BUDGET SPEAKER BATTLE, Who Wins? POLK R200 vs POLK S20 w/ Demos!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @yvesboutin5604
    @yvesboutin5604 3 месяца назад +1

    I modified a pair of Polk S 20 by removing the Polyfill for real acoustic foam and also puting a 1 millimeter thick damping between the front baffle and the plastic ornamentation which cover most of the front baffle. The results were quite satisfying in regard to the purity of tones and a slightly thigher bass. I found that a lot of speakers will sound much better with an adequate investment in damping and crossover upgrades. I really like your video and I'm now a sbscriber! Thanks!

  • @susantapaul1118
    @susantapaul1118 Год назад +2

    Cambridge axr 85 and Polk s20 is good combination?

  • @doublet147
    @doublet147 Год назад +4

    A side by side comparison of Polk R700 & Paradigm Premier 800F (both towers) would be very interesting. Both amazing speakers & similar in price.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +3

      That would be an interesting comparison. If I ever get the opportunity, I will make it happen.

  • @Johnnytrades101
    @Johnnytrades101 Год назад +5

    Great video! The transitions between the two sets of speakers is seamless, very well done! can easily hear the differences. I have heard both Polks. The S20s were impressive for the money. But, after a short time seemed scratchy and somewhat vague in the bass, for their price, (a nice dinner out costs more) Polk knows what they are doing. I listened to the R200's in Barrett's room. I was impressed with the sound coming out of the unassuming generic boxes! Clear, and punchy, nothing but goodness! I was impressed. Again, great performance for the dollar. The R200's held their own compared to much more expensive speakers which says a lot about the R series. Great value!! keep the good stuff coming! Cheers!

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      Hey John, thanks for coming by and lending your ear to do some listening. I have to agree, the R200’s really do hold their own, then I think about the price and it makes me wonder how they do it. I can’t wait to put them head to head with some other bookshelf speakers I have in house.

    • @Johnnytrades101
      @Johnnytrades101 Год назад

      @@SpecOfTech For sure! Cost does not always mean better. The polks crushed a couple of more pricy speakers easily. Saying that, there are a set I really really like! 4 times the price of the Polks, IMO they sound phenomenal and perform above their price point! You know which ones lol

  • @albionmx77
    @albionmx77 Год назад +3

    Hi Barrett, would love to see a S20 vs ES20 comparison vid .

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +2

      Sorry for the late reply, it's been insanely busy. If I ever get the ES20 in house, I'll be sure to do that...cheers.

    • @ce386
      @ce386 10 месяцев назад

      ООО да тоже хотелось бы посмотреть!!!

  • @BuildMontage
    @BuildMontage Год назад

    Great detailed and thorough review mate. I have to say that sound stage with the LEDs changing colours… 🎉 2:21

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      Thanks Tony, I can't wait to do more of these!

    • @BuildMontage
      @BuildMontage Год назад

      @@SpecOfTech you’re very good at this type of video mate. Look forward to more!

  • @dicmccoy
    @dicmccoy Год назад +3

    I'd like to know how much closer they are to each other after DSP? Flatten the response on the S20 to make a more neutral sounding speaker. Would have been great if you brought that into your comparison reviews.

    • @arikononen4022
      @arikononen4022 Год назад +2

      You cant make plasticky speaker driver and tweeter in a hollow box sound the same as decent quality ones found from r200.

    • @madcrabber1113
      @madcrabber1113 Год назад +5

      @@arikononen4022 I have been surprised by just how much dsp can do.

    • @doublet147
      @doublet147 Год назад

      DSP can be an amazing tool, but when you DSP speakers flat (according to your listening space) and compare, you'll still notice differences. Especially if they aren't similar quality of build, materials & price.

  • @andrzejjaniak6849
    @andrzejjaniak6849 2 месяца назад

    Question -I am looking to upgrade my ES20. I would like to have better controlled bass and less harsh high notes. Would R200 be a good direction? Thanks a lot.

  • @damianhaber4890
    @damianhaber4890 Год назад +1

    I own the TSi200 (on sale at $200) and I'm very pleased with them!

  • @nicotorres5867
    @nicotorres5867 8 месяцев назад

    Hello! Thank you for the video, awesome work! Out of curiosity, what would you say is the next step up to the R200 in terms of similar sound?

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  8 месяцев назад

      Oh man, that's a really tough call. The R200's are quite neutral and accurate. Possibly something like the KEF R3 Meta. They are quite neutral, should provide more detail and they are also a step up in the looks department.

