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Your cart is empty. Polk Audio 90-RT 3-Way In-Ceiling-Speaker - The Vanishing Series | Perfect for Mains, Rear or Side-Surrounds | Paintable Wafer-Thin Sheer-Grille | Dual Band-Pass Bass Ports - Low Frequencies
A big speaker that delivers big sound, yet vanishes into your room's decor. The 90-RT is perfect for use as stealth mains, rears and side surrounds in a high-performance home theater, or for bringing dynamic sound to alternate zones from your main stereo listening room. Vanishing Series built-in speakers feature our exclusive wafer-thin Sheer-Grille, a magnetically-secured grille that protrudes only 7mm from its surroundings. Sheer-Grilles have nearly transparent, ultra-small perfs, and are acoustically inert, for dynamic, unimpeded sound and more uniform coverage, even in larger rooms. These speakers are timbre-matched to Polk RTi speakers to insure utterly seamless blending from speaker to speaker in systems that combine traditional and built-in speakers.
Polk Audio RC80i 2-way Premium In-Ceiling 8" Round Speakers, Set of 2 Perfect for Damp and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement - Bath, Kitchen, Covered Porches (White, Paintable-Grille)
#header img { width:910px; } #media { width: 235px; } #header img { width:910px; } #media { width: 235px; } The RC80i features a beefy 8-inch woofer to produce the maximum amount of bass and a one inch dome tweeter for depth and detail, resulting in rich lifelike sound from an in-ceiling speaker—performance unheard of just a few years ago. An ideal solution for areas requiring big, room-filing sound without the big speaker cluttering up your room, The RC80i's wide dispersion capability means you'll hear great sound no matter where you are in the room. key features Paintable grilles allow you to make your speakers disappear completely into your painted walls (but you can always leave them white too). Out of the box into the ceiling installation. The RC80i uses rugged stainless steel hardware and powder-coated aluminum grille for years of dependable performance. (Please note that RCi Series loudspeakers are not suitable for exposed outdoor use. For outdoor applications, use our Atrium Series speakers). Swivel tweeter. The RC80i features a swiveling tweeter so you can aim it toward the listening area for greater accuracy. take a look inside this product A completely self-contained wireless surround-channel sound system. --> Four 2-1/2" Full-Range Drivers 5-1/4" Woofer --> Compact 120 Watt Multichannel DSP Amplifier. Rock Solid Triple Enclosure Multi-Braced MDF Cabinet --> technology Dynamic Balance ® and Klippel Optimization Like all Polk speakers, the transducers in the RC80i speakers are products of Dynamic Balance technology and Klippel Optimization. A Dynamic Balance tweeter or driver has been designed using microscopic testing, materials science, and precision-designed interfaces to reduce or eliminate mechanical breakup that adds distortion and colors the sound. Klippel Optimization ensures the speaker will perform well at both low and high volumes levels. Blue Polymer Woofers with Rubber Surround Provide excellent damping and bass response while resisting deterioration. Your RCi speakers should last longer than your house. Other speakers use flimsy paper cones and foam surrounds that fall apart due to time and exposure. Timbre Matched The RC80i, like all RCi series speakers, is timbre matched to our freestanding speakers - such as Polk Monitor, TSi and OWM series, just in case you need in-ceiling surround speakers to match your freestanding fronts. why you should consider this product If you're looking to fill a room or your home with life-like sound, you should seriously consider the RC80i for its high performance audio, ease of installation, and amazing value. Use RC80i's all around your home where you care about good sound or as rear channel surround speakers in your home theater system. technical specifications Driver Complements Tweeter 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
Dynamic Balance tweeter with metalized
soft dome in ball-and-socket swivel mount Mid/Woofer 8" Diameter (20.32cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with mineral-filled
polymer cone and rubber surround Electrical Total Frequency Response 35Hz - 20kHz Upper -3dB Limit 20Hz Lower -3dB Limit 50Hz Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Efficiency 90 dB Recommended Amplifier Power 20 - 100 Watts per channel Inputs Spring-loaded clips Dimensions Overall Depth 3 5/8" (9.21cm) Overall Diameter 10 3/4" (27.30cm) Shipping Unit of Measure Pair Total Shipping Weight 10 pounds Installation Cut-Out Diameter 9 3/8" (23.81cm) Mounting Depth (assumes 1/2 in) 3 1/8" (7.94cm) Pre-Construction Bracket PB LC80i Warranty* Speaker Warranty Lifetime *To ensure a valid warranty, Polk loudspeakers must be purchased through an Authorized Polk Audio home or car loudspeaker Dealer (such as Amazon.com). (If you're not sure a dealer is "authorized," call Polk Audio at 1-800-377-7655, and ask us.) The warranty is not transferrable, that means it applies only to the original purchaser. If you purchase your speakers from a private individual, that product is considered "used" and has NO factory warranty, no matter what the seller implies. The warranty is VOID if the serial number of the speaker has been removed or defaced. If you have any questions about your warranty coverage, or you think you need service, call Polk Customer Service at 1-800-377-7655. We’re here to help you get the most from your new speakers! in the box 1 pair RC80i in-ceiling loudspeakers Owner’s manual Online registration card use with these products RCi In-wall/In-Ceiling loudspeakers TSi Series of freestanding loudspeakers Monitor Series of freestanding loudspeakers downloads Manual
RCi Series In-Wall Speakers deliver incredible Polk sound to every room in your home without using any floor or shelf space! Now you have new options for more flexibility and performance from Polk Audio. Out of the box and into the wall (or ceiling), that’s how easy it is to install new Polk Audio RCi Series In-ceiling Loudspeakers like the RC80i. Dynamic Balance drivers and aimable tweeters ensure spacious imaging with amazing clarity as well as a well-balanced sound in any listening position, not just a small "sweet spot." Paint them to match your decor and they practically disappear, leaving you with nothing but high-performance sound! Installation is easy as 1-2-3: cut one hole, feed the wires, and simply drop the speaker in. Rotating Cams secure the speaker safely with no extra assembly or mess. Klippel motor optimization uses laser measurement technology to ensure a smooth excursion path at either end of the volume spectrum for uniform performance at both low and high volumes.
