Polk Audio RC65i White
Score: 78/100
Acoustic Audio AA5170
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Polk RC65i is an in-wall speaker offering high sensitivity and a paintable grille for seamless décor integration. Its modest bass response and relatively heavy construction limit deep low-frequency performance and ease of installation. Ideal for budget-conscious homeowners seeking discreet surround or stereo speakers.
The Acoustic Audio AA5170 is a 5.1-channel home-theater system delivering 700 W of power with Bluetooth streaming and a suite of wired inputs. Its wired satellite speakers and manual mode switching limit flexibility, making it best for budget-focused users seeking a complete plug-and-play setup.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 kHzbest | 20 kHzbest | |
89 dBbest | — | |
100 W | 700 Wbest | |
8 Ωbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.629 kgbest | 9.07 kg |
— | 5.1best | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
1.9 cmbest | — |
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Controls(1) | ||
Remote Control | false | true |
Audio(1) | ||
RMS Power (W) | 100 W | 700 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.629 kg | 9.07 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 5021 cm³ | 71810 cm³ |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the RC65i's balanced sound, easy rotating-cam installation, and paintable grille, while noting its modest bass roll-off at 60 Hz and budget-level build.
Everyday users praise the speaker's low-profile look, straightforward mounting, and paintable finish, but note the need for a subwoofer and weight/installation constraints.
“Heavy subwoofer, simple rear-panel connections, and complete cabling for quick integration.”
Professional reviewers are not present in the available sources; manufacturer and retailer descriptions emphasize value, plug‑and‑play convenience, and Bluetooth streaming, but no independent editorial assessments were found.
Everyday users appreciate the solid feel of the heavy subwoofer, the completeness of the included cabling, and the ease of initial setup, while noting the wired nature of the satellites and the need to manually switch from 2.1 to 5.1 as minor inconveniences.
