Polk Reserve R200: Spinorama and measurements (a really nice surprise!)

[thenamelessone7]

I have managed to place an order for a pair of these for 510 EUR. I am curious if the retailer will honor this pricing. Really curious about how they sound in a nearfield setup

 

[mhardy6647]

I have managed to place an order for a pair of these for 510 EUR. I am curious if the retailer will honor this pricing. Really curious about how they sound in a nearfield setup

Here's hoping (re: the price)!
Good luck.

 

[delta76]

I have managed to place an order for a pair of these for 510 EUR. I am curious if the retailer will honor this pricing. Really curious about how they sound in a nearfield setup

where did you order from? I'm interested in these

 

[thenamelessone7]

where did you order from? I'm interested in these

Unfortunately, it's a local retailer in Slovakia and they don't ship abroad, not even to the neighboring countries.

 

[delta76]

Unfortunately, it's a local retailer in Slovakia and they don't ship even to the neighboring countries.

I see. Congratulations on your new speakers anyway. Hope you like it

 

[Fuzziekiwi]

How does Revel M16 compete with them? And which ones do you like more at low and moderate volume levels?

R200 are getting more use for me. They sound different. Both are good at low and moderate volume levels. If you're in the U.S. try Crutchfield to demo two pairs you're having a hard time deciding.

 

[Ra1zel]

I have R200 in my bedroom setup now and they are the opposite of dull, way more forward on axis compared to more flawless speakers.

 

[H-RYCAJ]

Does anyone know how the Polk LSIM 703's would hold up to the R200 or even L 200?

 

[mhardy6647]

Does anyone know how the Polk LSIM 703's would hold up to the R200 or even L 200?

I think there are some pretty cogent comments on the Polk forums.
Quick perusal only turns up this one (so far), but I am pretty sure there're others.

LSiM vs. Legend...

For those of you who have owned/auditioned/heard/etc. both the LSiM line and the Legend line...

forum.polkaudio.com

Do be sure to peruse this thread from an L200 demo program Polk did.

Polk L200 Speaker Demo Reviews

This thread is for the reviews of the members in the demo program. Everyone else try to keep on topic, thanks.

forum.polkaudio.com

 

[H-RYCAJ]

I think there are some pretty cogent comments on the Polk forums.
Quick perusal only turns up this one (so far), but I am pretty sure there're others.

LSiM vs. Legend...

For those of you who have owned/auditioned/heard/etc. both the LSiM line and the Legend line...

forum.polkaudio.com

Do be sure to peruse this thread from an L200 demo program Polk did.

Polk L200 Speaker Demo Reviews

This thread is for the reviews of the members in the demo program. Everyone else try to keep on topic, thanks.

forum.polkaudio.com

Thanks will have a read. I am an owner of the LSIM 703s. On the fence on whether to sell them. I would most likely be getting a pair of R200s, and I can't justify the cost of the legend series. I should probably keep the 703's but im always itching for something new.

Anyone care to chime in?

I found Polk Lsim 703 spinorama from Stereophile: https://www.stereophile.com/content/polk-lsiiim703-loudspeaker-measurements

as well as alcoholics: https://www.audioholics.com/bookshelf-speaker-reviews/polk-audio-lsim703/measurements-conclusion

 

[tw 2022]

I should probably keep the 703's

probably.. the potential differences aren't that great + you'll be giving up the advantages of a 3 way speaker...

 

[eugene9000]

HomeCinéSolutions (France) sell R200 for 550 euro. You need to use "send private pricing" to get the deal.​

Ordered a pair, waiting for delivery

 

[Haint]

I have managed to place an order for a pair of these for 510 EUR. I am curious if the retailer will honor this pricing. Really curious about how they sound in a nearfield setup

HomeCinéSolutions (France) sell R200 for 550 euro. You need to use "send private pricing" to get the deal.​

Ordered a pair, waiting for delivery

US Prices are a total rip off if Polk can afford the import/tariffs, VAT, and retailer margins at those price. I would never consider these anywhere near the $750 US list price, sounds like a reasonable full MSRP should be like $400 - $500/pair to be in line with the margins on other brands/models. They're just gouging here.

 

[tw 2022]

US Prices are a total rip off if Polk can afford the import/tariffs, VAT, and retailer margins at those price. I would never consider these anywhere near the $750 US list price, sounds like a reasonable full MSRP should be like $400 - $500/pair to be in line with the margins on other brands/models. They're just gouging here.

Hopefully they'll get the hint...

 

[mhardy6647]

Paid ca. $440 for the pair I have on a promotional deal from Polk.
I would say they're very good for that price (and I have said so, in fact).

 

[Haint]

Paid ca. $440 for the pair I have on a promotional deal from Polk.
I would say they're very good for that price (and I have said so, in fact).

$440 Canadian? Yea definitely grossly overpriced in the US. Think their main (if not only) US dealers are mainstream "Big Box" stores that only sell at full MSRP save for Polk sanctioned sales, I'm assuming they're price controlled. Ironic given they're an American brand, but I'd definitely avoid these in the US.

 

[mhardy6647]

$440 Canadian? Yea definitely grossly overpriced in the US. Think their main (if not only) US dealers are mainstream "Big Box" stores that only sell at full MSRP save for Polk sanctioned sales, I'm assuming they're price controlled. Ironic given they're an American brand, but I'd definitely avoid these in the US.

No, sorry, USD.
They (Polk) had a brief promotional sale last year to 'get the word out'.

 

[Pauper]

HomeCinéSolutions (France) sell R200 for 550 euro. You need to use "send private pricing" to get the deal.​

Ordered a pair, waiting for delivery

I’ve just visited their site and if I’m not mistaken , R200 are listed @ euros399. ?

 

[eugene9000]

I’ve just visited their site and if I’m not mistaken , R200 are listed @ euros399. ?

use the "send private pricing" button to get a deal to your email

 

[Braddles]

I have ordered a pair of the new R200AE speakers. Mainly being a collectors edition and being an old Polkie from way back.

Fairly substantial improvement made in the crossover parts so keen to hear them.