Great for pre-wired homes, installed next to stud
Crutchfield customer from Mckinney, TX on 12/12/2019
Great experience with these speakers, good sound and easy install. My home was pre-wired, with single gang boxes in the ceiling containing the wire. To avoid patching any drywall I wanted to install speakers directly where the gang box cutouts were. That precluded me from using the rectangular Polks, but because these can be rotated in the cutout I was able to get all 4 mounting points a good bite on drywall even with the edge of the cutout is right up against a stud.
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Very pleased!!
Crutchfield customer from Indian Springs, AL on 11/26/2019
Very quick order processing and shipping. Everything arrived undamaged thanks to the great packing. I have not installed these as of yet, but can't wait. I will follow up later after setup and installation.
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Clean Audio, EZ Install
Jerry from Idaho on 11/22/2019
8 years I've wanted to get the surround speakers "behind" me. Today I finally installed these speakers in the ceiling, and what an amazing difference from the minute I turned on my receiver. I already had an easy way to get the cables up the wall and into the ceiling from my Internet install. Took very careful measurements as to where I could cut the holes in the ceiling. Measure twice cut once! Once I cut the holes, reached up and grabbed my pre-ran cables, stripped the wires, connected to speaker, and inserted in hole. That simple. Finished hooking cables to my system and tested the sound to adjust the tweeter to my liking. Pushed on the grill and that was that. Played several Surround sound test videos from the YouTube app just to sit and listen to the sweet audio! Very happy with these speakers.
Pros: Easy to install, great audio quality. Decent price.
Cons: Not sure if there would be a difference if you could use banana plugs instead of the spring loaded connection.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Savannah, GA on 11/7/2019
Good clean audio - using more for background but can handle volume when I want it.
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Crutchfield customer from Saint Louis, MO on 11/4/2019
So far so good. Using them for Atmos and they have definitely made the presence known. Great value.
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Polk always good speaker brand
Crutchfield customer from Palisade, CO on 11/3/2019
Bought a pair for a new house build so haven't yet hooked up equipment to know how great the sound is yet but the price and quality were a plus and shipping was fast!
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Crutchfield customer from Lincoln, AR on 10/5/2019
Easy to install and blend into a white ceiling nicely. Surprised by how much better they made my surround sound. Highly recommend.
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Happy with the RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Edna, TX on 9/22/2019
Purchased these based on positive reviews and I can report the same. Easy to install if you can run basic tools. Ran them through several different sounding movies and music and overall pleased. Will buy another pair for the porch because they can be installed into damp areas as well.
Pros: Look great and sound great, also was pleased with the packaging and protection from Crutchfield.
Cons: Only con is no grill removal tool. Had to use a safety pin that I bent to help remove the grill to reposition the tweeter.
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Good speakers for the price
Crutchfield customer from Waterford, WI on 9/16/2019
Speakers work well, right after I bought these polks I found a smoking deal on some sonance speakers. I bought 3 sets of the sonance for around the house and garage and put the polks on the front porch. The polks have more bass (being 8" compared t 6.5" sonance) but the sonance are definitely clearer and on a higher level. (Normal price being 600$ they should be) however I paid 150$/set for the sonance and polks. The sonance were a simpler install as it didn't come with a bunch of different cutouts for the template like the polks did. All in all great set of speakers for the price.
Pros: good speaker for the price, good bass
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Very pleased
Crutchfield customer from Gardner, KS on 9/16/2019
I have installed many of these sets in my clients homes. Very happy and will be buying 6 more.
Pros: Easy to install, sounds great, no baffle needed.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Rochester Hills, MI on 9/9/2019
used these as the rears in the ceiling in surround system . being able to aim the tweeters came in handy alright .
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Eugene, OR on 9/4/2019
clean design, easy to install, sound good over a wide spectrum of frequencies and volumes. Surprisingly good bass output! I've only had for 1 week but seem like a great value.
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Crutchfield customer from Lake Elmo, MN on 9/2/2019
I installed in an enclosed porch Very nice product, great sound
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Crutchfield customer from Saint Augustine, FL on 8/27/2019
Well made solid speaker. Better sound than expected. I will use again for Lanai.
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Sound good, grills fall out...
Tim from Plant City on 8/18/2019
These speakers sound great but the grills fall out due to vibration even at moderate volumes. Im trying to figure ot the best way to modify so they stay in and don't get damaged...
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Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 7/17/2019
RC801 speakers sound great - I am using them in a 5.1 surround system, paired with a Polk CSiA6 center speaker and a subwoofer. Not only does music sound great, but the clarity of dialog while watching TV is fantastic. I would buy them again in an instant. Excellent sound for the money!
Pros: Sound great Easy to install Good value
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Daingerfield, TX on 5/23/2019
These speakers are such a improvement over the fx 80i ones i bought specifically for Dolby Atmos. Thanks so much for the first class service !!
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Crutchfield customer from Richfield, OH on 5/21/2019
I bought three sets of these after reading other positive reviews. I love the sound quality and they were easy to install. I painted them black to match our steel roof under our overhang. I have two on my front deck and two on the rear patio and they are plenty loud to entertain but still crisp. I also have two inside in the living room that fill the house with sound. Very impressed!
Pros: Easy install Sound quality
Cons: None that come to mind
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Great Addition!
Crutchfield customer from Fredericksburg, VA on 4/28/2019
These are a great additions to my movie theatre room! They sound great!
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from East Bernstadt, KY on 3/28/2019
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Polk Speah
Crutchfield customer from Wake Forest, NC on 3/18/2019
These are priced aggressively. They get great reviews and are solid little speakers.
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Craig from Hampshire, IL on 3/5/2019
I am using 4 of these Atmos. I couldn't be happier with purchase.
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Ceiling speaker
Robert from Ponce, PR on 3/4/2019
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Second time around
Dennis from Muldoon, TX on 2/23/2019
Second time around. I had purchase a pair of these for a previous outdoor kitchen my wife and I had added onto our home. The speakers sound incredible. We are building a new home and the new patio would not be complete without a pair of these speakers. When combined with the pre-construction brackets during the build, installation is a 60 second job.
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Crutchfield customer from Buford, GA on 1/31/2019
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Dolby Atmos
Jay from San Antonio, TX on 1/23/2019
Excellent, inexpensive in-ceiling speakers. Perfect addition to my Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 home theater system.
Pros: Price
Cons: none
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Polk Audio RC80i
John from Smithtown, NY on 1/1/2019
I bought these as back surrounds for 7.1. Could not be happier. Sound is amazingly clear. Bass is adequate as my Klpisch 12 inch sub does the all around heavy lifting and compliments the discreet lows from the Polks.
Pros: Great performance and value.
Cons: None
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Awesome sound
Jacob from Bowie, MD on 12/31/2018
Purchased these speakers to use as height speakers for an ATMOS system for when I was done with a re-model. I have not yet been able to use them for the ATMOS set up yet due to the fact the renovation is never ending, however I have been using them for stereo speakers that are mounted in the ceiling, and they sound awesome so far! They are able to fill an entire 1500sq. ft home with nice sound!
Pros: Easy mounting options! Great sound! The amiable tweeters are nice!
Cons: none at this time!
