Polk Reserve R100 Review - Now We're Talking, Polk...

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@aznelite325 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like the amount of coffee spillage equates to an enthusiasm rating, and this one is off the charts!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Good correlation between coffee spilling! Nailed it

@RockCity1111 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman 😂

@longmuskox4194 2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Are we supposed to take a sip or hit every time you spill?

@JR-ho5qm 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was a surprise, I would love to see Polk do a old school 3 way with a 12” woofer in this line up. 👍🏻

@caleythomson6583 3 жыл бұрын

That's not going to happen. Those days are long over

@JR-ho5qm 3 жыл бұрын

JBL just did it, and CerwinVega! Is coming out with a new one this year. I think there is a market for the old school large woofer floor stander if done right. One of the big problems is the cost of shipping and storage of such a large cabinet.

@AndyGrimm 3 жыл бұрын

@@JR-ho5qm @Caley Thomson Klipsch has some too in their Heritage line: www.klipsch.com/heritage-series-speakers

@bpalpha 3 жыл бұрын

The KLH newbies are way old school too. They got great reviews.

@longmuskox4194 2 жыл бұрын

@@caleythomson6583 Times are a-changin' fast. Little would surprise me anymore, especially regarding old classic designs.

@charliebravo8036 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, Randy! Love the content. One of my favorite channels, both for the info and the humor.

@ramondelgado6778 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very impressed with how this one played out! Very cool to see Polk made a speaker like this to compete with the sea of good speakers in this price range. Awesome review, Randy! As always, the way you review equipment is my favorite! God bless, brother!

@JohnScheppler 3 жыл бұрын

Your descriptions on what you are listening for is described the best here. Great review and nice looking Polk speakers.

@johnsams1388 3 жыл бұрын

another day, another great review. Awesome job once again cheapaudioman !

@barrygalvin8631 3 жыл бұрын

I have much older polks, one great thing is the support for their vintage speakers, replacement drivers are available! Good job Polk!

@bingster-223 2 жыл бұрын

I have some Polk's I got in 1994 LS90'S and the center and LSFX surround speakers. I recently hooked up an upstairs theater and broke out the Polk's and they're good to go. It's 15 or more years since I used them.

@michaelvanbuskirk8845 Жыл бұрын

I still have my Polk SDA 2B's from 1998. Paid $1300/pair and the Soundstage is fantastic.

@mocomike01 3 жыл бұрын

Randy's table slaps were very authoritative today! Really felt the impacts!

@theuvcrew2531 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely review; especially loved the references to songs, specific moments, and how they performed. Very keen to check these out. Also appreciated the comparative notes to the Signature series, as I'm familiar with them.

@eruilluvitar 3 жыл бұрын

Another fine review, Randy! I love your style :)

@NeilBlanchard 3 жыл бұрын

The ring radiator tweeter is very interesting. As much as I like bass and midrange - it very often comes down to the tweeter. This type of design gives a bit more area to move air with a bit less effort - but still maintains wider dispersion up higher, because it acts close to a point source. The woofer "turbine" ribs are functional, apparently; and the port does also appear to have a sophisticated tuning design - it's not just a flared tube.

@scottlowell493 8 ай бұрын

The ring radiator also pushes breakup modes well above 20khz. The turbine ribs are great engineering. Increases cone rigidity without adding mass.

@rjzlwop3153 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning cheap audio man fantastic review and I like it very very much Way to go buddy

@chem_e_markmark6374 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see Polk back in the mix with a mid-range offering.

@jumpercable20 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a life long Polk fan, I bought a set of SDA CRS speakers in 1985. That was 36 years ago, since then I've bought the 2 sets of the T-15's, a set if T-50's, a T-30 center channel, a set of S15's, and a PSW-10 subwoofer. The SDA CRS speakers still sound like I bought them yesterday although I did just replace the electrolytic capacitors but I'm not sure I can tell the difference. As much as I love them I can't help feeling like I would have loved a house full of Klipsch speakers, just as much. I have to say that a set of speakers that no only last but still are clear, and will rock the neighborhood that are 36 years old is an accomplishment that many speaker makers would envy.

