In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Polk Audio. Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Reserve R900 is a Surround speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Polk R200 50th AE and Polk Audio Reserve R900 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Polk R200 50th AE Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Ring Radiator Tweeter
- 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer
- 51-38k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:8.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 14-1/16" x 7-9/16" x 13-15/16" ( 358.0 x 193.0 x 355.0mm )
Polk Audio Reserve R900 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 0.75" Ring Radiator Tweeter
- 4" Woofer
- 70-32k Hz Frequency Response
- 85.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 6-1/4" x 6-9/16" x 12-5/8"
R200 50th Anniversary Edition and Reserve R900 are members of Polk Audio's Reserve series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Polk Audio Reserve Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Polk R200 50th AE and Polk Audio Reserve R900 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both R200 50th Anniversary Edition and Reserve R900 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Polk R200 50th AE |
Polk Audio Reserve R900 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 4-inch
|
R200 50th Anniversary Edition features a 1" ring radiator Pinnacle with an integrated waveguide Ring Radiator Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the Reserve R900 features a 0.75" Ring Radiator Tweeter and 1 x 4" Woofer .
Frequency Response
R200 50th Anniversary Edition has a frequency range of 51-38k Hz whereas Reserve R900 has a frequency range of 70-32k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 51Hz, the R200 50th Anniversary Edition can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Reserve R900's min frequency of 70Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
R200 50th Anniversary Edition
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
R200 50th Anniversary Edition and Reserve R900 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. R200 50th Anniversary Edition sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Reserve R900's is at 85.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
R200 50th Anniversary Edition
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
R200 50th Anniversary Edition features Binding post type posts and Reserve R900 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Polk R200 50th AE's Binding post terminals
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Polk R200 50th AE's and Polk Audio Reserve R900's external dimensions. Polk R200 50th AE has external dimensions of 358.0 x 193.0 x 355.0mm ( 24-28inch x 7-9/16inch x 13-15/16inch ) whereas Polk Audio Reserve R900 has external dimensions of ( ) .
Polk R200 50th AE is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 193mm wider, 358mm taller and 355mm deeper than Polk Audio Reserve R900.
What's in the Box of Polk R200 50th AE?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R200 50th Anniversary Edition:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- Owners Manual
- Online Registration
- Certificate Of Aunthenticity