POLK Just CRUSHED The Competition With This Speaker. Best POLK Home Audio Speaker To Date !
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Polk R700 is part of the reserve series of audiophile loudspeakers intended for home audio sound system set ups. These might be the BEST POLK SPEAKERS TO DATE.
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0:00 Intro
1:33 Polk R700 Sound Quality
11:15 Giveaway Announcement
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19:33 Gear Matching
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0:00 Intro
1:33 Polk R700 Sound Quality
11:15 Giveaway Announcement
12:46 Polk R700 Build Quality & Room Placement
19:33 Gear Matching
24:45 Polk Speaker Comparisons
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That speaker is a dreamspeaker for me, I realy hope the hifi system will be mine 😍
@@magnusblom44 best of luck !
@@Jayiyagi
I keep my fingers crossed 🙂
It is always great to see a audio review where value and sound come together, even better when sound exceeds the value
This giveaway is insane. When u look at the Polk R 700s u would probably think bass cannons but the Power port 2.0 technology really shines and keeps the bass so clean sounding when I heard them. I bought the Reserve 200s and I'm really happy with them.
You can't go wrong with speakers. The fact that you're giving away the whole sistem makes this combo even better. Thank you
Thanks Jay , another great review . It’s very impressive how Polk has squeezed such quality into the price. The size of these and the fact that placement doesn’t require a lot of distance from wall is amazing.
Glad you've been reviewing Polk. I listened to them a lot as a child, ended up selling them at one of my audio jobs, and had more-or-less forgotten them in favor of more boutique brands which tickled my interests a bit more. Through your videos my interest in hearing their recent offerings is now on my to do list. Happy to hear they are back to providing outstanding value once again.
One thing that I really appreciate is the fact that you always give comparaisons. It is so usefull since its difficult to listen to so many different speakers. Thanks you very much for your hard and dedicated work !
I've been a Fan of Polk Audio since I was a little child listening to my dad's RT-600's. The R700 looks like a respectable speaker relative to its sensational price point. I Love the use of the two 8" woofers, along with the downfiring port. Most people don't like big speakers in their house, but I believe big speakers produce big sound, and I will never be one to complain. Thank you for your review of these speakers :)
The port design integrated with the spikes is something special & really impressive at this price point. I can see it maintaining composure at higher levels of bass. Instead of a back or front port overloading the room, this is 360 degrees. Vibrations are also damped down by the spikes. Great design.
The port is likely tuned somewhere in the 30's or 40's, and as we know with subwoofers, those sounds become non-directional. Therefore it does not matter where the port is on the enclosure.
I’ve had my Polk Audio rti-a9 for years now and I love them. Great quality build at a great price point. I had a friend who’s dad had a pair of Polk Audio speakers who swore up and down by the brand. He had kept the boxes they came in, had a problem with something and Polk audio was so impressed that he had kept the boxes for so long and that the speakers were in pristine condition that they fixed them for free and covered the shipping. I thought that was so cool. I purchased my pair largely because of this story. This was 30 plus years ago and the treatment they gave his dad has always stuck in my mind whenever I think of their company.
I love how far Polk has come in the last couple of years. Receiving praise from critics, finally, after years of making consumer level sound, they are bringing back the good old days from the 70s and 80s in their original Monitor series. I have my dad’s Monitor 10s and love them. Would love to have a modern equivalent in my system. And tubes. I need a tube amp to hear for myself in my listening space.
Thanks for this review, Jay, and for adding that the R700s can also work well in smaller rooms. My experience over many decades has taught me to expect that Polk Audio speakers can be expected to give pleasure with a wide range of music.
Hook it up Jay! I’ve tried out the R200 and loved the sound so even more excited to hear the R700. Someone is doing something right at Polk!
Thanks for this amazing review, Jay! These R700’s really seem to be getting tons of attention lately, so I’m going to have to find a way to hear them for myself. I appreciate you pointing out their character, build and sonic traits honestly and not just gushing out nothing but praise.
