Customer Reviews

Polk Audio RM6752 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Don't let the small size and light weight fool you. This center channel speaker packs plenty of punch. For me, the main purpose of a CS speaker is to deliver clear vocals and dialogue. With this Polk, I no longer have to lean forward in my chair or crank up the volume to hear conversations. All sound coming from it is crystal-clear. I'm very happy with it. I have it set up with an Onkyo receiver, an RCA sub, two Bose front speakers, and four Klipsch surround speakers.

Got an HD LCD TV for Christmas to replace the Sony CRT. That meant the center speaker (an $200 big name in high end audio) could no longer sit on top of the set. Wall mounting wasn't an option (uh, I have a WIFE.) This little Polk unit fits in the TV stand (standing upright) next to the audio/SAT/DVD units. Yeah, I was a bit worried about the sound coming out of such a small unit (especially male vocals) but Polk does wonders with their small bookshelf speakers (of which I have a pair in the bedroom.) How impressive is this! Crisp, loud vocals with plenty of warmth and depth. Male voices are plenty deep. For $71 and free shipping, this was a steal!!!!

While overhauling my home theater system, I decided to try a new center speaker. Even if this speker did not work well, it could go into another room.

Wow! What a pleasant surprise to hear the sweet, clear sound this speaker produces. At less than half the size of my existing center speaker, this Polk Audio RM6752 center speaker produces at least the same amount of sound. More importantly, vocal sound through this speaker is clear and crisp.

So, this speaker will stay with my home theater system. The older center speaker can go to the other room for a 3.1 setup. As you can guess, I do recommend this speaker. Though small, it provides a sweet, clear sound for your center channel.

The Polk RM6752 Center Channel Speaker is a good, inexpensive alternative to higher priced Polk units. I combined this unit with Polk bookshelf speakers that recommended a much more expensive center channel unit. In a room of modest size (12 x 15) it provides more than adequate sound with a 100 watt per channel receiver. The addition of the center channel increases the clarity of speech on tv and dvd's significantly. It also allows the left and right speakers to expand the sound stage to provide more three dimensional sound.

The unit is well built and small enough to fit almost anywhere. It is not large enough to rest the TV on it, however.

The Cerwin Vega center I was trying to replace was about a decade old, so I figured that technological improvements over that time-span would let me buy a better speaker for a reasonable price. Although the price is reasonable on this Polk, I was certainly not impressed with the sound produced. ALthough the CV only has one speaker and this Polk has 3 built into it, the sound on the Polk is so much quieter and less crisp. I guess I'll put it in with the tv in my bedroom. It certainly doesn't belong with my 50" Sony SXRD HDTV, my Harman Kardon receiver, or my JBL speakers.

If you're just looking for a fair speaker at a reasonable price, I'd recommend the Polk. But, if you want a center channel that produces strong and crisp sound, you should look elsewhere.

When they delivered this center speaker, I thought that someone, somewhere--had made a huge mistake...the box was huge! It was all plastered with caution-signs warning of the heavy weight of the object inside the big box...Thankfully, it was just that whomever shipped it was being a bit too careful...coz, this rascal only weighs some 6 or 7 lbs, at the most...But, the sound,,,the sound is glorious, and fits right in with my Polk R15's...I could not be more pleased with this purchase! So, thank you Polk and thank you Amazon--you guys rock!

The Polk Audio RM6752 Center Speaker I ordered was exactly as described in WholeSaleAV's advertisement. For use as a center speaker for a large screen TV and 5 speaker surround sound system for those of us that are not high end audiophiles, this is an outstanding buy that functions as specified. It was well packaged therefore delivered intact and much quicker than I had expected.

This little center channel speaker is an excellent buy for the price. I'm using it with a pair of Polk R15s and a Yamaha FSW100 subwoofer (no surround speakers) that are all hooked up to an Onkyo TX-SR304 and it sounds great! The dual 3.25" drivers do a good job pumping out good quality sound. It was able to keep up with the R15s and produces clear and clean dialog from a Dolby Digital or DTS material with seamless sound transition from left to center to right. The size is also perfect for my set up with a 32" LCD HDTV. The flat black plastic finish is made of high quality material and it doesn't feel and look cheap. The speaker came with a registration card, 2 wall mount templates and 4 rubber feet. 5 stars for this little speaker that could.

Speaker is small and made of plastic. 3" drivers are weak and not capable or reproducing lower frequencies. If you want full sounding dialog and effects, or deep vocals from your center channel speaker, look elsewhere. I suggest 5" min. drivers for a center channel speaker. Like another reviewer here, mine ended up being used with a smaller TV in a bedroom. The resonance produced inside the TV cabinet actually improved the sound a bit.

Having a nice heft to it, this speaker provides a balanced center sound making any home theater complete.