done, and discovering that my wiring effort must have allowed enough wire to be inserted to make a proper clip connection with each speaker, I am extremely pleased with the outstanding performance of this Polk System. It works wonders with the big screen TV, blue ray, and with FM radio. It is hard to imagine better sound! Maybe the Yamaha receiver has a lot to do with it, I can't be sure. However, I don't think anyone can go wrong considering the excellent value for price (about $250) for this great performing Polk speaker setup.
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exFSS
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome sound from such small speakers
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2017
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Bought these to go with my new Yamaha receiver. Awesome sound from such small speakers. I already had a set of Polk RM-05 which are a little bigger, but the sound from these new ones is just as impressive. Can't go wrong with Polk, especially at this price, it's a steal.
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Anil K. Mani
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good budget speakers
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2013
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I really like the sound quality of these speakers. I have them connected to an onkyo receiver. I have heard better speakers but their prices were also exponentially higher.
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avr
5.0 out of 5 stars Set up for grandfather-in-law's home theatre, connected to a ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2018
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Set up for grandfather-in-law's home theatre, connected to a mid level Yamaha receiver.
Incredible value (pd $200 CAD) - the subwoofer is worth more than that alone, and truly wish I bought another set for myself.
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Joel
5.0 out of 5 stars Très satisfait pour le prix. :)
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2017
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Bonne sonorité pour le prix. Il est vrai que les haut parleur sont petit, mais la sonorité est au rendez-vous. Le subwoofer manque un peu de jus, mais pour 200$ c'est plus qu'acceptable :)
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Robert Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome speakers for a 16 x 20 room
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2018
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Awesome speakers for a 16 x 20 room.
Running these through a Harman Kardon AVR1600, sound is great, lots of solid base.
Very pleased!
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