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Polk Audio RC65i

In-wall speakers

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Polk's RC65i in-wall speaker lets you bring incredible Polk sound to any room in your house. Pairing a 3/4" soft dome Dynamic Balance tweeter with a 6-1/2" Dynamic Balance woofer, the RC65i delivers powerful sound throughout the listening area, not just in a tiny "sweet spot."

The swivel-mounted tweeters let you direct the high frequencies to fine-tune the best possible sound for your favorite listening positions. And Polk's Infinite Baffle Tuning takes advantage of the virtual enclosure of in-wall space for superior bass response. Voice-matched to Polk's Monitor Series speakers, an RC65i pair makes a great set of surround speakers in a complete Polk home theater system.

The rotating-cam design makes installation easy — once you've prepared the opening in your drywall and run UL-rated wiring from your receiver, you can secure this flush-mount speaker with a few turns of a screwdriver. And you can paint the white matte grilles to match any decor.

An optional in-wall bracket is recommended for installing the RC65i in a home with new construction.

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  • Details:
  • frequency response 60-20,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • sensitivity 89 dB
  • handles up to 100 watts
  • moisture-resistant materials allow safe use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, and under outdoor eaves
  • paintable white matte grilles
  • cutout: 10-3/4"H x 7-5/16"W
  • mounting depth: 2-7/16"
  • lifetime warranty

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
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In-wall
Video Shielded
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No
Tweeter
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Dome
Midrange Size
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Woofer Size
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6.5
Woofer Composition
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Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
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Rubber
Power Range (Watts)
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20-100
Sensitivity
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89 dB
Impedance (Ohms)
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8
Frequency Response
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60-20kHz
Connector Type
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Spring clip
Bi-Amp Inputs
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No
Parts Warranty
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Lifetime
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Lifetime

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What's in the box?

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  • 2 White in-wall speakers
  • 2 White grilles
  • 1 Cardboard Mounting Template
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online registration sheet
  • Product Registration Card

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Specifications

Features

Dynamic Balance Technology: Dynamic Balance drivers are used for wide, smooth response and low distortion.

Woofers: Each speaker features a 6-1/2" Dynamic Balance, mineral-filled polypropylene woofer for clean midrange and deep, accurate bass. For a smoother response and improved durability, each woofer uses a rubber surround.

Tweeters: Each speaker uses a 3/4" Dynamic Balance, metalized soft dome tweeter in a ball-and-socket swivel mount. The aimable tweeters give you direct high-frequency control, resulting in excellent imaging even for off-axis listening positions.

Infinite Baffle Tuning: Infinite Baffle Tuning uses the virtual enclosure of in-wall space for superior bass response.

Moisture-resistant: Durable, moisture-resistant materials allow you to install the speakers in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, even under outdoor eaves.

Monitor Series Timbre-matched: These speakers are timbre-matched to the Polk Audio Monitor Series for seamless, enveloping imaging when used in a home theater system.

Mounting Options

Installation: Each speaker requires a cutout 7.3125" wide and 10.75" high with a depth of 2.407" behind the drywall. Once the holes are cut, each speaker can be dropped in and the Rotating Cams can be tightened, allowing you to secure each speaker to the drywall without any extra assembly. If you will not be mounting these speakers in drywall, make sure the wall or ceiling material can safely support the weight of the speakers before installation; each speaker weighs approximately 3.75 pounds.

Paintable: The grille and flange can be painted, allowing these speakers to match any decor.

Specifications

Frequency Response:

  • Overall: 32 Hz-20 kHz
  • -3 dB Limit: 60 Hz-20 kHz
 

Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs

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Video: Polk Audio RCi-series In-wall & In-ceiling Speakers

Video: Polk Audio RCi-series In-wall & In-ceiling Speakers

Chris Egner, Amanda P.
10/3/2008
based on 7 ratings
 

Amanda and Chris share their impressions of Polk's RC85i, RC65i, RC80i, and RC60i in-wall and in-ceiling speakers in this short video.

 

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5 out of 5

Great for the Money. be aware of mounting

Written By Janos, Midlothian, VA on Friday, January 27, 2012
 
Sounds great for the money.

be aware that the mounting tabs only rotate to the sides and not to the top. I discovered a bonus extra stud in the wall where one did not belong and i ended up right next to it. it would have been very handy if the tabs could have positioned up and down and not just to the side. a large paddle bit and some boring-out later... i was back in business with horizontal-only mounts.

also, the mounting tabs and tab guide sleeves are plastic-only and not incredibly durable through multiple mountings.

while the above sounds negative, i still completely recommend these. they sound great, the other side which did not have any surprise obstructions mounted quickly and flawlessly and they are painted to blend in to the wall color which is a big win with my wife.
Pros:
great sound, decent build, paintable bezel and screen looks great.
Cons:
more flexible and durable mounting options would be appreciated
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5 out of 5

Awsome sounding !

