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Polk Audio OWM3

Multi-purpose home theater speakers

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Polk created the sleek OWM3 with several applications in mind. Add a pair to the sound system in your kitchen or bedroom, or use them as surround sound speakers with your TV in the living room. The OWM3's slim, uniquely curved design and removable base give you plenty of placement options, including on-wall or corner mounting for a clean, out-of-the-way installation.

The OWM3's compact size doesn't stop it from delivering rich sound. Polk's Dynamic Balance® drivers resist resonance that can cause distortion. Instead, you'll hear detail and dynamics that make your music and movies more lifelike. This speaker's careful design and smart technology ensure clear midrange response. For more low-end punch, add a Polk powered subwoofer.

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Highlights:

  • acoustic suspension enclosure
  • 1" silk dome tweeter
  • 4-1/2" Dynamic Balance® polypropylene cone driver
  • Capacitive Coupling Bass Technology for stronger low frequency response
  • frequency response 100-22,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • handles 20-100 watts
  • 8-ohm impedance
  • sensitivity 89 dB
  • 5-way gold-plated binding posts
  • includes removable base and black grille
  • multiple mounting options including on-wall, corner mounting, and table placement
  • 7"W x 10"H x 4-1/8"D
  • warranty: 5 years
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    Enclosure
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    Acoustic Suspension
    Number of Speakers
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    2
    Bipole or Dipole
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    No
    Tweeter
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    Dome
    Midrange size (inches)
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    Woofer size (inches)
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    4-1/2
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    5-way post
    Power Range
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    20-100
    Sensitivity
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    89 dB
    Impedance (Ohms)
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    8
    Height (inches)
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    10 1/16
    Width (inches)
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    7 1/16
    Depth (inches)
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    4 1/8
    Weight (pounds)
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    4
    Mounting Bracket Included
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    Keyhole
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    5 Years
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    5 Years

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    • 2 Black surround/satellite speakers
    • 2 Black cloth grilles (attached)
    • 2 Black tabletop stands
    • 2 Self-adhesive foam strips (length=4")
    • Sheet of 4 self-adhesive rubber bumpers
    • Owner's Manual
    • Wall-mount template
    • On-line registration sheet
    • Polk Audio product brochure
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    Overview: The Polk Audio OWM3 is a versatile speaker made to fit a variety of applications. You can use them as a pair of stereo speakers or part of a 2.1 system in a second zone. You can also use them as part of a multi-channel system. With multiple mounting options, you can place the speakers virtually anywhere.

    Driver Technology
    Enclosure Design
    Connections
    Mounting Options

    Driver Technology

    Polypropylene Woofers: Each speaker features a 4-1/2" polypropylene cone woofer which employs Capacitive Coupling Bass Technology for a low frequency response despite its size.

    Silk Tweeters: Each speaker has a 1" silk dome, Dynamic Balance tweeter that provides clear, detailed highs.

    Frequency Response Note: The overall frequency response is 80Hz-25kHz and the -3dB frequency response is 100-22kHz.

    Enclosure Design

    Glass-filled ABS Cabinets: The acoustic suspension cabinets feature glass-filled ABS construction, which creates an acoustically inert enclosure. The cabinet ensures an extremely clean midrange response with low coloration. The black finish blends easily with any decor.

    Connections

    Binding Posts: Each speaker has a set of gold-plated 5-way binding posts on the bottom of the angled rear panel. The binding posts will accept bare wire, spade lugs, pin connectors, dual or single banana plugs (removal of binding post plugs required).

    Mounting Options

    Multiple Mounting Options: The OWM3 is suited for on-wall mounting or placement on a tabletop or shelf. The speakers have four 4-way keyhole slots on the back, and come with rubber bumpers and an attachable base. There are seven different mounting possibilities: angled wall mount, corner mount, horizontal wall mount, vertical wall mount, shelf mount (using included base), horizontal shelf mount (using supplied rubber bumpers), and wall-mounted with an optional articulating wall-mount bracket (using the 1/4-20 threaded insert).

