Polk Reserve R-500 (Brown Walnut)
Compact Floorstanding Tower Speaker
Boasting dynamic and full-bodied sound in a compact unit, the R500 fits beautifully into any décor. Dual 5.25” Turbine cones and a 1” Pinnacle tweeter deliver clean, crisp sound for all of your home theater and 2-channel favorites. The new Polk patented X-Port helps cancel out distortions found in traditional speakers
Amazing Sound and Elegance
With a slim and elegant design, the Reserve line has a minimal elegance that will fit into any décor. Inheriting Polk’s flagship transducer array, the R500 produces exceptional sound that rivals competitor speakers that sell for twice the price. Hi-Res Audio certified, the Reserve R500 is ideal for today’s two-channel music listening as well as multi-channel 3D audio found in movies, sports, and video game soundtracks..
Flagship Hi-Res Ring Radiator Tweeter
Over 40 years of tweeter innovation, design and prototyping has led to the development of the new 1” high definition Pinnacle ring radiator tweeter. Developed by Polk Audio, it delivers ultra-clear, crisp highs without unwanted coloration or distortions. The Pinnacle tweeter features a finely tuned waveguide that dramatically improves the dispersion of high frequency energy ensuring a broad “sweet spot” while the critically damped rear-chamber helps defeat any unwanted resonances. Hi-Res certified, the Pinnacle Tweeter is designed for today’s two-channel music listening as well as multi-channel 3D audio found in movies, sports, and video game soundtracks.
Turbine Cone
Polk developed the Turbine cone specifically for our flagship products to ensure the natural reproduction of the mid-range, to which human ears are particularly sensitive. The Turbine cone combines Polk’s proprietary foam core and molded Turbine geometry which dramatically increases stiffness and damping, without adding mass. With four 4” Turbine woofers, you will hear every detail and experience smooth, detailed mid-range and effortless bass.
X-Port
Polk’s newly patented X-Port incorporates an Eigentone Filter (ETF) offering distortion-free, effortless bass. Consisting of a set of closed-pipe absorbers that are specifically tuned to catch and eliminate traditional speaker distortions. X-Port ensures that the upper bass and mid-range are free of port and cabinet resonances for smooth, detailed audio.
Built for performance
Polk believes cabinets should be beautiful and add nothing to the playback. Polk Reserve cabinets, braces, and internal enclosures are carefully engineered to minimize unwanted internal standing waves and eliminate unwanted resonances. The result is a cabinet that rigidly holds the transducer array while it faithfully reproduces recordings.
Optional Height Module
To add immersive vertical sound, Reserve R900 height modules are compatible (R900 sold separately). These optional height modules perform beautifully with today’s new home theater technologies including: Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, DTS:X Virtual, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D.
Specification | |
Speaker Type | Floorstanding Loudspeaker |
TRANSDUCER | |
Tweeter | 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator |
Mid-range/Mid-bass | - |
Woofers | Two 5 ¼” Turbine Cone |
Overall Frequency Response | 32Hz - 50kHz |
Frequency Response (-3dB limits) | 49Hz - 36kHz |
Recommended Amplifier Power | 25 - 200W |
Amplifier Output Compatibility | 8Ω / 6Ω / 4Ω |
Minimum Impedance (ohms) | 3.9Ω |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 87dB |
CROSSOVER | |
Tweeter/Mid-range Crossover Frequency | 2500 |
Mid-range/Mid-bass Crossover Frequency | - |
MEASUREMENTS | |
Product Dims W x H x D (Includes width of feet) | 255.4 x 1044.5 x 348.8mm 10.1 x 41.1 x 13.7 in |
Product Weights (each) | 39 lbs/17.7 kg |
Shipping Weight | 49.6 lbs/22.5 kg |
CABINETRY | |
New CRC (Mid-Range Enclosure Type) | - |
Mid-Bass / Woofer Enclosure Type | Rear X-Port |
Available Finishes | Black / Walnut / White |
Feet | Spike and Pad |
Wall-Mountable (keyhole slots) | No |
Binding Posts: Nickel-plated 5-Way | Single |
Certifications (Non-Safety and Regulatory) | |
Hi-Res Certified | Yes |
IMAX Certified | No |
Shipping Dims (WxHxD) | 456 x 350 x 1135mm (17.9x 13.8 x 44.7) in |