Anyone out there know anything about R1 and R2 speakers???

don123
don123 Posts: 5
edited March 2006 in Vintage Speakers
I recently developed an interest in home audio and I love the sound I get from my Polks but I can't seem to find much information on them. I have R2s for my fronts and R1s for my rears. Can anyone give me information about them? How old they are, what types of speakers are in them and what are their ranges? What center speaker would match these?
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited March 2006
    Welcome to Club Polk.

    The R1 and R2 are early 1990's bookshelf models and the CS101 center was recommended at that time. You can try and search for a used one or contact customer service at polkcs@polkaudio.com to find out which current or recent center they recommend.
    R1 MSRP*: $79 each
    Overall Frequency Response: 55Hz - 20kHz
    -3db Frequency Response Limits 80Hz - 16kHz
    Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 - 80 watts/channel
    Efficiency: 89dB
    Nominal Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohm outputs

    Driver Complement
    Mid/woofer: 1 each 5" (12.7cm) woofer
    Tweeter: 1 each 2" (5cm) tweeter

    Cabinet Dimensions
    11" H x 6 1/2" W x 7 1/4" D
    27.9cm x 16.5cm H x 18.4cm D

    R2 MSRP*: $110 each
    Overall Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz
    -3db Frequency Response Limits 70Hz - 16kHz
    Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 - 100 watts/channel
    Efficiency: 90dB
    Nominal Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohm outputs

    Driver Complement
    Mid/woofer: 1 each 6 1/2" (16.5cm) woofer
    Tweeter: 1 each 2" (5cm) tweeter

    Cabinet Dimensions
    14" H x 8" W x 8 1/4" D
    35.6cm H x 20.3cm W x 21cm D

    CS101 MSRP*: $149
    http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/cs101/
    Overall Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz
    -3db Frequency Response Limits: 88Hz - 18kHz
    Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 - 100 watts/channel
    Efficiency: 89dB
    Nominal Impedance: compatible with 8 ohm outputs

    Driver Complement
    Mid/woofer: 1 each 4" x 6" (10cm x 15cm) mid-woofer
    Tweeter: 1 each 1/2" (1.2cm) dome tweeter

    Cabinet Dimensions
    5"H x 18 3/4"W x 4 3/4"D
    12.7cm H x 47.6cm W x 12cm D
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  • don123
    don123 Posts: 5
    edited March 2006
    Thanks for the info. Do you know if there are any other models made in this series. Someone said they thought that R3s and R4s were made. Would you know anything about them?
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited March 2006
    I'm not familiar with other models in this series. Perhaps someone else will chime in if it is known.

    The R1 and R2 show up on ebay now and then. There are two CS101's there right now. This would be the way to go if you want to have the original "package" of that era. The drivers used in that series are not published as far as I know and will be difficult to guess what other center to use short of contacting customer service.

    If you like their sound, enjoy them. There are other models from that time and newer that you might check out. Craigslist.org is a good place to go bargain hunting.
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