Polk Audio Reserve R400 – Centre Channel Speaker (Unit)
The Polk Audio Reserve R400 is a high-performance centre channel speaker designed for clear dialogue, detailed vocals and precise home cinema reproduction. It combines Polk's 1-inch Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter with dual 6.5-inch Turbine Cone drivers and dual X-Port technology, providing a wide soundstage, natural midrange and controlled bass that integrates seamlessly with Reserve Series speakers.
Key Features
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1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter: Delivers clear, detailed high-frequency reproduction with wide dispersion for consistent sound across the listening area.
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Dual 6.5" Turbine Cone Drivers: Polk's Turbine Cone design increases rigidity while maintaining low mass for natural vocals, detailed midrange and controlled bass.
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Dual X-Port Technology: Polk's Eigentone Filter system helps reduce unwanted port and cabinet resonances for cleaner low-frequency reproduction.
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Dedicated Centre Channel Design: Optimised for dialogue, vocals and centrally positioned movie effects in a multichannel system.
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Hi-Res Audio Certified: Extended high-frequency performance supports detailed reproduction of high-resolution audio content.
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Premium Cabinet Construction: Carefully braced enclosure helps minimise unwanted resonances and cabinet colouration.
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Timbre-Matched: Designed to integrate with Polk Reserve Series speakers for a consistent front soundstage.
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IMAX Enhanced Certified: Suitable for high-performance IMAX Enhanced home cinema systems.
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Magnetic Grille: Removable grille provides a clean appearance with minimal acoustic interference.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Passive Centre Channel Speaker |
| Series |
Polk Audio Reserve |
| Design |
2-Way Centre Channel Speaker |
| Tweeter |
1 × 1" (25.4mm) Pinnacle Ring Radiator |
| Mid / Bass Drivers |
2 × 6.5" (165.1mm) Turbine Cone |
| Total Frequency Response |
48Hz – 50kHz |
| Frequency Response (-3dB) |
67Hz – 36kHz |
| Sensitivity |
89dB (2.83V / 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance |
4Ω |
| Minimum Impedance |
3.8Ω |
| Recommended Amplifier Power |
70 – 200W |
| Crossover Frequency |
2.5kHz |
| Bass Technology |
Dual X-Port with Eigentone Filters |
| Speaker Connections |
5-Way Binding Posts |
| Hi-Res Audio Certified |
Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced Certified |
Yes |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
615.7 × 197 × 350mm |
| Weight |
14.2kg |
| Quantity |
Single Unit |
System Integration
The Reserve R400 is designed primarily as the centre channel in a Polk Reserve home cinema system. Its dual 6.5-inch Turbine Cone drivers provide strong vocal and midrange presence, while the Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter delivers detailed high-frequency reproduction. It can be paired with Reserve floorstanding or bookshelf speakers to create a cohesive and timbre-matched front soundstage.