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Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way

Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way

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$279.00at Best BuyChecked 17 h ago

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Price facts

  • Lowest price today: $279.00 at Best Buy (checked Nov 10, 2026).
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way

The Polk Audio 265-RT is a 3-way in-wall speaker built around a 6.5-inch woofer, a 3.5-inch midrange and a 1-inch tweeter, with a pivoting tweeter you can aim toward the listening seat. It is a passive speaker: no amplifier, Bluetooth or streaming built in, so it needs an AV receiver or amplifier and speaker cable. It suits surround and whole-room installs where you want full-range sound without floor space, and it competes with other 3-way in-walls on driver count and aimable tweeters rather than on smart features.

Best forHome theater surround and rear channelsLiving rooms where floor speakers are not wantedInstallers running multi-room audioListeners with an AV receiver or amplifier already
Pros
  • Three drivers give fuller midrange than two-way in-walls
  • Pivoting tweeter aims sound at the seating area
  • 8-ohm load is easy for most receivers to drive
  • Paintable grille blends into the wall
  • Vanishing in-wall look frees floor space
Cons
  • Passive design needs an amplifier and wiring
  • Cutting into drywall is a permanent job
  • Bass is limited without a subwoofer
  • No built-in streaming or app control

Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $279.00Free shippingChecked 17 h ago
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  • NordstromNew

    In stock

    $279.00Free shippingChecked 17 h ago
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Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way price history

Lowest price we've seen: $279.00 on Nov 10 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners of Polk's in-wall line generally praise the clean, room-filling sound and the easy install, and the aimable tweeter gets credit for helping in awkward rooms. Complaints tend to be about modest bass on their own and the work involved in cutting them in.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe clear mids and vocals and a wide soundstage for an in-wall.
  • InstallationMixedThe cut-in mounting is straightforward with the template, but it means cutting drywall.
  • BassCriticisedLow end is thin on its own, so most pair them with a subwoofer.
  • Tweeter aimingPraisedThe pivoting tweeter lets owners point highs at the listening position.
  • Amplifier needMixedThey are passive, so buyers must already own a receiver or amplifier.

Specifications

Connections
Speaker ConnectionSource
AirPlay
NoSource
Spotify Connect
NoSource
Bluetooth
NoSource

Questions and answers

Do I need an amplifier for the Polk 265-RT?
Yes. It is a passive speaker with no built-in amp, so it needs an AV receiver or amplifier and speaker cable.
Can I use it as a surround or rear channel?
Yes. It works well for surround and rear channels, though Polk does not list it as a height-channel speaker.
What size hole does it need?
It is a 6.5-inch woofer in-wall, so check Polk's cutout dimensions for the 265-RT before cutting; the mounting uses a template and clamps.
Can I paint the grille?
Yes. The grille is paintable so it can match your wall, which is why it comes in black and white.
Does it have Bluetooth or streaming built in?
No. There is no Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay or app control; all streaming comes from the receiver or source you connect.
Is it worth it over a two-way in-wall?
The added midrange driver gives fuller vocals and midbass than most two-way in-walls, which matters most in a home theater setup.
Where is the Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $279.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Polk Audio 265-RT In-Wall, 3-Way?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Nordstrom.

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Impedance (max) (ohm)
8.0Source
Wi-Fi
NoSource
AirPlay 2
NoSource
Color
Black, WhiteSource
App Control
NoSource
Frequency Response (max) (Hz)
20000.0Source
Suited for Height Channels
NoSource
Chromecast for Audio
NoSource