I'm a long time polk fan. I still have a few SDA's and LSiM pairs. I'm thrilled to see them get the recognition they deserve! Polk has always been a pleasure to listen to for me.
I might not be able to afford the R700 right now but it has replaced the Wharfedale Linton and the Buchardt S400 MK II as my must have dream speaker. Your review cinched my choice after seeing another reviewer’s, that I like, review. Having two reviewers I like, have similar reviews, has me in love with these speakers. Bravo to you!!!
This video teaches us that mixing and matching is an essential part of a well-balanced audio set. In this case, the slightly weaker midrange of these speakers is combined with a nice tube amplifier, which in turn contributes to a better listning experience for the music from this installation. Another facet of this speaker/amplifier combination is that a good installation doesn't have to be extremely expensive, as long as you properly match components. so far my two cents and thanks for the convincing lesson Jay!
Glad to hear Polk getting such a positive review. I bought a used pair of their LSi 15s two years ago and I love the way they sound. They too have the down firing port with the trumpet shaped reflector. It took a lot of trial and error to get placement correct in my listening room but it was worth it.
I'm glad to see Polk back in the spotlight, putting out some really great looking designs - and many of them high value. I love the look of the R700 from the port to the dual 8" woofers, to the overall proportions. I also really like the look of the finely textured finish.
The fact that Polk is able to do something like this just makes me wish Energy could have figured out how to stay relevant enough to stick around. We need more brands back in this value + world beating space.
Energy and Mirage made some great speakers back in the days.... unfortunately these companys don't exist no more... sad...
I have Energy RC-70 towers. Would love to see a vintage review of these with some of the reviewers out there today.
@@Eron55555 I still have them as well, and they are still surprising me often and only paid 999$ for the pair, I'm sure they're still hard to beat with their Kevlar woofers but I'd like a review as well to compare before spending too much on today's speakers...I chose them over klipsch for their more neutral sound and I'm not disappointed...I almost regret I didn't get the Veritas back in the day...
Great review! It’s good to see that Polk is making a come-back in high end audio. I felt for a long time Polk was chasing the regular Joe mass-consumer market and delivering a mid to low-fi product. Lately, it seems Polk is getting serious about making seriously competitive high-end speakers and I’m looking forward to hearing a pair. They’ve certainly got my attention.
The level of excitement conveyed during this review proves to me how special these speakers must be. Thank you for all of your dedicated effort to share the best of new products. These would be lovingly welcomed into a prepared listening room.
Such a great time to be an audiophile. I would never know about these speakers (and most of what you review) without your insightful words. Thank you!
R700 are awesome value for money and would love to upgrade to these from my current active speakers along with an integrated amplifier. I'm currently using a Pontus2 and would like to get more out of it than my current speakers allow me to. Well done on another great review and I'll be saving my pennies for a new pair of these👍
I love how Polk Audio seems to make really good gear at affordable prices. Although the new mid/woofer cone design the tweeter (ring radiator) has been used by polk for a long time. Kudos to them because from my experience a ring radiator can seem directional and beamy. Polk seems to get how it should be done. Keep doing a good job.
I have been a Polk fan for many years, these speakers give off a powerful presence. I am excited to see these in person. Thanks for the great review!
Jay, I have been looking at these as an option for an open basement concept. I appreciate the way you describe the sound characteristics and comparing it to other speakers to give a viewer a sense of how they would sound. Another great video.
We are living in a golden age of audio equipment. Top notch sound and build quality for relatively low pricing. The Polk R700 is a prime example. Thanks for this review.
Golden age of expensive gear....I am not a rich man...I have to buy my gear second hand. Nice to look at all of the new stuff though
@@digidrum2003 don't worry. I shop second hand as well. You will find a pair for sale soon enough. Just set up alerts on 2nd hand sites.
Yes, I agree. I've been selling high end audio for forty years and we are at a peak moment. It's so cool. Such good sound. Every day is a new day full of aural surprises.
Good age.