Jason
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
Pricey, but 3-way for that full sound which I wish I'd known about when I'd down the atmos speakers in my basement. Ah well, maybe I'll swap those out one day.
Customer
Reviewed in Australia on June 27, 2024
These are up there with the best sounding ceiling speakers available, and even the price is reasonable for the quality. Have previously used the RT70’s which are their little brother and was equally impressed. Note that they do need plenty of clearance in the ceiling (at least about 300mm) as they are not a slim design at all. I enclosed mine inside sealed timber boxes mounted inside the ceiling space to sound their best (speakers are a bandpass design).
Outwest
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022
I have four of these set up with a decent center channel in a media cabinet and a fairly good Onkyo amp. The soundstage is huge, and the detail is spectacular. These are meant for a wide range of sounds, and have been excellent for movies. IF you are investing in these, you probably have a sub too. These are easily worth the investment, particularly as they have been in now for over five years with zero failure and epic sounds.Music and movies, these are phenomenal.
Denny
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
These speakers are not the size posted it says a 9 inch woofer the whole size is only about 6 inches on the ones I got had to return them because I was replacing them from a 6 1/2 Inch these are only about 6 inches in Diameter
Magen
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
Used these for outside covered patio/porch) . Bought 2 of them. (not sure if they are outside rated 😬)They are quite large (tall!) and heavy, make sure you have enough room. I Only have them on a 50 watt amp, but they sound really good. Full detail-good lows, mid & highs! Even more impressive considering they are outside! Installed they look deceivingly plain, you would never expect to get that much sound from a ceiling speaker!Only thing to complain about would be the magnetic covers. They are weak and kept falling off. I had to add a dab of glue to them to get them to stay put, but other than that I am happy with them.
Tony Gillies
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
After many years, I finally decided to match the speakers in my 7.1 set up. Having Polk RTi A5 as the mains, I decided to purchase a pair of Polk 90RT for the ceiling (70RT were too small to replace current speakers) to replace my old Polk RC60 and reuse my Polk 265RT for the rear, to replace my 25 year old Interdyn speakers. The improvement is far above what I hoped for. The range of these speakers are superb. They match my A5’s beautifully, next step....upgrade the centre to the CSI 6. I consider the purchase of the 90RT as one my best. Movies sound magnificent and concert Blu Ray discs are amazing. Makes me want to relive Farewell 1 from Melbourne again when I get home. Being from Melbourne it is reliving it. The speakers were simple to install, happy with the advice I received, double the thickness of the ceiling plasterboard. These speakers are heavy.
Jim Dillon
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018
Fantastic speakers. Very easy to install (see warning) and provide excellent room-filling sound with clarity. They're not too big and loud for surround speakers while watching TV and movies, and they'll rock the house when playing music.WARNING: Know where your studs are, where your pipes are, and know the height of the ceiling cavity. I knew 2 of the 3 and had to do some drywall improvisation. PVC wastewater pipe doesn't give a centimeter. If you cut the holes in the right places these are a breeze to install.
Alexey S
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2016
Watch out -- this speaker is over 9" tall, and quite heavy. Not for every ceiling, for sure.Read the product description carefully before ordering.Also take care handling it, since the woofer membrane can be touched through the back side.In terms of sound, this is a remarkably detailed speaker, but it is not unambiguously more enjoyable than the more modestly priced Polk Audio MC80.The good -- the 90RT's mid-sized woofer and high-end crossover network produces buttery-smooth, detailed, "present" vocals. In fact, throughout the range, it delivers a consistent level of detail that I have not found in lower-priced speakers, or even many $300+ speakers (with ~10 points of comparison). In addition to winning at detail, the 90RT manages to sound consistently clean across every piece of music I've thrown at it.However, and this is why this is a 4-star review primarily -- this speaker's soundstage feels more shallow and narrow than the more common "open" design speakers -- I am comparing to the great Polk MC80 and the quite good Micca M-8C. And its bass is certainly less punchy than that of either the MC80 or M-8C.So in short, if you need a hyper-detailed front speaker for an audiophile setup **and** you plan on having a separate subwoofer, this speaker will deliver.On the other hand, if you'd like something that is good for a wide range of music, including dancing, and will stand on its own, check out the Polk Audio MC80 for a better-rounded speaker, or the Micca M-8C for a more budget-friendly choice that still sounds very good.
Keith DeHaven
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014
Built a new home last year and went with Polk's "vanishing" series throughout the house (4 pairs).My main AV room is equipped with Dynaudio speakers (which I love) but, for all the other rooms and outdoor areas, these Polks hit the sweet spot of price, appearance and, most importantly, room filling sound. I did a lot of research, comparisons, and ear-tests... Sure, I could have spent more (a lot more) for In-Walls/In-Ceiling speakers but given the acoustics of dining rooms, bedrooms, studies, patios, these work great.Mate these with a good Sonos system (and good wiring) and sit back and enjoy the ambiance with some mellow jazz and a glass of vino or crank them up and rock out. Either way, the 90RT's are full, accurate, spacious and room-filling for a broad range of music.
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