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Polk RC80i
Mark from Redding, CA on 12/30/2018
Great in-ceiling speaker that I put in my garage. Nice sound and out of the way, love them. Thanks Crutchfield
Pros: Nice sound and nicely built
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Polk Audio RC80i
Richard from Orange, CA on 12/19/2018
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Bismarck, ND on 12/6/2018
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Ceiling Rc80i
Armando from Hemet, CA on 11/6/2018
I was doing research on ceiling speakers I wanted to keep all my setup by the same brand polk audio after reading couple of reviews got the pair and set up for Dolby Atmos sound is amazing crystal clear Kept it all speakers same brand polk's Thanks Crutchfield i will keep on buying from you
Pros: Good price fast shipping excellent service and knowledge
Cons: No cons
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Perfect
Michael from Houston, TX on 10/25/2018
I have 4 pair of these. Great sound. Holding up well outdoors too, even in very humid Houston.
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Perfect for our needs
Todd from Butler, NJ on 10/17/2018
Easily installed and the sound is exactly what our kitchen needed. I will be buying more in the near future!
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Humble, TX on 10/8/2018
Easy install in ceiling speakers with great sound. I debated grabbing Klipsch or Bose, but the Crutchfield video review of these was right on. They are a great speakers.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from St Petersburg, FL on 9/30/2018
Look great, and fit the ceiling cut out perfectly.
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great for the price
JC from Las Vegas, NV on 9/21/2018
Great product for the price. I'm using these as whole home speakers in our dining room, patio, and upstairs mainly for background music. Wouldn't use these for my main home theater or main audio/ music listening experience. But if your on a budget, they could be a good fix.
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Crutchfield customer from Ridgeland, MS on 9/19/2018
Can't go wrong with Polk speakers. Sound great! Great price, fast delivery.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Roque from Silver Spring, MD on 9/18/2018
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Rich from Raleigh, NC on 9/11/2018
Solid sound and deeper than expected bass.
Pros: Very cost effective and reasonable bass.
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Crutchfield customer from Clawson, MI on 9/2/2018
Sound it very clear and the lows are perfect!
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Great ceiling speakers for Atmos setup.
Steve from Margate, FL on 8/26/2018
I am using four of these for my 7.2.4 Atmos set up with Infinity Reference Series for my five on the floor. With the crossover on my Denon AVR X6200 set at 60 hz. I am able to enjoy reasonably deep bass which accentuates the sound of thunder or a passing helicopter. The highs are crisp and clear as well. I chose these for their wide dispersion characteristics ass recommended by Dolby Laboratories. The painted the grills with three different shades of brown to blend in with my wood ceiling. I highly recommend these for any Atmos setup.
Pros: Great price, decent bass, clear and detailed highs
Cons: None
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PLOK RC 80I
Crutchfield customer from Naples, FL on 8/22/2018
Great speakers sound just what I was told by staff I have 4 for my surround sound system
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Potomac, MD on 8/20/2018
Excellent! I have installed them yet but will look great. Perfect size and great quality.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 8/16/2018
Was amazed by these speakers. Superb sound and quality. Very affordable. Perfect for my 5.1.2 setup. Buying more of these to complete my 5.1 4 atmos.
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Polk Audio RC80i
jeffrey r. from Mechanicsburg, PA on 7/22/2018
The sound is terrific. I use it as one of my atmos speakers
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Polk Audio RC80i
Kristy from Norman, OK on 7/19/2018
Super fast shipping, great quality, amazing sound
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jeff from Discovery Bay, CA on 6/3/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Hayfield, MN on 5/27/2018
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Crutchfield customer from Newcastle, CA on 5/10/2018
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Samir from Fountain Vly, CA on 5/8/2018
Best product and best sound. Best customer service , best price
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Crutchfield customer from Detroit, MI on 4/16/2018
Great sound. Speakers where in stock and fast shipping.... looking forward to more purchases
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Crutchfield customer from Powell, OH on 4/4/2018
good sound for music in my basement and they look great in the ceiling.
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Matthew from Yardley, PA on 3/9/2018
Speakers sound great and install was a breeze. Used in bar area on a 7.1 setup. If installing in a drop ceiling like I did, make sure to use a bracket. I cut some quarter inch plywood out to fit the tile dimentions as well as the center hole and it made a world of difference.
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Crutchfield customer from Yuko , OK on 2/5/2018
Very easy to install, no problems yet they are still new, I got them for my 9.2 surround system and installed these for the Dolby Atmos.
Pros: Easy installation and affordable.
Cons: Get ready to have messy drywall everywhere, you do have to cut holes in the ceiling.
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Walter from Kennewick, WA on 1/8/2018
They sound great, were easy to install and can't beat the price.
Pros: Great quality
Cons: None
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Excellent value and good sound quality
Mario from Randolph, NJ on 12/30/2017
Great value and quality sound. Bass is warm and not overpowering. If you are looking for that thump add a true bass speaker to your setup. I have an open floor plan and am using these in my kitchen about 25 ft by 14. I bought two but would suggest 4 for that size area and for better sound balance.
Pros: Polk quality. Excellent sound for this size speaker.
Cons: Can be a bit heavy, weight wise, for some installations such as thin ceilings
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Great sound for the price
Eric from WA on 12/18/2017
I put these speakers in my dining room for some ambient nose during meals. I have already caught myself tiring them on and just listening to music in there. Very nice speakers for the price.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Long Island, NY on 11/12/2017
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Terrific
J Andrew from Kinnelon, NJ on 11/12/2017
Easy to install and sound great. Added in ceiling as part of a 7.1.2 atmos system - wow!
Pros: easy to install, sound great
Cons: none
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Polk Audio RC80i
Evan from Parma, OH on 10/29/2017
Outstanding! I used 6 of these for a Dolby Atmos setup and it's amazing. Phenomenal choice for budget friendly sound! Crutchfield customer for life!!!
Pros: Price Installation Sound quality
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Houston on 10/16/2017
Great sounding flush mounts ceiling speakers.
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Great
Matt from Old Bridge, NJ on 9/27/2017
Installed easily. Sound great as Atmos speakers. Happy with price.
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Crutchfield customer from Amesbury, MA on 9/7/2017
Good speakers but have zero base. I would strongly recommend you have a subwoofer to go along with these. Very clear when turned up loud. I mostly use them for music and would buy another set for other rooms in my house. Four stars only due to lack of any bass.
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Crutchfield customer from Grass Lake, MI on 8/29/2017
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Crutchfield customer from Henderson, NV on 8/10/2017
look great and easy to install. and sound good too.
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Crutchfield customer from Richmond, VA on 7/2/2017
Really enjoy these speakers. Installation was super easy with the provided templates. The fastening mechanism makes it really easy to secure in place.
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Not impressed, I wish I was...
Brian from Beach Haven, NJ on 6/20/2017
I would like to rate these higher but I must be honest. I'm not impressed. I put four of these in my 11' ceiling in a great room with hardwood floors and area rugs. They are mounted in an insulated sheet rocked ceiling. They are in a rectangular 9' X 12' pattern with L and R being on the 12' side. First, they clearly lack bass, which I expected. I added a 10" powered Infinity sub which helped substantially. While the tweeters can be angled, they have limited range. I have the tweeters pointed straight down since I'm looking for full room coverage. However, I find that the spread of the tweeter is only about 3-4 feet from beneath the speaker leaving a dead spot in the center. Either I am too discriminating or I needed more speakers / different placement. Maybe I should switch L/R to the 9' side? Power is coming from an old Yamaha RXV-392 rated at 50W into 8 ohms @ .04 THD.
