Does the R700 need a subwoofer?

No for most music. Its 8-inch woofers reach into the 30s Hz, so it plays full-range on its own. A sub still helps for home theater LFE.

What amplifier power does it need?

Polk rates it for 50 to 300 W into 8 ohms at 88 dB sensitivity. A good 100 W amp drives it well; more headroom helps at high volume.

How does it compare with the Reserve R600?

The R700 adds a second 8-inch woofer and a larger cabinet, so it plays louder with more bass. The R600 is smaller and easier to place.

Can I use it in a home theater setup?

Yes. It works as front left and right channels, and Polk sells matching Reserve center and surround models for a consistent timbre.

How much floor space does it need?

The cabinet is roughly 50 inches tall in its box and weighs about 79 lb. Leave clearance under the down-firing port and some distance from the wall behind it.

Is it sold singly or as a pair?

It is sold as a single speaker, so order two for a stereo pair.

Where can I buy the Polk Audio Reserve R700 Floorstanding Speaker?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Audio Advisor, Amazon, Best Buy, Greentoe, Polk Audio.

Polk Audio Reserve R700 Floorstanding Speaker

Q: Where is the Polk Audio Reserve R700 Floorstanding Speaker cheapest?

At Audio Advisor, for $698.37, 42% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the R700 as a strong value tower that punches above its class, praising bass weight, midrange clarity and the wide listening window. Criticism centers on its size and weight and on the amplifier power needed to make it sing.

What people mention

BassPraisedOwners describe deep, punchy low end from the two 8-inch woofers.
Sweet spotPraisedThe ring radiator tweeter is said to keep treble even well off-axis.
MidrangePraisedListeners report a smooth, detailed midrange from the turbine cone driver.
WeightCriticisedBuyers note each tower is heavy and awkward to move alone.
Amplifier powerMixedSome say it plays fine on modest amps; others say it needs more power to open up.
Room sizeMixedThe bass is a strength in large rooms but can overwhelm smaller ones.

About the Polk Audio Reserve R700 Floorstanding Speaker

The Polk Audio Reserve R700 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker sold individually. It has a 1 in Pinnacle ring radiator tweeter, a 6.5 in Turbine cone midrange driver and two 8 in woofers. The tweeter's pointed shape spreads high frequencies around the room to widen the listening area. The Turbine cone design adds cone rigidity without adding mass.

The cabinet is cross-braced to reduce internal resonances, and its exterior corners are rounded to limit diffraction. A floor-firing Power Port 2.0 smooths airflow out of the cabinet. Its closed-pipe absorbers are tuned to cabinet and port resonances. The speaker can be used as a stereo pair or in a home theater system.

The R700 is Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos Enabled and IMAX Enhanced Certified. It is designed to work with optional Reserve R900 height modules, sold separately. A 5-year limited warranty covers the Reserve series.

Configuration

3-way floorstanding speaker, sold each

Tweeter

1 in (25 mm) Pinnacle ring radiator

Midrange

6.5 in (165 mm) Turbine cone

Woofers

Two 8 in (203 mm)

Enclosure

Bass-reflex; sealed midrange enclosure; 1 x down-firing Power Port 2.0 with ETF

Frequency response

38 Hz to 38 kHz (-3 dB); overall 30 Hz to 50 kHz