@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын

When you hit the table I almost spit my coffee out lmao great video bro!

@josefserf1926 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great work. Affordable audio is getting better and better.

@SamuelBarrPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, great review! How would you compare these to the DIY Kriton's? And would you recommend the larger R200 over the R100 for a bedroom system?

@henrychan6982 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy, Loved the review. Wondering if you heard the larger R200's and what's the difference between the two? I'm in the market for speakers and this review has peak my attention between the Elac reference and these Polk R100. Thanks and keep on with the good work.

@JeradBenge 3 жыл бұрын

The Polk T15 stands are great. They even look like speakers! But seriously, I do plan on buying the R200's to displace my current bookshelf setup of upgraded Polk Monitor40 Series II's. Great review, as usual. Thanks for the laughs.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to hear the R200's. I think they would be perfect. The R100's are awesome. I bet the 200's are incredible.

@stevezeidman7224 3 жыл бұрын

Hank’s free range Pomeranians may have beaten out Charlie’s hotel amenities. Great job today. A rave review! Sean reviewed the $1200 tower today. He loved that speaker too.

@odwatchguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, really enjoyed the debut and review of the Polk Reserve series. They look really good and the sound should be great, but I think the S20's are doing really good for what I like.

@drdesmo8489 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, what a awesome start to your video ! You just made my day(which has been shitty), thank you Randy.

@geezer5236 3 жыл бұрын

As a retired Air Force guy who had to move all his household stuff fairly often, I"m always interested to hear comments on build quality along with the other details. I have a pair of Polk RTi6 that have survived years of abuse and are still going strong. Great review glad to know Polk is back with good stuff

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for your service, Dean. As a former Navy guy myself my speakers got moved around a lot too. These are really well built and finished.

@geezer5236 3 жыл бұрын

Did a tour as part of an AF element assigned to LANTCOMOPSUPPFAC outside main Navy Base in Norfolk VA. And thank you for your service

@ginom407 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was a wonderful surprise! Sounds like you're keeping these...

@maestro0428 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t think I could love your videos more!

@brochg 3 жыл бұрын

Color me shocked!!! Not at all what I expected, but I’m very interested! Thanks for the great review!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to give you a hint but I couldn't

@michaelebert9170 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! These look to be an excellent speaker. While I agree that Signature and Rti speakers have faults, the TSI series seems to be very strong in performance. Most likely why the entire TSI line is being sold again on Amazon and Crutchfield, and other stores. Now that the Reserve line is out, it offers a good route for upgrading. I appreciated your review of the TSI100 speakers. I have them now and am very impressed with these inexpensive speakers. I love their imaging where the speakers just disappear and even their punchy midbass and smooth treble. I also love their more neutral character opposed to the S and Rti series. Glad that Polk is offering another high performance speaker line that is within reach of most people. The Legend and LSIm series were out of 'reasonable' reach of many.

@ShaneBurger 3 жыл бұрын

Which 6w tube amp did you try with this? I thought I could see something like the Reisong A10 in the background.

@titan90000 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review definitely will be looking into these speakers. Looking to upgrade to speakers in this price range. Any plans on reviewing the Wharfdale Denton 80th speakers? Interested in your take on them.

@bigbrudi 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy, between the R100 und the UB52 - which is the faster one?

@bernardodon7501 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Another episode from the "audiophile undertaker" ;-)))

@ellypsis603 3 жыл бұрын

Keeps getting better and better :D

@basiema.4185 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Finally a somehow "sophisticated" AND affordable Speaker from Polk! I wonder how the R200 would sound like in comparison... Greetings from Berlin / Germany.

@galupinycia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vídeo !! A question, Polk R100 or Dali Oberon 1??

@jonmason1955 3 жыл бұрын

You kill me with your "sponsors" Randy. Hank's Free Range glutinous free Pomeranians just floored me. I agree a great audio system doesn't have to cost more than a full funeral and burial. But I've agreed with you before,sun e the onset of your channel. Glad it's become successful, as well as as the "Between Two Speakers" segments.