  • @RP-ms7lu
    @RP-ms7lu 8 месяцев назад +2

    Nice comparison. I think r200 a bit more transparent.

  • @FatFolksProductions
    @FatFolksProductions Год назад +5

    I would love to see a companion between the L200's and the R200's.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +2

      Maybe one day I can make that happen…cheers.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      Me too, I hope I can make that happen one day soon.

    • @charlesking678
      @charlesking678 Год назад +2

      I bought the l200 and r200. Played them both in my home. I much preferred the r200's. The legend series has very low sensitivity so you better have a big amp to drive them to get the most out of them. I used a marantz model 30 integrated amplifier and found the r200 much more enjoyable.

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 20 дней назад

      ​@@charlesking678the L's have more potential.

  • @manishmv
    @manishmv 5 месяцев назад

    what do you think about multiple edifier bookshelf speakers and connect them to pc that has 7.1 channel soundcard built in motherboard. Do you think it can sound as good as lets say polk speaker setup? I am asking this as I think that i can avoid purchasing an AVR this way.

  • @andrzejjaniak6849
    @andrzejjaniak6849 2 месяца назад

    Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @Kbaum752
    @Kbaum752 Год назад

    I noticed the side by side with the focals, are the Polk r200 better?

  • @retroforce6919
    @retroforce6919 Год назад

    How does the Polk R200 compared to SVS ultra bookself speakers?

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +2

      That comparison is coming in the future. I haven't compared them yet, so it's tough to say...just stay tuned on t he channel.

  • @jeanmarclillard4992
    @jeanmarclillard4992 Год назад

    Hello, I have a Denon AVC-S660H amp and a Creative AE9 sound card with a 9038 ESS SABER DAC.
    Is this enough to ride the Polk R200?
    Thanks :)

  • @vgnow6558
    @vgnow6558 Год назад

    Hello, how would you rate es20 against bronze 100? Is es20 a good choice or should I go with Bronze 100? I want bass and good vocals

    • @vgnow6558
      @vgnow6558 Год назад

      @@SpecOfTech not 200, I was enquiring about bronze 100, which is a bookshelf

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      @@vgnow6558 Sorry, I misread that. I have never heard the Bronze 100, so I can't give an educated answer. Based on their specs only I would assume the Bronze will have better bass with it's 8" cone and rated freq response. For vocals your guess is as good as mine as I never heard the Bronze 100. Based on their specs on paper I would choose the Bronze, personally.

  • @tigertom53
    @tigertom53 Год назад +1

    I have the s15 but I hear the se versions are much better thinking about upgrading. 🤔

  • @rickp6731
    @rickp6731 Год назад +1

    Fischer & Fischer Speakers made out of SLATE gets you the closest to an Live Event than anything else on the planet😇Heaven on Earth🙂 Slate is the very best material for speaker cabinets period

  • @mikelary88
    @mikelary88 Год назад +2

    Got my Paradigm 120H’s in this week. COULDN’T BE HAPPIER!

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      What finish did you get? I'm glad you love them brother, I miss mine.

    • @junior-OG
      @junior-OG Год назад +1

      nice

    • @mikelary88
      @mikelary88 Год назад +1

      @@SpecOfTech I went with the black walnut to match my current aesthetics. Since it was going to be a replace over time approach, I wanted the pieces to blend in as I went for each upgrade. If I could have afforded to do a full rip & replace I would have gone with that midnight cherry 🔥

  • @Jil8840
    @Jil8840 Год назад

    Great test.

  • @donjaun540
    @donjaun540 Год назад

    Great comparison. I liked those songs too. Shook my TV. 😮🤣 Very cool. 👍

  • @tigertom53
    @tigertom53 Год назад

    How about the r100 vs s20?😎

  • @psyphonyxaudio
    @psyphonyxaudio Год назад +1

    Polked in the ears!

    • @psyphonyxaudio
      @psyphonyxaudio Год назад +1

      Damn - .. they are REALLY close sounding through this recording. That's a tough call. IF anything, I'd say the reserve are a touch more refined.

  • @billsmith3439
    @billsmith3439 Год назад

    So.....No Sonetto review then?

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      lol it's coming, I have a lot of content to get through. I was waiting for the final Sonetto speaker to come in, and it will be here this week. I will start working on the reviews now.

  • @Victrola777
    @Victrola777 11 месяцев назад +1

    More coloration with the S20's.