@@MrSlickback2 have you found any of these second hand yet? thanks.
Jay, you do a really good job of explaining the overall sound signature and best use cases for the speakers. I don't think I would use them in my critical listening room, but would definitely buy them for my home theater room.
For what ever it is worth, another reviewer disagrees with Jay's assessment of soundstage. They claim Jay's room is too small and he is listening in the nearfield whereas they have a larger room and they are listening further back. I am curious as to the dimensions of Jay's room? In the end, we all have our own preferences. And how will it sound in our room with our equipment?
Great review Jay! I've had Polk HT System for over 15+ years and was a starting point for my audiophile journey. I'm glad to hear they've stepped up their game and am excited to hear the differences. Great Job Polk!
Good to hear that Polk stepped up their game. Your description of these helps me understand the speaker sound signature you like so I can use it to determine if I would like the same thing
Polk have hit the spot and made the speaker most folk really want, rather than the speaker they think they want, or the speaker manufacturers think they should have! Listenable and flexible, with scale and balance to the fore.
Yeah the R700 can play in a small space and with 20 watts but they transform into another beast when fed loads of power and a bigger space. Paired it with a Crown 2502 and a D90SE DAC in a 6m x 9m meter room and the R700 hanged with the best of speakers I heard in the very same room. Of course the R700 would sound less detailed in the mids and highs next to speakers with boosted highs, but with that in mind, they are near flawless. Dispersion isnt that great, so a carefully calculated toe in is needed. 15 degrees off on-axis works best in my case. Imaging and soundstage are beyond excellent in the right sized room.
It's the Soundstage big ?
I have the L600 which are basically the same speakers and I agree with your assessment completely. Based on the gear you are using, I'm not shocked you are happy with the results.
Pairing either speaker with high quality gear will be rewarded mightily. 2 ohm stable amps are ideal because these will run down to 3.4 ohms but you can likely get away with a 4 ohm stable amp if you keep the volume away from max. When your amp is running out of spec those low impedance drops often cause distortion and for sure higher current draw. Doing so might lower the amps lifespan or shut it down if it can't handle the power draw.
The only tower/floorstanding speakers I could find that sounded better than them cost $25K a pair. I got the L600s for 3K! Because those very costly Focal towers were only giving an extra 7-8 percent improvement in sound I just put all the savings into gear to make up the difference and then some! Polk really has something special here with both the Reserve and Legend lines but you aren't going to fully hear it if you don't power them correctly.
Happy to hear your opinion on these speakers as I have been researching them. They are well received and respected by all of the reviewers. Thanks for your honest review.
I have been a fan of Polk for a long time. These speakers are getting strong reviews and I am seriously considering an upgrade. Thanks for the review.
I'm planning a major speaker upgrade for my home theater and hadn't seriously considered the Polk Reserve series into consideration. I like the matte finish (just wish they came in white)and the amount of R&D that has gone into them. The R700s are now on my list of contenders!
They come in white and wood
@@broganjosh4729 White is discontinued.
I’ve been a Polk fan since the old days when they made the original SDA series. Glad to see them raising the bar again in an affordable floor standing speaker.
Probably one of your best reviews to date. Been watching your videos for a bit over a year now and appreciate your insight and they way you deliver your thoughts - in a way I can understand. These Polks are definitely on my radar now; would be a heck of an upgrade from my Paradigm Monitor SE Atom bookshelfs. Feeling the music instead of just hearing it is nirvana. Keep up the great work!
There's no other RUclipsr as generous as you. Thank you,Jay.
I wonder how these would match up against their R200 and a pair of well-integrated subwoofers.
Either way, these floorstanders represent a killer value! Thanks for reviewing them - it’s so rare for YT reviewers to look at floorstanders!
