Such a great video. I know this is an older video but I just had to give thanks. This was so well done and in a way that the normal avg user could relate to. We live in a time when demo rooms at local shops are a thing of the past so for you to do a video like this, it's invaluable. Well done. I've been leaning heavily towards the Polk but I rarely if ever listen to any material at that high of volume and the Polk, to my ears, didn't sound as clear and detailed as the Klipsch did at normal listening. For Movies and TV viewing I would choose the Klipsch every time. For music at high volumes though, I would lean towards Polk. Thanks again.
I own various models of Klipsch and Polk (not the models featured here unfortunately) and I agree with everything you said about volume. Polks sound incredible when cranked whereas Klipsch start to introduce sibilance at high volume. I do really like my Klipsch at regular listening volumes though but will say Polks are much more "all arounders".
The most useful review I've come across which solved the dilemma I've been trying work through. Have gone to several stores in Melbourne but none had both sets available for comparison at the same time. Either stocked only one brand and not the other, or if ranged both, they ran out of one. Extremely glad to have come across your work.
Thanks so much. Just wondering if you can dial down the high end forwardness of the Klipsch through the receiver EQ or you dont have any control at all? Cheers
Picked up the R400 Center for a tangible and immediatley after 🎶 ordered the R700 Towers. Have paired with a Marantz SR7013 & Emotiva XPA-5 Gen3 amp.....awesome! Replaced Sandy Gross Definitive BP-7001 which moved to game room after 23 years. The DefTech's are still badass just wanted a change and very happy!
I really like the sound of the Klipsch. I have this speakers for over two years or so I'm still impressed every time I listen to Bill Charlap on Tidal is like having him playing the piano on my studio but I will like to give Polk a try thanks for sharing this video
I wanted to express my appreciation for your fantastic review and comparison of the speakers. The way you blended objective data with your subjective insights was impressive, and the idea of listening to the speakers side by side with a high-quality headset was brilliant. Your channel has gained a new fan, and I look forward to your future content. However, I'm still undecided between these speakers. Currently, I have the Klipsch RP 504C paired with some older AAADS (American Acoustic Design) and Jamos for Surrounds, all powered by my Yamaha 3080 Advantage. After re-watching your episode in my media room, I have to say that your synopsis was spot-on. The Klipsch speakers were lively and engaging at a lower volume, but at reference level, the tweeter sounded a bit tinny. On the other hand, the Polk speakers lacked energy at lower volumes and came across as a bit flat, but at reference level, they sounded superb. The bass had punch, and the tweeter was clear and gentle on the ears.
Thank you very much👌 if you like the klipsch sound then the Polk is not for you and the other way around is true also, if you feel the klipsch is to shouty then the klipsch is not for you and you will like the polk.
Klipch sounded like they were in a box, Polk were more open. You can really hear the mid-range is much better on the Polk. Bass was much better on the Polk.
Agree with you about liking both for different reasons. The brightness of the Klipsch is too much, over time. I prefer the Polk because of the balance and neutrality of the Polk. Thanks for letting us hear the difference. So many reviews never play a sample.
wow this is amazing, when I heard the Polks first and then heard the Klipsch, I preferred the Polks, and the Klipsch sounded clashy. But when you played the Klipsch first and then the Polks, I preferred the Klipsch because the Polks sounded muted. Obviously I would have to hear them in person. I did one time go into a store and compared the R200 to Polk ES15 and I just loved the Polk R200 over anything else they had
I own a pair of the r700. I have had countless Klipsch speakers as well as every other speaker out there. I just got rid of my Klipsch rf7iii after hearing the r700. I run two parasound amps with a parasound preamp and two Polk audio HTS 12-in subs and absolutely love how they sound.
What is the reason of getting rid of your rf7iii? I have a pair of polk rti a7 and planning to upgrade to klipsch rf7iii. Now that I came across this video I am a little hesitant and might go for polk r700. Never heard both of them though.
Hi, Kirk. I had Klipsch RP8000F for some time but I struggled with the horn speaker. At higher volumes it became unbearable after a while. Loved the sound though. Is Polk R700 distinctly less fatiguing than Klipsch? Thanks for sharing.
Just closing my eye and listing to both I can honestly say the Polk sounds better to me. Klipsch is too bright. I currently own an older gen1 Klipsch RP towers (6.5") and surrounds. It sounds nice but it is fatiguing at the higher volumes I like to listen at. I'm in the process of replacing a set of speakers at a time (as budget permits) with the Polk Reserve series. I'm going with the R600 instead. I have plenty of low end with dual 18" subs. Will also be going with the R400, R900 and already bought the R100's for surrounds. Your video confirmed I made the correct choice on speakers for me.
Nice review and comparison! Based on what I heard, I did prefer the Klipsch at the lower level, but the Polk did sound smooth and controlled at the higher volume. I'm looking forward to hear the side by side while running on a dedicated power amp. The Polk should sound good at lower levels when paired with a stronger amp. So far I'm leaning Klipsch, I didn't experience fatigue at all with these Series II.
@@happydogg312 I never accept a review as "final" if a strong separate amp wasn't used. AVR's are never as powerful as they claim. Any speaker that's not efficient suffers from lack of current.
@@scottlowell493 I have the RP6000f mk2 and find them a little underwhelming in my LARGE room. I am running a Bryston 4B and have 2 Hypex Ncore500 mono blocks which I can use in a Bi amping setup. My thing is I NEED MORE VOLUME. I have Klipsch KLF 30s in my garage and so far nothing has even come close to the ear deafening volume of them but I would prefer something a little more refined for my main house listening area. I am thinking along the lines of the R700 or the Revel Performa3 F208 or the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7g. Can you advise or do some comparisons of my choices here?
Excellent demo. Just showed me that I no longer need to shop speakers. They both sounded great on my 22 year old RCA floor speakers, so I'll keep what I have.
A few years ago I got the s55 from Polk I by amped it on my receiver to me it made a huge difference but by wiring there was no difference I could tell.
Thanks a lot for that comparison. I would love to listen to the audiofile of that clip, too. So I would be able to see what the speakers will change to the natural sounding. The Klipsch are much cleaner in the highs and the midrange, on my headphones but I can't see if they are adding to much to that frequencies or if the polk aren't that good at the highs and the midrange.
Wonderful video! I loved the comparison between the two beasts. For my taste, I'd stick with the Klipsch, especially because at a lower volume you could still hear the details between the tweeter and mid/low, but with the Polks at low volume they sounded a bit flat to me. However, at a higher volume the Polks probably edge the Klipsch but not by much. I really agree with you that the Polk have a bit more controlled tweeter. Thank you so much for posting this video, it was both enjoyable and educational.
Man, I'm generally not a fan of UA-cam demos, but this one is great. I've really wondered what the differences between these two are, and you can REALLY hear it, even through my headphones.
I did prefer the Klipsch at the lower level because the strings were just organic and that sound of the guitar pick strumming is what I like... the extra detail I just really like. Thanks for the compare.. and I think at the higher level it might be too loud maybe due to the extra efficiency maybe ? Another thing, we dont all have houses far from our neighbors, I just cannot use the extra bass and need to keep the bass dialed back a little where I live. So kind of depends on the individual needs.
