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Polk Audio RC85i 2-way Premium In-Wall 8″ Speakers (Pair) | Perfect for Damp and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement (White, Paintable Grille)

5.00 out of 5
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Original price was: $300.00.Current price is: $279.00.

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About this item HEAR SEAMLESS AUDIO QUALITY AND POLK’S EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION with these timbre-matched discrete recessed speakers that elevate the sound quality, DELIVERING DEPTH OF MUSIC AND CLEAR, CRISP DIALOGUE Pair with our RTI Series speakers for seamless imaging or ADD TO YOUR EXISTING HOME THEATER SYSTEM or build your own Polk collection, and enjoy the SAME GREAT POLK SURROUND SOUND EVERYWHERE EXPERIENCE MORE BALANCED & LIFELIKE SOUND – Features an 8” dynamic-balance woofer & a 1” tweeter for adding more depth & detail to your music. Mineral-filled polymer cone & strong composite driver baskets create wider dispersion for EVEN-SOUND COVERAGE THE RUBBER SEAL DRIVES better response and PREVENTS MOISTURE ACCESS, a key feature for USE IN A BATHROOM, KITCHEN, SAUNA AND COVERED PORCH OUT OF THE BOX & RECESSED INTO THE WALL – no mess, no extra assembly – in 3 simple steps QUICKLY & EASILY INSTALL these speakers. Leave the paintable aluminum grilles as is or spray paint to MATCH YOUR EXISTING INTERIOR and virtually make them disappear Polk’s UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio speakers and entertainment systems. They bring out the BEST IN TECHNOLOGY, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART.

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Low Profile Performance

Paintable grilles let you build them in, and then forget all about them; RCi Series speakers practically disappear into any room.

Virtual Enclosure

With infinite baffle tuning, RCi speakers utilize the “virtual enclosure” of your in-wall and in-ceiling space to enhance their bass response and smooth low frequency blending with the midrange.

Timbre-Matching

RCi Series speakers are timbre-matched to other Polk speakers to insure utterly seamless blending from speaker to speaker in systems that combine traditional and built-in speakers.

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Streamlined Design

Klippel motor optimization uses laser measurement technology to ensure a smooth excursion path at either end of the volume spectrum for uniform performance at both low and high volumes.

Superior Components

Rustproof stainless steel hardware, durable butyl rubber surrounds and powder coated aluminum (in-ceiling) & painted steel (in-wall) grilles make RCi Series speakers suitable for high moisture areas like bathrooms, transitional spaces or even under eaves or in the ceiling of an enclosed porch. (RCi series are not suitable for exposed outdoor use. For outdoor speaker fun, use our Atrium Series.)

Simple Setup

Easy one-cut, drop-in installation puts built-in audio within reach, with Perfect Fit templates, a precision flange, and (available) pre-construction brackets; achieve secure, vibration-free efficiency with a simple turn of the patented Rotating Cam system.

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Product Dimensions

10.1 x 3.5 x 14.2 inches
Item Weight

5.5 pounds
Manufacturer

DEI Holdings
UNSPSC Code

52161512
Item model number

AW0085-A
Customer Reviews

4 out of 5
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No
Date First Available

March 28, 2005

10 reviews for Polk Audio RC85i 2-way Premium In-Wall 8″ Speakers (Pair) | Perfect for Damp and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement (White, Paintable Grille)

  1. 5 out of 5

    CaHardison –

    Make sure you are willing to cut big holes and do whatever is necessary to run wires. Make double sure that you don’t make the speaker hole right next to a stud; space is needed for the clamp arms to swing out. After installation, run some frequency sweeps to chase down rattles and buzzes. I had stuff on the wall that buzzed; some small felt pads fixed it. The metal grate over the speakers can buzz too. Slightly spreading the 90° angles out stopped this; but did make putting the grills back on somewhat of a challenge. After a week of break-in, they sound great; very balanced… but you might find upper mid range a bit lacking… So boost it if that’s what you like to hear.

  2. 5 out of 5

    Steven G. Smith –

    These speakers were easy to install, and I was really pleasantly surprised at how nicely they sound. I’m using these primarily for background music, and they produce nice sound, and have a neat, clean look on the wall. Are these going to rock your world and open new levels of depth and height to your music you hadn’t experienced before? No. Will these be the perfect speakers for the new dance floor for your late night circuit parties? No. But at $150 a pair, they are probably going to give you the most bang for your buck out there for general use, and if you have a small house like me, the extra floor space and lack of clutter is invaluable. If the goal is to add surround speakers, or some background music while you are getting a shower, cooking, entertaining, or reading a book, I doubt you’ll find more value for your money. I’m certainly pleased. A tip for installation: take it easy tightening the screws that anchor the speaker to the wall. I used setting 1 (the weakest) on my power drill, and it still managed to break one of the plastic clips off that anchors it to the wall in the back. So, I’d recommend tightening the screws by hand, until they are snug, but not too tight to avoid this. Also, if you have old lathe and plaster walls, consider hiring a professional unless you are experienced. It’ll be worth it to avoid the mess and frustration if you screw up. Otherwise, I think installation is rather intuitive and straight forward.

