Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Polk Audio. It features a 1" Ring Radiator Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 51-38k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Polk R200 50th AE has an MSRP of 1249$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Polk R200 50th AE 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 | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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 R200 50th AE Lifestyle
Polk Audio's Reserve Series of Loudspeakers
R200 50th Anniversary Edition is a member of Polk Audio's Reserve series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Polk Audio Reserve Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Polk R200 50th AE Speaker
Polk R200 50th AE has a Frequency response range of 51-38k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 30-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 51 Hz, R200 50th Anniversary Edition delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Polk R200 50th AE, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how R200 50th Anniversary Edition's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Polk R200 50th AE's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.8 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Minimum Impedance of the Polk R200 50th AE
Even though the nominal impedance of the R200 50th Anniversary Edition is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Polk Audio is 3.8 ohms Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Polk R200 50th AE:
Input Type
R200 50th Anniversary Edition features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Polk R200 50th AE Back View
Polk R200 50th AE External Dimensions and Weight
Polk R200 50th AE has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 24-28inch x 7-9/16inch x 13-15/16inch (358.0 x 193.0 x 355.0mm ).
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 R200 50th AE is approximately 685.2cm2 / 106.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Polk R200 50th AE, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Polk R200 50th AE Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Polk R200 50th AE virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Polk R200 50th AE Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe Polk R200 50th AE weighs 8.80kg / 19.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how R200 50th Anniversary Edition's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk R200 50th AE has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Polk R200 50th AE comes with
Rubber Pads which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Polk R200 50th AE is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Polk R200 50th AE is available in Cherry.
Wall Mounting
R200 50th Anniversary Edition doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Polk R200 50th AE come with a Grille?
R200 50th Anniversary Edition comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Polk R200 50th AE with Grille
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 loudspeakers2 GrillesOwners ManualOnline RegistrationCertificate Of Aunthenticity
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Polk R200 50th AE
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Audio Reserve R200 50th Anniversary Edition speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk R200 50th AE
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.