Polk TSI500 CHERRY (English Cherry)

2-way single black TSi Series floorstanding speaker

Other Colors:

542399239

The TSi is the flagship of the TSi series. It has spectacular power handling and accurate bass response. And, like the rest of the TSi series it's designed to be highly efficient and voice-matched for lifelike surround sound environments. These TSi500 floorstanding speakers bring warm, dynamic audio to your theater system, and the sophisticated, modern design fits in just about any room.

Sold as single speaker. Not a pair.

If this is your price, these are your speakers

If you need some new speakers and don't want to break the bank, you might think you have to compromise on quality. But, we've got exciting news: popular Polk Audio released the TSi series that has high-end capabilites at an extremely affordable price. That's because they have anti-diffraction grilles, and they're designed to be really efficient, so that you can power them even with older receivers. Plus, they produce decadent surround sound, and look great with any decor. We recommend using them with the PSW111 powered subwoofer, and the rest of the Polk TSi series, for optimum results.

Organic fiber cones

It isn't ice cream, but you would think so with all the types of speaker cones out there. What's a cone? It's the part of your speaker that delivers the audio. And, because sound reproduction is an art, there are probably as many materials to make and coat cones with as there are colors in an artist's paint set. Materials are chosen for stiffness, flexibility, and dampening ability. Quality midrange and bass drivers are usually made from paper, paper composites and laminates, or plastic materials such as polypropylene or mineral/fiber filled polypropylene. The surround may be resin-treated cloth, resin treated non-wovens, polymeric foams, or thermoplastic elastomers over-molded onto the cone body. The Polk TSi500 floorstanding speakers have organic fiber cones for strength and flexibility, with silk domes that produce a smooth, airy sound in the tweeters.

Are you for or against anti-diffraction grilles?

It's now time to talk to you about a special cause known as anti-diffraction. We here at Vann's are really concerned about distortion. And no — not distortion in the media, but distortion OF your media. You know, your home-theater audio experience? Diffraction is a type of distortion that occurs when sound reflects off an object such as a grille frame. The re-radiated sounds smear the original sound, much like ghost images on a TV smear the picture. Except instead of a ghost image, you get boxy-sounding audio. Well, James Polk wasn't president for nothing: let's just say he worked long and hard to pass the first "anti-diffraction grille" (rhymes with bill), so that audio can be free from the boxiness — because you have the right to great audio! Polk's anti-diffraction "Floating Grilles" lift the grilles literally off the baffle area, minimizing grille-edge reflections for clearer sound and more open imaging. (Bet you didn't know President Polk was such an audiophile back in the 1800s, did you.)

Ok, maybe we exaggerate about Polk

Maybe President Polk didn't actually know anything about speakers, but Polk Audio does. So, when you pick up a pair of speakers, dont forget to get the appropriate cables! Even the best speakers won't sound as good if you are trying to get HD sound through insufficient cables. So, click on the "accessories" tab above to see what kinds of cables you might need, or contact a Vann's customer service representative to find out more. End soapbox.

Write A Review

Excellent Speakers at an Affordable Price (September 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Benjamin S. - Jackson, MS

I am extremely satisfied with my recent purchase of a pair of Polk TSi 500s for my home stereo. The sound is amazingly crisp and clean. The lower frequency response - which has at the least delayed my purchase of a subwoofer - makes the added cost over a pair of TSi 400s entirely worthwhile. Absolutely the best sound available at this price.

love polk! (February 19, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: carlos jason didrickson - oakland, ca

i upgraded my monitor 50s to these bad boys the tsi 500s and WOOOOOWWW what a difference im hearing things that i never heard before while watching my blu rays and music sounds so good highly recommended! ordering from vanns makes things so much easier and your in good hands with your product excellent service