Pros: Look good!
Cons: Speakers aren't about looks, they are about sounds
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Polk's RC80i vs the Others
Larry from Homosassa, FL on 6/12/2017
This is my first review so please excuse any grammatical errors. I'm building a new home and will be installing a whole house audio system with 20 in ceiling and in wall speakers. This speaker is well built, solid and made from quality materials. I tested this speaker in a somewhat controlled environment with audiophile sources and it didn't distance itself from the less expensive speakers from Monoprice. I was amazed it didn't crush the inexpensive speakers. My testing further complicated my ability to chose a speaker for my whole house installation. Polk's legendary reputation as a solid performer led me to consider them for my needs. These speakers are $75.00 each and when compared to the Monoprice speakers that were $12.00 each on sale there is no clear winner based on sound quality. The inexpensive speakers had larger heavier magnets that covered the lower frequencies as well as the 6 times more expensive Polk's. As far as durability, weather resistance you would think that would be Polk's advantage. If I were purchasing 20 speakers based on my listening experience only I would pass on the Polk's and go with the equal sounding less expensive speakers. I wanted the Polk's to win, and will have a hard time justifying the additional 6 times the cost when it comes time to pull out my hard earned cash. I'm trying to justify the purchase of the Polk's by saying to myself how brutal the humidity is in Florida and the demands I place on my audio system for being on all day
Pros: Reputation, solid build, moisture resistant
Cons: Price. Absurd price for Pre construction brackets for this speaker. I would have given them a 5 star rating if the price would have more in line with the other speakers that were equal in sound and build quality.
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Crutchfield customer from Buckeye, AZ on 5/31/2017
Have only had hooked up for a day and am having great difficulty with my new Onkyo NR 656. In truth my rating at this time would be "too new to rate" .
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Great Speaker
Anonymous from Nokomis, FL on 4/9/2017
I Installed a pair if these speakers in the ceiling of a hard-roof covered Lanai in Southwest Florida. Install was a snap, needing only a drywall saw and screwdriver! The sound is great, and the adjustable tweeters let me direct the sound a way from the neighbors (a little bit). Don't know how well they'll hold-up being outside yet, but based on the manufacturer's description and the fact that they are fully enclosed in a ceiling I don't anticipate any problems. They're just what I needed to get music outside and IMO look "cleaner" than surface mounted speakers.
Pros: Easy installation, Good Bass response and overall sound (For listening to Classic Rock)
Cons: None to think of!
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surround and more
Crutchfield customer from Marlborough, MA on 4/3/2017
looking for quality and value built in speakers - with enough low end energy. Shipping was quick and templates make install easy to understand. Used with RC85i for both surround and ambient sound in several rooms.
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Polk RC80i
Jeff from Palmdale, CA on 3/9/2017
Great speakers, easy installation. I replaced some Boston Acoustics shelf speakers with these and I couldn't be happier. Fast shipping and knowing I could call and get great customer support if needed. Once installed they look super clean and are solid no worries if them falling out.
Pros: Sound, price, easy installation
Cons: I don't have more of them.
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Polk Audio RC80i Pair
Jim from Phoenix-az on 3/3/2017
Great little speakers, at an even better price. Put them in the ceiling out on the patio ( 10' × 20' area) sound exceeded my expectation.
Pros: Great sound Easly install Fair price
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Saginaw, MI on 3/1/2017
Nice sound, for the price would recommend to anyone that does not want to go broke but would still like high end sound.
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Crutchfield customer from West Bloomfield, MI on 2/9/2017
GREAT PRODUCT., GREAT SOUND, EASY INSTALLATION
Pros: SUPER PRODUCT, EASY INSTALL
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Mark from Windsor, CT on 1/30/2017
Very happy with Max recommendation.Added bass to equation.
Pros: Reasonable price.
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Crutchfield customer from Sahuarita, AZ on 1/24/2017
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Guy had no problem with the installation
Charles from Bellingham, WA on 1/9/2017
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Sounds great
Floyd from Frederick, MD on 12/31/2016
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Love These Speakers!
Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 12/30/2016
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christopher m from kailua-kona hi on 12/27/2016
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Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 12/19/2016
Wow, what a nice sounding speaker.
Pros: Awesome sound Easy Install
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Crutchfield customer from Ft Mill, SC on 12/11/2016
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easy installation
Rod from Walbridge, OH on 12/8/2016
exactly what I needed for my back covered porch
Pros: easy installation, great sound, water resistant
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You get more than what you pay for
David from Annapolis, MD on 12/5/2016
For the price point, you can not beat these speakers. They do not produce the deepest bass and will need a sub if you are looking for more than background music, however, they can handle serious power without distorting and fill a room nicely without sounding harsh.
Pros: Low Price Easy to install Quality sound Little distortion at high listening levels
Cons: Lacking in bass heavy
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Polk Audio RC80i
Sheikh from The Colony, TX on 11/3/2016
Excellent speakers. Sound is great.
Pros: Excellent product
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Bourne, MA on 10/31/2016
Great product for the price. Put them in my kitchen and couldn't be happier.
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Clear sound
Mat from Plymouth, MN on 10/30/2016
Came from a 6 1/2 Sonance in our last home (as a comparison) and these sound great. Clear, clean and with good bass response for a ceiling speaker. For the price, you won't be sorry. You can spen crazy money for ceiling speakers...but you don't need to. Crutchfield service was top shelf, I'll buy from them again.
Pros: Clear sound Solid bass response
Cons: Make them with a "frameless grill?"
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Polk Audio RC80i
Jon from Edmond, OK on 10/17/2016
These speakers sound awesome and were easy to install. Decent bass and clear highs for all music types.
Pros: Sound and appearance.
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Reisterstown, MD on 9/25/2016
I have always been a fan of Polk products, they are fairly priced and sound amazing. These speakers were an easy install and sound fantastic. I have them running off of my Sonos Connect. Couldn't be more thrilled with them.
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Crutchfield customer from Alma,AR on 9/11/2016
Packages arrived as expected, in great shape, directions easily followed and diagrams easily understood, waiting for remolded to complete install and plug them in
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Great sound
Bradley E from Rochester MN on 8/28/2016
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Polk Audio RC80i
Michael from Charlotte, NC on 8/28/2016
Using as atmos speakers. Crisp sound, more powerful than expected. Installation was fairly straightforward though template was slightly smaller than hole needed to be. Overall extremely pleased with purchase and would buy again
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polk RC80i in ceiling
John from Houston from Houston on 7/13/2016
Great set of speakers. I purchased a pair last year from Crutchfield last year to finish off the surround sound in the den and didn't hesitate to make this purchase for another room. Great sound from polk as usual, installation was simple and I haven't looked back. Crutchfield came through with knowledgeable customer service when I needed.
Pros: Sound, Look and ease of installation
Cons: none
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Polk RC80i ceiling speakers
Bspinach from Mt Pleasant, SC on 6/16/2016
Bought these speakers to be part of my 5.1 surround sound system in my living room. I mounted them in the ceiling to the left and right just a bit behind where our main couch is centered in our living room. Installation was easy as I used the supplied templates to mark the holes to cut. I thought the weight was going to be a little too heavy but once I tightened the four mounting screws the speakers became flush with the dry wall and fit perfectly. I tested each speaker and the sounds was excellent.