@dominicfeira8037 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for these to go on sale so I can give them a shot. I'm the "cheaper" audio man.

@ufarkingicehole 3 жыл бұрын

I have never been a fan of polk but I bought the lsim 705 ($700 a piece) and I'm seriously impressed. They are being bi amped with about 700 quality wpc and sound amazing. Needless to say after a dozen different speakers over the last month they are staying along with the elac uni5.2. I hope you get to try the lsim 703s if you haven't.

@plaubelmakina8916 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve suggested the same to Randy several weeks ago. I got a pair of 703,s at the close out price of $600. I consider it my best speaker purchase of all time.

@Cujobob 3 жыл бұрын

@@plaubelmakina8916 I got a pair at $450, the price kept dropping on Adorama. They’re okay speakers - good for that price, they don’t really compete with my more expensive speakers. Something about their tonality just seems off to me. I don’t think Randy should bother reviewing them since they’re no longer sold at that price anywhere.

@mbagus7151 Жыл бұрын

heyy sorry to bother you, I really stuck between Evo 4.2 and R200, which is better in terms of sound quality alone? thankss

@treyhorn5645 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Great review! Yeah that other guy that reviewed the towers I'm actually kind of interested in those to clean up my system I could be fine with those.

@amitsatam4816 3 жыл бұрын

Super, i fan of urs & way u explain

@muhendisabi1697 Жыл бұрын

Would you say about compare es15 or es20? is there a big differencies?

@laylaandevan2680 3 жыл бұрын

It’s kinda funny that everyone is coming out with rave reviews on this line this morning.

@HomeTheatre101 3 жыл бұрын

Nearly every speaker channel has something to say about them all today lol.

@owen-ng8oe 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeTheatre101 probably werent allowed to until now

@Sonofholhorse 3 жыл бұрын

Ron on New Record Day confirmed that everyone had their reviews ready, and the embargo on releasing it ended today. Happens on occasion, and NDAs are no joke for reviewers.

@mwahlert 3 жыл бұрын

Also funny how Youthman's video is the only one I've stumbled on, disclosing "includes paid promotion".

@RockCity1111 3 жыл бұрын

@M S nope. That speaker has a bottom Bass port called Bass reflex technology and the Polks use a version of power port technology

@kdomster9141 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review ! Would like to see inside and crossover parts quality.... it usually shows how much hidden potential there is in a speaker. If it sound good on poor parts quality it will sound amazing on good parts quality ...

@PAULGRILL 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy! Can you please make a front ported desktop speaker shoot out? 🙏🏼

@longmuskox4194 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I'm a sucker for nostalgia! Your references to Temple of Doom and Star Wars are my cup of tea, and maybe with a nip of courage added. This channel is a must-subscribe! I'm contemplating 'All' notifications, but I better dig deep into your other videos. That's if I don't watch Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for the 100th time.

@jbteecha785 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, just hooked up the Polk R100 and the R300 center to a new Denon avr x1700h 80 watts and they sound very weak and anemic. No sub btw. Have to crank volume way up but they still sound thin, with no bass, and hard to hear dialogue on the center. What am I missing, not enough power? Any ideas? Thanks

@josedomin1 2 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the SVS ultra? I would like a comparison between them if possible so I could make a decision on buying.

@vicg5323 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Polk use to make hi end car audio drivers then they hit bottom. Glad to see that Elac push the envelop for all to follow.

@AlexKidd4Fun 3 жыл бұрын

Checks calendar ... no, not April 1st yet. Randy actually approved of a new Polk product. 👍😁👍

@darkpatches 3 жыл бұрын

The first clue he liked them was he didn't throw them at us....

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

I was so glad that they were good.

@aethikv 6 ай бұрын

Is this an upgrade when currently having Triangle Borea 03?

@ythagakure 3 жыл бұрын

Still have my Polk RTI A3 as well! Love this review!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

I do too. Upstairs in sons room.

@rtia4686 Жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman what should I go for Polk RTI A3 or Polk es20, I have Polk csi A4 center channel.

