Reserve R500 vs Reserve R900
The Reserve R900's sensitivity is 85.5 dB against the Reserve R500's 87 dB and its low-frequency extension 50 Hz against 49 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$499 - $699
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Reserve R500
The Polk Audio Reserve R500 is a slim, premium floor-standing loudspeaker designed for stereo music listening and home theater use. It features a 1-inch Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter, dual 5.25-inch Turbine Cone woofers, a ported cabinet with Polk’s X-Port for reduced port noise, and Hi-Res Audio certification. Polk positions it as a versatile tower speaker that works well in both two-channel and surround setups, with optional compatibility for the Reserve R900 height module for Dolby Atmos-style vertical effects.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 49 Hz - 36 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.25"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 256 × 1045 × 348 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17.69 kg (39 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 49-36000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions