This page lists all 12 Polk speakers ranked on this site across passive speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.
Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #60 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Polk Monitor XT20: $279.00 Amazon Crutchfield
Pros: Two-way bookshelf design with a 1” tweeter and 6.5” woofer, part of Polk’s budget-friendly XT lineup (spanning roughly $200-700 across the series). Measures more linear and has fewer/smaller cabinet resonances than its smaller sibling, the XT15, making it - by the reviewer’s own assessment - probably the better of the two based on data alone. Reasonably good bass output for the price and size, with an F3 of 63Hz. Horizontal radiation of about ±50° gives a respectable, enjoyable soundstage width. Takes well to EQ correction - the early-reflections directivity trend is decently linear, meaning tonal adjustments can meaningfully improve the sound. Provides usable, respectable volume when paired with a subwoofer crossover, even though it isn’t intended to play extremely loud on its own.
Cons: Notably bright treble, elevated roughly 1-5dB above the midrange depending on frequency - a characteristic shared across the whole Polk XT lineup, requiring either EQ or toe-out to tame. Small resonances appear around 300Hz and 800Hz, with some of that energy leaking from the port area. Vertical listening window is narrow - best kept close to the tweeter axis, with only a couple of degrees of tolerance above or below before the sound changes. Still needs a subwoofer for real low-end extension despite the decent F3. Overall linearity isn’t state-of-the-art flat, and while the reviewer found it pleasant, some artificial brightness remains even after basic EQ correction in the crossover region.
Full Polk Monitor XT20 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 75Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 13"H x 7.5"W x 11"D (330.2 x 190.5 x 279.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5" bilaminate paper cone woofer, 1" Terylene dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured by Erin's Audio Corner; 87dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Ranked #64 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Polk R200: $799.00 Amazon
Pros: Two-way design with a 6.5” midwoofer and 1” ring radiator tweeter, giving reasonably tight, well-defined imaging. Neutral through most of the midrange (roughly 200Hz-1kHz). On-axis response holds within about 1.5dB up to 10kHz. About 20dB of usable dynamic range (76dB to 96dB) before more significant compression sets in. Reasonably close to a 4-ohm nominal load, giving some flexibility with amplifier choice, though a dedicated 4-ohm-capable amp is still recommended.
Cons: A resonance and associated distortion increase around 800Hz-1kHz creates a “tinny,” occasionally glaring quality on certain instruments and vocals, confirmed both by ear and in the frequency-response and distortion measurements. Above about 10kHz, the ring-radiator tweeter takes on an artificial, “digital-esque” quality, then falls off quickly above 16kHz. F3 of 74Hz and F10 of 50Hz mean there’s essentially no meaningful bass “thump” below about 60Hz - a subwoofer is strongly recommended even just to restore basic kick-drum presence. The ring radiator tweeter’s dispersion narrows sharply above about 8kHz, so the speaker should be aimed close to on-axis (no more than 5-10° of toe-out). Vertical listening position is fairly critical - moving more than a few degrees above or below the tweeter line causes a noticeable timbre shift due to a gap in the crossover region. Multitone distortion spikes substantially (to around 10%) in the 600Hz-1kHz region at higher output levels (around 96dB/1m), meaning the glare gets worse the louder it’s played. At the highest tested output (102dB, 26dB of dynamic range), the woofer shows clear signs of struggling; crossing to a subwoofer around 80-100Hz helps prevent bottoming out but doesn’t fully eliminate the compression.
Full Polk R200 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 14.1"H x 7.5"W x 13.9"D (359.0 x 190.0 x 353.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm soft dome + 165mm woofer |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs / 14.2 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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Ranked #65 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Polk Reserve R100: $649/pair Amazon Polk Audio
Pros: Compact cabinet, unusually useful bass for its size and well-controlled woofer breakup. Erin measured F3/F10 points of 68Hz/49Hz, and the X-Port vent avoids much of the chuffing and pipe resonance common to budget rear ports. The 5.25-inch Turbine Cone woofer and 1-inch Pinnacle ring-radiator tweeter produce good detail at moderate levels, while listening roughly 20° off-axis reduces part of the elevated top octave.
Cons: Erin measured only about 85dB sensitivity and the impedance reaches 3.6 ohms, so it is neither efficient nor an entirely benign AVR load. The treble runs roughly 3dB above the midrange and becomes aggressive above about 85dB SPL. A directivity discontinuity through the woofer/tweeter crossover means EQ cannot fully repair the power response, and a 400Hz impedance feature plus 500Hz-1kHz response irregularity suggests a cabinet or system resonance. Substantial low-frequency compression at higher playback levels limits clean dynamics.
