Satellites
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DS-2
Dolby Digital Home Theater System with Six Full Size Polk Speakers
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Simply The Best All-In-One Home Theater System with Full Size Speakers.
Finally, a complete home theater system with the power and performance of full size speakers.
The Digital Solution-2 is an all-in-one Dolby Digital home theater system featuring a preamp/processor and amplifier matched to five full size high performance Polk Audio speakers and a powerful Powered Subwoofer. The DS-2 System features electronics optimized with Pure Path Technology -- which eliminates confusing bass management setup -- and proprietary Dolby Digital processing, ensuring complete system compatibility. The complete system is engineered to work perfectly together. Just add a source, like DVD, and you've got all the audio electronics you need for thrilling digital home theater.
We've eliminated the guesswork that comes with mixing and matching components and speakers. And we've built the only complete home theater audio system with full size speakers by The Speaker Specialists, Polk Audio. That's the Polk Performance Advantage: Perfect Sound Every Time.
Everything You Need Except A Source
- Fully optimized integrated system - There's never a doubt that you've bought the right combination of components. The parts of this system were literally made for each other and optimized together to deliver spectacular performance and value - Perfect Sound Every Time.
- Full size Polk Audio speakers for real high performance. The DS-2 is made up of the RT800i Front Speakers, CS400i Center and f/x500i Surround Speakers. It's an absolutely thrilling home cinema experience.
- Powered Subwoofer - Home to the DS System's 6-channel high power amplifier, for the ultimate in home theater realism and excitement.
- Beautiful design - Uncluttered faceplate, sleek speakers, fits any decor and looks great.
- Built-in AM and FM tuners - High sensitivity designs for great reception.
- Single cable preamp-to-amplifier hook up- innovative 25-pin connector cable supplied for foolproof setup.
- Audiophile-quality speaker wire included - Pre-cut, pre-terminated oxygen-free copper speaker wire (140' - more than enough for most rooms) is right in the box.
- Dolby Digital processing on board - Enjoy thrilling discrete channel digital entertainment today with a proprietary Dolby Digital processor under the hood of the preamp/processor unit.
- Ergonomic, intelligent remote control - Easy to master full-function remote. Everything you need is at your fingertips.
- Single-layer on-screen set-up menus - No confusing jargon, no multiple layers. Instant gratification in plain English.
- Pre-set bass management - Optimized for the system with Pure Path Technology: no adjustments needed for perfect sound right out of the box.
- Synchronized audio/video switching - Change audio/video sources with one touch of a button.
- Multi-source, multi-room functions - Play DVDs downstairs, and CDs upstairs.
- S video inputs (5!) - For the best picture quality.
- RF input - For AC-3 operation with Laserdisc players.
- 2 digital inputs (coaxal and optical) - For DVD and DSS, any of today's or tomorrow's digital sources.
- Gold-plated binding posts - The best possible speaker wire connection for reliable high performance.
- Polk Audio DS Systems are truly the Simple Solution for high performance home theater: simple to set up and simple to use, delivering Perfect Sound Every Time.
Driver Complement | |
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| Satellites | |
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
| Type | magnetically Sheilded Trilaminate Dome Tweeter |
| Mid / Woofer | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 6 1/2" (16.51cm) |
| Type | Magnetically shielded Dynamic Balance® composite |
| Center | |
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
| Type | Trilaminate Dome Tweeter Magnetically Sheilded |
| Midrange | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 6 1/2" (16.51cm) |
| Type | Magnetically Sheilded |
| Subwoofer | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 10" (25.40cm) |
| Type | Magnetically sheilded Polypropylene cone and Butyl rubber surround |
| Surround | |
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
| Type | Trilaminate Dome Tweeters |
| Midrange | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 6 1/2" (16.51cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance® composite |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Total Frequency Response | 25Hz-25kHz |
| Lower -3dB Limit | 35 Hz |
| Upper -3dB Limit | 25 kHz |
| Crossover | |
| Center Speaker Crossover | 2nd order high pass filter@ 1.5kHz |
| Surrounds Crossover | 2nd order low pass filter cascade 21.5kHz and 800Hz |
| Subwoofer Crossover | fixed active 4th order 924dB/octave) low pass with amplitude shaping |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Satellites | |
| Enclosure Type | Vented, Power Port |
| Height | 40 1/4" (102.23cm) |
| Width | 8" (20.32cm) |
| Depth | 10 1/2" (26.67cm) |
| Center | |
| Enclosure Type | Vented, Power Port |
| Height | 8 5/8" (21.91cm) |
| Width | 9 7/8" (25.08cm) |
| Depth | 12 1/8" (30.80cm) |
| Subwoofer | |
| Enclosure Type | Vented, Power Port |
| Height | 18 3/4" (47.62cm) |
| Width | 15 1/2" (39.37cm) |
| Depth | 19 1/2" (49.53cm) |
| Pre-Amplifier | |
| Height | 4 1/2" (11.43cm) |
| Depth | 14" (35.56cm) |
| Weight | 17.2500 pounds |
| Surround | |
| Enclosure Type | Vented |
| Height | 15 1/4" (38.73cm) |
| Width | 9 7/8" (25.08cm) |
| Depth | 9 1/2" (24.13cm) |
| Radiation Pattern | switchable bipole/dipole |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Included Accessories | FM loop antenna, 5 sets of audiophile grade speaker wire (3@30', 2 @40'). 4 meter db-25 interconnect cable. |
| Recommended Accessories | AVIA system set-up DVD |
Installation | |
|---|---|
| Mounting Options | Built-in keyhole slots |
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Warranty | Limited, 5 Years parts and labor |
| Subwoofer Amplifier Warranty | Limited 2 Years parts and labor |
Pre-Amplifier Specs | |
|---|---|
| Description | Dolby Digital pre-amp/processor with AM/FM tuner |
| Modes | Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro-Logic |
| Audio Inputs | 7 stereo analog inputs, 1 digital coaxial, 1 digital optical, 1 RF |
| Audio Outputs | 2 stereo record outputs, 1 stereo multi-room/multi-source output, 1 DB-25 multi-chanel preamp output |
| Video Inputs | 6 composite, 6 S-Video |
| Video Outputs | 1 composite, 1 S-Video |
| Power Requirements (voltage) | AC 120V 60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 26 |
| FM Tuner | |
| FM Sensitivity | IHF 1.3 eV/13.5dBf |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo 76/68dB |
| FM Distortion | Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.5% |
| FM Stereo Separation | 1 kHz 40dB |
| FM Selectivity | +/- 400kHz 65dB |
| FM Image Rejection | 98 MHz 50 dB |
| AM Tuner | |
| AM Sensitivity | Loop 500 MicroV |
| AM S/N Ratio | 50dB |
| AM Selectivity | +/- 20kHz 70dB |
| AM Image Rejection | 98 MHz 50dB |
Power Amplifier Specs | |
|---|---|
| Continuous Average Output | |
| Overall | 700 watts |
| Dynamic Power Output | |
| Subwoofer | 700 watts |
| Bandwidth | 30 |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 800 |
Specifications, dimensions and features subject to change without notice. For more information call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
Vintage Product
This product is considered a "Recent" or "Vintage" Polk Audio model. It is not a part of our current product lineup. It may still be available in some stores as a "close out" or "used" product. Information provided here about this product may not reflect current realities and does not imply availability. If you happen to have a question or concern about this product, contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 M-F 9am - 5:30pm EST. Chances are we remember it.
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