Pros: Easy to follow installation template, handy mounting screws with pivotal arms, great looking flush speaker, excellent sound
Cons: None
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Nice speakers
Bill from Spokane, WA on 6/15/2016
The speakers produce good sound and were very easy to install!
Pros: Very easy to install and good sound
Cons: none so far
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Great speakers
Tim from Colorado on 6/8/2016
Replace my smaller in ceiling speakers that my kids did not blow. These speakers are bigger and have a lot better sound than the previous ones. Installation took a little longer due having to make the hole a little bigger than the template. Will let you know if kids blow these speakers.
Pros: Sounds awesome.
Cons: Install took a bit.
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Five Star Speakers
Rick P from San Antonio, TX on 6/8/2016
Simply the best in ceiling speaker you can buy. Crisp, clear sound with plenty of bass.
Pros: They are easy to install.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Cypress, TX on 6/8/2016
Just installed these speakers into a new residence for a 7.1 set-up, using 4 speakers in-ceiling to compliment the rear and center speaker. So far everything is working out great, no complaints. I believe these speakers are a steal for the cost considering the quality.
Pros: Great Value, great sound
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RC80i's Perfect for 7.1 surround
cdpar from sacramento CA on 5/31/2016
These are excellent speakers at a reasonable price. They arrived quickly, packaging secure, excellent build quality. Installation, other than wiring, was easy thanks to the supplied cardboard templates. I ordered two pair for a 7.1 surround system, however, as I am about to order the Yamaha RX-A860 from Crutchfield, I am about to order another pair for in ceiling front presence speakers. Sound is excellent. Look great in ceiling. What more could you want?
Pros: Great value. Excellent sound quality, easy installation.
Cons: None
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In ceiling speakers
KEH from Austin, MN on 5/30/2016
Bought these Polk speakers from Crutchfield and Yamaha in ceiling speakers from a different online store. The Yamaha speakers were a little easier to install and had a more robust connection. The Polk speakers had the standard press tab connector design and had a press fit screen. The Yamaha had a push button connector with a much stronger spring and a magnetic screen. All-in-all both speakers sound great and were fairly easy to install. Yamaha speakers were a little better made and a little easier to install. I'd recommend either. Crutchfield as usual was great to deal with and highly recommended.
Pros: Relatively easy installation and they sound great.
Cons: None really but they fall a little shy of their Yamaha equivalent.
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Really good speaker
Jim C from Gilbert, AZ on 4/25/2016
I used these as my only speakers for about a week until I picked up some front speakers to go along with these Polk Audio speakers. The RC80i speakers sound really good and fit my budget very well. I would recommend these speakers. Because I have blown in insulation in my attic Polk Audio staff advised I needed to protect the speakers from this insulation but not completely cover the speakers. My simple fix was to obtain some 5 gallon buckets and cut the bottoms off. they are the right size to protect these speakers.
Pros: Sounds really good, easy to install, adjustable tweeter.
Cons: None
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Polk RC 80i
Zazman69 from Hollister, CA on 4/24/2016
Excellent speakers, change the whole dynamics of my surround sound system. I will be buy another set. Very easy to install.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Michael from Orange Park, FL on 4/17/2016
Very easy to install and sound really good.
Pros: Awesome quality for the price, easy to install and look great
Cons: None yet
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Polk Audio RC80i
bren from Chapin, SC on 4/14/2016
Love the speakers! Excellent Product!
Pros: The sound is Great! Easy installation! Arrive quickly
Cons: None
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Great speakers
Ken from Snohomish, WA on 4/11/2016
Great sounding speakers and great price. Crutchfield makes it very easy to work with
Pros: Great sounding speakers
Cons: None
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Disappears into the ceiling very well
Crutchfield customer from Durham, NC on 3/22/2016
As you would want with ceiling speakers, they disappear quite seamlessly into the ceiling. Great sounding speakers; super cheap price compared to MSRP. I am surprised at the amount of bass they have, as well.
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Polk Audio RC80i - Fantastic
Eric from Bend, OR on 3/6/2016
Great sound and easy to install. They blend well with the ceiling and are a pleasure to hear.
Pros: Sound quality, easy template install, and they showed up after just a couple days of ordering
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Great speakers for Atmos ceilings or surrounds
Elias from tallahassee, FL on 3/6/2016
These speakers were easy to install and had good efficiency ratings that matched my primary speakers for my home theater. The install is straight forward and require you cutting a hole in the sheet rock. These speakers sound good and have a directional tweeter you can move to point more in the direction your trying to send sound to. A better alternative is to get ceiling speakers that match the brand and type of your front and center speakers. This way the crossover and sound quality match. The problem, at least for me, is the matching ceiling speakers were way to expensive for my taste, unnecessarily if you ask me. That's why I think for the money you cant get better.
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Fantastic speakers for the price!
Jeremy from Denver, CO on 2/24/2016
Installed these speakers throughout out home (Kitchen, family room, living room, Master Bedroom, etc) and connected to multiple Sonos ConnectAmps and we couldn't be happier with the performance with these speakers! Simple to install, look good and sound great!
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Great speakers
SB from armonk, NY on 2/19/2016
Great sounding speakers. Easy to install. Crutchfield service Top Notch.
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Great in-ceiling speakers
BranLinds from newport, KY on 2/14/2016
Great in-ceiling rounds! Had them in use for a little over a week and they sound crisp and clear. They are serving as my rears for my surround sound system. Paired perfect with Polk RC-255 center channels. May be more than I needed. Probably could have gotten away with 6" Polk. You won't be disappointed!
Pros: Clear crisp sound. Found this at the best price on Crutchfield. Amazon was quite a bit more expensive.
Cons: A little pricey compared to the 6" but if you have a larger space it's worth it.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Rich from las vegas, NV on 2/11/2016
Bought these speakers to be used in-ceiling as surround speakers. They were easy to install and have a good sound.
Pros: Easy installation ... good sound for price.
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High quality speaker at a very reasonable price
2manytoyz from Minor, NS on 2/8/2016
These are great speakers and the price at Crutchfield was very reasonable. The speakers were in short supply recently and other retailers were really gouging their customers as a result, but Crutchfield kept the normal price which I really appreciate.
Pros: Good base extension for a ceiling speaker.
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Good surround speakers
Kahakiki from Hawaii on 12/30/2015
These speakers are easy to install in the ceiling, no mounting brackets required. If you are familiar with "old-work" blue boxes, these speakers have the same idea that there is a clamp that holds them secure against the drywall. Make sure you have the depth and diameter required, see the specs. I like that these speakers are made of marine grade SS, so they should have a long life where I live in the hot and humid jungle near the ocean (and its salt-spray)..
Pros: Easy install into drywall ceiling, provided you can run the wires to the location. Sound quality suitable for surrounds.
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Great sound!
Mike H from Texas on 12/15/2015
These are awesome speakers and the only negative would be that the installation can be a bit messy. It helped to hold a vacuum hose next to the saw blade as I cut the holes. My advise is to watch a couple youtube videos about installing ceiling speakers before attempting. Pretty straightforward.
Pros: Awesome sound!
Cons: Installation can be messy.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Troy from Colorado on 12/15/2015
Sounds great! A real bang for your buck.
Pros: Great sound. Great cost. Easy to install.