I just got someR700 on sale. The important things to note: I recommend a STOUT real world 200wpc+ separate amp for optimal performance. They scale up. They are all-day listenable, horns are not. They will go toe to toe with towers costing significantly more. My 8000fII are in my HT now, too intense for all day 2 channel listening. YMMV.
I would say Polk R700 packaging is subpar for how big and heavy the speaker is. I have had to replaced and ordered from a few different retailers, about 3 so far damaged in transit. Most of the damage mostly for bend tweeter and feet
Hello, thank you for your work. did you test Tannoy revolution xt8f and compared to the polk audio r700? I wonder if it would be worth replacing tannoy by this Polk R700
Typical cass of boosted treble on the Klipsch, makes low level volume listening seem more detailed. Had the R700, they were fantastic. I just had to pump a shitload of power into them to maximize what they could do, and maximize they did. Huge difference with way more power. I now own the Aria 948 and although bass does not go as deep as the R700s, they are way better in every aspect. Check those out if you have a chance, its like going from a 480p screen to a 4k one.
I don't believe this is an equal comparison. The Klipsch don't just seem louder, they are louder. They are a more sensitive speaker and need less power to get them to the same volume as the Polks. So here the Klipsch actually are playing louder than the Polks, which of course affects their tonal characteristics. The true test would be to use an SPL meter to find the volume settings on the receiver that would bring both speakers to the same decibel level. Then you have something.
You are correct it was mostly to compare two totally different speakers in the same price class. Both are very good in there own right. Will keep the decibel matching in mind that is a good idea👌
Nice video, thank you! I am a headphone user so I have some DACs and Headphone Amps that can be Pre-Amps. Would like advice from anyone here. I have a study room that measures 4.25 length x 3.15 width x 2.48 ceiling in meters (13’1” x 9’10” x 8’1”). Both sides are lined with bookshelves with a work desk at the end. So my nett space is 3.9 x 2.35 x 2.48 meters (12’10”x 7’9” x 8’1”). Will the R700 be suitable or should I get the R200 with a subwoofer instead? Which Amplifiers and Models will work with each of the above? What else must I do (such as room treatments, etc)? Thank you for your advise!
King: on head to head comparisons you may have to decide on a reference amplifier/preamp or integrated amp and get 2. That way you can utilize the A terminal for comparison, rather than an A/B terminal comparison. Regards: Mike H>
Wharfedale packaging is actually pretty damn good as well. Especially for the money. I do like the R700 speakers but i would have to buy a bigger property to do the speakers justice.
Would you recommend the R100 or R200 for rear surrounds? I can save a little bit of money by just getting the R100s, but I'm wondering the R200 makes a big enough difference?
Hello thanks for the review and information. Hope you can aid me. Im looking for a center channel but my main concern is clarity. Voices clarity and separation of the sounds. Is the R400 better for this? Thanks again for your work.
Morning sir! Love all your presentations! If you can only pick 1, which one would you choose against to Klipsch RP-8000f ii all around. Thanks in advance!
Great review thanks! Just one quick question, do you think that an AVR like the Marantz sr8015 or the Yamaha RX-A6A would be sufficient to drive alone (without an external amp) the R700 in an home cinema setup? I would use the polk 80% for cinema and 20% for music. Thank you!
@@homecinemaking397 thanks for the feedback. One last doubt, I still haven’t figured out if the r900s can be used as simple L and R surround speakers or if they specifically designed to be heights atmos speakers. Thanks a lot.
@HCK - Why stop the unboxing at the box? Please show us the goods inside. Which of these uses 'iron-core' inductors vs air-core? What type of caps and resistors? Why get a Marantz or Denon for $1000's and have cheap electronics in the signal path? Thanks
how big is your screen? and what model UST do you have? also at reference the polk sounded louder for me using klipsch pro media 2.1 speakers and also sounded fuller, is that because of the woofers or mid bass of the r700?
Actually cant remember what i had here but if it was UST it was the Epson LS500 with JK 100” ALR screen. Then yes its because the R700 has a dedicated mid bass driver.
I would recommend as big as you can go Denon 4700 or Marantz 7015 and up or get a denon 3700 or Marantz 5015 so you have pre outs to add a power amplifier.
I like the Polk best, yes the Klipsch sound clean and clear till your ears bleed. I’ve always felt Klipsch sound good but are just too harsh and was worried they would damage my hearing to where I’d always need them to compensate for the hearing loss they caused. I sold my Klipsch in my 20’s and have stayed on the warmer side with a little roll off. I feel it’s like TV’s, initially your gut impulse is the brighter one is best, but it is often is the worst picture overall and can be improved and made more accurate by turning the brightness down in favor of accuracy.
Klipsch are extremely fatiguing. I’ve owned the 8000f for 1 year and I currently have them for sale after hearing a speaker with a soft dome tweeter. Not in your face like a horn, but I liked the smoothness of a traditional tweeter. Personal preference
I currently have a yamaha advantage rxa3060 and all polk tsx 550t, 220 surrounds and 250 center channel speaker. It sounds very good and was wondering if these new polks would be a big enough step up to spend the money. No subwoofer also. Curious on your opinions? Thanks for your time. appreciate your reviews.
Wow, the Klipsch, in this video at least, sound cleaner in the highs--more detail and texture. I'd like to hear the shootout with a saxophone/piano duo. The Polks, however, while warmer overall--to the point of sounding a bit veiled in those same high frequencies--present a much fuller body to the music. The bass near the end of your sample track is articulate and more engaging through the Polks, while muddy and ill defined through the Klipsch. I am living with R500s (with dual Def Tech subs) and have found the Polk tweeter to be unlike other speakers I've heard. On the one hand, I can play any type of music and enjoy the sound. The speakers present a balanced and pleasant sound. I don't get tired of listening to music with my current set up. The Polks are a big part of that, I think. However, I've noticed over seven months I've lived with the R500s that the high frequency response is somewhat tame. I don't hear as much surface noise from my Lps, there is no air around solo instruments, and presence of instruments seems restrained--and what I mean by that is, say, Mark Knopfler's guitar and vocals on a track like "You and Your Friend" don't sound like he is live in my room; it sounds like a well-recorded and beautiful song. And I remember being blown away by just how live this recording sounded on my old system in another room. And that is consistent across many of my favorite recordings. The sound is good--and as I said, well balanced--and not fatiguing, but it is not as exciting as other high-end speakers can be. I get better sound, the timbre and tone of instruments and vocals, by toeing these speakers in more than I have with other speakers. Toe-in helps with the upper mids too. But I do lose a bit of soundstage. Do you notice that? Anyway, I just wanted to share a description of my experience with the Polk Pinnacle Ring Tweeter. Maybe others have a different opinion. Thanks for the shootout and your continuing exploration of the Polk Reference line--what stands out in comparison between the R600 and R700, is it mostly bass? (ed. for punctuation, etc.)
I echo your finds. I really enjoy them but they can be a bit laid back on low volume. Between the 600 and 700 mostly bass and the 700 have a much bigger sound stage. Want to try them on a power amp next👌
@@homecinemaking397 Yeah, one thing is for sure with the R500s, which I think will apply to the R700s, is that when my amp crapped out and I had to audition new power amps, the R500s showed just how good they are in terms of sounding better with better amplification--they scale up, for sure! I am running 350W monoblocks with these and they sound great with all that headroom!