Well i have polk legend 100 with a sub and my god what a positive experience everyday with them
I owned the R200 for almost a year paired with a single svs 2000pro. For the money that pair was pretty good in my opinion. I've had the R700 for a few months now and in comparison to the R200 it seems to throw a bigger presentation, better mid bass. The mid/highs sound is basically the same between the 2..but when I put the R200 next to the R700 and AB'ed them the R700 just sounds better, the mid to low bass is more seamless compared to the bookies & sub. I use REW and DSP's to try and integrate subs and adjust the speakers in room FR. Bigger soundstage from the R700. The neutrality and tone is basically the same though. If one likes that sound the R200 is the cheaper way to get it. You will notice if you put better components or upgrade gear around them. Good all around speakers.
Always nice to hear of "affordable" speakers overachieving and Polk designing and bringing to market a product that increases their relevancy. Thanks for the review!
The passion which you projected during this video made me imagine myself listening to these speakers. After listening to Elac at some point in my life it made me get goosebumps when you started to talk about the bass output. I had not thought of using a streamer, but when you showed the amp and the streamer together, it made perfect sense. When you finished with the pendragon comparison it make me believe these Polk R700 are the right set for me.
Thanks for a fantastic review!!
And you’re right, rock and roll NEVER dies.
Man..great review. Really enjoyed the formatting, and spending time on placement for towers on the more monster side.
It’s exciting - almost incomprehensible- how great components and speakers have improved at this price level. Particularly these speakers. To think that with some careful pairing you can get these close to a couple of Sabrinas or Pendragons?!? Anyway, thank you for bringing an education to affordable and well - designed equipment 🙏🏼👍🏼
The Reserve line from Polk really looks like a force to be reckoned with at this price point, would love to hear what they can do myself!
The previous Lsim series was much better. I have the 707s as my rears. Go listen to those. Google the internals of the 707s and see what value those were! Polk actually went backwards a bit on this series. Ohh and the previous 703 is far better than the new two way bookshelf in the legend series. The 703 is a far better speaker in every way.
Thank you for ALL the reviews you do. You are an asset to the Audio / Musicphile community.
Thanks for adding the speaker comparison at the end. That always helps for a better review. Keep up the great work Jay!
These R700 are an amazing value and for $899, I don't think there is anything in this price range that beats it!
$1099.00
@@stanstanly3812 Nah just wait for a sale. They have them all the time. They dropped to 825 during one of them! These are certainly worth 899 without a doubt however! *edit* Now on sale for $825. That is a steal when powered properly.
@@stanstanly3812 825.00
I was especially impressed with your favorable comparison to the Klipsch Cornwall. I am familiar with their capability, and for the Polks to exceed that is quite impressive.
The Cornwall has no bass!!!
The polk actually has bass!!
Thank you for giving very detailed descriptions on the sound quality in your reviews. Very helpful. Also appreciate the coverage of equipment in many price ranges. Your reviews have been very helpful
Really liking the port design. Looks so good. Polk has always had a special place in my heart. First "high end" system I heard was a Polk setup. It was many years ago, like 25+ years. Jump started my love if audio
To make a speaker under $2k I would assume they had to cut costs on the crossover components. I would be very interested to see you re-review them after upgrading the crossover components.
Jay, get G&R research to do a crossover upgrade?
@@philipciantar4824 Just pour some snake oil on top!!
Danny please chime in!
I wish Polk made a old school 12” or 15” 3 way high efficiency speaker in this series. I think it would look great! I really like my Reserve 200 Great review Jay and good job Polk! 👍🏻🔈
I've been waiting for this review, and I'm glad to hear such good things about the R700. I'm glad Polk is bringing so much value in their new line.
Thanks for the Review. The R700 are really eye catching. I have like Polk for many years and these speakers show me that Polk will be around for many more.
I need a pair of these to replace my sonus faber electa amators
Darren you are such a goof. I think it’s been over a year now since you’ve been a patreon and it never gets old
@@Jayiyagi 2 years, and millions of dollars
Lol good one
I like a speaker that is bottom firing like me
Oh kuma…
I have the older Polk speakers on one of my systems. I am glad to see polk as a company is trying to create the best without braking the bank. Great video, keep them coming .