Cons: None.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Gulf Breeze, Fl on 12/14/2015
You can't beat the price and performance. Great speakers, clear sound!
Pros: Amazingly quick delivery, easy website
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Speakers for my new Amp/receiver
Lew from Ocean City, MD on 12/13/2015
These speakers were recommended by Crutchfield adviser to be compatible with my new amp/receiver that was also purchased from Crutchfield. I am very satisfied with the two purchases.
Pros: Good quality sound from the combination of the two purchases.
Cons: Cutting 9" holes in the ceiling without filling the room with dust. To avoid the dust I put several damp paper towels into the box the speakers came in and mounted it to the ceiling directly under the soon to be cut hole. I then went up into the attic and cut the hole. The dust went into the box where it was contained by the damp paper towels. If you mount the box to the ceiling you will have to repair the mounting holes. I suggest having someone hold the box flush with the ceiling.
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Bryan
Bryan from Tampa, Florida on 12/10/2015
Great Speakers for the price! Very clear, crisp, strong sound. I couldn't be happier with the purchase and it was at my house in 2 days (I didn't pay for extra shipping).
Pros: Price for the quality
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i
Jay from Washington on 11/24/2015
Great sounding speakers for the price. Put a pair outside on the covered deck, liked them enough to order 2 more pairs to put in the ceiling inside.
Pros: Quality sound, easy to install
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Quality Speaker
Eric K from Louisiana on 11/21/2015
Very easy install and high quality components. Note that color is off-white.
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Great deal - great product
Graham L. from Texas on 11/5/2015
Googled the top 10 in-ceiling speakers and these came out high on the list and based on the price they were available for, they seemed like a great deal. I wanted to buy from a reputable seller, hence Crutchfield. I possibly could have got them a little cheaper. Suffice to say that Crutchfield was lowest price supplier I felt comfortable with. They are bigger than I expected, but installation was easy - they fit between ceiling joists easily. Sound is great - I installed 2 pairs in my lounge room and I am using them through a Yamaha receiver and with a Polk sub-woofer. I am not an audiophile so will leave the analysis of the sound quality to others. I know they are just what I wanted and would recommend the speakers and their purchase from Crutchfield as highly as I can.
Pros: Price/Sound
Cons: None
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Perfect for whole home sound system
LM from Michigan on 10/18/2015
I havent tried these in a surround system setup. I installed 4 across my split level ceilings for a whole house sound system. Angled 11ft ceilings, these things sound great as the sound reflects all kind of ways...install was easy...cut the 9in holes, hook up wires, and tighten the dog legs...thats it...hardest part of everything was keeping the drywall dirt from flying everywhere, cleaning the darn vacuum as it clogged the filter, and finding a paper clip to remove the speaker covers to tighen the screws...the grill is on there pretty snug so took a bit of effort...they need to include some kind of paper clips to remove them easy... Overall i love them...might install some in the bathroom as they are water resistant.
Pros: Look great, sound great...nice tremble...and easy install
Cons: kinda hard to remove speaker grill with a normal paper clip...they need to include some kind of skinny wire that's easy to remove it or ship with grills uninstalled...
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Great sound, good price
DM from Chicago, IL on 10/6/2015
I tried out the RC-65i, a pair of Yamaha's, and a pair of Klipsch that I can't remember. The RC-80i's sounded the best with better bass and mid-range. Speakers were easy to install for my rear surround setup.
Pros: Easy to install. Great sound.
Cons: None
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Better than expected!
Steven K from Toledo,oh on 9/4/2015
Amazing for the price. Blends well with my current Definitive Technology speakers.
Pros: Great bass. Great highs and easy to install.
Cons: The grills fit too tightly and are hard to remove. I had to use a paper clip to pry them off.
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My second pair!
Audio enthusiast from California on 8/7/2015
This is my second pairof RC 80i speakers. The first pair I installed in the den and they sound great. So I bought another pair for the garage. Can't wait to install them.
Pros: Good bass and clarity for size and location. Adjustable tweeter definitely enhances sound.
Cons: Working in the attic...
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Steal of a deal
kdett from Milford, MI on 8/5/2015
You can't beat the price and performance.
Pros: None
Cons: Everything
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Polk rc80i
rb from Kentucky on 7/25/2015
Easy to install and great sound for the money.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Tripper from Louisiana on 7/21/2015
Really badass speakers for the price! Worked great for the application that I needed.
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Speakers
T from Delaware on 7/8/2015
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Great Flushmount Ceiling Speakers
JD from Washington on 7/7/2015
I bought three pair of these speakers for a 6.1 Home Theater Surround System (Denon AVR X-3000 Amp). Also purchased a fourth pair for a Second zone. The speakers are easy to install (once you commit to cutting a big hole in your wall/ceiling. Sound is perfect for what we wanted. Bonus Free Subwoofer compliments of Polk (at Crutchfield) for the purchase of the other speakers.
Pros: Easy install (templates included), Paintable, GREAT sound.
Cons: While the install is easy enough, committing to cutting the holes can be a deal breaker.
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Perfect
Travis from Michigan on 6/17/2015
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PERFECT
PL from Kansas on 6/2/2015
Purchased a pair for the outside covered deck and a pair for inside. No complaints, great value and easy to install,
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Polk Audio RC80i
Outside1 from Arizona on 5/28/2015
Great Speakers at a good price.
Pros: direction tweeter is a nice touch and does work as expected
Cons: the "locking" mechanism that hold the speaker in place can be over tightened and crunch the drywall.
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Pleasantly Surprised
Devin from Minnesota on 5/12/2015
Pleasantly surprised by how well the speakers sound right out of the box, thoroughly impressed with the sound for the price
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Polk RC80i Ceiling Speakers
Reflexred from Texas on 5/5/2015
These speakers are great for the price, they are a little heavy on the bass but this can be adjusted through your amp or receiver. They were a breeze to install and just require a little confidence when cutting the holes in your ceiling. remember measure twice cut once. Overall, quality speakers for the price.
Pros: easy to install, great price
Cons: little heavy on bass
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Polk Audio RC80i
SG from cambridge ma on 5/3/2015
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Value
jrminaz from Arizona on 4/28/2015
For the price, these speakers rock. I have no complaints with this purchase. Great quality and a nice rich sound.
Pros: price, sound, ease of install.
Cons: None
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Very Good Ceiling Speaker
FLDan from Florida on 4/27/2015
These speakers are used for my surrounds on a basic 5.1 system. Excellent sound quality. Assuming wiring is already there, the installation is complete in less than 30 minutes. Template is provided. I will be purchasing two more pairs for different rooms in my home. Crystal clear sound, produces bass well for a ceiling speaker. Can't go wrong with these speakers. Very affordable, excellent sound.
Pros: Sounds great, excellent quality, easy install
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i
Jimmiy from Wichita, KS on 4/22/2015
Installation was a snap! The hardest part was getting over the fear of cutting a hole in the newly finished basement ceiling. I was going to get ceiling speakers from Monoprice but after reading the reviews in both sites, one common thread came through: you get what you pay for. I know I sacrificed sound quality by using this type of speaker, and I didn't want to sacrifice anymore by getting a bargain speaker. They are inastalled and look great, I have not hooked them up yet. But if the reviews are half right, I will have a great sound for my TV room.
Pros: Easy installation and hook up
Cons: None...
