Satellites
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RM85 5-pack
Compact home theater audio system.
Add a subwoofer for big excitement.
The Best of Both Worlds: RM8 + RM7
The RM85 5-pack speaker system presents two RM8 high performance compact satellite speakers plus an RM8C center channel speaker as its popwerful, wide dynamic array front stage (L/C/R), paired with a set of smaller, hard working RM7 satellites as the easy-to-position, compact surround speakers. Match this professionally matched 5-pack with the compact powered subwoofer of your choice, and experience superb blending, seamless surround effects, and a big home theater impact. Additional RM satellites can be added to easily transform this RM85 5-pack into a 6 or 7-channel system.
The RM85 Features:
Convenient 5-pack packaging: The RM85 5-pack system includes two RM8 compact satellite speakers, one RM8C center channel speaker, and two RM7 surround satellites. Add the powered subwoofer that fits your space to round out the system.
The unique Reuleaux triangular polygon shape is acoustically ideal, minimizing resonances and standing waves inside the speaker to eliminate the “boominess” that makes other small speakers sound “muddy,” delivering superior midrange performance and lifelike imaging.
The Wide Dispersion Array design of the RM8 satellite speaker creates a more enveloping, less localizable surround effect by utilizing a second speaker driver facing away from its main driver to project sound out and around, the way lifelike sound really sounds.
Advanced driver geometry and state-of-the-art crossover wiring delivers a surprisingly deep and w-i-d-e soundstage, so these RMs are the perfect solution when you’re placing the speaker against or very near the sides of your TV and still want big speaker sound without the big speakers. (RM Series speakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement close to monitors and TV.)
Special anti-diffraction baffle design produces sophisticated accoustic sculpting, with the largest possible dispersion pattern and virtually no edge diffraction or distortion.
Composite driver technology works in tandem with the enclosure shape (and Polk’s patented Dynamic Balance® tuning process) to produce excellent flat frequency response, with sharp detail, transparent imaging and the ability to play loud without any strain, something you won’t find in other small speaker systems.
Silk/polymer dome tweeters in the RM8 speakers, and woven silk tweeters in the RM7 speakers, both deliver superior imaging and smooth highs.
RM Series speakers weigh just 3lbs, so you can put them virtually anywhere; on stands, on shelves, on walls. RM7 & RM8 speakers come with secure wall mount brackets. The RM8 also comes with a surface mount “tripod” base.
RM7 center & RM8 center speakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near your monitor or TV, and come with custom-designed surface mount cradles for easy placement on any flat surface.
This RM Series is mix-and-match compatible, so you can buy them in sets or in pairs and build the compact sound system of your dreams, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and beyond.
All RM Series speakers are professionally timbre-matched to sound perfect together in any speaker configuration.
All Polk Audio products are made using the best materials and the most advanced manufacturing techniques. They pass the industry’s most exhaustive quality tests, including drop testing, extreme signal response and UV & salt exposure testing. Polk Audio loudspeakers are built to perform for a lifetime.
Driver Complement | |
|---|---|
| Satellites | |
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 1/2" (1.27cm) |
| Type | Silk/polymer composite dome |
| Midrange | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 2 1/2" (6.35cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance composite driver |
| Center | |
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 3/4" (1.91cm) |
| Type | Silk/polymer composite dome |
| Midrange | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 2 1/2" (6.35cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance composite driver |
| Surround | |
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 3/4" (1.91cm) |
| Type | Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeter |
| Midrange | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 2 1/2" (6.35cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance composite driver |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Total Frequency Response | 95Hz-24kHz |
| Lower -3dB Limit | 130HZ Hz |
| Upper -3dB Limit | 20 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 20-125 watts per channel |
| Inputs | Spring-loaded clips at bottom |
| Efficiency | 89 dB |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Satellites | |
| Product Weight | 1.80 pounds |
| Enclosure Type | Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite |
| Height | 6 1/8" (15.56cm) |
| Width | 3 13/16" (9.68cm) |
| Depth | 3 3/4" (9.53cm) |
| Center | |
| Enclosure Type | Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite |
| Product Weight | 2.80 pounds |
| Height | 3 3/4" (9.53cm) |
| Width | 9 7/16" (23.97cm) |
| Depth | 3 13/16" (9.68cm) |
| Surround | |
| Enclosure Type | Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite |
| Weight | 3.40 pounds |
| Height | 7 1/2" (19.05cm) |
| Width | 4 1/4" (10.79cm) |
| Depth | 4 1/4" (10.79cm) |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | system |
| Total Shipping Weight | 17.00 pounds |
| Included Accessories | Wall mount brackets. Cradle and "tripods" for surface mounting |
| Recommended Accessories | FS RM7 or SA3 floorstands for satellite speakers FS RM7 works with RM7 satellites only |
Installation | |
|---|---|
| Satellites | |
| Mounting Options | Surface mount, wall mount (included), optional floor stand |
| Center | |
| Mounting Options | Included shelf cradle and wall mount bracket |
| Surround | |
| Mounting Options | Surface mount, wall mount (included), optional floor stand |
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Warranty | 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser) |
Subwoofer Amplifier Specs | |
|---|---|
| 220V Availability | No |
Power Amplifier Specs | |
|---|---|
| 220V Availability | No |
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.
