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2 RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS THE NEW RM SERIES COMPLEMENTS TODAY S STYLISH HIGH-TECH FLAT PANEL TVS AND AUDIO ELECTRONICS. From the RM8 and RM7 satellites, to complete RM Series systems, our new RM reflects the latest in minimalist design while delivering impressively big sound. Enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, creating rich, full-bodied, Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker. RM8 WIDE-DISPERSION ARRAY SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER The RM8 Wide-Dispersion Array Satellite Loudspeaker ensures more dispersion pattern options for the utmost in placement flexibility. The satellite is offered with a center channel in 5-Pack Speaker Systems (subwoofer sold separately). (See chart on page 7.) RM8 Satellites can also be purchased individually (in black or white) to integrate with any RM700 Series configuration, so you can tailor the kind of surround sound you prefer. RM8 WIDE-DISPERSION ARRAY polk technology WIDE-DISPERSION ARRAY The RM8 front channel satellites feature two 2 1/2" midrange drivers, with one midrange driver and a 3/4" dome tweeter on one baffle and a single midrange on the adjacent baffle. This Wide-Dispersion Array design creates a more enveloping, less localizable soundfield for listeners throughout the room. Even off axis listeners hear perfectly balanced and articulate sound. The Wide-Dispersion Array affords more dispersion pattern options for the utmost in placement flexibility.
WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM 3 RM8 SATELLITE The RM8 Satellite creates a more enveloping, less localizable surround effect. Drivers are mounted on opposing baffles for a broader and larger front stage sound field and a more immersive and atmospheric surround field. Dual-driver satellite design ensures more dispersion pattern options for the utmost in placement flexibility. Speakers are sold as left and right speakers for optimized performance. (See http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/ individual/surround/rm8/ for placement chart.) Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Dynamic Balance composite driver technology delivers widerange response and low distortion for truly lifelike sound. RM8 Satellites use high-performance 3/4" (19mm) silk/ polymer composite dome tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Individual satellites available for 6.1 and 7.1 systems. Wall mounting brackets (included) for center channel and satellites. Tripod shelf bracket (included) affords even more placement options. Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today s state-of the-art TVs and video monitors with no risk of video distortion. Satellites available individually and in 5-pack configurations. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 7 1/2"H X 4 1/4" W X 4 1/4" D (19.05CM H X 10.79CM W X 10.79CM D) OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 95Hz - 24kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION. HIGH-GLOSS HIGH-GLOSS BLACK WHITE RM8 SATELLITE DYNAMIC BALANCE Advanced laser imaging technology allowed Polk Audio engineers to see the entire vibrating surface of a driver and tweeter; they could actually see the resonance develop on the speaker cones resonance that is the root cause of loudspeaker distortion (A). Being able to see the resonance develop, they determined the Dynamic Balance of high-tech materials, geometry and construction that effectively tune out the offending resonance (B). Exclusive Dynamic Balance Composite Material Technology delivers sound that s effortlessly clean and clear, even at lifelike volume. See more about Dynamic Balance at www.polkaudio.com/catalog/technology/. A polk technology B
4 RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS RM7 SATELLITE Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures. Three-sided cabinet design minimizes the visual impact on walls and shelves. Dynamic Balance Composite Driver Technology delivers wide-range response and low distortion for truly lifelike sound. High-performance 1/2" (12mm) silk/polymer composite dome tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Accessories include flexible wall brackets. Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today s state-of-the-art TVs and video monitors. Optional FS-RM7 floor stand visually integrates the RM7 satellite to create a stunning mini-tower. Optional SA3 floor stand with RM adapter works with RM7 (or RM8) Satellites. Individual RM7 satellites available in white. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 6 1/8"H X 3 4/5" W X 3 3/4" D D (9.53CM H X 23.97CM W X 9.68CM D) OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 95Hz - 22kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION. HIGH-GLOSS HIGH-GLOSS BLACK WHITE RM7 SATELLITE WITH OPTIONAL FS-RM7 FLOOR STAND RM7 SATELLITE
WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM 5 RM8 CENTER Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Two 2 1/2" Dynamic Balance composite drivers deliver wide-range response and low distortion for truly lifelike sound. High-performance 3/4" (19mm) silk/polymer composite Dome tweeter for superior imaging and smooth highs. Individual satellites available for 6.1 and 7.1 systems. Wall mounting/shelf bracket (included). Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today s state-of the-art TVs and video monitors with no risk of video distortion. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4" H X 9 7/16" W X 3 13/16" D (9.53CM H X 23.97CM W X 9.68CM D) OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 95Hz - 22kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION. RM7 CENTER Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures. Three-sided cabinet design minimizes the visual impact on walls and shelves. Two 2 1/2" Dynamic Balance Composite Drivers deliver wide-range response and low distortion for truly lifelike sound. High-performance 1/2" (12mm) silk/polymer composite dome tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Available in elegant high-gloss black finish. Flexible wall mount/shelf bracket. Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today s state-of-the-art TVs and video monitors. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: RM7 CENTERS: 3 4/5"H X 9 7/16" W X 3 3/4" D (9.65CM H X 23.97CM W X 9.53CM D) OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 95Hz - 22kHz SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION. HIGH-GLOSS HIGH-GLOSS BLACK WHITE HIGH-GLOSS BLACK RM8 CENTER RM7 CENTER
6 RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 5-PACK SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS RM Series 5-packs offer you several configuration options for designing your own home theater system. The systems use different combinations of our RM7 and RM8 satellite speakers, which enable you to create the kind of surround experience you want. Just add a RM705 subwoofer and you have a complete home theater system that can deliver even greater movie viewing thrills. Model Descripton Finish RM95 4 RM8 L&R Satellites gloss black only 1 RM8 Center 5 Wall Mount Brackets 1 Center Channel Bracket RM85 2 RM8 L&R Satellites gloss black only 2 RM7 Satellites 1 RM8 Center 5 Wall Mount Brackets 1 Center Channel Bracket RM75 4 RM7 Satellites gloss black only 1 RM7 Center 5 Wall Mount Brackets 1 Center Channel Bracket RM85 SYSTEM
SPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR 5.1, 6.1 OR 7.1 SYSTEMS RM95 SYSTEM
8 RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS THE RM705 HOME THEATER SYSTEM YOUR HIGH-TECH FLAT PANEL TV NEVER SOUNDED BETTER The new RM705 Home Theater System is a complete six-piece 5.1 channel system that presents truly impressive performance and value for anyone just entering the exciting world of home theater. The RM705 is part of our 700 Series, also available in 6.1 and 7.1 configurations. A complete 5.1 home theater speaker system that includes 4 RM7 satellite speakers, 1 RM7 center channel and a powered subwoofer. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures. Three-sided cabinet design minimizes the visual impact on walls and shelves. All RM speakers are finished in an elegant high-gloss black. Accessories include flexible wall brackets for all speakers and shelf cradle for center channel. Downward firing powered subwoofer: A compact vented enclosure with an 8" long-throw Dynamic Balance poly composite driver. The long driver excursion and excellent linearity produce big, musical bass. A built-in power amp with active crossover offers the control you need for real home theater thrills. Built-in subwoofer power amp with active crossover offers the control you need for big, musical, accurate bass. Satellites and center are magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today s state-of-the-art TVs and video monitors. SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION. HIGH-GLOSS HIGH-GLOSS BLACK WHITE (RM7 SATELLITE ONLY) RM705 SYSTEM
WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM 9 RM6750 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM This is the entry-level home theater system that made the legendary Polk Audio sound available to more people. The RM6750 significantly raised the performance standard of any other sub/sat system in this price range. As a complete system, The RM6750 comes with its own subwoofer module, an 8" long-throw driver and high current power amplifier for real home theater bass thrills. Satellites use a 3 1/4" (8.25cm) polymer composite cone driver: lightweight and efficient, for clear, distortion-free midrange. Center speaker uses two of the same high quality drivers for even greater output capability. Integrated baffle and grille design allows maximum sound dispersion with minimum diffraction for superior imaging. High performance 1/2" (12mm) Silk Dome Tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Mineral-filled polypropylene enclosures eliminate resonance for natural sound. Satellites available in either black or titanium finish. Individual satellites available to accommodate 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems. Integrated keyhole slot wall mounting brackets allow for easy wall mounting. Subwoofer features an 8" long-throw Dynamic Balance poly composite driver for longer driver excursion and better linearity, resulting in big, musical bass. Built-in subwoofer power amp (50 Watts continuous/100 Watts dynamic power) with active crossover offers the control you need for real home theater thrills. Satellites are magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today s state-of-the-art TVs and video monitors. SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION. BLACK TITANIUM RM6750 SYSTEM
RM RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 10 RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS RM8 SURROUND/SAT CENTER Driver Complement 2-2 1/2" Dynamic Balance 2-2 1/2" Dynamic Balance midrange driver midrange driver 1-3/4" (2.5cm) Tweeter 1-3/4" (2.5cm) Tweeter Frequency Response: 95Hz - 24kHz / 130Hz - 20kHz 95Hz - 22kHz / 130Hz - 20kHz Overall / -3dB Limits Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Recommended Amplification 20-125 Watts / channel 20-125 Watts / channel Power Handling (continuous/peak) 50 Watts / 125 Watts 50 Watts / 125 Watts Efficiency 89 db 89 db Magnetic Sheilding yes yes Available Finish high gloss black or white high gloss black or white Product Weight (+/- 3 lbs/kgs) 3 lbs each (1.36 kg) 4.6 lbs each (2.08 kg) Dimensions 71/2"Hx41/4"Wx41/4"D 33/4"Hx97/16" W x 3 13/16" D 19.05cm H x 10.79cm W x 10.79cm D 9.53cm H x 23.97cm W x 9.68cm D RM7 SURROUND/SAT CENTER Driver Complement 1-2 1/2" Dynamic Balance 2-2 1/2" Dynamic Balance composite cone driver composite cone driver 1-1/2" (2.5cm) Tweeter 1-1/2" (1.27cm) Tweeter Frequency Response: 120Hz - 22kHz / 140Hz - 20kHz 95Hz - 22kHz / 130Hz - 20kHz Overall / -3dB Limits Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Recommended Amplification 20-100 Watts / channel 20-125 Watts / channel Power Handling (continuous/peak) 50 Watts / 100 Watts 50W / 100 Watts Efficiency 89dB 89 db Magnetic Sheilding yes yes Available Finish high gloss black or white high gloss black Product Weight (+/- 3 lbs/kgs) 2 lbs each (.90 kg) 3.8 lbs each (1.72 kg) Dimensions 6 1/8" H x 3 13/16" W x 3 13/16" D 3 4/5" H x 9 7/16" W x 3 3/4" D 15.56cm H x 9.68cm W x 9.53cm D 9.65cm H x 23.97cm W x 9.53cm D
RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM 11 RM705 SYSTEM FRONTS SURROUNDS CENTER SUBWOOFER Driver Complement 1-2 1/2" (6.35cm) Dynamic Balance 1-21/2"(6.35cm) Dynamic Balance 2-21/2"(6.35cm) Dynamic Balance 1-8" (20.32cm) driver midrange driver, midrange driver midrange driver 1-1/2" (1.27cm) Tweeter 1-1/2" (1.27cm) Tweeter 1-1/2" (1.27cm) Tweeter Enclosure Type sealed sealed sealed direct radiating, vented System Frequency Response 40Hz - 22kHz / 45Hz - 20kHz Overall / -3dB limits Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Recommended Amplification 20-100 Watts / channel 20-100 Watts / channel 20-125 Watts / channel 100 Watts dynamic power Efficiency 89 db 89 db 89 db Magnetic Sheilding yes yes yes no Available Finish high gloss black or white high gloss black or white high gloss black black Dimensions 6 1/8"Hx34/5"Wx33/4"D 61/8" H x 3 4/5" W x 3 3/4" D 3 4/5" H x 9 7/16" W x 3 3/4" D 13 7/8" H x 12 1/2" W x 12 1/2" D 15.56cm H x 9.65cm W x 9.53cm D 15.56cm H x 9.65cm W x 9.53cm D 9.65cm H x 23.97cm W x 9.53cm D 35.25cm H x 