@@homecinemaking397 thank you so much for your quick response. I'm trying to choose between these r700 or the KLH Kendall. It's a tough choice although currently I have a lsim704c Polk center channel.
Hey my friend hope all is well. I just got a pair of new RF7IIIs. Do you think the Polk is better for movies and music overall than then RF7IIIS? What would you pick
@@joeydelmarsjr.646 for me the Polk but i would highly recommend you try and audition both for yourself as your taste might differ. Both are really good in there own way.
Klipsch for me all day long for me by your comparison. The polks do come more alive at higher volumes but I still prefer the Klipsch, but barely. (Polks have always had more punchy bass and in this comparison it's no different). My Klipsch KLF-20s though will beat both, but they are more at a level with Klipsch RF-7s, but are 3 way like Klipsch heritage stuff, and have a much more pronounced midrange. Your comparison just proves, for me, why I love Klipsch so much. They just sound more "alive" than other speakers. It is not for everybody though. They are definitely an in your face speaker. They are not laid back. And at higher volumes that can bother some people.
They can bother a LOT of people, you should mean. I had to get rid of my Klipsch for that reason. For low-level listening, yes - Klipsch is great and probably the best at this price for that purpose, but for movies and loud music - NO... just no. Headache and ear fatigue galore which are not present from the Polk Reserve even when pushed outside normal listening volume.
@@Japan_Changed_My_Life Yup. Had 7 (yes seven) of the highest-end Klipsch floorstanding speakers for all my speakers and a center I can't remember the name. After a few months, I realized that these speakers were literally hurting my ears when listening to them. After a few years I moved to another country and was forced to buy new speakers and could not be more happy. Got the Reserves all around, though not all R700's (R700, R900, R200). I actually went to a store this time before purchasing and right away was blown away by how much better they sounded TO ME. It's all subjective, but man, it's hard to understand how people love the "shreekiness" (call it what you want - bright, "alive", whatever) of the Klipsch's. Anyway. My two cents.
Through my handfon stereo speaker(redmi note11pro5g) klipsh in this video sound more open....more air around the room. Polk....lost air(room filling sound) in this video...in low and high volume.
have you had a chance to listen to emotiva T2+ or JBL HDI-3600/3800 or the JBL 698 im looking for a 3-way to replace my rp280f because I do like little forward with sparkle with warmth and I do like bass
@@trauma50disaster1 i replaced my klipscj 280f for some magnat 3 way speakers they are cheap but they dont sound cheap and i have a much broader, fuller sound and i have no regrets
Thanks for the detailed review! Awsome job! Polk R400 or Monitor audio silver c250 7g? If you havent heard MA Silver `center could you please tell me Polk R00 or Monitor audio silver 500 7g?
@@homecinemaking397 I am especially interested in your opinion on R400. For me, Center channel is maybe the most important part for movies and I can’t decide which one to buy 😤 MA C250 is 3 way design, R400 is 2 way but has imax certification. I am also interested in Arendal sound 1723 monitors because they have huge all same LCR speakers. But at the same time I love big towers like R700s. I think my vote goes for the best center channel. So your opinions on the center channel are much appreciated 🤗
@@_fertelli_ so if you are looking to build a perfect cinema then having exact same LCR is key so then i would rather go THX LCR. I would highly recommend you go have a demo on all of these systems so you can decide what you prefer. Where do you stay?
@@homecinemaking397 I live in Turkiye (Turkey). I have very little chance to demo them. And in general stores demo stereo pairs not center channels. Arendal Sound sells just online. That’s why I have to decide according to reviews 🤗 I already have a 7.2.4 system with Q Acoustics 3050s. I love my towers but I feel like center speaker lag behind them. I have already bought Polk R200 and I also liked them much. I saw R400 is almost twice as big as my QA center 3090c. So I am hoping better performance 😊 About Arendal Sound, if I buy them it will be more expensive for me because of shipping and taxes (Polk R700 cost 2.500usd here also🤦🏻♂️) (Monitor audio silver 500 7g 3.500usd 🤦🏻♂️) The thing is if I buy Polk I can change surrounds to R200, but if I buy Monitor Audio or Arendal I can buy smaller Arendal or MAs(like bronze series or Arendal 1961 ) Audioholics reviewers once told that Polk R700 and Arendal has same performance on the paper. I don’t know 🤷🏻♂️ But more than all, center speaker performance will affect my decisions. Decisions decisions 🤗
@@_fertelli_ then go for the full Polk setup with R700 as front you will not be disappointed. most neutral speaker i have tested and just epic. Hard to beat! Later look at adding a 5ch power amp👌
Seems like the Polk sounded somewhat muffled and more bass compared to Kipsch. I would be willing to bet that you might not want to pair a sub with just Polk towers, but paired with Klipsch towers would be phenomenal.
Nice vid! I try not to be biased in my conclusion, but the R700s are more articulate and deliver more detailed sounds with finesse. I agree, with certain music and moments, one may prefer the Klipsch's. But when it comes to a head-to-head 2Ch "audiophile" moment, the R700s win hands down. I have a pretty nice setup with the R700s and R400 front stage, driven with a Gen 3 Emotiva XPA-3 processed from Yamaha Aventage, and have a bunch of sound demos on my channel. Feel free to check me out.
@@happydogg312 Indeed. You have a perfect setup. I started off with the BasX-A3 but because the R700s are low-impedance and demand more power, I had to get the XPA-3. The BasX kept shutting off and going into protection mode at high volumes. At lower volumes, it sounded terrific. The XPA is the same minus the protection mode issue.
I like the Klipsch better I don’t find them too bright at all. I have expensive components too though, I prefer their bass and sensitivity to the Polk for sure. The Polk do have better mids to me the horns can scream in the mids too much on some tracks: I’m not on a budget at all but lots folks are. You can buy the Klipsch on sale around 1K delivered if you shop around. The Polk are gonna run closer to 2K. Open box or something maybe little less but still quite bit more. Your also gonna need drop more coin on the amp imo than with Klipsch.
Looking at the specifications The RP8000's appear to be quite a bit more sensitive than the R700's ( could explain why the RP8000's where much louder at the ' 0db " ' reference '" drive level than the R700's ) !!??!! I love loud : ( But being considerate to my neighbours I don't frequently play anywhere near ' reference level ' ) 😊 I use a ASHLY MOSFET power amp ' FDX-2001 ' ( this is a BEAST of an AMP able to deliver the juice into just about any load ( 8 120w power MOSFETs in each channel) and a PSU to match ) ( Maybe the Polk L800's might be a better match )? Sounds awesome even at low level .. But It's not pretty ( hence not on display) . How: assuming I could find a supplier brave enough to let me, Would love to try ALL of these coupled to this Amp 😊 Bad news is: , ( it's going to be an unbalanced test ) as I just can't seem to find a stockiest for the Polks here in the United Kingdom 😢😢😢😢
@Home cinema king Hello. I am planning to buy R700 or R600 combined with: R900, R400 and R200. Only can't decide between the R700 and the R600 in combination with 1 SVS SB 1000 pro. Will the R600 be better in midrage because it has 2 turbine cones and the R700 only has 1? The advantage of the R700 is that it has two bass speakers, but are these really necessary if I use an SVS SB 1000 pro? My room is 135 feet in size. I'm sitting right in the middle.