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Maryland on 4/20/2015
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Polk Audio speakers
Fred from Jacksonville, FL on 4/19/2015
I would like to thank Crutchfield sales advisor for recommending me the ceiling speakers from Polk bass sounds so fabulous crystal clear
Pros: Polk Audio crystal clear sound well worth the money
Cons: none found
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Excellent
Surround Junkie from Kentucky on 4/12/2015
I bought these with the Onkyo nr838 with Dolby Atmos and I feel like I'm in the XD theater. Extremely satisfied with the power of the sound coming thru these speakers
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Best boom for the buck
kasperily from Oregon on 4/7/2015
Bought a pair of the RC60i's a few years back. Needed a new pair for another location and decided to get the RC80i, wish I would have got these the first time around. Another pair may be in my near future.
Pros: Sound great, good price and easy install
Cons: none as of yet
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Polk Audio RC80i
Jake from Laurel, Md on 3/24/2015
These are very nice speakers for the money. They were very easy to install and they sound great. They arrived within 2 days of ordering them. I am a happy customer and will order from Crutchfield again in the future.
Pros: Good value for the money and easy to install.
Cons: None.
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Nice speakers
Mark from Texas on 3/23/2015
Connected to an onkyo tx-nr626. Clean sounding speakers for the price. Sounds so good that my wife wants me to order 2 more and install them in the bedrooms
Pros: Clean sound, price, blends in nice to ceiling
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i
Ken from New Jersey on 3/20/2015
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Polk Audio RC80i
PaulP from Bel Air, MD on 3/19/2015
Product is as described. Good quality, price. Nice sound to compliment other Polk speakers for a home theatre system.
Pros: See above.
Cons: N/A
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Good speaker
Brandon from Pittsburgh, PA on 3/11/2015
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RC80i
Great price, fairly easy installation (assuming wires, etc. there), and excellent sound. Will rattle a bit with volume from wireless system turned all the way up on the device, os simply turn down device a little, and then use speaker volume control. Sounds great, and very pleased.
Pros: Price, installation pretty easy (requires cutting sheet rock and mounting).
Cons: not "top of the line" (but close especially for the price)
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Polk Audio RC80i
Ron W. from Mississippi on 2/9/2015
Awesome speakers ! Great value and warm full sound.
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Good ceiling speakers
Alan M. from New York on 1/31/2015
Bought these speakers based on my knowledge of the company, the Crutchfield advisor's recommendation, and pricing. We paired the speakers with the Onkyo TX-NR828. These ceiling speakers exceeded my expectations. They are truly wonderful speakers and I can see how couch potatoes are created.
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Excellent Speakers
nmcgarvey from Parker, Colorado on 1/2/2015
The first review is for Crutchfield. After a less desirable experience with a local big box store, the Crutchfield representative walked me through options at various price points. He guided me to these for their quality, performance and value. They were priced better then the other store. Installation was super easy once I got over the anxiety of cutting into my family room ceiling. The template that was provided was perfect. I am using these RC80i's for my home theater in our family room. The perform very well and met my expectations.
Pros: Value for the performance. Crutchfield makes the difference. I feel like I examined the appropriate options and made the right choice with their guidance.
Cons: None so far.
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Excellent Speakers
Crutchfield customer from Texas on 11/23/2014
Very pleased with these speakers. Have 4 in my living room and 2 more in my garage. They sound great.
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Great Sounds (Fronts)
JimBo from Nevada on 11/22/2014
Using these for Fronts in a 5.2 ch. MC80 Center recommended since the majority of sound comes through here. Only needed the RC60i for the rears
Pros: easy install. Pre-primer'd grills make spraying a synch!
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Installed in Basement
K. T from Broomfield, CO on 11/15/2014
I installed these myself in our basement that we just finished, along with Polk Audio TSi100 bookshelf speakers, Polk Audio PSW111 subwoofer and a Polk Audio Center Channel 255c-RT connecting to a Yahama receiver. It sounds awesome!! If you are an audiophile, you can probably pick a few things apart, but for everyday use in a basement TV area it came together great.
Pros: Easy to install. Sounds great.
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Good music speaker
Crutchfield customer from Clinton, UT on 10/12/2014
Good quality and a reasonable price. The speakers have strong bass and clear treble but lack a little in the midrange. Because of this sound, these speakers will make good music or even surround speakers but may not be the best for dialogue or low level listening.
Pros: Strong bass and clear treble.
Cons: A little weak in the midrange.
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RCi 80
Jose from virginia on 10/2/2014
Great sound, I have 4 in the basement for a home theater and just tried this 4 for music last week birthday party and every one was asking about it . Easy to install temple work fine and great price. Will recomend this product.
Pros: Sound, price,
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Polk Audio RC80i Speakers
Ron P. from Pingree Grove, Illinois on 9/30/2014
These Speakers are awesome. Extreamly Fair Price. Sound is impeccable. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Pros: Best Sounding Speakers ever
Cons: None
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Excellent
J-Real from Nashville, TN on 9/18/2014
I used to the speakers for in ceiling surround sound. They fit the bill to a T! Excellent sound for the price.
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gift
mom2son from murrieta on 9/5/2014
This was a birthday gift to my son ~~~ he was very happy!
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Great Sound!!!!
Keith H from Toledo Oh on 8/30/2014
I installed 2 pair of these speakers in the ceiling of my outdoor patio and they sound great....the sound is crisp and clear
Pros: Easy to install...nice cut out template provided
Cons: None
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Polk RC 80i
Derick W. from Dallas Texas on 8/15/2014
Great speakers. Great cost.
Pros: Great sound, almost invisible. Excellent customer support from sales rep.
Cons: None
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Great sound for the $
Grant from Dallas, TX on 8/6/2014
Great sound! Great price! I order too many speakers and needed to return a box and was blown away with how prompt and friendly Crutchfield was. I will never do business anywhere else. Thanks again!
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Great Speakers & Investment!
Johnjay from Marlton, NJ on 7/25/2014
I love these speakers. For the price I think they sound fantastic! They were easy to install and I now have a 9.1 system powered by the Denon AVR 5805. I recommend them.
Pros: Crutchfield's lightning FAST delivery. East to install, nice appearance and sound.
Cons: NONE!
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Very Satisfied
DonP from Lebanon, PA on 6/9/2014
Very happy so far with the quality and sound of these speakers. I bought them for our home theater and they sound great. I'm told that they get even better as the materials break-in with time.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Bridgeton, NJ on 6/2/2014
Great quality sound, just what I had expected since it is sold by Crutchfield
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Great sound. Easy install.
RussellO from Oklahoma City, OK on 5/30/2014
Great sound for the price. Installation couldn't have been easier. I ordered 2 pairs for both front and rear speakers and ordered the Polk Audio MC80 (single speaker) for the center channel. Clear, crisp sound with plenty of bass.
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polk Audio RC80i
Bill V from Houston,Tx on 5/17/2014
Speakers were as describe. Nice looking and sound OK to me. We have one pair in the ceiling and one pair in the wall. We installed them ourself. Not that big of a problem. The lip around the edge is sufficient that the hole did not have to be that exact. Ran into one problem in that where we wanted to put one speaker was too small. Had to cut a 2x4 a little to get it to fit.