31.75cm W x 31.75cm D System Shipping Weight 37 lbs each (16.78 kg) RM6750 FRONTS SURROUNDS CENTER SUBWOOFER Driver Complement 1-3 1/2" (8.89cm) Dynamic Balance 1-3 1/2" (8.89cm) Dynamic Balance 2-3 1/2" (8.89cm) Dynamic Balance 1-8" (20.32cm) driver midrange driver midrange driver midrange driver 1-1/2" (1.27cm) Tweeter 1-1/2" (1.27cm) Tweeter 1-3/4" (1.91cm) Tweeter Enclosure Type vented via rear-mounted PowerPort vented via rear-mounted PowerPort vented via rear-mounted Power Port direct radiating, vented System Frequency Response 40Hz - 24kHz / 45Hz - 20kHz Overall / -3dB limits Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Recommended Amplification 20-200 Watts / channel 20-200 Watts / channel 20-200 Watts / channel 100 Watts dynamic power Power Handling (continuous/peak) 50 Watts / 100 Watts 50 Watts / 100 Watts 50 Watts / 100 Watts Efficiency 89 db 89 db 89 db Magnetic Sheilding yes yes yes no Available Finish black or titanium black or titanium black or titanium black or titanium Dimensions 6 1/2" H x 4 1/16" W x 5" D 6 1/2" H x 4 1/16" W x 5" D 4 5/16"H x 11 3/16"W x 5 3/16"D 15 7/8" H x 11"W x 13 1/2"D 16.51cm H x 10.32cm W x 12.70cm D 16.51cm H x 10.32cm W x 12.70cm D 10.95cm H x 28.42cm W x 14.76cm D 40.32cm H x 27.94cm W x 34.3cm D Features Built in keyhole slot and threaded Built in keyhole slot and threaded Built in keyhole slot and threaded insert to accept articulating insert to accept articulating insert to accept articulating brackets such as Omni Mount brackets such as Omni Mount brackets such as Omni Mount System Shipping Weight 46 lbs each (20.87 kg) We re fanatics when it comes to providing you useful, accurate information that can help you evaluate our products. But as we all know, we live in an imperfect world. At least some of us do. That s why performance specifications and product dimensions are subject to change without notice. For the most current specifications see our website, www.polkaudio.com/home. Polk Audio is a Directed Electronics company which trades on NASDAQ under the symbol DEIX. Investor information can be found at http://investor.directed.com. Polk Audio, Polk, PowerPort, Dynamic Balance, F/X, Atrium, Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker, High Velocity Compression Drive, Acoustic Resonance Control, ARC Port, Casket Basket, I-Sonic, SurroundBar & SDA are registered trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio, Incorporated. Polk Audio Designs & midock are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio, Incorporated.
RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 12 RM SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS BIG SPEAKER SOUND WITHOUT THE BIG SPEAKER Polk Audio is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Directed Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ, DEIX). Founded in 1972 by three Johns Hopkins University graduates, Polk Audio holds over 50 patents for advances in audio design and technology. Polk s products include loudspeakers and electronic components for home, auto and marine applications, the first satellite radio home component tuner, the world s first audiophile-grade active IP-addressable loudspeaker, the first THX Ultra2 Certified in-ceiling loudspeaker and I-Sonic the first Entertainment System to include HD TM Radio, XM Connect & Play capability and a DVD player. Polk products are available through authorized specialist consumer electronics retailers worldwide. For more information and the location of a Polk retailer or distributor in your area, visit www.polkaudio.com or call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600. POLK AUDIO DYNAMIC BALANCE 5601 METRO DRIVE BALTIMORE, MD 21215 Advanced laser imaging technology allowed Polk Audio engineers to see the entire vibrating surface of a driver and tweeter; they could actually see the resonance develop on the speaker cones resonance WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM that is the root cause of loudspeaker distortion (A). Being able to see the resonance develop, they determined CUSTOMER SERVICE: the Dynamic Balance of high-tech materials, geometry and construction that effectively tune out 800-377-7655 the offending (USA resonance & CANADA) (B). 410-358-3600 (WORLDWIDE) Exclusive Dynamic Balance Composite Material Technology delivers sound that s effortlessly clean and clear, even at lifelike volume. See more about Dynamic Balance at www.polkaudio.com/catalog/technology/. COPYRIGHT APRIL 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.