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07-27-2004, 05:17 PM
Baltimore MD, USA - July 27, 2004 - Today Polk Audio introduced an
entirely new line of RM Series six-piece, five channel home theater
speaker systems featuring slim satellites and powered subwoofers. The new
line features systems with satellites that may be wall, shelf, or stand
mounted and for the first time includes a floor-standing model. The new RM
systems are slim, shallow and styled to complement today's slim-line video
products such as Plasma, LCD and DLP displays.
All models feature Titanium finish extruded aluminum enclosures. The
rounded back design helps to stiffen the enclosure and break up internal
standing waves for superior sound quality. For improved performance, the
satellites and center speakers feature Polk's patented Power Port
technology. "A common problem with small speakers is weak lower midrange
frequency response." explained Product Line Manager Al Baron. "That
creates the 'hole-in-the-midrange' effect that many listeners object to.
We used a new long excursion driver plus our patented Power Port venting
technology to make the lower-midrange response of these satellites much
more robust than other similarly sized sat/sub systems. The result is
seamless satellite-to-subwoofer blending, rich lower mid-range response
and wide dynamic range. The diminutive RM6800 system sounds like a good
set of full-size speakers."
The RM6800, RM6900 and RM7300 models come supplied with a wall mount
bracket that allows up to 15-degrees of lateral movement. Built-in
threaded inserts allow the use of fully articulating wall mount brackets
such as Omni Mounts. The RM6900 and RM7300 systems also include stands for table-top mounting.
Matching center channel speakers also feature wall mounting brackets and
include a clever "cradle" that allows the speaker to be aimed upward or
downward when mounted on a video display or shelf.
The RM6800 and RM6900 systems are packed in "6 packs" complete with
front and rear satellites, center and subwoofer all in one box.
Additional satellites are available as separate items allowing listeners
to step up to 6.1 or 7.1 systems. The larger RM7300 and RM7400 systems are
packaged in an "ala carte" fashion, allowing consumers to choose the
combination of subwoofer, front, center and surround satellites that best
fit their needs. The RM7300 and RM7400 systems shown in the chart below
are typical systems.
The slim-line powered subwoofers supplied with the RM6800 and RM6900
systems place the subwoofer driver and slot-loaded port on the "side" of
the enclosure allowing it to be more easily tucked out of view. When
in-view it presents a smaller profile than conventionally styled woofers.
"With the popularity of slim-line TVs and unobtrusive satellite speakers,
we concluded that reducing the visual profile of the subwoofer would hold
great appeal for video-centric consumers" said Baron.
RM6800 and RM6900 systems will be available in North America in August
2004 while the RM7300 and RM7400 will be delivered in November 2004.
About Polk Audio
Polk Audio is an international manufacturer of home and car loudspeakers
with headquarters in Baltimore, MD. Matthew Polk and George Klopfer
continue to lead the company they founded in 1972 with $200 and a dream.
Polk Audio, The Speaker Specialists(r), holds over 55 US and foreign
patents for advances in loudspeaker technology and design. Polk speakers
are sold in over 50 countries and in audio/video retailers throughout the
US and Canada. More information about Polk Audio can be found at
www.polkaudio.com (http://www.polkaudio.com). Consumers can reach Polk Audio by phone (800) 377-7655 or by email polkcs@polkaudio.com
Polk will deliver the Monitor Series to select consumer electronics
retailers in July 2004.
RM6800 RM6900 RM7300 RM7400
Driver Compliment
Front (1) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch
(19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer
composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2)
4.5-inch (11.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 1-inch (25mm) silk dome
tweeter - shielded (2) 4.5-inch (11.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1)
1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded Surround (1) 3.25-inch
(8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter
- shielded (1) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch
(19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (1) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer
composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (1)
3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk
dome tweeter - shielded Center (2) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite
midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2) 3.25-inch
(8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter
- shielded (2) 4.5-inch (11.4cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 1-inch
(25mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2) 4.5-inch (11.4cm) polymer
composite midrange, (1) 1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded
Subwoofer 10" 12" 12" - shielded (PSW12) 12" - shielded (PSW12)
Subwoofer Power (Continuous) 65 100 100 100 Subwoofer Power
(Dynamic) 130 200 200 200 Dimensions Front 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1"
D 12.5" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 24" H x 5.8" W x 6.6" D 36.5" H x 5.8" W x
6.6" D 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 7.1" H x 4.4"
W x 5.1" D 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D Center 4.4" H x 12.5" W x 5.1" D
7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 5.8" H x 24" W x 6.6" D 5.8" H x 24" W x 6.6" D
Subwoofer 15.75" H X 8" W x 22.75" D 16.63" H X 8" W x 22.75" D 16.4" H
x 16" W x 17.6" D 16.4" H x 16" W x 17.6" D System MSRP $899.95
$1199.95 $1999.95 (varies with configuration) $2499.95 (varies with
configuration) Front Speaker MSRP n/a n/a $499.95 each (packaged
singly $599.95 each (packaged singly) Center Speaker MSRP n/a n/a
$499.95 each (packaged singly $499.95 each (packaged singly) Delivery
August 2004 August 2004 November 2004 November 2004
entirely new line of RM Series six-piece, five channel home theater
speaker systems featuring slim satellites and powered subwoofers. The new
line features systems with satellites that may be wall, shelf, or stand
mounted and for the first time includes a floor-standing model. The new RM
systems are slim, shallow and styled to complement today's slim-line video
products such as Plasma, LCD and DLP displays.