@squeegebergren3501 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think would be better for home theater? Polk r series smaller r 500 towers or jamo concert series with their clarity for dialogue. Jamos have ultra waf. But I’m leaning toward the Polk r series sound signature. Your intel would be greatly appreciated buddy.

@knobbshots 3 жыл бұрын

Red Stripe baby! Nice. Thanks for the review, good stuff

@rydaug79 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Polk RM 40Ts/7400Ts and they sound great to me. Chocolate Chip Trip goes almost a fill 180 deg. I don't have much to compare them to except my Polk rtiA1s and my NHT Super 2s but they beat those. Can anyone tell me what would be an upgrade from the the RMs?

@EkonRekon Жыл бұрын

Hey man, do you think "breaking in" speakers matters?

@ruley73 3 жыл бұрын

You should have shown them with the grilles on. I couldn't find pictures of these with the grilles on anywhere. Joe N Tell shows them at about the 6:40 mark in his review video for the bigger R200. They have magnetic grilles made with a heathered grayish material instead of plain black. They conform to the edges of the front baffle very well and look very sharp IMO.

@RP-ms7lu 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, I am undecided which one to buy POLK R100 or KEF Q150 , I hear mostly classical and good vocal especially female vocal should be sweet and clear.

@dvvaughn564 3 жыл бұрын

have the r700, r200 and r900 polk speakers they are amazing speakers love them.

@ChiefExecutiveOrbiter 3 жыл бұрын

Just got some Rti38 at yard sale. Suckers go deep, built like a tank. Quality speakers!

@thefactor6909 3 жыл бұрын

Your killing me Randy 🤣 I was dying to see this one 😂

@siliconnubian3622 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, need to check out the Reserve line. Btw, Red Stripe Shirt is BOSS. Caribbean legend

@saw3v1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dark intro, followed by the pomeranian. 😆😆😆

@bvaljalo 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna know if he bought it a beer, rented it shoes, and most importantly whether it f*****g rolled?!?

@paolosoddu9642 2 жыл бұрын

Could it be driven by class d amps like smsl, sabaj..?

@flaviogmaia 3 жыл бұрын

Now I'm interested in the latest developments of jeep audio.

@DougMen1 3 жыл бұрын

That ring radiator tweeter is either made for Polk by Scan-Speak of Denmark or under license from them, because Scan-Speak holds a patent on that phase plug that looks like a Hershey's Kiss. Scan-Speak is one of the top driver manufacturers in the world and they make drivers for many famous and celebrated speaker companies, including some of the most expensive, like Wilson Audio

@jari121 3 жыл бұрын

Does the Mission QX2 use the same ring radiator?

@Gary_M 3 жыл бұрын

Those free-range Pomeranians are delicious. I'm thinking part of the video making process at CAM Studios is washing the ironing board cover colored tablecloth between each video to remove the coffee spills lol.

@Finn-McCool 2 жыл бұрын

Remember the Polk Audio RT55 speaker? This is the first of theirs that I love since that model.

@aerofart 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the review, Dad humor not bad either lol. I used to have a Pomeranian. Quite the character. Thanks for listing your test tracks - simplifies comparing. Testing my B&W 707s2's against your R100 test right now . . . subbed.

@NosEL34 2 жыл бұрын

What was your conclusion of the 2?

@miata1492 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your quick up-take in the Audio School of Pronunciation and Enunciation. Surprise spot checks will measure your progress, especially regarding the word “chief,” with which you seem to have the most trouble. In the interim, your didactic tutors and passive listeners encourage and thank you! Okay? Alright?

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Alright.

@gside98 3 жыл бұрын

lol, I lost it with the Hank's sponsorship

@iPhi-YT 3 жыл бұрын

so is this better than: ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 ?? (even when elac's are on sale for 500) time for a shoot out. also i hope these go on sale cuz i aint paying 600.

@piotrc6915 3 жыл бұрын

and if I've got a large room, let's say 30x20 ft 10 ft tall, with stairs in it, so partly opened for the 1st floor? can I go with those little beauties? this size fits perfect in my tv/stereo stand/shelf. maybe with subwoofer?