  • @almadacr70
    @almadacr70 Год назад +2

    That's a easy one even without watching the video R200 all the way

  • @keepingupwiththejones2933
    @keepingupwiththejones2933 Год назад

    This like hiring Michelangelo to paint your house. Please Perlisten send this artist some speakers commensurate with his speaker review cred.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +1

      lol WOW, that's some compliment, thanks man. I would love to test out the Perlisten speakers one day!

  • @arikononen4022
    @arikononen4022 Год назад +2

    R200 sounds tight and neutral. S20 plastic tweeter is harsh and bass is round and fat

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +4

      You're right about the R200, spot on. The tweeter on the S20 is a soft dome though, not plastic my friend.

    • @dperr338
      @dperr338 5 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds very similar but the R200 is more detailed and accurate. ES20 is more warm with a more bloated sounding bass. Those R200s sound great.

    • @panblue43
      @panblue43 2 месяца назад +1

      @@dperr338 I like the the warm sound and bloated bass of the es20.The terylene tweeters makes good job,I read in comments "unclear and muddy"..I do not experience that.The vocals forwarded,female voices a little bit "bulging out" makes the sound lively.The trebles are clear,sparkling sometimes,detailed.
      I do not like "flat,linear,uncoloured" loudspeakers because I do not use sub,tone controls or loudness(boring)Because of these I like dynamic,exciting,coloured loudspeakers.

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 23 дня назад

      ​@@panblue43regardless what you think, the r200's are in another league.But for the money, the 20's are ok.

    • @panblue43
      @panblue43 22 дня назад +1

      ​​​@@rickmerritt128Yes I know-You are right-for that musics what I like I prefer coloured loudspeakers + In my room I cant use stands,the loudspeakers on dressers-not so big space behind them-in this case the powerport makes excellent job.Before the polks the wharfedale 11.2's slot loaded port was also amazing.Far better than normal rear ported loudspeakers.(On bookshelf or drawer etc not on stands)

  • @UnitedCanuck
    @UnitedCanuck 7 месяцев назад +1

    A smart shopper will gonfor the ES20.

  • @shawnperepelytz6397
    @shawnperepelytz6397 Год назад

    The R200 are on sale for $549 CAD.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад

      That is an amazing deal for these speakers!

    • @shawnperepelytz6397
      @shawnperepelytz6397 Год назад

      @@SpecOfTech online from Gibby’s in Hamilton.

  • @Luke-qs2cg
    @Luke-qs2cg Год назад

    Es20 sounds metallic/cheap. You can clearly hear the driver distortion

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад +2

      Yeah, they do a good job for their price, but the R200 are just plain better. Polk knocked it out of the park with the Reserve speakers.

  • @gaurd3
    @gaurd3 Год назад

    If you like boosted treble. Lol. I know people have their preferences but just sounds weird.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад

      Lol yeah it does, but a lot of people like that sound.

  • @rickmerritt128
    @rickmerritt128 23 дня назад

    Reality is r200 is much better sounding than the es 20. R200 is an audiophile speaker.

  • @susantapaul1118
    @susantapaul1118 Год назад

    Very good

  • @eyeshezzy
    @eyeshezzy Год назад

    Polkamania 😅😂

  • @rickmerritt128
    @rickmerritt128 20 дней назад

    Could careless which speaker you prefer. Obviously, the r200 is superior.

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  19 дней назад +1

      Oh good, I'm glad you could care less, because that means there's a little care there. Whew, my day is now complete and I am made whole. For a second there I thought you couldn't care less, but it turns out, you can care less. Imagine my relief 😂🙄.

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 19 дней назад

      @SpecOfTech maybe I could . Maybe I couldn't. Lol

  • @Thehobbyeast
    @Thehobbyeast 10 месяцев назад

    What centre speaker is that

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  10 месяцев назад

      Sonus Faber Sonetto C2

  • @CynicalDad81
    @CynicalDad81 10 месяцев назад

    Or we could just listen to nails on chalkboard…

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  10 месяцев назад +2

      That wouldn't be my choice of music, but to each their own.

  • @ce386
    @ce386 Год назад

    s 20 is better than r200 and there is nothing to market here

  • @cb7pwn
    @cb7pwn Год назад +2

    R200 aren't "budget" lol not many people have 1000bucks for bookshelfs

    • @SpecOfTech
      @SpecOfTech  Год назад

      haha, I guess you're right, everyone has different budgets. They won't be budget for everyone.