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Polk Audio RM510 5.1CH High Performance Surround Sound Speaker System

Polk Audio RM510 5.1CH High Performance Surround Sound Speaker System
alaScore 84

26 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Polk Audio RM510 5.1CH High Performance Surround Sound Speaker System. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and usability are on the whole positive. The design and size also get good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Polk Audio RM510 5.1CH High Performance Surround Sound Speaker System is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Perfect sound

 

Just make sure to have the right receiver to power these bad boys. I'm using a Sony STR-DH810 and they match perfectly.,

Great sound quality, beautiful design ; Plenty of mounting hardware

None

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Replacing my old Bose speakers

 

I love the powered subwoofer with this set. I sent the animals running and shook the windows setting it up. My older set of speakers paled in comparison to the sounds generated by this speaker set

None yet unless you count the bass penetrating the house, making it harder to watch TV when others are trying to sleep

Dec, 2011

Consumer review (newegg.com)

yloH parC, What A Difference!!!

 

Too bad this has been deactivated....my neighbor heard my system and ordered his the next day, apparently just in time.

Smooth transition from satellites to subwoofer. The satellites are remarkably powerful and clear for such small enclosures. The powered subwoofer is more than up to the task, but just for sure I added another Polk Audio PSW Series PSW10 Black 10-inch...

spring-clip wire connectors, a minor grievance

Aug, 2011

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Buy them

 

For $249.99 you can't beat this deal. The sub alone goes for as much as $180 in the big retail stores. Getting the satellites and the sub for this money is a deal you shouldn't pass up!

These speakers sound great. The RM85 rears really throw the sound around the room. The RM75 fronts are clear and come in when they are supposed to. The center channel is loud, producing clear, crisp sound. The sub is awesome. I had a pair of...

None that I can think of

Aug, 2011

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Set

 

I got them for 299 on special, with the RM85 being 599 retail and the PSW110 being 249 retail...this was a STEAL. Thank you Newegg!!

Solid construction - Moderately heavy units ; Clear sound and can handle LOUD volume

I'm not a fan of the old fashioned spring-clip wire connectors, I like the screw clamp style (don't know the name of this style)

Mar, 2011

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice set of surround speakers but needed RMA

 

Good decision to get this set. No regrets Note: Did not get a chance to use these speakers for more than 3 days.

Polk Audio: Excellent sound quality. Was sufficient to fill my room (20X25) with sound. Compact front and surround speakers ; Newegg: Excellent service and fast shipping. RMA was absolutely no sweat. Just a 1 min call to Newegg

Sub woofer was larger than expected ; The speaker wire connecting mechanism could have been better ; Absolutely no speaker wires included ; The Sub Woofer was defective. Made loud noises when volume knob on sub was touched, even with receiver disconnected

Jan, 2011

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Price/Performance killer combo

 

My high end setup is a full JBL system in a bigger room and costs many times more. And sure that system blows this away but at a price. I like Bose and considered a pricier Bose system and glad I didn't bother. Again, I did spend time tweaking my...

This speaker system gives great sound at this price point which was $299 for me with the Newegg coupon code. This is definitely a big step above entry level which I classify as HTIB. Pair this with a quality AV Receiver and with some tweaks for your...

I don't have much to complain about but if I were being really picky, the front grill of the sub is kinda ugly. I prefer a more nondescript look of downward firing units. The included wall mounts for the satellites seem a tad weak but they work and...

Jan, 2011

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Speakers for Small Rooms

 

The system works well if you get the speaker placement right and if your amp has the option to adjust speaker positon and individual channel gain and crossover frequency. Get the center channel as close to the screen as possible (it's shielded), and...

100W, 8-ohm is easy to find a matching amplifier. Wide range of output volume given a set volume level. Subwoofer produces LF sound cleanly without making vibrating or buzzing that draws attention to itself. RM8 front speakers produce a wide sound...

No wire included. Center channel isn't very powerful on it's own, so sound sources that focus on the center channel require some fiddling with the amplifier to make it sound good. Frequencies under 100Hz pretty much fall to the subwoofer, however it...

Dec, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

very good value

 

I am quite pleased by this sound system. My room is only 12x14 and these fill it pretty well. These are not designed to blow you away, and neither is the sub but if you are looking for solid sound without spending a $1000 you can't go wrong. I paired...

Small, pretty good sound, sub is works well, attractive looking, and i'm happy

The center channel is pretty weak honestly. Problem is you can't really upgrade the center without upgrade the front speakers as well because this would mess up the timbre of the speakers

Dec, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good sound system.

 

I have this connected to an Onkyo Tx-sr608 Receiver and it sounds great.

This system is setup in my 17 x 10 living room and it fills the room with rich sound. The subwoofer absolutely shakes the floor. This is a great speaker system for the money

The speaker connects are adequate but screw type connectors would be better

Nov, 2010

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