Full Polk Reserve R100 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 12.8"H x 6.5"W x 10.2"D |
| Drivers | 1" Pinnacle ring-radiator tweeter; 5.25" Turbine Cone midwoofer |
| Impedance | 3.6 ohms minimum (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 12.2 lb each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear X-Port |
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Large Size Floorstanding Speakers
Ranked #22 of 54 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Polk Audio Reserve R700: $1,199.00 Amazon
Pros: Three-way design with a 1” ring radiator tweeter, 6.5” mid-range, and dual 8” mid-bass drivers in a ported, down-firing cabinet. On-axis frequency response holds within about ±2dB across most of its range, with genuinely deep bass extension (F3 40Hz) reaching into the mid-30s Hz in-room. Wide horizontal radiation of about ±70°, giving a strong, enveloping stereo width and stage-extension effect on well-recorded tracks. Good low-level dynamics - solid bass thump at quiet listening volumes without over-accentuation. Strong distortion and compression control through the bass and midrange. Real nominal impedance closer to 4 ohms than the marketed 8 ohms, so with the right amplifier it can be driven hard - a $3,000 two-channel integrated brought out significantly more life than a budget $300 unit could. Excellent value at its roughly $2,200/pair MSRP, ranking among the reviewer’s top picks under $2,500; outperforms the similarly-priced Klipsch RP-8000F II in bass extension and overall smoothness.
Cons: Compression in the high frequencies rises sharply between 96dB and 102dB output - a real limitation only at very high volumes (around 100dB at 3 meters), but a clear step down from pricier ($5,000+) towers. Horizontal directivity mismatch around 4-5kHz, where the tweeter flares wider than the midrange, can sound a bit forward - especially noticeable when toed out further into the room; sidewall absorption or curtains help tame it. Harmonic distortion crosses the reviewer’s 3% threshold around 7kHz at 96dB output, possibly contributing to that same forward quality at high volume. Narrow vertical sweet spot (about ±15° from the tweeter axis), typical of non-coaxial tower designs - more of a consideration for multi-row home theater seating than single-row listening. The ring-radiator tweeter narrows noticeably above about 7-8kHz, and toeing the speaker out more than about 20° causes the top end to fall off quickly. Needs at least 2 feet of clearance from the rear wall to avoid boomy, exaggerated bass, since it lacks the bass-shelf tuning some rivals use to allow closer wall placement. Compared to the pricier KEF R5 Meta, has narrower horizontal (and much narrower vertical) directivity, so seating flexibility is more limited.
Full Polk Audio Reserve R700 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 31Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 45"H x 12.6"W x 16.9"D (1143.8 x 320.7 x 428.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 8" polypropylene cone woofers, 1x 6.5" turbine cone midrange, 1x 1" Pinnacle ring radiator tweeter |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 102.1 lbs / 46.3 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, down-firing |
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Ranked #26 of 54 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Polk Reserve R500: $699.00 Amazon
Pros: Dual 5.25” midwoofers paired with a ring radiator tweeter in a floorstanding tower design. Surprisingly neutral overall compared to Polk’s smaller bookshelf models - notably more even-handed than the brighter-sounding R200 the reviewer tested previously. Good linearity on-axis, within about -3/+2dB. Sensitivity close to 86dB, easily driven to adequate levels in a small-to-medium room with a 100W-capable amplifier. Takes very well to EQ - a single band of correction (about a 2dB cut around 4-5kHz) resolves the main tonal issue and transforms the sound. Dynamic range and compression performance is solidly “medium,” holding up fine through about 20dB of level increase before higher-frequency and bass output start to taper at extreme volumes.
Cons: A bump around 4-6kHz gives a “shouty,” mildly sibilant quality in the lower treble. Counterintuitively, toeing the speaker out to reduce brightness makes this worse rather than better, since the ring-radiator tweeter’s directivity narrows rapidly above about 6-7kHz - pointed on-axis retains enough top-end air to balance the bump, but toed away that air drops off and the shoutiness stands out more. Bass is adequate for its 5.25” woofers but lacks real weight below about 40-50Hz; a subwoofer is still needed for movies and bass-heavy music. A cabinet resonance around 160-170Hz subtracts from rather than adds boom to the mid-bass region. Vertical listening window is fairly narrow - sitting more than about 10-20° above or below the tweeter axis causes a suckout in the 2-5kHz range, reducing clarity and attack. Multitone distortion ramps up noticeably around 1kHz, and crossing over to a subwoofer at 80Hz doesn’t meaningfully reduce it - likely a surround-related effect rather than excursion-related. Without applying corrective EQ, the reviewer says the 4-6kHz brightness would make it harder to live with day to day.
