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Polk Audio RT-5 Bookshelf Speakers

Polk Audio RT-5 Bookshelf Speakers

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$200.00at The Turntable StoreChecked Nov 10

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $200.00 at The Turntable Store on Nov 10.

Our take on the Polk Audio RT-5 Bookshelf Speakers

The Polk Audio RT-5 is a compact two-way bookshelf speaker with a 5.25-inch woofer and a 1-inch dome tweeter, rated for up to 100 watts per channel. It is a modest, budget-minded design from Polk's older RT line, so it lacks the modern cabinet bracing and waveguide tweeters of current Polk models. It suits small rooms, desks and surround setups where a simple passive speaker is enough. Against newer budget bookshelves it gives up some refinement and bass extension, but it is easy to drive and forgiving of basic amplifiers.

Best forSmall rooms and desktop setupsBudget stereo or surround systemsBuyers pairing with a basic receiverRear or surround channels in a home theater
Pros
  • Easy to drive with modest amplifiers
  • Compact 8.5-inch-wide cabinet fits shelves
  • Clear midrange for voices and dialogue
  • Simple two-way design with few setup demands
  • Works as surround or rear speaker
Cons
  • Limited deep bass from the 5.25-inch woofer
  • Older design with less refined treble than current Polk models
  • Needs a subwoofer for full-range music
  • No modern cabinet bracing or waveguide tweeter

Polk Audio RT-5 Bookshelf Speakers prices at every store

  • The Turntable StoreNew

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    $200.00+ $5.00 shippingChecked Nov 10
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Polk Audio RT-5 Bookshelf Speakers price history

Lowest price we've seen: $200.00 on Nov 10 at The Turntable Store. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on the RT-5 is thin, but what exists describes a competent small speaker that handles everyday listening without fuss. Buyers tend to treat it as a value-oriented surround or secondary speaker rather than a main music pair.

What people mention
  • BassCriticisedOwners note the small woofer gives limited low-end, so a subwoofer is needed for fuller sound.
  • SizePraisedThe narrow cabinet fits shelves and small rooms easily.
  • TrebleMixedSome listeners find the highs clear while others call them bright when pushed.

Specifications

Color
Black
Max Wattage
100 W
Width
8.5 in wide

Questions and answers

Do the Polk RT-5 speakers need an amplifier?
Yes. They are passive speakers with no built-in amplification, so they need a stereo receiver or amplifier rated up to 100 watts per channel.
Can I use the RT-5 as surround speakers?
Yes. Their compact cabinet and easy load make them a reasonable choice for rear or surround channels in a home theater.
Do they produce much bass on their own?
No. The 5.25-inch woofer gives modest low-end, so most owners add a subwoofer for music and movies.
Are the RT-5 speakers still sold new?
They come from an older Polk line, so availability is mostly through used and clearance channels rather than current Polk catalogs.
What amplifier power do they handle?
Polk rates them for up to 100 watts per channel, and they are efficient enough to run well on lower-powered receivers.
Where is the Polk Audio RT-5 Bookshelf Speakers cheapest?
At The Turntable Store, for $200.00, as of our latest check.

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