Polk Audio Atrium 60 All Weather Speakers (Pair, Black)
By: Polk Audio Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 2
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 On: 2008-02-24
Let me start this by admitting that I have not yet installed these speakers outside. Mid-winter patio usage in the Midwest is pretty rare, so I will have to wait a few more months before these speakers are mounted in their final spot. Instead, this review is based on indoor use, in comparison to the Polk RTi4
Overall the Atrium 60 is a fairly large speaker, so if you are looking for a speaker that will "hide" under your eaves, this may not be the right choice for you. However, speakers that hide usually offer little in the way of frequency response below 100Hz so keep that in mind!
PROS - crisp highs, solid midrange, nice bass extension. A very solid performer in its own right, even when compared to other bookshelf speakers intended for interior use. I powered them with a Sonos ZP100 (50w X 2) and they were able to pump out serious volume without straining. Not quite concert levels, but far beyond what I consider "normal" volume levels! Music details were not quite as good (not bad, but not sharp) but I think the aluminum grills might be the cause. Very, very solid build.
CONS - size. If teeny, tiny is what you are interested in, then keep looking. These speakers are roughly the size a shoe box. You will definitely want to make sure you mount them to something sturdy.
On: 2007-05-13
I am fairly picky with audio. These are excellent speakers. The base response is acceptable. All audio ranges are very clear and accurate.
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