Polk Audio RC80i 2-Way Premium In Ceiling Speakers 8″ Round (Set of 2) Perfect for Damp and Humid Indoor/Outdoor Placement – Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers
Original price was: $249.00.$212.99Current price is: $212.99.
Price: $249.00 - $212.99
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The Polk RC80i In Wall Speakers delivers immersive, room-filling sound without taking up space. A powerful 8″ Dynamic Balance woofer provides deep, natural bass, while the 1″ aimable tweeter ensures crisp highs and precise sound placement. Used for whole-house and multi-room audio distribution, this discreet model blends in; the paintable grille lets it virtually disappear. Installation is easy—cut a hole, feed the wires, and drop the unit in. Rotating cams lock it securely for a vibration-free fit. Built with moisture-resistant materials, the RC80i suits bathrooms, kitchens, and covered patios. Klippel motor optimization maintains distortion-free performance at any volume. Timbre-matched with other Polk speakers, it creates a seamless, high-performance audio experience throughout any system
SEAMLESS AUDIO QUALITY & EXCELLENT SOUND REPRODUCTION with these discrete ceiling & in-wall speakers that elevate your sound. ADD TO YOUR EXISTING HOME SPEAKER SYSTEM
EXPERIENCE A MORE BALANCED & LIFELIKE SOUND – Features an 8″ Dynamic Balance woofer & a 1″ aimable tweeter for more depth & detail in your music. Get EVEN FULL BODIED SOUND with our mineral-filled polymer cone, enhancing damping for movies and music
PREVENT MOISTURE from leaking in with a rubber seal that also delivers better audio response. These Indoor/Outdoor ceiling speakers are great for Bathroom, Kitchen, and Covered Porches
NO MESS, NO EXTRA ASSEMBLY – In 3 simple steps QUICKLY & EASILY INSTALL the RC80i in ceiling speakers 8 inch. With paintable aluminum grilles you can MATCH YOUR EXISTING INTERIOR and virtually make them disappear
Over the past 50 years Polk has become one of the most trusted names in home audio and entertainment. Our unwavering commitment to innovation allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the music
Customers say
Customers find these ceiling speakers deliver good sound quality and are easy to install, with one mentioning they work well with vacuum tube amplifiers. Moreover, the speakers receive positive feedback for their appearance, particularly when mounted in the ceiling, and customers consider them great value for money. However, the frequency response receives mixed reviews – while the mids and highs are excellent, customers note a lack of low frequencies/bass. Additionally, the ease of removal is also mixed, with several customers finding the grills difficult to get off.
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Mr. Gift –
Best Bang for the Buck!
I’m an Audio Engineer by trade. I purchased 4 sets of these because Amazon was throwing in the 8″ subwoofer and I couldn’t be more pleased. I created a 7.1 environment. One speaker didn’t get used but whatever. I paid under $600 for the entire setup with shipping n’ all that. Forget paying the $300+ for a center speaker. IF you have all of the same, then the timber of the should should be even. When I score films, I use the same speaker types for the 5.1, 6.1, 7.1.Installation:The installation was a walk in the park! I had to cut into a wall stud to make the center speaker fit but that was the hardest and most time consuming part. Installing them in the dry wall took all of a few minutes for the 3 speakers (L/R/C).I do recommend getting some insulation and putting that in first before you install your speakers. It dramatically increases the performance and sound. The wall I was installing them in didn’t have any so I went up in the attic and cut out some small pieces from a part of my ceiling. IT worked like charm. :-)Once those were done we cut into the ceiling and started installing them there. Those were a little tricky because in some parts I had Drywall and in another I had some form of concrete or something like that. It had wires n’ all that. After we broke through it (extremely messy) the installation of those speaker went just as smooth as the others. Just had to patch and paint a little but it wasn’t too much of a pain.Running the wires weren’t too much of a pain. There was a closet on the other side so I just drilled a hole and ran the speaker wires into the closet. THEN I drilled another larger whole over by the receiver and ran all of the wires through that. I have an attic so when I ran the wires from the ceiling ones, I drilled another whole in the closet (top) and dropped all of the wires down form there and then into the larger hole by the receiver.Eventually I’m going to use wall plates but I didn’t have them and I was too excited!I recommend getting 200 feet of speaker wire. Be liberal with it because more wire is better than less wire.These speakers have tweeters that can be angled. I recommend you angle them to your listening position.Sound:Once I turned on the receiver I said “oh… I guess it sounds ok”. Then I started to justify it… “I only paid $500 for it so I get what I pay for…”. DON’T GO DOWN THAT STREET! I started to play with the receiver (Sony) and I started tweaking the levels: FLAT EQ and adjust volume settings according to your room.FOR THE RECORD, LOUD BASS doesn’t mean your system is good. You want to have an even sound. The bass will stand out but too much bass can really mess up the listening experience.Anywhoo, after making the adjustments I realized that I was watching my regular cable 1080i on an OLD movie that didn’t really have too much 5.1 let alone 7.1, SO I did some tests:** Avatar: 4 of 5 – I liked it a lot but it didn’t have enough for me.The speakers performed very well. I had it about a quarter of the way up in total volume. No issues…** G.I. Joe: 4 of 5… Explosions, lasers, sword fighting the works!I was starting to get hooked on the speakers! I had this one turned up about half way because I wanted to hear all the crazy stuff that goes on in the fighting scenes. Speakers performed very well** Star Trek: 5 of 5… They did a WONDERFUL job on this.In this movie I cranked the speakers up about half way as well. It was “loud” but no fatigue or signs of distortion.