@@dragonm8 two is always better then one. So if plan on buying once go duel SVS or get the HTS and upgrade later. Both are good but SVS is way better but also around 2-3times the price.
@@skoetie1088 dont be blinded by what is stated on paper, i cant tell you how many times a amp is rated more then the one i can clearly hear has more power. We dont listen on paper so go demo as many as you can. Same will be true on the S14 review up next.
King: You should avoid touching the woofer surrounds with your hands. Oils on your skin will transfer to the surround and eventually cause the "foam" to disolve over time. I made that mistake with a Yamaha NS-690 in the late 70's/early 80's, resulting in a ruined woofer 3 years latter.
Excellent review 👌 Keep up the good work. Your videos are very informative and the way you speak and describe is very soothing 😊 I need some suggestions from you. Currently I am using B&W 603 towers and B&W HTM6 as center for my home theatre. My AV amp is Denon 8500H. Surrounds are old Yamaha tower speakers. However since I bought these speakers (though really liked them at audition time) I really couldn't able to love them! And after 3 years I have kind of decided to replace them. I have auditioned the Reserve R700 and the R500 along with the R400 centre. Could not get a chance to audition the R600. I loved the sound of these speakers! I have two 12" subs (qAcuastics QB-12). My AV room is not a dedicated room and shared with my living room. My MLP distance is roughly 12 ft from the front LCR. Should I go for the R600 pair or the R700. Center I have decided on the R400. Thanks much for your time.
@@homecinemaking397 thanks much for your quick reply. The area is as follows: 10ft /12 ft - where in that 10ft wall my LCR are placed. and I am sitting roughly 12ft away from the front stage then the room continues to another 12ft in length (making it a total 24ft in length) with the width as 16ft for the remaining 12ft. I hope I am able to describe the actual room shape 🙏 So total sq ft is roughly 312 sq ft. The R600 is roughly same size as my current B&W 603. I am a little concerned that is the R700 will overpower my room and will get boomy!
The sensitivity of the Klipsch would be like turning up the volume on the Polk another 30%. Not a Polk fan and have heard the 700 in person and they are arguably the best Polk speakers I've heard. However, the Klipsch is a more developed sound and benefit greatly from toe in, toe out placement.
@homecinemaking397 thanks. Out of interest, will 100w RMS be sufficient to drive the R400? 200w RMS for the R700. If I have 2 x HTS12 already for low range, would R600 not be a better fit?
You said you're running out of room maybe you should have some kind of giveaway I mean really how many of those speakers can you listen to at one time maybe there's a challenge there?
Such a great video. I know this is an older video but I just had to give thanks. This was so well done and in a way that the normal avg user could relate to. We live in a time when demo rooms at local shops are a thing of the past so for you to do a video like this, it's invaluable. Well done. I've been leaning heavily towards the Polk but I rarely if ever listen to any material at that high of volume and the Polk, to my ears, didn't sound as clear and detailed as the Klipsch did at normal listening. For Movies and TV viewing I would choose the Klipsch every time. For music at high volumes though, I would lean towards Polk. Thanks again.
Thank you very much👌 i agree tv and normal Klipsch will give you more and music Polk.
I own various models of Klipsch and Polk (not the models featured here unfortunately) and I agree with everything you said about volume. Polks sound incredible when cranked whereas Klipsch start to introduce sibilance at high volume. I do really like my Klipsch at regular listening volumes though but will say Polks are much more "all arounders".
The most useful review I've come across which solved the dilemma I've been trying work through. Have gone to several stores in Melbourne but none had both sets available for comparison at the same time. Either stocked only one brand and not the other, or if ranged both, they ran out of one. Extremely glad to have come across your work.
Thank you and happy to help👌💪😂
Thanks so much. Just wondering if you can dial down the high end forwardness of the Klipsch through the receiver EQ or you dont have any control at all? Cheers
@@AD-zz1fr this will depend on the receiver but yes just dial back the treble a bit.
Picked up the R400 Center for a tangible and immediatley after 🎶 ordered the R700 Towers. Have paired with a Marantz SR7013 & Emotiva XPA-5 Gen3 amp.....awesome! Replaced Sandy Gross Definitive BP-7001 which moved to game room after 23 years. The DefTech's are still badass just wanted a change and very happy!
I really like the sound of the Klipsch. I have this speakers for over two years or so I'm still impressed every time I listen to Bill Charlap on Tidal is like having him playing the piano on my studio but I will like to give Polk a try thanks for sharing this video
“The Nearness Of You” - my favourite Bill Charlap track.👌🤓
I wanted to express my appreciation for your fantastic review and comparison of the speakers. The way you blended objective data with your subjective insights was impressive, and the idea of listening to the speakers side by side with a high-quality headset was brilliant. Your channel has gained a new fan, and I look forward to your future content.
However, I'm still undecided between these speakers. Currently, I have the Klipsch RP 504C paired with some older AAADS (American Acoustic Design) and Jamos for Surrounds, all powered by my Yamaha 3080 Advantage.
After re-watching your episode in my media room, I have to say that your synopsis was spot-on. The Klipsch speakers were lively and engaging at a lower volume, but at reference level, the tweeter sounded a bit tinny. On the other hand, the Polk speakers lacked energy at lower volumes and came across as a bit flat, but at reference level, they sounded superb. The bass had punch, and the tweeter was clear and gentle on the ears.
Thank you very much👌 if you like the klipsch sound then the Polk is not for you and the other way around is true also, if you feel the klipsch is to shouty then the klipsch is not for you and you will like the polk.
Klipch sounded like they were in a box, Polk were more open. You can really hear the mid-range is much better on the Polk. Bass was much better on the Polk.
Tath‘s right
Agree with you about liking both for different reasons. The brightness of the Klipsch is too much, over time. I prefer the Polk because of the balance and neutrality of the Polk. Thanks for letting us hear the difference. So many reviews never play a sample.
wow this is amazing, when I heard the Polks first and then heard the Klipsch, I preferred the Polks, and the Klipsch sounded clashy. But when you played the Klipsch first and then the Polks, I preferred the Klipsch because the Polks sounded muted. Obviously I would have to hear them in person. I did one time go into a store and compared the R200 to Polk ES15 and I just loved the Polk R200 over anything else they had
Always demo both. Polk is a more neutral speaker.
I own a pair of the r700. I have had countless Klipsch speakers as well as every other speaker out there. I just got rid of my Klipsch rf7iii after hearing the r700. I run two parasound amps with a parasound preamp and two Polk audio HTS 12-in subs and absolutely love how they sound.
Great system you’ve got there! Enjoy!👍🏼
What is the reason of getting rid of your rf7iii? I have a pair of polk rti a7 and planning to upgrade to klipsch rf7iii. Now that I came across this video I am a little hesitant and might go for polk r700. Never heard both of them though.
Hi, Kirk. I had Klipsch RP8000F for some time but I struggled with the horn speaker. At higher volumes it became unbearable after a while. Loved the sound though. Is Polk R700 distinctly less fatiguing than Klipsch? Thanks for sharing.
Both RF7 and R700 are great speakers but like mentioned the horn is not for everyone and then the R700 is for you.