@alm5693 3 жыл бұрын

Next video: Why I'm selling my Elac Debut Reference.

@MrJossher700 3 жыл бұрын

Why? Sounds like a pretty good speaker.

@alm5693 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJossher700 It is good. I was joking in regard to a Klipsch post a while back.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Ha. Next yet

@missingsock18 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, you're a breath of fresh air, man. You tell it like it is, in terms I can understand, and you have a great sense of humor.

@indianapolisindiana7856 Жыл бұрын

Pretty strong praise for the Polks. I think you have me convinced, but do you have any thoughts on how they compare to the Emotiva B1+ or B2+?

@joshuaryan1125 Жыл бұрын

That miniature wolf look none too pleased.

@jamieirwin6333 3 жыл бұрын

Entertaining and down to earth, I subscribed and liked the video! What’s not to like? Definitely would like to hear a pair of these speakers.

@Tragedyflow 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the R200 pair as a budget front pair for a 5.1.2 atoms setup!

@luckyintervale 3 жыл бұрын

Great shirts; GREAT sponsor! #Glutenfree... keep it up, mate! Saturday phono stage shootout?

@veroman007 3 жыл бұрын

went to website. the bracing in this is exceptional for this pricepoint. had a ring tweeter in older meadowlark kestrals. very good design imo

@FFosaG 3 жыл бұрын

Still searching for my glasses, but is this a blurry reisong hiding in the background?

@danbalkey2580 3 жыл бұрын

Small driver but I still think as Polk as a discount speaker low end of the the 500 speaker. Elac. Ref I think beat it all even SVS ultras which are 999.00 pair. Love your channel keep up the good work.

@marcsullivan7987 3 жыл бұрын

You have a halo around you sometimes in this episode. Excellent subliminal way to get (some) people to trust you more. Kudos to your marketing savvy

@brianaugustine2299 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the Polk S20s after watching your review on them. You are spot on. Those things will punch you in the chest, make you feel them, and blow you away in a very good way when you push them a bit. My analogy is the S20s are like an old school American muscle car. Like a '69 Pontiac GTO. You can feel the rumble. Curious as to what volume you test speakers at? A little bit of low, medium, and see how they respond when you push them, maybe?

@arvinpaunil7265 7 ай бұрын

without price consideration, this R100 or the klipsch rp500m ii¿ i usually listen to rock and rnb

@jimbergmann8633 4 ай бұрын

Best stands for these speakers?

@mkmkmk845 11 ай бұрын

How will they pair with rotel a11?

@alexanderg26 3 жыл бұрын

I foresee an interesting Saturday speaker shootout with these in the mix.

@sagamiharajay 3 жыл бұрын

Good review Randy. Hope you can get the coffee stains out 😅. We’re those grills on the table for these?

@BreakAndRestore 3 жыл бұрын

My teenager is rolling eyes at the Dad Jokes. I am giggling like a little girl.......

@RockCity1111 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought I would ever buy a Piar of Polks but here we are !! R 200s should be here this week !! Went with the Midnight Black finish

@tomeberhard74 3 жыл бұрын

So how do you like them?

@RockCity1111 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomeberhard74 they are amazing to be honest.

@HomeTheatre101 3 жыл бұрын

These vs the SVS Primes?

@LuckyLambikins 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best sponsor yet.

@xavdeman 3 жыл бұрын

Ring radiator tweeter? That looks a lot like the tweeter in the Mission QX2 series...

@kevonmanuel 3 жыл бұрын

I think Polk sent out 1000 of these Reserve speakers for review. Smart.

@DBrownCo 3 жыл бұрын

Randy will you be able to review the R200?

@JoelOman1980 3 жыл бұрын

Sheep Audioman ;) Love the new Polks btw, especially the Walnut finish. Stay safe! Thanks for this review.

@robertorodriguez2609 2 жыл бұрын

have you had the opportunity to listen to the Polk sub Monitor XT12?

@EA-58 3 жыл бұрын

Oh they are nice....wonder if i can buy them here in Tulipland also.

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

How about the Polk Reserve R100 vs the JBL Stage A130, with low power and higher power amps?