Customer Reviews
9 reviews with an average of 4.5
Write your own reviewby Jack, October 1, 2008
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Review:
Excellent sound and good looking speakers - especially when paired with a Polk subwoofer. Subtracted one point because the spring clip wire attachment is poor for quality speakers like these - should have a screw down wire clip.
by samad, April 28, 2009
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
great sound and looks
Weaknesses:
should have a plastic or metal grill
Review:
great speakers for sound as well as looks. Big difference in sound between my old jmlab speakers. RM85 is much economical package than any other big brands. Kindly have an audition before wrong decission.
by Donny, November 15, 2009
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
large soundstage, great detail while not too bright, and surprising power handling and volume
Weaknesses:
I wouldn't call it a weakness, but you definitely need a sub. They were designed to work with a sub though. Need some break in time.
Review:
This a great budget surround system that can easily embarrass other competitive brands. I won't name names, but it rhymes with Blose:D I was not completely satisfied at first as they sounded a little thin, but after some adjustments and a few hours of break in, that changed. After break in these speakers have come into their own with a balanced smooth,warm tone. The RM8 sats do project a large soundstage with the dual midwoofers, and the rears and center have great detail, while not being too bright. I don't consider myself a full blown audiophile, but I do know my speakers and what good sound is. You would be hard pressed to beat this combination of price/sound/size with any other brand. Trust me I've tried them! Anyone who complains about the lack of bass from these speakers obviously didn't understand that they are designed to be used in conjunction with a sub. They are awesome on Home Theater, and not bad at all on music. Go buy them, give'em a few hours of break in time, and let them rip. You won't be disappointed!
by JOHN GUIDRY, December 21, 2007
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
VERY EASY TO MOUNT ON WALL AND CENTER CHANNEL CRADLE WORKS GREAT.
Weaknesses:
NONE TO NOTE
Review:
EASY TO MOUNT AND INSTALL, SOUNDS GREAT WITH THE PSW505 SUBWOOFER
by alberto gonzalez, December 27, 2007
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
power,great all around sound.
Weaknesses:
none
Review:
great sounding speakers.center channel is on the money,the fronts & rears r awesome.have them in 15x15 room & they surely can handle more space than that.hooked them up to a onkyo705,movies&cd's sound great&they look good too.hey, go listen for yourself& you'll see what i mean.
by Jess Schefstrom, March 3, 2008
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
excellent clarity and spatial definition
Weaknesses:
none
Review:
Best small home theater speakers I have heard. Work very well as "stereo" speakers for music when used with a powered subwoofer
by Patrick O'Neal, July 13, 2010
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Great sound, nice looks, compact... amazing for movies!
Weaknesses:
None that I know of, had to alter speaker stands I bought to fit the front speakers, but not a big deal
Review:
I am very impressed with my Polk speakers, this was my first venture into this brand and I will likely return for more in the future when in the speaker market again. I have my RM85 set hooked up to a new Pioneer VSX-520-k with a Sony subwoofer and the result is great clear and beautiful sound at any volume (but it's always fun to crank up the volume!)
Vintage Product
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