Polk Audio RM8000T/RM50T

Polk's RM line of speakers are designed to be used together as part of a home theater surround setup. The speakers feature a titanium or pewter metallic finish. Th RM8000T/RM50T are the upgrade to the RM7400T/RM40T. Each speaker has 4 x 4 1/2" mid/woofer drivers, and a single 1" silk/polymer tweeter (the RM7400/RM40T have only 2 mid drivers). The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference, allowing you to place these speakers close to you TV. The curved back to the speaker's case is designed to increase the amount of dispersion from the resulting sound creating a more even volume landscape across a room.

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Polk Audio RM800T pewter
MSRP $850.00
Release date November, 2004
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Curved design makes for even sound
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Magnetic shields mean you can place them next to your tv without problem
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Dual binding posts for bi-amplification or bi-wiring
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Sleek metallic finish with interesting curved design
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Better bass response than the RM7400T/RM40T
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Floor standing for convenient portability
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Needs more equipment to get a "complete" home theater
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Specifications

  • Overall Frequency Response: 42 Hz - 26 kHz, 55 Hz lower -3dB limit, 25 kHz upper -3dB limit
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-225 Watts / channel
  • Efficiency: 90 dB
  • Inputs: Dual, Bi-ampable 5-way binding posts; can be removed to expose banana plugs
  • Mid/Woofer: 4 - 4-1/2", mineral filled polymer with Butyl rubber surround
  • Tweeter: 1" silk/polymer composite dome
  • Choice of finish: Titanium (RM8000T); Pewter (RM50T)
  • Cabinet size: 45-1/8" H x 6-3/16" W x 7-7/8" D
These speakers are available in your choice of metallic finishes, with the titanium finish using model # RM800T, and the pewter finish using model # RM50T. The original MSRP for these speakers was $850 / pair when released in 2004, but now can be found for around $550. They were featured on Woot for $399.99 / pair on September 14th, 2007.

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Polk Audio RM8000T/RM50T is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Speakers »
Paradigm Millenia 200

Paradigm Millenia 200

MSRP  $599.00    Released  November, 2006
Pros
  • Sleek, chic look (chrome finish)
  • Clear high frequency reproduction
  • Small footprint/profile (fit well with flat panel TVs)
  • Excellent mid-range sound
Cons
  • Lacking bass (would benefit from being paired with a sub-woofer)
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1.  avatar Erik said:

Wow. What a great deal on Woot today for these speakers. For $400, you get yourself a pretty sweet pair of speakers. The bass is better on these than the RM7400T/RM40T going down to 42 Hz compared to 55 Hz. They also add bi-amplification and bi-wiring options with the dual binding posts.
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Pros

  • Dual binding posts for bi-amplification or bi-wiring
  • Sleek metallic finish with interesting curved design
  • Better bass response than the RM7400T/RM40T

Cons

  • Needs more equipment to get a "complete" home theater

Comments

"Wow. What a great deal on Woot today for these speakers. For $400, you get yourself a pretty sweet pair of speakers. The bass is better on these than the RM7400T/RM40T going down to 42 Hz compared to 55 Hz. They also add bi-amplification and bi-wiring options with the dual binding posts."

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Erik prefers Paradigm Millenia 200 over Polk Audio RM8000T/RM50T
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Pros

  • Curved design makes for even sound
  • Magnetic shields mean you can place them next to your tv without problem
  • Floor standing for convenient portability

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  • Needs more equipment to get a "complete" home theater

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