Polk Audio RC65i White
Score: 78/100
Logitech Z906 Black
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Logitech Z906 is a THX-certified 5.1 surround system delivering 500 W RMS for immersive home-theater audio. Its fully wired design and lack of wireless connectivity limit flexibility for modern setups. Ideal for gamers and movie enthusiasts who prioritize raw power and surround decoding over wireless convenience.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 kHzbest | — | |
89 dBbest | — | |
100 W | 500 Wbest | |
8 Ωbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.629 kgbest | 8.892 kg |
— | 5.1best | |
— | 95 dBbest | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Control | false | true |
Audio(4) | ||
Frequency Response (kHz) | 20 kHz | 0.035-20 kHz |
RMS Power (W) | 100 W | 500 W |
Driver Size (cm) | 1.9 cm | 7.62 cm |
Woofer Size (cm) | 16.5 cm | 20.32 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.629 kg | 8.892 kg |
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.
Professional reviewers highlight the Z906's standout strength as its high power output and THX certification, praising its ability to fill a room with loud, detailed sound, while also noting the limitation of a fully wired setup and the absence of modern wireless features.
Professional reviewers highlight the Z906's standout strength as its high power output and THX certification, praising its ability to fill a room with loud, detailed sound, while also noting the limitation of a fully wired setup and the absence of modern wireless features.