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Excellent sound and quality
Joe B from Queen Creek, AZ on 5/10/2014
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Great for the price
Crutchfield customer from tampa, fl on 4/28/2014
Great speakers for the price. Really like adjustable tweeters. Installed myself. Very easy installation.
Pros: Easy install great price look clean in ceiling sound great adjustable tweeters
Cons: None
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Great sound, easy install
Crutchfield customer from Arlington, MA on 4/14/2014
We bought these to replace our bookshelf speakers with in-ceiling speakers to save space. These speakers provide excellent, full sound and were a snap to install
Pros: - great sound - easy install - clear instructions
Cons: - somewhat difficult to remove grill for installation and painting
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Polk Audio RC801
Rick from New Jersey on 4/9/2014
Just had a Def Tech Center, and two Klipsch towers for a number of years. I added two RC80i's for my surround in the ceiling. Very good sound quality, and now my head spins from the surround sounds. I should have added this years ago. I place the speakers behind my rear couch, and the sound bounces around, I like it.
Pros: Ease of Install, Sound Quality at a decent price.
Cons: None.
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Good choice
Kba from Huntsville,Al on 4/7/2014
Thanks for the help did not need much help had in previous home . Had to go with what I know is good
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Good Purchase
Chris from Chattanooga, TN on 3/29/2014
Using for Rear surround sound - they work great!! Easily installed and almost 'invisible' when installed. The directional tweeters are also a very nice feature.
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Great Speakers
TimE from macedon ny on 3/28/2014
Easy to install , massive crossover network. Using for rear surrond. I matched with TSI 300 fronts and CS center. More bass than I expected. Replaced Infinity 2000.1 bookshelf speakers and the difference is stunning
Pros: Easy to install , sound awesome. Cheap but very well built
Cons: none
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Updating with Performance
Desert Rat from Apple Valley, CA on 3/13/2014
We needed to update 25 year old speakers throughout the property and the Polk Audio RC80i has worked well. We do have to drive them a bit for the low end to come through in this application.
Pros: Clear sound, sold in pairs.
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Great
JeremieH from Kingfisher, OK on 3/6/2014
Great speaker and easy to install!
Pros: Easy to install and great looking!
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Great Speakers for the price!
Sean from Cincinnati, OH on 3/5/2014
I have used these speakers on several projects and they never disappoint my clients. Great sound anywhere in the room.
Pros: Easy installation, great sound and price
Cons: none
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Great rear surround option...
DariusB from Boise, ID on 3/3/2014
I'm using these as the rear channel in a 5.1 set-up. These were very easy to install and the sound performance is very good. Primary use is movies and gaming. This is my first 5.1 set-up so I don't have a lot to compare to. I can say that if you are debating whether to go 5.1 and install rear speakers (vs front only)...do yourself a favor and go with the true surround if you can. The rear speakers really enhance the movie and gaming experience. These speakers perform very well. I'm impressed with their range and clarity. The directional tweeters are also very helpful.
Pros: Ease of installation, directional tweeters, impressive range and fullness of sound, price is pretty good for what you get.
Cons: None.
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Fantastic value
Ivanb from Houston, TX on 2/12/2014
The Polk RC80i ceiling speakers are awesome. They are very easy to install. They sound very crisp and have great midrange response. These also blend well with my Polk CSi A4 center channel. The tweeters can be swiveled to be aimed toward your listening position. Great value!
Pros: Great value Sound very clean and crisp looks great in the ceiling space saving
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Good value
Rob from Charleston, WV on 1/17/2014
Best part about my buying experience was the advice from Crutchfield customer service. Very helpful & answered all of my questions thoroughly. Much better than dealing with the local big box stores - like night & day.
Pros: Great deal. Easy to install.
Cons: nothing yet
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Fantastic Speakers at a Great Price
JonS from Jacksonville, FL on 12/30/2013
Fantastic Speakers at a great price. Replaced a set of Klipsch" that were blown. These are rich full and perfect for my system. I called Crutchfield and talked to an advisor and he stated that I would probably not be able to tell the difference between these and more expensive models. All I know is they sound fantastic at a great price.
Pros: Sound Great Great Price Fit it the Klipsch Holes perfectly
Cons: None
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Great Speakers!
Dave from Monroe, CT on 12/28/2013
Awesome! I took these out of the box, followed the directions, and had them installed and working in no time. They sound great and look good in the ceiling with the as-is white. Using pair as rear surround sound 5.1.
Pros: Easy to install Sound great
Cons: None
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Nice look
Sam S from Maryland on 12/18/2013
Compliments rc 85i speakers nicely!
Pros: Nice compliment for surround sound
Cons: None
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fair enough for 2way Speaker.
Crutchfield customer from Gilbert on 12/16/2013
if you could afford a 3-way speaker 70 RT.. It will best way to go.
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Just buy them already...
m t from Benton KY on 10/21/2013
These speakers are super affordable and I love the sound that I get out of them. I bought 4 pairs of them for my office over 2 years ago and liked them so much I recently installed them in the ceiling of a new home that we are currently building.
Pros: Great sound, affordable.
Cons: None
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Easy to install
MKPA from Waynesville mo on 10/19/2013
Fast shipping, needed ceiling speakers as a new hardwood floor didn't need wires popping up to stands. The fronts will be Polk Tsi mains and center on a large entertainment center. Found a center between rafters, marked it with a nail, used the provided templates, used a hand saw rather than a rotozip and smoothed it with sandpaper. Used a drill till tension showed and finished with a Phillips hand screwdriver. Once I reset the Macc on the pioneer elite vsx51 they came to life as the rear surrounds, amiable tweeters work well. Yes I would recommend these as rear surrounds, I've used 14 gauge wire that I fished down through the wall and attached to a wall speaker outlet that I put in at the same time. Took half the afternoon. Would have been quicker but the GF decided she needed her nails done...eh
Pros: Great sounding speakers, can handle anything from Bach to Armageddon, nice price point for a pair, can be installed by one person
Cons: Eh, just take your time installing,
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There is more to movies and music then you think
CottonTop from Tarheel State on 9/14/2013
Polk is the only way to go people. I have 4 of these along with a Polk powered sub, Polk center and Denon receiver and it will blow your socks off! Everyone that has heard this system says the sound is coming from everywhere, crisp and clear. It is definitely worth taking the time to install flush mount speakers than buying a out-of-the-box system. Worth every penny!
Pros: Great sound, easy install and look great
Cons: None
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Great Speakers
SamG from Lake St. Louis on 9/2/2013
These speakers work good as entry level HT Ceiling speakers. Great value.
Pros: Price
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Polk RC80i
Bobh from Cincinnati,Ohio on 8/15/2013
I recently purchased a condo in which the previous owner had removed the rear ceiling speakers leaving hoples in the ceiling .Your staff recomended these speakers. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Pros: Good sound quality
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Great Sound for a Great Price
JimmyG from STL on 8/5/2013
I have a very large house that was all pre-wired for speakers but didn't have any. I was looking for a decent speaker that wasn't too expensive since I was going to buy multiple sets. I tried one, loved it, and bought them for the rest of the house. I use them as rear surrounds and as main speakers in different rooms of the house.
Pros: Easy install, great sound, very nice looking
Cons: Be careful when installing. When you screw in the drywall fasteners, you'll be tempted to switch from a screwdriver to a screw gun/drill because it takes a little while. That's fine, but put it on a low torque setting otherwise, you could easily crush the drywall around the hole you just cut. It's not a product flaw, just a warning to be careful.