All models feature Titanium finish extruded aluminum enclosures. The
rounded back design helps to stiffen the enclosure and break up internal
standing waves for superior sound quality. For improved performance, the
satellites and center speakers feature Polk's patented Power Port
technology. "A common problem with small speakers is weak lower midrange
frequency response." explained Product Line Manager Al Baron. "That
creates the 'hole-in-the-midrange' effect that many listeners object to.
We used a new long excursion driver plus our patented Power Port venting
technology to make the lower-midrange response of these satellites much
more robust than other similarly sized sat/sub systems. The result is
seamless satellite-to-subwoofer blending, rich lower mid-range response
and wide dynamic range. The diminutive RM6800 system sounds like a good
set of full-size speakers."
The RM6800, RM6900 and RM7300 models come supplied with a wall mount
bracket that allows up to 15-degrees of lateral movement. Built-in
threaded inserts allow the use of fully articulating wall mount brackets
such as Omni Mounts. The RM6900 and RM7300 systems also include stands for table-top mounting.
Matching center channel speakers also feature wall mounting brackets and
include a clever "cradle" that allows the speaker to be aimed upward or
downward when mounted on a video display or shelf.
The RM6800 and RM6900 systems are packed in "6 packs" complete with
front and rear satellites, center and subwoofer all in one box.
Additional satellites are available as separate items allowing listeners
to step up to 6.1 or 7.1 systems. The larger RM7300 and RM7400 systems are
packaged in an "ala carte" fashion, allowing consumers to choose the
combination of subwoofer, front, center and surround satellites that best
fit their needs. The RM7300 and RM7400 systems shown in the chart below
are typical systems.
The slim-line powered subwoofers supplied with the RM6800 and RM6900
systems place the subwoofer driver and slot-loaded port on the "side" of
the enclosure allowing it to be more easily tucked out of view. When
in-view it presents a smaller profile than conventionally styled woofers.
"With the popularity of slim-line TVs and unobtrusive satellite speakers,
we concluded that reducing the visual profile of the subwoofer would hold
great appeal for video-centric consumers" said Baron.
RM6800 and RM6900 systems will be available in North America in August
2004 while the RM7300 and RM7400 will be delivered in November 2004.
About Polk Audio
Polk Audio is an international manufacturer of home and car loudspeakers
with headquarters in Baltimore, MD. Matthew Polk and George Klopfer
continue to lead the company they founded in 1972 with $200 and a dream.
Polk Audio, The Speaker Specialists(r), holds over 55 US and foreign
patents for advances in loudspeaker technology and design. Polk speakers
are sold in over 50 countries and in audio/video retailers throughout the
US and Canada. More information about Polk Audio can be found at
www.polkaudio.com (http://www.polkaudio.com). Consumers can reach Polk Audio by phone (800) 377-7655 or by email polkcs@polkaudio.com
Polk will deliver the Monitor Series to select consumer electronics
retailers in July 2004.
RM6800 RM6900 RM7300 RM7400
Driver Compliment
Front (1) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch
(19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer
composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2)
4.5-inch (11.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 1-inch (25mm) silk dome
tweeter - shielded (2) 4.5-inch (11.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1)
1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded Surround (1) 3.25-inch
(8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter
- shielded (1) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch
(19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (1) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer
composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (1)
3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk
dome tweeter - shielded Center (2) 3.25-inch (8.3cm) polymer composite
midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2) 3.25-inch
(8.3cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 3/4-inch (19mm) silk dome tweeter
- shielded (2) 4.5-inch (11.4cm) polymer composite midrange, (1) 1-inch
(25mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded (2) 4.5-inch (11.4cm) polymer
composite midrange, (1) 1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeter - shielded
Subwoofer 10" 12" 12" - shielded (PSW12) 12" - shielded (PSW12)
Subwoofer Power (Continuous) 65 100 100 100 Subwoofer Power
(Dynamic) 130 200 200 200 Dimensions Front 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1"
D 12.5" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 24" H x 5.8" W x 6.6" D 36.5" H x 5.8" W x
6.6" D 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 7.1" H x 4.4"
W x 5.1" D 7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D Center 4.4" H x 12.5" W x 5.1" D
7.1" H x 4.4" W x 5.1" D 5.8" H x 24" W x 6.6" D 5.8" H x 24" W x 6.6" D
Subwoofer 15.75" H X 8" W x 22.75" D 16.63" H X 8" W x 22.75" D 16.4" H
x 16" W x 17.6" D 16.4" H x 16" W x 17.6" D System MSRP $899.95
$1199.95 $1999.95 (varies with configuration) $2499.95 (varies with
configuration) Front Speaker MSRP n/a n/a $499.95 each (packaged
singly $599.95 each (packaged singly) Center Speaker MSRP n/a n/a
$499.95 each (packaged singly $499.95 each (packaged singly) Delivery
August 2004 August 2004 November 2004 November 2004