In 1972, Matthew Polk and a team of maverick engineers had a vision: to deliver a truly audiophile experience at an affordable price. Five decades later, we remain true to those values in our relentless quest to provide Great Sound for All—manifested in the Reserve R200AE 50th Anniversary Edition.
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RESERVE R200AE
Limited 50th Anniversary Edition Premium Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
Matthew Polk Approved
A Celebration of Fifty Years of Great Sound for All
We chose our most celebrated speaker in recent years, the Reserve R200, to commemorate Polk’s 50th Anniversary with this special collector’s edition model, limited to a one-time production run of 1,000 units worldwide. Signed by Matthew Polk and numbered on a unique, laser-etched backplate. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
LEGENDARY SOUND
COLLECTOR’S EDITION OF AN AWARD-WINNING ICON
Integrating acoustic innovations found in our flagship Legend Series, the original R200 earned The Absolute Sound’s 2021 Bookshelf Loudspeaker of the Year and 2022 Editor’s Choice accolades; the Reserve Series is Sound & Vision’s Top Pick of 2022 and has earned countless 5-star reviews from Polk fans around the world.
A Modern Classic
SIGNATURE CHERRY WOOD FINISH AND REFINED COMPONENTS
This special-edition speaker embodies all the innovations that make the R200 a Polk classic, with distinctive touches worthy of a rare collectible—from its authentic oiled cherry wood veneer to upgraded crossovers and premium 24K gold-plated five-way binding posts.
Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
High-Resolution Sound Wherever You Sit
The Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter’s unique waveguide provides broader high-frequency dispersion for a room-spanning sweet spot. With sound reproduction beyond 40kHz and ultra-fast and accurate transients, with the R200AE, you’ll enjoy crisp clarity and detail wherever you’re seated.
Turbine Cone Woofer
Multidimensional Midrange and Bass
Relentless prototyping and refinement resulted in the striking Turbine Cone Woofer’s unique ridged design. Its ultra-light, yet ultra-rigid cone provides sound reproduction with increased power, accuracy, and speed. You’ll hear breathtaking midrange, detailed bass, and a wide dynamic range in everything you listen to.
PATENTED X-PORT
Hear Pure, Unmasked Sound
Traditional ported speaker designs increase low- frequency performance, but often mask midrange details due to port resonances. Polk's proprietary X-Port uses specially tuned eigentone filters to cancel out unwanted resonances. With X-Port you get the best of both worlds: tight, distortion-free bass and a superbly detailed midrange.
Anti-Resonant Cabinets and Anti-Diffraction Grilles
Acoustically Optimized Inside and Out
R200AE’s acoustically transparent, magnetic grilles offer a clean look without interfering with sonic performance. Behind the grilles is a world of audio innovation. These rigid, acoustically inert cabinets have been carefully cross-braced and optimized through laser Doppler vibrometry to eliminate unwanted interior resonances.
Celebrating Sound that Defines Our Legacy
The Embodiment of 50
Years of Innovation
Proven Sonic Excellence
Patented Acoustics, Certified Sonic Excellence
The R200AE 50th Anniversary Edition features all the audio innovations that define the sound of our iconic bookshelf speaker, with upgraded components and refinements.
Signature Speaker Technologies
Designed and engineered in Baltimore, these special-edition speakers showcase award-winning acoustic innovations to deliver that iconic Polk sound you know and love.
Refined Inside and Out
Hi-Res Audio Certified
Why Polk?
THE BEST SOUND FOR YOUR MONEY
50 years, hundreds of thousands of speakers, and countless awards later, we are still focused on our mission of giving you the absolute best sound for your money. Great Sound for All.