  3. 5 out of 5

    Phil – NebraskaPhil – Nebraska –

    The installation of these speakers look great. I’m not surprised that the sound quality is awesome as well. Amazon has a combo purchase of these with the center speaker and two rear/ceiling speakers, which I was happy to have taken advantage of. I finished off the setup with Polk’s 12″ subwoofer as well.I had read that some customers noticed that there was some rattling from the mesh covers – I have not experienced this at all after some loud movies. Even during installation, the mesh covers fit very snug and don’t give me any reason to believe that they will be an issue in the future.

  4. 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer –

    I replaced some expensive ceiling mounted speakers with these (much less expensive) in-wall speakers and I cannot believe the results! I installed these speakers in the wall, right behind my seating position at ear level. I cannot believe the improvement in my home theatre system!!! This might be the best money I have ever spent on any of my audio systems.I’m sure the improvement is a combination of the relocation and the speakers themselves, but the change is dramatic. I love it and it makes me want to watch more good sounding movie tracks.

  5. 5 out of 5

    Daniel BennettDaniel Bennett –

    I turned inwall into box speakers with half inch pvc. Why would you do that? Because price range you cant beat this sound quality. Paired with my polk psw10 and home theater amp (the quality on thats awful so it shall not be named)With that hideous hiss even (amp 110%) it still makes movies and games come alive. These alone wont deliver your bass needs but thats what a subwoofer is for right? Ive listened to this set up on a poineer hd system and actually beats my buddy’s svs set up and his bose. Bass not so much but never will you have distortion or loss of quality within reason here of course. You can still blow them. But i was floored when my 180 dollar speakers matched with something 10x that.

  6. 5 out of 5

    PS_in_Idaho –

    At first I thought they were tinny, but they just needed a few days to break in. Now they sound fantastic. A lot of bass for being in-wall. However, I now have a cross-over at 80Hz and let the sub take care of the low end. They were easy to install and look great.Update: 9April2019These continue to get better as we use them more. The other night we watched Aquaman and I didn’t realize the subwoofer was off until after the movie was over and I went over to turn off the receiver. There was a good amount of low end just from the RC85i’s and so I didn’t even notice. After I noticed this I turned everything back on and of course when paying attention the bass was much more prominent, but watching the movie without even noticing the subwoofer was off says a lot for these speakers.Update July 17, 2019: These continue to fully impress me. I changed my set and removed the crossover as these have an 8″ sub and should have been ok with the lower frequencies, and I can confirm that they are. I like it without the crossover as the bass is more full, but I did have to turn down my dedicated sub as a lot more bass is now coming from these front speakers. I really like them and would 100% buy them again.

  7. 5 out of 5

    Joel Krueger –

    I used these as my front presence speakers and the rear surround on a 9.1 system with my yahama RX-A3060 receiver. They have great sound for movies and music. Only true audiophiles would be able to find something to complain about these speakers. I walfalled for a week between the 6″ and 8″ models. The 6″ are more than adequate for my application.

  8. 5 out of 5

    S. Darden –

    After I got these installed as my rear surround speakers, they sound great and look very professional. The installation was problematic mainly because the template supplied with each speaker is about 1/4 inch too small in each direction, so I had to cut the holes twice because the speakers didn’t fit the template holes. Otherwise the installation was pretty easy. The other minor complaint was there were no installation instructions included, not even a link to find them online. I did a search and found the correct installation manual and there was useful information provided.

  9. 5 out of 5

    Rob Arabian –

    Got these today. Could not wait to install them As the other reviews said, Polk made it a breeze. Measure your spot; check for wall studs; tape up and trace the supplied template; cut out drywall, connect wires and lock it down. They sound amazing (I am watching JAWS right now) and these speakers are making the shark even scarier!!!I opted for the 8 inch woofer model and I am happy I did. Combined with my Earthquake subwoofer, there is plenty down low and up top. I will strongly consider the smaller Polk audio speakers for the rear channels now that this was so easy.

  10. 5 out of 5

    David T. Robinson –

    I’ve used these in-walls for front left and right channels as well as rear channel speakers mounted in the ceiling. Serving as front channel speakers, the sound quality is great, although a little flat compared to bookshelf type speakers. If you want speakers out of the way these are a good way to go without spending exorbitant amounts of money. I sold the home we originally had these speakers installed in.My current home theater setup has an unforgiving rear channel space. It’s an open floor layout and there are simply no reasonable locations to mount rear channel speakers, so I opted for these in the ceiling to give it a trim appearance. They’re not really designed for this purpose but they do get the job done. You can aim the tweeters for directional sound at least. All in all, these speakers are very worthy of consideration.

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