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Polk Audio 255c-LS In-wall center channel speaker

Item # 107255CLS

A center channel speaker that's out of sight, in more ways than one.

A center channel speaker that's out of sight, in more ways than one.

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Item # 107255CLS

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$299.00 each

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About the Polk Audio 255c-LS

Answer to the center channel challenge

The center channel speaker is critical in any home theater system, yet it can be the hardest to place. Do you put it below the TV, or get a shelf for it, or what? The in-wall Polk 255c-LS is a great solution.

Answer to the center channel challenge

The center channel speaker is critical in any home theater system, yet it can be the hardest to place. Do you put it below the TV, or get a shelf for it, or what? The in-wall Polk 255c-LS is a great solution.

Big sound, no footprint

This in-wall center channel speaker is built to perform. Potent 5-1/4" woofers work with Polk's PowerPort® bass venting technology to deliver punchy lows. A 1" ring-radiator tweeter extends high-frequency response for incredible details and realistic imaging. You'll hear every breath of dialogue and every note of music. All of this from a center channel speaker that's out of sight, in more ways than one.

Sound-shaping controls

A wall distance toggle switch lets you compensate for boominess due to installation near a side wall. You also get a tweeter attenuation switch to help you get balanced sound in rooms with lots of reflective surfaces.

Bring the family

The Polk 255c-LS matches well with Polk's floor-standing and bookshelf speakers, and it can join in harmony with other members of the "Vanishing" LS speaker family. That means you can put together a system mixing custom-installed and more traditional "box" speakers.

An optional in-wall bracket is recommended for installing the 255c-LS in-wall center channel speaker in a home with new construction.

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Product highlights:

  • frequency response 44-29,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • 1" Dynamic Balance® ring radiator tweeter
  • dual 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance® woofers
  • handles up to 150 watts
  • sensitivity 91 dB
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • timbre matched to Polk LSi series speakers
  • PowerPort® technology for punchier bass
  • paintable Sheer-Grille™ for stealth installation
  • cutout: 13-1/8"W x 7-5/8"H
  • mounting depth: 3-13/16"
  • warranty: limited lifetime
  • MFR # AW2551-A

What's in the box:

  • In-wall loudspeaker
  • White metal grille
  • Mounting template
  • Owner's Manual
  • "Fitting the Grille to the Wall" label (attached to bag)
  • Online Registration Card
  • Polk Audio product brochure

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Features & specs

Features
Quantity in Package Single
Tweeter Ring radiator
Aimable Tweeter No
Woofer Composition Aerated polypropylene
Woofer Surround Rubber
Connector Type Spring post
Bi-Amp Inputs No
Built-in Back-box No
Moisture Resistance
Indoor (Moisture-resistant) No
Outdoor (Partial Exposure) No
Outdoor (Full Exposure) No
Specs
Tweeter Size 1.0
Midrange Size N/A
Woofer Size 5.25
Speaker Shape Rectangle
Cutout Width 13.125
Cutout Height 7.625
Mounting Depth 3.8125
Power Range (Watts) 10-150
Sensitivity 91 dB
Impedance (Ohms) 8
Frequency Response 44-29kHz
Parts Warranty Lifetime
Labor Warranty Lifetime

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Features

Dynamic Balance Technology: Laser-imaging technology allows Polk Audio engineers to see the entire vibrating surface of a driver and tweeter. This allows the engineers to actually see performance-robbing distortion develop on the speaker cone. Using this data, they can determine the Dynamic Balance of their high-tech materials, and alter the geometry and construction of the speaker to effectively tune out the offending resonance. Exclusive Dynamic Balance Composite Material Technology delivers sound that is effortlessly clean and clear, even at lifelike volume levels.

  • Ring Radiator Tweeter: The 255c-LS employs a 1" Dynamic Balance ring radiator tweeter for detailed highs and superb imaging. This high-performance tweeter features a 15° swivel housing, for more direct high frequency control, excellent off-axis imaging and more placement flexibility.
  • Dual Midranges: This Polk Audio Vanishing Series 255c-LS in-wall center-channel loudspeaker employs two 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance aerated polypropylene cone midrange drivers with rubber surrounds for a smooth, consistent frequency response. The aerated polypropylene cones are 20% lighter than conventional polypropylene, and 35% lighter than aluminum, to give you clear midrange, punchy bass, and high efficiency. Polk Audio's patented Dynamic Balance technology eliminates unwanted resonances.