Full Polk Reserve R500 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 33Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 40.3"H x 6.8"W x 12.4"D (1023.6 x 172.7 x 315 mm) |
| Drivers | Two 5.25" Turbine Cone woofer, 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter |
| Impedance | 4.1 ohms minimum above 80Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner; 8 ohms nominal per manufacturer) |
| Sensitivity | 86.2dB (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs / 17.8 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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Ranked #43 of 54 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Polk T50: $249.00 Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the price. Distortion at 86dB SPL/1m is reasonably controlled outside a narrow spike around 250Hz. The reviewer notes performance is “not too bad for a budget speaker” once the two main tonal issues are addressed with EQ.
Cons: 5dB peak at 1khz, 4dB bright top end from 11khz on up. Just okay vertical off axis. Impedance and phase show several resonances between 200Hz-1kHz, with a minimum impedance of 4.2 ohms. Distortion rises substantially at 96dB SPL/1m across the midrange, with repeated peaks between 100Hz-2kHz.
Full Polk T50 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 40.4"H x 9.3"W x 12.5"D (1026.2 x 235.0 x 317.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" bi-laminate paper cone woofers, 1x 1" Terylene dome tweeter + 2x 8" passive bass radiators |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Sensitivity | 86.3dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Weight | 75.4 lbs / 34.2 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator |
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Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #49 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Polk Audio HTS 12: $550
Pros: 12-inch ported with 200W RMS delivers deep bass extension improving over 10-inch model. Handles most home theater content with conviction in medium-sized rooms. Reliable mid-tier performance from trusted brand.
Full Polk Audio HTS 12 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.5 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black, wood |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 18.5"H x 17.1"W x 18.1"D (469.9 x 434.8 x 460.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 22-180Hz |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 115.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 112.4 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 200W RMS |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 49.8 lbs / 22.6 kg |
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Ranked #50 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Polk Audio DSW PRO 660: $699
Pros: 12-inch ported with 400W RMS dynamic balance driver delivers impressive deep bass impact with exceptional definition and control. Shakes floors while maintaining clean response. Night-and-day difference in movie/music reproduction.
Full Polk Audio DSW PRO 660 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 113.4 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 17.1"H x 16.5"W x 16.5"D (435.1 x 419.1 x 419.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 25-125Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 82.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 113.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 116.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 114.9 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 400W RMS |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 45 lbs / 20.4 kg |
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Ranked #104 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Polk Audio HTS 10: $450
Pros: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS and Polk Power Port maintains relatively clean bass at high volumes. Competent mid-tier option from reliable brand. Good fit for medium rooms without excessive distortion.
Full Polk Audio HTS 10 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Type | Class D |
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.8 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black, wood |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 16.6"H x 15.1"W x 16.1"D (421.9 x 383.8 x 408.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 25-180Hz |
| Input Connections | LFE and stereo line level RCA |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 80.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.2 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 100W continuous / 200W peak |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg |
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Discontinued Polk Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)
Ranked #3 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Polk Audio PSW10: $249.00 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: 10-inch Dynamic Balance polymer composite driver with 100W Peak Class D amp. Deep bass capabilities are impressive with exceptional definition/control per CNet. Reduces distortion (uncommon at this price). Good hard clean bass performs well at higher volumes. Easy setup and affordable price consistently highlighted by thousands of buyers. Polk Power Port channels airflow cleanly for tighter bass without port noise. Best for average/small rooms and apartments.
Cons: Budget-tier construction, ported room dependency, lower 110.3 dB output, and $250 entry-level positioning. Discontinued.
Full Polk Audio PSW10 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.3 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 14.4"H x 14"W x 16.1"D (365.0 x 355.6 x 409.4 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 96.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 110.7 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 26 lbs / 11.8 kg |
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Ranked #18 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Polk Audio PSW 111: $350 Discontinued Amazon
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Polk Audio PSW 111 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.2 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 12.1"H x 11"W x 13"D (308.1 x 279.4 x 330.2 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 66.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 70.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 85.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 105.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 109.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.0 dB |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 20.3 lbs / 9.2 kg |
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Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #97 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Polk Audio PSW 110: $499 Discontinued
Pros: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS. Johns Hopkins-developed Dynamic Balance technology enables surface vibration analysis for refined response. Excels with music material, not placement sensitive. Good connectivity with LFE and RCA options.
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Polk Audio PSW 110 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.2 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 14.5"H x 14.2"W x 17"D (368.3 x 361.9 x 431.8 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 32-250Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 71.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 81.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.5 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 100W RMS |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 33.5 lbs / 15.2 kg |
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