Written By Lew B, utica ny on Sunday, January 22, 2012
 
I bought a pair of these years ago and loved them so much that when I went from 5.1 to 7.1 they were the logical choice !
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5 out of 5

Great Speakers

Written By Dixie Paul, MS on Sunday, June 05, 2011
 
I've had these in my media room for just over a year. These speakers are going strong and they sound fantastic. For the cost, these speakers can not be beat.
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4 out of 5

Good speakers and great service from Crutchfield

Written By Dan, Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
 
I bought Polk Audio RC65i speakers to replace old in -ceiling BIC America ones.
Installation took 20 minutes (very simple). The quality of the sound is what I expected
(good). Together with my Outlaw LFM-1 Compact subwoofer and Onkyo TX8555 receiver
I have a very good 2.1 stereo system.
The speakers are good quality and great value. I did not want to go with larger and more
expensive speakers because I wanted to use existing ceiling cuts from the old speakers.
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5 out of 5

Well made speakers

Written By Jack, Northern California on Friday, February 11, 2011
 
Well made. high quality. Good design for easy installation. I am using them for TV
speakers in stereo with a 5.1 receiver. High and mid tone is very nice. Fills the room.
Needs a sub woofer if you want the best sound. Does not have the bass performance of a
book shelf speaker. Worth the money.
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio RC65i

Written By A. Holland, Nashville, TN on Monday, February 07, 2011
 
Great speakers. Very good sound. Can't beat the price. However, if used as surround
backs, take a bit of adjusting to get a good sound. But, overall Very good.
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5 out of 5

GREAT Speakers!

Written By Garland, Midlothian, VA on Monday, January 24, 2011
 
Great speakers! Excellent sound quality and volume.
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5 out of 5

Polk Audio RC65i

Written By Cdminter55, Hopewell, Va on Saturday, August 28, 2010
 
I purchased these Polk 107RC65I in-wall speakers for the rear surround sound for my
Yamaha receiver. These speakers sound great. I also like the easy way they install in
the wall. There is no messy wires strung along the walls they are in the walls. I would
recommend these speakers to anyone that need speakers. I also purchased the Polk
107CSR center channel speaker a day later and replaced my floor speakers with Polk
R150 bookshelf speakers. Thanks Crutchfields for having a good line of products for a
reasonable price.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

best in price range

Written By michael A., fort worth tx. on Sunday, August 22, 2010
 
This is the second set I have purchased from Crutchfield. to replace existing
in-wall speakers. As with the first set, the difference between those I
replaced and these is phenomenal - no contest. The sound is fantastic. These
are the best speakers you will find for under $200.00 I am very satisfied. .
Moreover, Crutchfield's service and follow-up distinguishes them among their
competition.
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4 out of 5

Perfect

Written By jcp, Livermore, CA on Wednesday, February 17, 2010
 
A great set of in wall speakers for the price. We have a smallish living room but these do an excellent job of filing the space nicely with good sound. I do not notice the bass deficit others mention but we have a powered sub so...The installation was simple enough but I would have appreciated a hardi-back template that I could level. Really, quite nice.
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Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics

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9/18/2007
based on 86 ratings (4 comments)
 

If you're thinking of installing in-wall or in-ceiling speakers in your home, this video is for you. We'll cover some of the most commonly asked questions and show you the basics of speaker...

 
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2/8/2008
based on 215 ratings (5 comments)
 

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Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers

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1/25/2011
based on 64 ratings (2 comments)
 

This is a thorough, informative guide to help you install in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speakers.

 
In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose

In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose

Amanda P.
2/8/2008
based on 230 ratings (4 comments)
 

Learn about the key things to consider when you're shopping for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.

 
In-wall Wiring Guide

In-wall Wiring Guide

Tara W.
2/29/2008
based on 441 ratings (10 comments)
 

This is a thorough, informative guide to help you run speaker, Ethernet, and audio/video cables through the walls in new construction and finished homes.

 

Accessories

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In-Wall Speaker Wire
UL-listed speaker wire is designed to be run through walls and is building code compliant.
AudioQuest FLX-16/2 16-Gauge 2-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable
$89.99
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AudioQuest FLX-14/2 14-Gauge 2-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable
$99.99
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AudioQuest FLX-16/4 16-Gauge 4-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable
$129.99
Out of Stock
 
 
AudioQuest FLX-14/4 14-Gauge 4-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable
$149.99
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Set the volume level in your remote location without going back and forth from room to room.
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Brackets
Install these before your drywall goes up to mark your speaker locations for your builder, so you won't need to cut holes later.
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Speaker Selectors
A speaker selector will let multiple pairs of speakers act like just one to your receiver.
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6-pair speaker selector

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2-pair speaker and source selector with volume control
$199.00
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8-speaker pair connecting block
$74.99
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Wall Plates
Use wall plates to get the speaker wire into your wall so you can run it to the speakers.
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4-post wall outlets for speaker wires
$26.00
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