I'm new to the audiophile world, but I'm getting goosebumps thinking of listening to my favorite symphonies on this Polk system! This set up looks amazing! Thanks for the video:)
I bought the floor standing RT600 back in mid 90s. Fantastic speaker lots of loudness for rock music and the bass sounded so good. I donated my system about 10yrs ago to a local Buffalo NY charity to included a Denon receiver. I gave a last listen to before donating and they were amazing. I miss this speakers today and look forward to hearing these new models soon. Currently have the B&W 705 bookshelves and the Magnepan .7 with McIntosh preamp and amp separates.
Appreciate the opportunity to you given such awesome information about the R700 Polk speakers, thanks a million Jay.
This is definitely a really exciting moment for a lot of us, getting such value for money just keeps getting top notch audio closer to so much more people!! Hope in the near future I can get a really good system like this one 🤩
Indeed I'm pleasantly surprised with this all-rounder, and the fact that I can place them closer to the wall, perfect! Thanks for the thorough presentation Jay.
I wish local shops would have more speakers so I could hear the differences. With that said, reviews like yours bridges that gap. Thank you!
Been a polk fan for years and they've always had bass with no issues. That being said, it's great they've rounded things out with the mids and highs.
I've been a Polk Audio fan since college days of the early 80's! I still own, and use my Polk Audio iconic Monitor 7B's. Love them, but so happy to see that Polk Audio is back in the game with the Reference series. Thanks Jay for such a comprehensive review of the R700's. Excellent information.
I was skeptical about this review because I watched you do reviews of extremely high end audio and in my mind Polk has been doing some amazing things off the hi- end audio enthusiasts radar. Thank you for your candor and simple conversation about these speakers. I’m looking forward to hearing these speakers someday. Great 👍🏾 review as always!
I like the educacional approach of your videos. They really help the viewer to understand the audiophile terms and to enjoy this hobby...and they are funny too.
Thanks for reviewing these. I've been considering them for the past year and I think I'm finally ready to buy a pair.
I just got the R500s in my living room to audition when this video came out. Thanks a lot! Now I have to decide whether to send them back and upgrade to these larger units. The R500s sound great, beautiful with music and nice and punchy. Now that I know the flavor, the idea of getting a greater sense of scale and impact is very tempting!
I like listening to you talk about stereo equipment . Your easy to understand and do a great job of explaining the good and the bad of what you are reviewing.
Great review, Jay. Audio is all about music, human interaction and emotion and you always keep that in the forefront. Even with some really nice technical highlights. While it seems so obvious when key brands leverage the “past” it is nice to see Polk making it happen. And appreciate the balance with newer players like Denafrips and Doge. Really nice!
Polk audio started my audiophile journey while I was in college. Love the videos Jay keep up the good work!
Can't believe how much Polk are getting better.
I recently tried the ES15 bookshelf speakers and they sounded veiled and muddy...
Thank you Jay for your videos 🙂
I commented on the other video for this contest, but playing it safe by commenting here as well.
One thing I like about the channel is the variety of gear you review.
Keep up the great work Jay!
Thanks as always for a stellar review Jay. I just picked up the R200s and I’ve been massively impressed - I have some Fluance, KEF, and B&Ws and they definitely give the rest a run for their money.
Realy interesting to see best product on every price range in your Chanel. I watched almost all your video and I find it always genuine and honest reviews
Best in Rock and Roll! Very Excited to have Chance at having a system like this! Thanks Jay for the great review and for the opportunity!
I've been a fan of polk for a long time now and I wasn't quite sure if i should upgrade to the reserve and this review really helped me out!
Love the job Jay did explaining the pluses, minuses and value proposition of the Polk R700's. Thumbs up.
Great review. I love how you can be slightly critical while not being afraid of contradicting your positive recommendation of the speaker. It gives more credibility of an expert opinion. I was thinking Focal but second guessing myself now. I’m now considering putting the savings in other aspects of the media room and possibly going with the Polk R700.