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Nice Product
mark from Hawaii on 7/5/2013
I have 2 sets of these Polk speakers in the ceiling of my garage and they sound good. Not the best sound but nice for the price.
Pros: Nice product for the price.
Cons: Grills are cheaply made.
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Polk RC80i
GregS from Hendersonville,NC on 6/3/2013
I have 4 of the Polk RD85i speakers in the walls of the bonus room along with 2 Polk RC80i speakers in the ceiling and a Polk TSI CS10 hooked up to a Onkyo TX-NR515. The sound is amazing and would like to thank the Crutchfield customer service for their help getting this all together.
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Easy to install. Decent sound
Crutchfield customer from New Haven, CT on 5/22/2013
These speakers came right on time and were well packaged. I was impressed with the Crutchfield website and customer service. The speakers were easy to put into the ceiling. I actually bought four of them for my surround sound system. On a scale of one to ten I'd give them a Seven in terms of sound quality. A bit tinny sounding but the sub helps out. Would buy again because of the price and quality.
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Great for a beginner
Chase from Arizona on 5/15/2013
Great price and they sound much better than what I was using before (Home theater in a box). Haven't tested much more expensive models. Also, I have installed and uninstalled them about 10 times and have not had one clip break. I guess just realize that you are in fact dealing with plastic and be realistic when tightening it.
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Very good speakers at a great price
Picky John from Chicago, IL on 5/11/2013
Speakers were nicely packages and easy to install. I'm planning to use them in a remodeled kitchen and tested these speakers out by hanging them from the joists in the ceiling. They sounded crisp and clear. I can't wait to hear them after the ceiling drywall is in place and I re-install the speakers. I'm hoping the enclosure will help the bass a bit because it was not as strong as I would have liked. I may have to augment with a subwoofer to get a deeper bass response. The speakers are very good for a kitchen ceiling.
Pros: Great looking, easy to install, good sound clarity for the price.
Cons: Could use a little more bass, but that is what a subwoofer is for.
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Great Speakers
Clark from Milwaukee, WI on 4/27/2013
Just finished our basement and went with polk speakers for 5.1 surround system. Great sound and easy to install.
Pros: Price & Sound. Working with Crutchfield is the only way to go. I'll never shop anywhere else for electronics.
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EXCELLENT
TONY J from Harrisburg, PA on 4/21/2013
These speakers have revealed a whole new dimension to my music. I didn't know what I was missing. matched them with the Polk CSi A4 (center speaker) and a pair of Polk RTi A1 speakers. Great sound!!!!!!
Pros: Look great and sound great.
Cons: None
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Wall Speakers
qtbern from Streetsboro, Ohio on 4/15/2013
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Sound great!
Ben from Walled Lake, MI on 4/2/2013
They're a little flat with no EQ, but once I installed an equalizer with the AMP-100, they had a great tone, tons of bass and clear highs.
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Great Speakers
Jake from Central Florida on 3/21/2013
Great sounding speakers and easy to install!
Pros: Easy installation, sound quality, directional/adjustable tweeters
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i
ShawnDawg from Lehi, Utah on 3/9/2013
Great speakers, great sound, and easy to install. Bought 5 pairs.
Pros: Can move the tweeter. Good bass. easy to mount.
Cons: None at this time
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Brilliant speakers for rear surrounds!
Toby L. from Davidsonville, MD on 2/20/2013
Just installed these as rear surrounds in the ceiling for a 7.2 channel set up in my media room. They sound absolutely fantastic (lows, mediums and highs) and will be paired with Polk 65RTs as surrounds, Polk RTiA7's as fronts and a Polk CSiA6 as my center. The pivot-able tweeter is key too and it really allows you to direct your sound where it's most critical to you. Very happy with the way Polk provides a template for the cut-out in the ceiling and the fastening system works flawlessly. Just be sure not to over tighten these AND do not worry about the grill as it will be difficult to get off (the reason it is hard to get off is so it stays on when the speaker is in use). Take a corkscrew and try to lift the speaker ONLY from the edge of the grill (where it meets the plastic/woofer). Just pry a little bit from 4 different points and eventually you will loosen the grille enough to get it off. Pry only from around the edges people!!! What a brilliant design across the board from Polk Audio. 5 STARS!!!!!
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Ashburn, Va on 2/16/2013
Sounds great, easy install, affordable and fast delivery. Well done Crutchfield.
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polk rc80i
jbdv from poolesville, md on 2/1/2013
I haven't been able to install these yet but there seems to be some issues with getting the grill covers off without damaging the grill covers. I found that you need only to hold the speaker in your lap and slightly push down on the sides and working all the way around the speaker. The grills will then start to pop right out of the enclosure. No need to use a bent paper clip. The speakers seem to be well built and should live up to all the previous reviews. jd
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Like Being at the Symphony
Dr.M from Pittsburgh, Pa. on 1/31/2013
Speakers are heavy and need additional support on my 2X 2 foot drop ceiling tile. I used 1/8" hardwood plywood above the ceiling tile to clamp onto! Wood available inexpensively at Lowes. The speakers have great sound, strings sound great with the tweeter and bass is more than acceptable. A luxury to have in my dental operatory. You can't get much more sound definition for the reasonable cost of this pair of speakers. Speakers are attractive and well made.
Pros: easy to install in ceiling tile, went without a hitch. Great Sound! Crutchfield had them to me in 48 hours, packed beautifully. Telephone support was exceptional! These guys really want you to be happy.
Cons: None
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Polk Audio RC80i in-Ceiling speakers
MikeT from Tampa, FL on 1/5/2013
Ease of install was incredible! The templates were right on and after cutout the self treading screws locked the speakers into the ceiling with ease. Quick connect clips were positioned great and the low profile of the magnet made avoiding one ceiling joist a breeze!
Pros: Great package pricing for the two speakers
Cons: None apparent
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Polk Audio RC80i
Jeff from Shreveport, LA on 11/13/2012
Extremely user friendly and easy to install
Pros: Easy to follow instructions, sounded great in kitchen where the accoustics aren't the best.
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Rc80i
Dave from Ohio on 10/30/2012
The sound quality performance of the speaker was certainly acceptable for the price. The complaint is purely with the grill covers and how the instruction guide directed me to remove them with a bent paper clip which resulted in bent grill holes. Must have taken over an hour to gently coax them off without damage, all to no avail. A preferred packaging solution would have been like their higher end models(i.e.- MC80) where the covers are not attached from the onset. I'll be seeking replacement grills from Polk. I'm curious how they will handle my request.could be off to Definitive.
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Polk Audio RC80i
Crutchfield customer from Puyallup, WA on 10/28/2012
Excellent sound for rear surround.
Pros: Easy to install in ceiling
Cons: No literature on whether you let insulation contact the speakers. I chose to make an enclosure behind them made out of round concrete forms about 12" tall with a styrofoam top and lined with felt. Keeps the insulation off the speakers and sounds good
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Pleasantly surprised
Crutchfield customer from Indianapolis on 10/24/2012
Great sound from an inexpensive speaker. I have paired these 4 in-ceiling speakers with a subwoofer and have achieved a much better than expected result... easy to mount and great to listen to... thanks
Pros: Audio quality, ease of installation, inexpensive, good name for home resale
Cons: i got nuttin
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