     

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    1-9 of 9 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness
     
    5 out of 5

    Polk Audio OWM3

    Written By Juan, Miami, FL on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
     
    Great speakers, polk = excelent quality
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    5 out of 5

    Awwwsome

    Written By Norm M, Pawtucket, R.I. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
     
    Great sound an power! I'm using these for surround sound speakers an the effects are clear an bright an great for the price Thks Crutchfield.
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    5 out of 5

    Versatile, elegant speaker; Exactly what I wanted

    Written By Ben M., Manhattan, NY on Monday, June 27, 2011
     
    I was upgrading my rear surround speakers and wanted something larger than a cube and smaller than a bookshelf speaker. I thought I would give these a try because they fit the limited space I had available on the side tables. They are perfect, and in black add visually with a modern feel to the space. The price was great and the quality with Polk is always a sales point for me.

    The increase in clarity over the old cubes was perceptible, and with a bit of use these should open up a bit sound wise (though given the non-traditional geometry you need to have realistic expectations). For both music and home entertainment purposes they have performed quite well and should continue to improve as they see further use.

    I thought the plastic foot/base was fine and seems sturdy enough. I did not attempt other speaker mounting positions, but analysing the shape and the hardware included I can see how you could put these just about anywhere without too much effort. Working with the 5-way binding posts (as with the Polk CS-10) was stress-free. Overall the speakers felt dense/solid and well built.

    To sum up: I purchased a car stereo and 4 speakers for that project from Crutchfield a few years ago and was very satisfied then. Now with this purchase I've added another good experience and the company definitely retains a happy customer!
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    5 out of 5

    good match

    Written By mikemin, augusta ks on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
     
    these are a good match to the soundbar50 (if you want a 7.1 system.) they
    mount on the wall flat or angled down. they sound very good for the size and
    make great surround speakers
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    4 out of 5

    Great surround speaker

    Written By jrm81, San Francisco, CA on Thursday, January 28, 2010
     
    The only reason I didn't give these a five is they really are limited to surround speaker applications. For that purpose they work very well, and score high on the WAF (wife acceptance factor).
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    2 out of 5

    OK, but no bass.

    Written By Derek, Los Angeles on Saturday, April 25, 2009
     
    The OWM3 speakers are truly designed as surround speakers - they are not full range or "bookshelf" speakers and do not reproduce low frequencies. I even compared it to a couple other speakers with a laboratory frequency generator to make sure I wasn't deaf.

    The speakers sound OK, but the marketing claim that "This speaker's careful design and smart technology ensure punchy low frequencies" is untrue. Polk's advertised CCT (Capacitive Coupling Technology) doesn't deliver the goods. In truth, low frequency output rolls off much faster than on other speakers with similar driver sizes and frequency range specifications (e.g. 100-20kHz at -3dB).

    The sound is fairly clear (you can hear the texture of drum heads and cymbals and voices) and they are reasonably well built, except for the removable vertical stand/foot. When coupled with a subwoofer or full range primary speakers, they aren't bad. Also note that with a sensitivity of 89dB, they are pretty quiet. Given their lack of low frequency output, they are rather large boxes.

    I'll wait a couple days before making a decision to return my pair to Crutchfield - they were intended as speakers in a spare room, but are ill-suited to the task unless I decide to drag in an ungainly subwoofer.
    6 out of 14 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    couldn't be happier

    Written By tony, epping, nh on Tuesday, February 03, 2009
     
    run these in pairs for the 7.1 driven by a denon avr 2309, 40 monitors for the fronts, psw125 for sub csia4 center and couldn't be more pleased...
    1 out of 4 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Polk Audio OWM3

    Written By edavis, Cincinnati, OH on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
     
    I ordered two pairs of these to complete my Polk Audio home theater (Two
    Monitor 40s, CS2 center, and PSW10 sub. I wanted surround speakers
    that could perform well and were versatile to be put on-wall/ on-ceiling. I
    already had speaker mounts from my old Sony HTiB. These speakers fit on
    the existing 1/4-20" theaded inserts on the mounts and what an
    improvement it was! I get a lot more sound from the surround speakers
    with lower volume from the receiver. After I calibrated all of the speakers,
    they blend together very well for an outstanding home theater. I
    researched these speakers a lot before I purchased them. I did not see
    alot of reviews for them, so I wanted to put my 2 cents in for anyone
    considering these for surrounds. They truly are a versatile speaker and
    compliment the other Polk speakers!
    20 out of 20 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Great speaker for surrounds

    Written By Derrick, Sevierville,TN on Friday, December 05, 2008
     
    I've used these twice now in different setups I love the positioning options and great sound for the price. I know there are obviously better surround speakers by Polk but on a budget or installing for a budget savy client, they fit the bill without much compromise in performance.
    15 out of 15 people found this helpful
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