** 2010: 5 0f 5… This movie had so much CGI and destruction I just had to try it.This was cranked up about 3 quarters of the way up. It was LOUD but you can REALLY HEAR EVERY SPEAKER in the 7.1 playing something different. AWESOME TEST! The speakers held in there and at that point I was satisfied completely satisfied with my purchase.Conclusion:The 7.1 (Polk RC65i and the 8″ sub) is a WONDERFUL combination. I’m very pleased with the performance and sound. I would recommend this particular configuration to anyone looking. You will not be disappointed.Make sure you get the right receiver that puts out the right amount of wattage. I have a Sony STR-DH810. It puts out enough power to do these speakers justice. Onkyo makes some good ones as well. If you under power these speakers you WILL lose out on sound. GET A GOOD RECEIVER WITH THE RIGHT POWER.If your room is larger and you decide to get the 8″ version of these speakers, get a larger sub like a 12″. The others will go deep enough to capture most of what your looking for and you can tweak the larger subs crossover and have it push out the REALLY low frequencies.I hope this helps anyone out there looking!
enem156 –
Perfect for creating your Dolby Atmos system
Yeah, you just can’t beat these guys for the price and the sound. I use them as Atmos speakers in my home theater room. They sound great and almost disappear into a white ceiling. Super easy installation. The directional tweeters offer a nice level of sound adjustment you just won’t get with a fixed tweeter. My room is on the smaller side, so I only needed a pair of them. Well worth the money. They would also work well as stand alone ceiling audio speakers.
Dan L –
Sound Incredible
Love, love, love these speakers. They changed my movie watching experience. It feels like Iâm actually there in real life when watching movies. They sound better than the speakers at my local theater. They are an excellent value for the money as well. Being able to paint the speaker grilles makes it so I donât even notice them. They look fantastic.They are a great value for the price. I never imagined they would sound this good at this price. They work very well. II highly recommend for them your home theater room. Very simple installation.
Comdet –
Easy to install, good performance, slight edge over the RC80i
I was really impressed with how easy these were to install. The user’s guide clearly walked me through the process even though these were the first in-wall speakers I’ve installed. It also comes with a very handy template to ensure it’s a “cut once” process with no regrets (or spackle). Since there’s a lip on the frame you don’t need to be worried about making a perfectly smooth cut through the drywall since the rough edges are hidden.I was torn between these and the RC80i model. Both had identical tech specs on the Polk site. What sealed the deal in terms of the RC85i model is that it is a bit more shallow than the RC80i (depth of 2 and 7/8 inches for the RC85i versus 3 and 1/4 inches with the RC80i). More importantly, the tweeter assembly on the RC85i is a bit different. According to Polk, the tweeter in the 85i has a plate underneath it that helps project the sound. This is not found in the 80i.But the proof is in the sound, and these sound wonderful. I’m using them in a basement wired to a Denon AV receiver in the LR. While the sound can’t compete with the Kef’s I have in the LR, the Polks sound far better than I expected given the price. Very pleased!They also are very aesthetically pleasing. The grill is nicely made, and can be painted. As with installation, clear and detailed instructions on painting the grills are in the user’s guide.Good sound, good looks and good price – can’t ask for more! Highly recommend.
Amazon Customer –
There is a sparkling sound coming from one of the speakers when I play music. It has just been 2 months. Can you please help to replace the speaker?
CJ –
Have a pair of these plugged into a Sonos zone player. The sound quality is very good, without being spectacular. For the price point, I would say they represent good value for money. Plenty of bass and generally, the range is very good.Had them installed by a professional. It looked straightforward and they blend into a white ceiling very well.One consideration on placement – unless you have a lot of insulation, they can be quite audible in the room above, so if you do have some flexibility as to placement try to put under a hall, cupboard, bathroom etc.
Ernesto Casillas Gómez de Orozco –
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Graeme –
I bought a 6.5â set of these for our bathroom about 4 years ago and have loved them ever since. The vocal clarity is superb and bass excellent. Great power too. It is only a Sonos amp that runs them but they are loud when you need them to be and zero distortion all the way up to the top. Iâve since replaced a set of speakers in a bedroom with the 8â version and they are fantastic speakers too. I would not hesitate to recommend these and in time, Iâll be buying another couple of sets for 2 other rooms . The video does not do them full justice as the phones mic canât capture the sound properly but at least itâll give you an ideaðð» Love them!!
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