@@junexdaman6671 I have a pair of Rti a7 . I'm running them with a Yamaha A-S701 integrated amplifier. What is your set up?
I was listening through my headphones and I must say, the Polks does it for me. Horn tweeters are harsh in general, so R700 all the way baby.
Just closing my eye and listing to both I can honestly say the Polk sounds better to me. Klipsch is too bright. I currently own an older gen1 Klipsch RP towers (6.5") and surrounds. It sounds nice but it is fatiguing at the higher volumes I like to listen at. I'm in the process of replacing a set of speakers at a time (as budget permits) with the Polk Reserve series. I'm going with the R600 instead. I have plenty of low end with dual 18" subs. Will also be going with the R400, R900 and already bought the R100's for surrounds. Your video confirmed I made the correct choice on speakers for me.
They are great speakers. I still prefer the R700 over the 600 there is just something about them.
Nice review and comparison! Based on what I heard, I did prefer the Klipsch at the lower level, but the Polk did sound smooth and controlled at the higher volume. I'm looking forward to hear the side by side while running on a dedicated power amp. The Polk should sound good at lower levels when paired with a stronger amp. So far I'm leaning Klipsch, I didn't experience fatigue at all with these Series II.
@@happydogg312 I never accept a review as "final" if a strong separate amp wasn't used. AVR's are never as powerful as they claim. Any speaker that's not efficient suffers from lack of current.
@@scottlowell493 I have the RP6000f mk2 and find them a little underwhelming in my LARGE room. I am running a Bryston 4B and have 2 Hypex Ncore500 mono blocks which I can use in a Bi amping setup. My thing is I NEED MORE VOLUME. I have Klipsch KLF 30s in my garage and so far nothing has even come close to the ear deafening volume of them but I would prefer something a little more refined for my main house listening area. I am thinking along the lines of the R700 or the Revel Performa3 F208 or the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7g. Can you advise or do some comparisons of my choices here?
Excellent demo. Just showed me that I no longer need to shop speakers.
They both sounded great on my 22 year old RCA floor speakers, so I'll keep what I have.
A few years ago I got the s55 from Polk I by amped it on my receiver to me it made a huge difference but by wiring there was no difference I could tell.
Excellent review! You know how to demo speakers.
This is fantastic video/review/compare thanks for posting!
Thank you for the kind words👌
Thanks a lot for that comparison. I would love to listen to the audiofile of that clip, too. So I would be able to see what the speakers will change to the natural sounding. The Klipsch are much cleaner in the highs and the midrange, on my headphones but I can't see if they are adding to much to that frequencies or if the polk aren't that good at the highs and the midrange.
Two totally different speakers.
Polk is a neutral as a speaker can be
Klipsch very colourful on the highs.
Wonderful video! I loved the comparison between the two beasts. For my taste, I'd stick with the Klipsch, especially because at a lower volume you could still hear the details between the tweeter and mid/low, but with the Polks at low volume they sounded a bit flat to me. However, at a higher volume the Polks probably edge the Klipsch but not by much. I really agree with you that the Polk have a bit more controlled tweeter. Thank you so much for posting this video, it was both enjoyable and educational.
Fantastic comparison!!!
Man, I'm generally not a fan of UA-cam demos, but this one is great. I've really wondered what the differences between these two are, and you can REALLY hear it, even through my headphones.
Glad you enjoyed it👌
I did prefer the Klipsch at the lower level because the strings were just organic and that sound of the guitar pick strumming is what I like... the extra detail I just really like. Thanks for the compare.. and I think at the higher level it might be too loud maybe due to the extra efficiency maybe ? Another thing, we dont all have houses far from our neighbors, I just cannot use the extra bass and need to keep the bass dialed back a little where I live. So kind of depends on the individual needs.
I just got someR700 on sale. The important things to note:
I recommend a STOUT real world 200wpc+ separate amp for optimal performance. They scale up.
They are all-day listenable, horns are not.
They will go toe to toe with towers costing significantly more.
My 8000fII are in my HT now, too intense for all day 2 channel listening. YMMV.
Yes i do agree on allot of what you say👌
Hi: Great video ! Sounds like the klipsch is more well round it for Music and Surround systems.
Both are exceptional just depends if you like a coloured or neutral sound.
I would say Polk R700 packaging is subpar for how big and heavy the speaker is. I have had to replaced and ordered from a few different retailers, about 3 so far damaged in transit. Most of the damage mostly for bend tweeter and feet
I actually also had a customer with a bent tweeter.
Man these are beautiful 😮definitely bucket list speakers
👌
Good demo my brother...just what I looking for
Anytime and thank you for the kind words👌
Hello, thank you for your work. did you test Tannoy revolution xt8f and compared to the polk audio r700? I wonder if it would be worth replacing tannoy by this Polk R700
I no sorry not able to het Tannoy
Its nice to have local reviews. Those polks sounded a little stiff , probably need some break in time.
Typical cass of boosted treble on the Klipsch, makes low level volume listening seem more detailed. Had the R700, they were fantastic. I just had to pump a shitload of power into them to maximize what they could do, and maximize they did. Huge difference with way more power. I now own the Aria 948 and although bass does not go as deep as the R700s, they are way better in every aspect. Check those out if you have a chance, its like going from a 480p screen to a 4k one.
I don't believe this is an equal comparison. The Klipsch don't just seem louder, they are louder. They are a more sensitive speaker and need less power to get them to the same volume as the Polks. So here the Klipsch actually are playing louder than the Polks, which of course affects their tonal characteristics. The true test would be to use an SPL meter to find the volume settings on the receiver that would bring both speakers to the same decibel level. Then you have something.
You are correct it was mostly to compare two totally different speakers in the same price class. Both are very good in there own right. Will keep the decibel matching in mind that is a good idea👌
Dang the r700 box looks massive
Yip!!!
Nice video, thank you! I am a headphone user so I have some
DACs and Headphone Amps that can be Pre-Amps. Would like advice from anyone here.
I have a study room that measures 4.25 length x 3.15 width x 2.48 ceiling in meters (13’1” x 9’10” x 8’1”). Both sides are lined with bookshelves with a work desk at the end. So my nett space is 3.9 x 2.35 x 2.48 meters (12’10”x 7’9” x 8’1”).
Will the R700 be suitable or should I get the R200 with a subwoofer instead? Which Amplifiers and Models will work with each of the above? What else must I do (such as room treatments, etc)? Thank you for your advise!
King: on head to head comparisons you may have to decide on a reference amplifier/preamp or integrated amp and get 2. That way you can utilize the A terminal for comparison, rather than an A/B terminal comparison. Regards: Mike H>
Thank you for the straightforward video. I have a pair of Polk Rti a7s. I really like the R700. Do you think it would be a good move?
Hell yes👌
Very informative video. Driven your point home so effectively. By the way what was the name of music piece being played for test ??
Thank you👌 honestly i cant remember the name of the song.
Just found your channel Do have a question what's with the elevated floor in the middle of the room what's its purpose is it just for filming?
Its a table
Wharfedale packaging is actually pretty damn good as well. Especially for the money. I do like the R700 speakers but i would have to buy a bigger property to do the speakers justice.
Would you recommend the R100 or R200 for rear surrounds? I can save a little bit of money by just getting the R100s, but I'm wondering the R200 makes a big enough difference?