Note: The overall frequency response of the in-wall center-channel loudspeaker is 30Hz to 33kHz, and the -3dB frequency response is 44 to 29kHz.

Reflective Room Compensation Control: The Reflective Room Compensation Switch, conveniently located on the front panel, allows you to digitally compensate for harsh reflective surfaces, such as smooth walls, glass windows, and hardwood floors. The filter doesn't merely reduce high frequencies, it simply cuts the level only in the 4-5kHz range where room acoustics most often interfere with performance. The switch is labeled "Tweeter" with two positions: out (normal) and in (filter).

Sheer-Grille: The 255c-LS features Polk Audio's exclusive wafer-thin Sheer-Grille, a magnetically-secured metal grille that protrudes only 7mm from its surroundings. The Sheer-Grille can be painted to match your décor, making it virtually indistinguishable from its surroundings. The Sheer-Grille has nearly transparent, ultra-small perforations, and is acoustically inert, for dynamic, unimpeded sound and more uniform coverage, even in larger rooms.

Gold-Plated Spring-Loaded Posts: The in-wall center-channel loudspeaker has a gold-plated pair of spring-loaded binding posts that can accept up to 12-gauge wire, single- or dual-banana plugs, or pin connectors.

Applications: You can use the Polk Audio Vanishing Series 255c-LS in-wall center-channel loudspeaker to complete a system of traditional loudspeakers or in-wall speakers, by adding an inconspicuous center-channel speaker.

Note: The speaker isn't recommended for installation in high-moisture locations.

Mounting & Placement Options: The in-wall center-channel speaker is designed to be installed above or below your flat-panel television. It should be installed as close to ear level as possible. If the speaker needs to be installed lower or higher than ear level, you should aim the tweeter accordingly.The Polk Audio in-wall center-channel loudspeaker utilizes a rotating cam system to ensure a secure, vibration-free installation. The 255c-LS has 6 rotating cams to hold the speaker in place. The cams can be tightened from the front panel with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Overall Dimensions (with grille) Width = 14.75"
Height = 9.25"
Depth = 4.0625"
Cutout Dimensions Width = 13.25"
Height = 7.625
Mounting Depth (including drywall) Depth = 3.8125"
Weight 6.86 lbs.

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2 questions already asked

Q
Do the wall clamp cams on these open on all sides or just the elongated side? Trying to get a sense if I can place horizontally between studs. Thx
michael  Sep 28, 2022
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You are good to go here, Michael. The cams are located on the top and bottom sides of the Polk Audio 255c-LS (if placed in the orientation of the first product picture), so if your studs are exactly to the left and right of the hole cutout you can still solidly mount the speaker.
bo  Sep 28, 2022 (Staff)
Q
I have installed a set of Polk 265LS for right and left channel and a single Polk 255C-LS. They are installed in a built-in wall unit. I'm happy with the sound clarity but the speakers are really lacking any amount of bass or warmness. I have a 12" subwoofer in the rear of the room which helps for the dynamic sounds in movies but general dialogue is really lacking good sound. Can you recommend something to help improve the sound? Should I have insulation filled into the cabinet to simulate an in-wall setup? Thanks for your help.
dc1971  Oct 16, 2015
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A
I have the same setup, but I built a small box for my center, and the 265's are very "bassy". My entertainment center is built into the wall, with walk-in access on the backside of everything. I noticed that if built a box for the 265's, that the bass was reduced to almost nothing. So I left them as "free air", and they rock! So if you can increase the volume of air on the back side of your speakers, or perhaps port that space they are in, you should have a substantial increase in the bass.
darrel  Oct 18, 2015
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Given that the instructions said some amount of insulation should be placed in the void, I think you should try doing so. I have the same speakers you have mounted in the wall and am pleased with them. You don't mention which receiver you have and that can make a big difference.
david  Oct 18, 2015

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