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Polk Audio Atrium 45 All-Weather Speakers (Pair, White)

Polk Audio Atrium 45 All-Weather Speakers (Pair, White)

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Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE

List Price: $239.95
Buy New: $107.58
You Save: $132.37 (55%)



New (7) Used (1) from $89.12

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 99 reviews
Sales Rank: 1036

Color: White
Media: Electronics
Size: 4.5 Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 6.3 x 9.5
Warranty: 2 years warranty

MPN: AM0748-A
Model: AM0748-A
UPC: 747192107000
EAN: 0747192107000
ASIN: B00006I5O1

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Pair of all weather speakers with mounting brackets
  • 4.5-inch long-throw polymer cone driver with butyl rubber suspension
  • Built-in bracket allows multiple mounting options and full 90-degree rotation
  • Handles up to 80 watts per channel
  • Gold plated 5-way binding post speaker-level inputs

Accessories:

  • Monster Cable S16-50 Monster Standard Speaker Cable 16 Gauge (50 ft.)
  • AudioQuest CV-4 Speaker cables with pre-attached banana plugs 15-foot pair
  • Monster Cable XP2F HT-15 Monster XP Speaker Cable with Color-Coded Connectors 2 Front channel 15 ft. AGP
  • Monster Cable XP2S HT-50 Monster XP Speaker Cable with Color-Coded Connectors 2 Surround channel 50 ft. AGP
  • MONSTER CABLE ; 30 ft. piece with 4 prs. pins - 9.14 m. (XPGP-30)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
frequency response 75-20,000 Hz (-3dB) * sensitivity 89 dB * 8-ohm impedance * handles up to 80 watts * gold-plated 5-way binding posts * all hardware is rust-proof brass or stainless steel * speaker grille and mounting brackets are rust-proof aluminum * mounting brackets included * 9-1/2"H x 6-1/4"W x 7-3/4"D (with bracket) * warranty: 2 years

Amazon.com Product Description
Tired of leaving the door open to hear your music on the deck? It's time for a pair of high-quality outdoor speakers like the Atrium 45 from Polk Audio. The speakers each feature all-stainless-steel and brass hardware for years of rustproof reliability and a rustproof aluminum bracket that permits multiple mounting options and full 90 degree rotation: you can aim them to deliver the best possible sound in a variety of positions.

The Atrium 45 speakers have a wide dispersion pattern, and they're very efficient, operating on as little as 10 watts per channel. They're designed to deliver good sound quality across a large listening area, but Polk recommends multiple-pair setups if you want high sound levels in an outdoor setting, as sound tends to dissipate more quickly outdoors than in.

The speakers' white finish is paintable to match your decor or trim color--you can even paint them green to blend with foliage. Their sculpted front baffle and rounded enclosures minimize diffraction (sound reflecting off of hard edges) for more open and lifelike imaging, and their rustproof aluminum grilles offer 55 percent open area for better high-frequency response than speakers with denser grilles.

Sealed-enclosure (acoustic suspension) cabinets result in taut bass, and the speakers' 2-way design incorporates a 4.5-inch long-throw polymer cone driver with butyl-rubber suspension and a .75-inch dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet to broadly distribute high frequencies. Gold-plated, 5-way binding post terminals will never corrode. The plugs also allow hookups in a range of methods, including convenient banana-plug-terminated speaker cable.

The Atrium 45 meets or exceeds ASTM D5894-UV Salt Fog, Mil standard 810 Immersion and Mil standard 883 Method 1009 8 for salt and corrosion tests.

What's in the Box
Two speakers (each with detachable metal grille and built-in mounting bracket) a user's manual, and warranty information.


Customer Reviews:   Read 94 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars An Inconvenient Truth   January 6, 2009
The product is not the problem - just dealing with the vendor. Any necessary returns are difficult. Shipping was inflated at $15 UPS, but it cost me $9.00 UPS to return. After a restocking fee of 20%, a $100 purchase cost $65. in just handling and shipping, and the vendor will re-sell the item. Futhermore it may take six weeks for them to credit the return?? MY ADVICE BUY LOCAL - where a return is handled as good will and much, much simplier.


5 out of 5 stars outdoor speakers   December 20, 2008
Great sound, multiple mounting options. Not a stereophile, but they work for me. Enough to provide sound for a 12 x 24 deck without including the rest of the neighborhood.


4 out of 5 stars Nice Performers   December 15, 2008
I like the sound from these speakers, however you may want to look at the less expensive Polk offerings if you just want to have them serve to provide background music on your patio.


5 out of 5 stars Great outdoor speakers, awesome sound for the price!   December 4, 2008
I bought 5 pairs of these for various outdoor areas around my rambling house; the sound is just terrific, no complaints, and I'm pretty picky. Clear and crisp, even at a high volume. The design is nice, simple, quality; great connectors, sturdy brackets; was easy to attach them and wiring was a breeze.

I have read comments from others that the grilles come off too easily...owning 10 of these speakers, not a single one has had this problem; they fit securely if you put them on properly, so I guess maybe they were careless in not pushing them in firmly enough? Anyhow, I haven't experienced any problems with them.

Other than the good reviews on performance, I selected these because I could paint them to match my house. I painted all 10 speakers an oregano (dull green) color, using satin finish spray paint, and they blend in great with my house color now, and don't stand out like they would if they were white or black, which is terrific. The painting is a bit of a pain in the butt, because of needing to take things apart to do a professional job, but it was worth the trouble; they look great.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent speakers...somewhat directional   November 26, 2008
Excellent speakers, a lot of quality for the price. They are quite directional, so you have to be aware of the listening positions when mounting. Able to handle robust sound level and a fair amount of bass boost.

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