Get the R100 for surrounds there will be minimal difference.
Great video man! I hope I can find this one in Serbia.
Thank you for the kind words. Get in touch with sounds united and check who your area agent it.
Hello thanks for the review and information. Hope you can aid me. Im looking for a center channel but my main concern is clarity. Voices clarity and separation of the sounds. Is the R400 better for this?
Thanks again for your work.
When getting a center always go as big as you can will be my advices. So R400 was my choice.
Morning sir! Love all your presentations! If you can only pick 1, which one would you choose against to Klipsch RP-8000f ii all around. Thanks in advance!
Polk R700 if i should only live with one👌
Great review thanks!
Just one quick question, do you think that an AVR like the Marantz sr8015 or the Yamaha RX-A6A would be sufficient to drive alone (without an external amp) the R700 in an home cinema setup? I would use the polk 80% for cinema and 20% for music. Thank you!
Yes it will be fine. I actually use mine on Marantz 8015👌
@@homecinemaking397 thanks for the feedback. One last doubt, I still haven’t figured out if the r900s can be used as simple L and R surround speakers or if they specifically designed to be heights atmos speakers. Thanks a lot.
@@stefanoviolaphoto either or they have a switch at the back for surrounds or heights👌
@@homecinemaking397 Thanks a lot ;)
@@stefanoviolaphoto anytime💪
very nice review, I enjoyed the sound demo, I wonder if the bass would tighten up with more power ? Well done my friend.
Thank you and yes more power normally solves all problems in life🤣💪
@HCK - Why stop the unboxing at the box? Please show us the goods inside. Which of these uses 'iron-core' inductors vs air-core? What type of caps and resistors? Why get a Marantz or Denon for $1000's and have cheap electronics in the signal path? Thanks
how big is your screen? and what model UST do you have? also at reference the polk sounded louder for me using klipsch pro media 2.1 speakers and also sounded fuller, is that because of the woofers or mid bass of the r700?
Actually cant remember what i had here but if it was UST it was the Epson LS500 with JK 100” ALR screen.
Then yes its because the R700 has a dedicated mid bass driver.
I am looking at both of these. Will be running on my AV7705 and MM8077. Thoughts? Replacing ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2s in my 7.3.4
Great combo👌
What is the receiver will you recommend to go along with R700?
I would recommend as big as you can go Denon 4700 or Marantz 7015 and up or get a denon 3700 or Marantz 5015 so you have pre outs to add a power amplifier.
Thank you for that information, because people are laughing at me because of my Polks🤔😞 these are to me the best for me period!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✌️
I liked The klipsch is more details
I would choose the polk and balance it out with a forward sounding amp...what do u say bro.?
Agreed!
I like the Polk best, yes the Klipsch sound clean and clear till your ears bleed. I’ve always felt Klipsch sound good but are just too harsh and was worried they would damage my hearing to where I’d always need them to compensate for the hearing loss they caused. I sold my Klipsch in my 20’s and have stayed on the warmer side with a little roll off. I feel it’s like TV’s, initially your gut impulse is the brighter one is best, but it is often is the worst picture overall and can be improved and made more accurate by turning the brightness down in favor of accuracy.
This is so well put👌
Yup. My ears were literally damaged from owning Klipsch speakers for a few years. Tinnitus anyone? lol
Hey, nice analogy.
i heard the klipsch lacks bass extension, how did you find the bass for the towers?
For a floor standing speakers the bass is epic on the R700👌
Great man
Those polks play 😮
Klipsch are extremely fatiguing. I’ve owned the 8000f for 1 year and I currently have them for sale after hearing a speaker with a soft dome tweeter. Not in your face like a horn, but I liked the smoothness of a traditional tweeter. Personal preference
Yes this is all personal preference like im always trying to show in my videos. Sometimes i like it and sometimes i dont, depends on my mood.
I currently have a yamaha advantage rxa3060 and all polk tsx 550t, 220 surrounds and 250 center channel speaker. It sounds very good and was wondering if these new polks would be a big enough step up to spend the money. No subwoofer also. Curious on your opinions? Thanks for your time. appreciate your reviews.
O hell yes huge upgrade!!! Do it👌
Appreciate your reply, thanks alot for your time!!
Also, I've always wondered which was better, the older Polk RTi12 or the R700...
R700 by far👌
Please 🙏 i love these polks !!!! I’m in heaven ❤️✌️
Which equipment do you use to switch between one set of speakers to the other?
A speaker selector.
How do you think for cinema setup, better to put R200 or R350 for rear and surrounds? My fronts are R700
I would do R900 for surrounds
R200
how does the R400 compare to the L400? Is the difference really worth price upgrade?
In my opinion the gap between R and L is to small and not worth the price. They made the R to good.
Wow, the Klipsch, in this video at least, sound cleaner in the highs--more detail and texture. I'd like to hear the shootout with a saxophone/piano duo.
The Polks, however, while warmer overall--to the point of sounding a bit veiled in those same high frequencies--present a much fuller body to the music. The bass near the end of your sample track is articulate and more engaging through the Polks, while muddy and ill defined through the Klipsch.
I am living with R500s (with dual Def Tech subs) and have found the Polk tweeter to be unlike other speakers I've heard. On the one hand, I can play any type of music and enjoy the sound. The speakers present a balanced and pleasant sound. I don't get tired of listening to music with my current set up. The Polks are a big part of that, I think.
However, I've noticed over seven months I've lived with the R500s that the high frequency response is somewhat tame. I don't hear as much surface noise from my Lps, there is no air around solo instruments, and presence of instruments seems restrained--and what I mean by that is, say, Mark Knopfler's guitar and vocals on a track like "You and Your Friend" don't sound like he is live in my room; it sounds like a well-recorded and beautiful song. And I remember being blown away by just how live this recording sounded on my old system in another room. And that is consistent across many of my favorite recordings. The sound is good--and as I said, well balanced--and not fatiguing, but it is not as exciting as other high-end speakers can be.
I get better sound, the timbre and tone of instruments and vocals, by toeing these speakers in more than I have with other speakers. Toe-in helps with the upper mids too. But I do lose a bit of soundstage. Do you notice that?
Anyway, I just wanted to share a description of my experience with the Polk Pinnacle Ring Tweeter. Maybe others have a different opinion.
Thanks for the shootout and your continuing exploration of the Polk Reference line--what stands out in comparison between the R600 and R700, is it mostly bass?
(ed. for punctuation, etc.)
I echo your finds. I really enjoy them but they can be a bit laid back on low volume. Between the 600 and 700 mostly bass and the 700 have a much bigger sound stage. Want to try them on a power amp next👌
@@homecinemaking397 Yeah, one thing is for sure with the R500s, which I think will apply to the R700s, is that when my amp crapped out and I had to audition new power amps, the R500s showed just how good they are in terms of sounding better with better amplification--they scale up, for sure! I am running 350W monoblocks with these and they sound great with all that headroom!
How wide is the cabinet on the r700 not including the feet? Just the cabinet?
240mm
@@homecinemaking397 thank you so much for your quick response. I'm trying to choose between these r700 or the KLH Kendall. It's a tough choice although currently I have a lsim704c Polk center channel.
@@danielp6878 i just love the R700 so much👌 listen to both.
