Polk Audio Reserve R700 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Polk Audio. It was released in March 2021. It features a 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-38k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Polk R700 has an MSRP of 2198$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Polk R700 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| 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 Audio's Reserve Series of Loudspeakers
R700 is a member of Polk Audio's Reserve series of Passive speakers. The Reserve range is Polk Audio's high-value step-up line, with Pinnacle tweeter and Power Port technology from the flagship Legend series. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Polk Audio Reserve Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Polk R700 Speaker
Polk R700 has a Frequency response range of 38-38k Hz and Power Range of 50-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, R700 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 R700's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Polk R700?
Polk R700's Polypropylene Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Polk R700's 38Hz:
Polk R700's Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Polk R700?
R700 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 350 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2700 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Polk R700's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Polk Audio Reserve R700 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Polk Audio Reserve R700 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Polk R700 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Polk R700
Even though the nominal impedance of the R700 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Polk Audio is 3.6 ohms Polk Audio Reserve R700 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Polk R700 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–190 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
R700 has Post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Polk R700 Back View
Polk R700 External Dimensions and Weight
Polk R700 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 45 x 12.6 x 16.9inch (1143.8 x 320.7 x 428.3mm ).
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 R700 is approximately 1373.6cm2 / 212.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Polk R700, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Polk R700 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Polk R700 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Polk R700 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Polk R700 weighs 35.90kg / 79lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how R700's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk R700 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Vinyl 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 R700 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- 4 Outrigger feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet (pre-installed)
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 R700 is a bottom-firing port speaker.
Polk R700 Port
Available colors
Polk R700 is available in Black, Walnut and White.
Does the Polk R700 come with a Grille?
R700 comes with magnetic 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. Since the included grille of the R700 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Polk R700 with Grille
What's in the Box of Polk R700?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R700:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 4 Outrigger feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet (pre-installed)
- Grille
- Hex-key
- Owner's Manual
- Online Registration
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio Reserve R700.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Polk Audio Reserve R700, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Polk R700
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Polk Audio Reserve R700 speaker:
Official Brochure for Polk R700
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Audio Reserve R700 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk R700
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.