Polk Audio 265-LS is a 3-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Polk Audio. It was released in 2010. It features a 1" Ring Radiator Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Aerated polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 28-33kHz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Polk Audio 265-LS has an MSRP of 758$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Polk Audio 265-LS is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Polk Audio's LS Series of Loudspeakers
265-LS is a member of Polk Audio's LS series of Passive speakers. The LS range are Polk Audio's on-wall and architectural custom-install speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Polk Audio LS Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Polk Audio 265-LS Speaker
Polk Audio 265-LS has a Frequency response range of 28-33kHz and Power Range of 10-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 28 Hz, 265-LS delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how 265-LS's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Polk Audio 265-LS's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Polk Audio 265-LS is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Polk Audio 265-LS is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes 265-LS an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Polk Audio 265-LS will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Polk Audio 265-LS plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Polk Audio 265-LS need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
265-LS features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Polk Audio 265-LS External Dimensions and Weight
Polk Audio 265-LS has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 19.1875-inch x 7.2500-inch x 0.0000-inch (488.0 x 185.0 x 95.3mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Polk Audio 265-LS is approximately 176.3cm2 / 27.3inch2.
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Cabinet type and Materials
Polk Audio 265-LS has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of Polk Audio 265-LS?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 265-LS:
- In-wall loudspeaker
- White metal grille
- Power Port plug
- Mounting template
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio 265-LS.
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.