Hey my friend hope all is well. I just got a pair of new RF7IIIs. Do you think the Polk is better for movies and music overall than then RF7IIIS? What would you pick
Rf7 all the way for me. They are among the best speakers i have had👌 R700 is brilliant but Rf7 is just better.
@@homecinemaking397 thanks for the reply! Love your channel btw!
@@ranvirsingh6640 thank you kindly👌
I have the polk r600 what would you say the r700 does better. I have the option to the 700 should i do it.
Ja R700 is way better👌
Question! what AV receiver are you using to power those bad boys?
Can actually not remember what i had then, Marantz 8015 or cinema 50
Oh okay! Thanks 🙏🏽
Which of these bad boys blend in well with Denon 3800/4800?
It all depends on how you setup your system and amplify
Hallo, i have all the Speaker and í m happy with this. The Polk is my Favorit
@@frankgathemann2702 i still love them till this day epic speakers👌
@@homecinemaking397
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Hi my name is Taz . I want to buy a speaker . Polk R700 or Klipsch RP-8000ii which you suggested?
I would suggest you demo both but if you cant it comes down to if you like forwards sounding or a neutral speaker.
Forward - Klipsch
Neutral - Polk
@@homecinemaking397 which of the two is more dynamic? which of the two has better imaging and front stage?
@@joeydelmarsjr.646 for me the Polk but i would highly recommend you try and audition both for yourself as your taste might differ. Both are really good in there own way.
does R700 differ from R600 in the middle and high?
They are tuned differently yes to keep up with the mighty bass.
Great comparison but no sound out at the time of demo which you have play . please look it. or do another video with this 2 speaker again please
@@sarmikdas7395 hi, yes this video got copy right struck so the audio was cut…ill revisit this when i get a set in again👌
Klipsch for me all day long for me by your comparison. The polks do come more alive at higher volumes but I still prefer the Klipsch, but barely. (Polks have always had more punchy bass and in this comparison it's no different). My Klipsch KLF-20s though will beat both, but they are more at a level with Klipsch RF-7s, but are 3 way like Klipsch heritage stuff, and have a much more pronounced midrange. Your comparison just proves, for me, why I love Klipsch so much. They just sound more "alive" than other speakers. It is not for everybody though. They are definitely an in your face speaker. They are not laid back. And at higher volumes that can bother some people.
They can bother a LOT of people, you should mean. I had to get rid of my Klipsch for that reason. For low-level listening, yes - Klipsch is great and probably the best at this price for that purpose, but for movies and loud music - NO... just no. Headache and ear fatigue galore which are not present from the Polk Reserve even when pushed outside normal listening volume.
@@Japan_Changed_My_Life Yup. Had 7 (yes seven) of the highest-end Klipsch floorstanding speakers for all my speakers and a center I can't remember the name. After a few months, I realized that these speakers were literally hurting my ears when listening to them. After a few years I moved to another country and was forced to buy new speakers and could not be more happy. Got the Reserves all around, though not all R700's (R700, R900, R200). I actually went to a store this time before purchasing and right away was blown away by how much better they sounded TO ME. It's all subjective, but man, it's hard to understand how people love the "shreekiness" (call it what you want - bright, "alive", whatever) of the Klipsch's. Anyway. My two cents.
Through my handfon stereo speaker(redmi note11pro5g) klipsh in this video sound more open....more air around the room. Polk....lost air(room filling sound) in this video...in low and high volume.
have you had a chance to listen to emotiva T2+ or JBL HDI-3600/3800 or the JBL 698 im looking for a 3-way to replace my rp280f because I do like little forward with sparkle with warmth and I do like bass
I have not had any JBL speakers come thru my hands yet.
@@homecinemaking397 thank you for your reply i do like your channel and do like the way you demo the speakers thank you again
@@joeydelmarsjr.646 anytime and thank you for the kind words👌
did you ever find anything that gave you the sparkle and the warmth? I'm trying to figure out what I like and it might lean towards that.
@@trauma50disaster1 i replaced my klipscj 280f for some magnat 3 way speakers they are cheap but they dont sound cheap and i have a much broader, fuller sound and i have no regrets
The price you quoted for the 5.0 set of Reserves is amazing. Do you have any still available in stock?
No this special is long gone and its about double now.
@@homecinemaking397 it was a very good deal👍🏼
I even i hate to start a war , but better sounding then the bowers 😱🤔❤️
Which one do you prefer?
Both for different reasons.
You must have the level matched between the two sets of speakers.
Thanks for the detailed review! Awsome job! Polk R400 or Monitor audio silver c250 7g? If you havent heard MA Silver `center could you please tell me Polk R00 or Monitor audio silver 500 7g?
In my honest opinion Polk R series on them all all day long👌
@@homecinemaking397 I am especially interested in your opinion on R400.
For me, Center channel is maybe the most important part for movies and I can’t decide which one to buy 😤
MA C250 is 3 way design, R400 is 2 way but has imax certification. I am also interested in Arendal sound 1723 monitors because they have huge all same LCR speakers. But at the same time I love big towers like R700s.
I think my vote goes for the best center channel. So your opinions on the center channel are much appreciated 🤗
@@_fertelli_ so if you are looking to build a perfect cinema then having exact same LCR is key so then i would rather go THX LCR. I would highly recommend you go have a demo on all of these systems so you can decide what you prefer. Where do you stay?
@@homecinemaking397 I live in Turkiye (Turkey). I have very little chance to demo them. And in general stores demo stereo pairs not center channels. Arendal Sound sells just online. That’s why I have to decide according to reviews 🤗
I already have a 7.2.4 system with Q Acoustics 3050s. I love my towers but I feel like center speaker lag behind them.
I have already bought Polk R200 and I also liked them much. I saw R400 is almost twice as big as my QA center 3090c. So I am hoping better performance 😊
About Arendal Sound, if I buy them it will be more expensive for me because of shipping and taxes (Polk R700 cost 2.500usd here also🤦🏻♂️) (Monitor audio silver 500 7g 3.500usd 🤦🏻♂️)
The thing is if I buy Polk I can change surrounds to R200, but if I buy Monitor Audio or Arendal I can buy smaller Arendal or MAs(like bronze series or Arendal 1961 )
Audioholics reviewers once told that Polk R700 and Arendal has same performance on the paper. I don’t know 🤷🏻♂️
But more than all, center speaker performance will affect my decisions.
Decisions decisions 🤗
@@_fertelli_ then go for the full Polk setup with R700 as front you will not be disappointed. most neutral speaker i have tested and just epic. Hard to beat! Later look at adding a 5ch power amp👌
Seems like the Polk sounded somewhat muffled and more bass compared to Kipsch. I would be willing to bet that you might not want to pair a sub with just Polk towers, but paired with Klipsch towers would be phenomenal.
In person the Polk has plenty details just more neutral then the klipsch is forward. Two different worlds these.
Great dark night black
Omg wish for so long that some one could compare the svs prim towers and the arendal 1723 in a sound test not onlyna rew
Nice vid! I try not to be biased in my conclusion, but the R700s are more articulate and deliver more detailed sounds with finesse. I agree, with certain music and moments, one may prefer the Klipsch's. But when it comes to a head-to-head 2Ch "audiophile" moment, the R700s win hands down. I have a pretty nice setup with the R700s and R400 front stage, driven with a Gen 3 Emotiva XPA-3 processed from Yamaha Aventage, and have a bunch of sound demos on my channel. Feel free to check me out.
Whats your room dimension
@@happydogg312 Indeed. You have a perfect setup. I started off with the BasX-A3 but because the R700s are low-impedance and demand more power, I had to get the XPA-3. The BasX kept shutting off and going into protection mode at high volumes. At lower volumes, it sounded terrific. The XPA is the same minus the protection mode issue.
I like the Klipsch better I don’t find them too bright at all. I have expensive components too though, I prefer their bass and sensitivity to the Polk for sure. The Polk do have better mids to me the horns can scream in the mids too much on some tracks: I’m not on a budget at all but lots folks are. You can buy the Klipsch on sale around 1K delivered if you shop around. The Polk are gonna run closer to 2K. Open box or something maybe little less but still quite bit more. Your also gonna need drop more coin on the amp imo than with Klipsch.
@@F.S.111 correct you are👌 i like both for different reasons.
how it compare to focal aria 948 or 936
I prefer the polk im not a fan of the entry Focal. Another subscriber commented he replaced his focal with the R700 and is very happy.
Looking at the specifications
The RP8000's appear to be quite a bit more sensitive than the R700's
( could explain why the RP8000's where much louder at the ' 0db " ' reference '" drive level than the R700's ) !!??!!
I love loud :
( But being considerate to my neighbours I don't frequently play anywhere near ' reference level ' ) 😊
I use a ASHLY MOSFET power amp ' FDX-2001 '
( this is a BEAST of an AMP able to deliver the juice into just about any load ( 8 120w power MOSFETs in each channel) and a PSU to match )
( Maybe the Polk L800's might be a better match )?
Sounds awesome even at low level ..
But It's not pretty ( hence not on display) .
How: assuming I could find a supplier brave enough to let me,
Would love to try ALL of these coupled to this Amp 😊
Bad news is: , ( it's going to be an unbalanced test )
as I just can't seem to find a stockiest for the Polks here in the United Kingdom 😢😢😢😢
@Home cinema king Hello.
I am planning to buy R700 or R600 combined with: R900, R400 and R200. Only can't decide between the R700 and the R600 in combination with 1 SVS SB 1000 pro.
Will the R600 be better in midrage because it has 2 turbine cones and the R700 only has 1?
The advantage of the R700 is that it has two bass speakers, but are these really necessary if I use an SVS SB 1000 pro?
My room is 135 feet in size. I'm sitting right in the middle.
I would go R700 it just out preforms the 600 in every way👌 also look at PB1000 it is again much better then the SB.
@@homecinemaking397 So there are no benefits for the R600 of having two midrange speakers?
@@dragonm8 not that i could find no.
@@homecinemaking397 If I have no experience in setting up subwoofers. Is it better to buy a Polk HTS 12 twice or a SVS PB1000 once?
@@dragonm8 two is always better then one. So if plan on buying once go duel SVS or get the HTS and upgrade later. Both are good but SVS is way better but also around 2-3times the price.
Hello what you think of the Marantz MM7055 5ch Power Amplifier 140w/ch (Each)
Very good amps and also look at the Rotel 1555👌
@@homecinemaking397 thank you I had a look at that Rotel amp I see that it got only 120w
@@homecinemaking397 I want to run my klipsch 8000f 11 and my klipsch center 504 on that amp
@@skoetie1088 dont be blinded by what is stated on paper, i cant tell you how many times a amp is rated more then the one i can clearly hear has more power. We dont listen on paper so go demo as many as you can. Same will be true on the S14 review up next.
@@homecinemaking397 thanks man
King: You should avoid touching the woofer surrounds with your hands. Oils on your skin will transfer to the surround and eventually cause the "foam" to disolve over time. I made that mistake with a Yamaha NS-690 in the late 70's/early 80's, resulting in a ruined woofer 3 years latter.
im sure the ns690 were paper cone treated these are more polyrubber type speakers
Can you add links to these products in the description?
Will do👌
@@homecinemaking397 thank you! 🙂
Levels must be matched. Otherwise the louder speaker may skew preferences.
Excellent review 👌 Keep up the good work. Your videos are very informative and the way you speak and describe is very soothing 😊
I need some suggestions from you. Currently I am using B&W 603 towers and B&W HTM6 as center for my home theatre. My AV amp is Denon 8500H. Surrounds are old Yamaha tower speakers. However since I bought these speakers (though really liked them at audition time) I really couldn't able to love them! And after 3 years I have kind of decided to replace them. I have auditioned the Reserve R700 and the R500 along with the R400 centre. Could not get a chance to audition the R600. I loved the sound of these speakers! I have two 12" subs (qAcuastics QB-12). My AV room is not a dedicated room and shared with my living room. My MLP distance is roughly 12 ft from the front LCR. Should I go for the R600 pair or the R700. Center I have decided on the R400. Thanks much for your time.
Thank you for the kind words👌 without a shadow of a doubt go R700. The 600 just feels like it need more oemph that the R700 has in spades💪
@@homecinemaking397 thanks much for your quick reply. The area is as follows: 10ft /12 ft - where in that 10ft wall my LCR are placed. and I am sitting roughly 12ft away from the front stage then the room continues to another 12ft in length (making it a total 24ft in length) with the width as 16ft for the remaining 12ft. I hope I am able to describe the actual room shape 🙏
So total sq ft is roughly 312 sq ft. The R600 is roughly same size as my current B&W 603. I am a little concerned that is the R700 will overpower my room and will get boomy!
@@aboltabol73 you can turn a big speaker down but not a small speaker up. The R700 be tuned to the room it will be just fine👌
@@homecinemaking397 perfect! Understood! Will definitely go for the 700! I just hope I am not making any mistake by changing my B&W to Polk 😀
@@aboltabol73 its a upgrade👌
At the lower volume the polk seemed closed in
A bit yes but only because the klipsch is so much more at low volume.
High volume the polk...low the klipsch...the over all quality is the polk and safest bet but having two is good
The sensitivity of the Klipsch would be like turning up the volume on the Polk another 30%. Not a Polk fan and have heard the 700 in person and they are arguably the best Polk speakers I've heard. However, the Klipsch is a more developed sound and benefit greatly from toe in, toe out placement.
Agreed👌
Our of interest, is this special pricing you mentioned still applicable?
Hi, no past long ago. They are more then that now for the fronts alone.
@homecinemaking397 thanks. Out of interest, will 100w RMS be sufficient to drive the R400? 200w RMS for the R700. If I have 2 x HTS12 already for low range, would R600 not be a better fit?
@@ugeshanmoodley7038 what amp are you using because its not always about watts but current. The 600 will also work👌
@@ugeshanmoodley7038 did you get my reply via e-mail?
I need to set up a UA-cam audio review channel ! ( in other words, I am green with envy...)
They are on the same level but they sound different . 😳😂
Sensitivity at work here👌
I think the R700s would be far from a sensible speaker to put in my 10x13 room, but they would fit and do look a lot sexier than the 500 or 600s IMHO.
You said you're running out of room maybe you should have some kind of giveaway I mean really how many of those speakers can you listen to at one time maybe there's a challenge there?
I actually sell off more then i buy🤷♂️