Polk Audio RM85 5-Channel Home Theater System (Set of Five, Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 20 x 16 inches ; 17 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ZKNW82
• Item model number: AM8555-A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,883 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM85 5-pack speaker system complements today's stylish high-tech flat panel TVs and audio electronics. With its two RM7 Satellite speakers, RM8C Center Channel speaker and two RM8 Wide Dispersion Array Satellites, the RM85 presents a sleek, minimalist design while delivering impressively big sound. The RM8 Satellites Dual-driver design give you more dispersion pattern options for the ultimate in placement flexibility, while Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Additional RM7 or RM8 Satellites may be added to transform a RM85 5-pack into 6.1 or 7.1 system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sound - Good Price, February 1, 2009

By	J. Richards - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After a couple of months now, I am even more pleased with this system than on "day 1". Any audiophile knows that it takes a bit of tweaking to get system components working smoothly. I get nothing but praise from family and friends. The sound compliments my new projection HD system. Only the actual theater beats it. Now planning to upgrade to 7.1 from 5.1 so that I can hear all the nuances from "Doubt" and "Slumdog" soundtracks.

I like the fact that Polk has such a wide variety of compatible options. I think I will get another pair of RM8's to add to my RM85 setup.

When I bought my system, I got a free Polk subwoofer. Blows away my Sony subwoofer. Any subwoofer can "boom", but the Polk seems to pleasantly glide down another octave when the deepest basss is required (this is all subjective - I haven't got any measurements to back this up). Bottom line. The system just sounds good - on all kinds of music, especially live piano, violin, voice, brass instruments,and drums.

The only negative - this system does not sound good to me with synthesized ambience, such as "concert", "jazz", provided on my receiver. Sounds like you are in a box. I avoid all that artificial sound and just use the natural Dolby or THX or other surround processing for awesome sound.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Full, room-filling sound with a low profile., December 4, 2008

By	M. Martin (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These speakers easily fill my enclosed bonus room that is over 400 sq ft with 10ft ceilings. The center channel holds its own even during action scenes. The left and right fronts do an excellent job of filling the room even though they are located twenty feet from one another and about twenty feet from my seating position. The speakers produce excellent and clear highs. Though small, the speakers have heft. Their appearance is sleek (my wife definitely approves). A subwoofer is surely needed. These paired well with my Klipsch 10'' sub. Movies sound VERY good.

I gave the speakers four stars because I'm not sure if they measure up to another set of speakers in their price range (Klipsch Quintet III's). For starters, the Quintets can handle more power and have binding posts instead of spring clips. Also, the dual-driver (two way) technology used in the left and right front speakers of the Polks is NOT used in the rear surrounds. In the case of the Quintet III's, every satellite is the same. That being said, if you can find a killer deal on the Polks like I did - pull the trigger!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers for the money, August 25, 2009

By	C. Bailey "networking guru" (Springfield, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently purchased these speakers and have found them to meet and exceed my expectations. When compared to some Bose Acoustimass 10 speakers I have in my Living Room, these Polk speakers produce a much better, more crisp sound at less than half the price.

I have these speakers paired with a Polk PSW110 subwoofer and an Onkyo HT-RC160 receiver - the combination is well suited for my 15' x 27' family room. In addition, when installing these speakers, I would highly encourage you to use decent 14 gauge cable to ensure you get the best signal quality to the speakers.