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Polk Audio Reserve R700
Premium Large Floor-Standing Tower Speaker
The R700 offers uncompromising sonic performance. This full throttle loudspeaker adds two 8” woofers to deliver massive impact with striking audio clarity and detail. Perfect for use as a reference stereo pair or as the cornerstone of the ultimate home cinema.
- Dual 8" woofers & 6.5" Turbine Cone woofer
- 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter
- Power Port® 2.0 with X-Port for ultimate bass
- Exceptional & sleek cabinetry
- Hi-Res Audio certified
- Dolby Atmos & DTS:X compatible
Flagship Polk Sound
The Reserve Series incorporates groundbreaking Polk technologies found on our award-winning Legend Series to bring its flagship sound to more people.
Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
The Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter’s distinctive pointed shape guides the dispersion of high frequency sounds around a room. This innovation widens the sweet spot and allows you freedom to enjoy your music and movies wherever you choose to sit.
Turbine Cone Woofer
Our pioneering turbine design delivers a significant increase in cone rigidity without increasing mass. This innovation means the woofer can move with increased accuracy and speed to deliver enhanced sound resolution, enabling you to experience a breathtaking level of detail in your music and movies.
Power Port 2.0
Enjoy the latest version of our patented Power Port technology for louder, cleaner bass and more defined midrange. Now, in addition to smoothing airflow as it exits the cabinet to reduce port noise, Power Port 2.0 integrates X-Port with eigentone filters specifically tuned to eliminate cabinet and port resonances.
Form and function
Exceptional Cabinetry
Reserve’s sleek cabinetry hides a world of audio innovation. Cabinets are carefully cross-braced to best eliminate unwanted interior resonances. Rounded exterior corners help disperse sound broadly around the room with minimal diffraction, creating an open sound stage.
Multidimensional Sound
Optional Height Module
For immersive vertical sound, add compatible Reserve R900 height modules (sold separately). These optional height modules perform beautifully with the latest home theater technologies, including: Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, DTS:X Virtual, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D.
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With near-studio accuracy and extended low end, the R700 pairs a remarkably neutral response with pinpoint imaging and surprisingly authoritative deep bass, driven by dual 8" woofers and Polk’s Power Port 2.0. Reviewers from Audioholics, Erin's Audio Corner and Alpha Audio praise its linearity, dynamics and room-filling stage.
Pros
- Very linear, neutral on‑axis response (≈±1.5dB 200Hz–20kHz) for accurate tonal balance.
- Deep, controlled bass to roughly 30–40Hz from dual 8" woofers and Power Port 2.0—ample for most music and movies without a subwoofer.
- Expansive, transportive soundstage with precise instrument and vocal placement.
- Robust, well‑braced cabinet and solid base (CRC, outrigger feet) that reduce resonances and support dynamic, low‑distortion playback.
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Cons
- Tweeter dispersion narrows off‑axis above ~6–10kHz (beaming), so listening angle, toe‑in or room treatment can affect perceived treble.
- Large, heavy footprint means careful placement and space are required—may be challenging in smaller rooms.
Sound Quality
93/100
Bass
95/100
Dual 8" woofers and down-firing Power Port 2.0 deliver deep, authoritative bass. Reviewers report strong extension to ~30–40Hz in-room and said no subwoofer was required for most music/movies.
Mid
94/100
6.5" Turbine mid and CRC sealed chamber produce very linear, neutral mids; reviewers cite crystal-clear dialogue and exceptional on-axis linearity (+/-1.5dB 200Hz–20kHz).
Treble
89/100
Pinnacle ring-radiator tweeter provides clarity and air on-axis, but several reviews note narrowed off-axis dispersion and some high-frequency beaming above ~6–10kHz that can benefit from placement/room treatment.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
Multiple reviewers praise pinpoint imaging, spaciousness and a transportive soundstage that extends beyond the speaker boundaries; excellent instrument placement and depth.
Dynamics
93/100
Speakers retain balance and definition at high levels with strong slam and punch; reviewers report club-like dynamics and good headroom with modest amplification.
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Build Quality
92/100
Heavy, well-braced cabinets, solid metal base/outrigger feet and quality driver integration. Reviewers highlight intelligent mass application and robust construction.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Dual binding posts (bi-wire/bi-amp capable), solid feet and Power Port 2.0 are noted in reviews.
Value for Money
92/100
Multiple reviewers call the R700s 'a lot of speaker for the money' and place them as strong value in the mid-segment given their performance and finish at the listed price.
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