Jay
Great video. I love the fact that you spoke about placement. It really helps in understanding if these speakers can work in the room you have available.
polks been on fire. I have the Polk r200s and they are amazing. Super clean, balanced sound. Highly reccomend.
You’ve done a great job of highlighting this speakers value. I can’t wait to hear it.
Thanks Jay for the great review of these speakers! I appreciate your perspective considering the experience you have in this industry. I have been looking at a few models in this price range but you have convinced me to go with the R700. Thanks again and I always look forward to your reviews.
Great review Jay. Like your enthusiasm for products that come along and amaze the audiophile experts away for the price and sound quality. Thanks.
I've always been interested in Polk, but never got around to auditioning any of their speakers. I'm glad to hear they are making such great stuff. I am doing a renovation on my home so I will checkout their in ceiling speakers.
Thanks for the review. Good to see Polk is at it again! Sounds like the best speaker in the 2g range that matches well with a lot of equipment. Can’t wait to add some tube sound to my Pendragon.
Great to see that speaker manufactures are capable of producing and bringing to market very good sounding speakers at a more reasonable price point. Good review!
It is very refreshing to hear your comments, about a modestly price speaker that sounds decent.
Great review! And what a giveaway this is! An entire-perfectly matched-hi-fi streaming system! Wow, thank you, Jay!! These speakers have two characteristics that I value: an emphasis on amazing bass output and the flexibility to place the speakers not far from the wall.
Great video, very helpful to hear your assessment of R700 Polk speakers!!
- It's hard to believe what the speakers bring to the table at his price point. Now we just need Polk to raise the bar in the midrange and high frequencies to provide the crazy " Audiophiles " out there the Speaker of their dreams for an unheard of price point!
I appreciate your reviews and the quality of the videos. It allows me to live vicariously through your audio adventures.
These speakers remind me a little of my former Canton Ergo 690, which sadly I had to let go due to a life change. Keep enjoying the equipment for the rest of us and maybe throw in a speaker with a large woofer, something over 12”! Thanks 🙏
Jay, found your youtube reviews a couple of months ago and have really enjoyed your insights. I especially enjoyed your review of the Polk R700 as it provides an honest assessment of this speaker and it dispels the notion that a company like Polk, which is more associated with lower level consumer brand, can't deliver a high performing product at a reasonable price. Also, appreciated your comments on the electronics to drive these speakers.
Great review! It’s good to see Polk making a come-back with these beautiful speakers
After so many reviews i think the Polk R700 is going to be my first floor stand speakers i would purchase so far. Great Review!
Another awesome review Jay, nice work. These Polks look great, and from your review, it seems they're unmatched for the price regarding sound and build quality.
Nice to see Polk bringing its higher level game to the table. They always had a lot of admiration in many forums during the late seventies and the eighties. Love to see it again.!
Love your channel!! Looks like Polk has been improving on the quality of their speakers. This would be an awesome system to have… love music and HIFI audio… this would be a dream system!!
Keep doing what you love, I enjoy watching and dreaming… Blessings!
Polk always had a sweet sound..depth..extension in the base department. No disappointment with the R700's I see!!
Polk has gone a long way and am certain that they will continue to impress us in the coming future.
Was a bit disappointed that they fell shy in the mid..high end but hey, the overall value outweighs the cost making them quite desirable.
Excellent review as always!!
Sweet giveaway to say in the least
Good luck to all
Haven't even considered Polk in years but thanks to your review they're back on my radar.
Jay, another excellent review. I am familiar with the Polk downward firing port, and it does indeed function well. I particularly appreciate your take on the equipment, and that you are about the emotion and feel of the music, in addition to fine details such as midrange textures. Made me want a pair of these.
The mass love❤ for Polk Audio products in 2022 is really touching to me since each day my 1988 RTA11TL’s routinely display a seasoned audio experience the likes of which you all seemingly have grasped with the fervor that so many channels are exuding audio whispers of love… for a speaker set by Polk after these decades….