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product_id: 53296094
title: "265-RT 3-way In-Wall Speaker - The Vanishing Series | Easily Fits in Ceiling/Wall | High-Performance Audio - Use in Front, Rear or as Surrounds | With Power Port & Paintable Grille - Black"
brand: "polk audio"
price: "$1385.06"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Polk Audio"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/53296094-265-rt-3-way-in-wall-speaker-the-vanishing-series
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Paintable Magnetic Grille 3-Way Dynamic Balance Drivers 200W Power Output 265-RT 3-way In-Wall Speaker - The Vanishing Series | Easily Fits in Ceiling/Wall | High-Performance Audio - Use in Front, Rear or as Surrounds | With Power Port & Paintable Grille - Black

**Brand:** polk audio
**Price:** $1385.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater with sound that disappears but never disappoints.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 265-RT 3-way In-Wall Speaker - The Vanishing Series | Easily Fits in Ceiling/Wall | High-Performance Audio - Use in Front, Rear or as Surrounds | With Power Port & Paintable Grille - Black by polk audio
- **How much does it cost?** $1385.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/53296094-265-rt-3-way-in-wall-speaker-the-vanishing-series)

## Best For

- polk audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted polk audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Installation:** Designed for quick, hassle-free mounting with standard tools—upgrade your space without the headache.
- • **Immersive Cinematic Sound:** Experience crystal-clear highs and deep bass with Polk’s patented Power Port technology for a true theater vibe at home.
- • **Tailored Acoustic Control:** Distance toggle and dynamic balance drivers adapt sound to your room’s unique environment for distortion-free audio.
- • **Seamless Décor Integration:** Vanishing Series’ ultra-thin, paintable grille blends invisibly into any wall or ceiling—style meets stealth.
- • **Flexible Surround Sound Setup:** Perfectly engineered for front, rear, or surround channels in 3.1 to 7.1 systems—customize your audio landscape.

## Overview

The Polk Audio 265-RT is a high-performance 3-way in-wall speaker featuring dual 6.5" mid/woofers and a 1" swivel-mount silk dome tweeter. With 200 watts of power, patented Power Port bass venting, and a paintable magnetic grille, it delivers immersive, distortion-free sound while seamlessly blending into your décor. Ideal for flexible home theater setups from 3.1 to 7.1 channels, it offers easy installation and customizable acoustic controls to optimize your listening experience.

## Description

Vanishing Series 265-RT in-wall 3-way speakers with paintable grilles offer full-range, dynamic audio without visible speaker boxes. Superior controls and the patented Power Port bass venting system guarantee spectacular sound in any room environment. Build a Complete high-performance audio system that always delivers and never distracts with these low-key loudspeakers. Tailor the performance to suit your room environment with superior audio controls to the most spectacular sound. Easy to install, this speaker blends seamlessly into your décor. The unique, wafer-thin grille is magnetically secured to deliver nearly transparent, ultra-small perfs and dynamic, unimpeded sound. Even while performing at this level, Vanishing RT speakers are a great value in today's hottest style of custom-installed loudspeaker.

Review: Quite happy - I upgraded from the Polk 65v to the 265 because the v65 was well… just meh ? For the price the performance was crap - and if I’m honest the price of the 265 for just 1speaker is shocking….. but the the sound and performance is good , I only brought this speaker as I don’t have room for a book shelf speaker directly behind my listing position and needed a in wall …. Otherwise I wouldn’t pay that price, but the 265 delivers …. Easy to install and sounds great compared to the 65v
Review: These could not have been easier to install. All you need is a gyprock saw, a screwdriver and some wire strippers. I installed as a centre channel and there's absolutely no issue with the speakers being slightly off centre with the port. Grille covers it anyway once painted, and you'll need to do that as they are a kind of off-white old IBM cream colour. Be nice if the just produced them in plain neutral white but easy enough to spray paint 👍

## Features

- CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND WITH A DEEPER BASS for a true cinematic experience. Powered by Dynamic Balance, Distance Toggle & Polk's patented Power Port technology, the 265-RT In-wall speaker comes with (2) 6.5" Mid/Woofer & a 1" swivel-mount Silk Dome Tweeter
- BUILD A HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME THEATER SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS, Designed to offset reflective surfaces with no sound distortions, use this 3-way speaker as LEFT/RIGHT SPEAKERS OR REAR SURROUNDS in a 3.1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel system
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.
- Included components: polk’s wafer-thin sheer grill - white, paintable
- Output wattage: 200.0 watts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004L9GWSK |
| Colour | Black/White |
| Compatible devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Control method | Touch |
| Department | Grocery & Gourmet Food |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Included components | Polk’s Wafer-thin Sheer Grill - White, Paintable |
| Is waterproof | FALSE |
| Item model number | 265 RT |
| Item weight | 3.7 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | DEI Holdings |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Power source | AC |
| Product dimensions | 27.4D x 58.4W x 32.5H centimetres |
| Recommended uses for product | Home Theater |
| Speaker size | 6.5 Inches |
| Subwoofer diameter | 6.5 Inches |
| Surround-sound channel configuration | 3.0 |
| Unit count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty type | Limited |
| Wireless communication technology | No Wireless Communication Technology |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Polk Audio
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired
- **Frequency response:** 27000 Hz
- **Material:** Mineral Filled Polypropylene, Silk
- **Model name:** 265RT
- **Mounting type:** Wall Mount
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 200 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Woofer, Tweeter
- **Special feature:** Waterproof

## Images

![265-RT 3-way In-Wall Speaker - The Vanishing Series | Easily Fits in Ceiling/Wall | High-Performance Audio - Use in Front, Rear or as Surrounds | With Power Port & Paintable Grille - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611rgeJa27L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is real dimension  W,H,D  ?**
A: The Polk Audio 265-RT is 20-7/8" H x 8-7/8" W and 3-3/4" D.   The cutout dimensions would need to be 19-3/16" H x 7-1/4" W and the mounting depth is 3-1/4" using a 1/2" drywall.

**Q: Thinking of using this for the front left and right. What would be the best center speaker that will match the timbre?  In wall or bookshelf.**
A: I don't think you will tell any difference.  I use the center A6 and it sounds great.  I would get the matching in wall center. The bookshelf type are large. FYI. Book shelves so have more bass. Not that you need that from a center. My center is very large and has lots of low end. It needs to be turned down to match my in wall speakers.

**Q: Does this come with a back box enclosure ?**
A: It does not.  In typical installations, the wall you mount it in serves as the acoustic enclosure.

**Q: I need shallow speakers to replace what i have.  Cant find anything appropriate.  If i wanted to install these in a custom box what would be the size?**
A: I spoke to a rep from Polk and they recommend building a custom cabinet that's 1.5 cubic feet. So, you're looking at a pretty big box. Though you could probably fudge the numbers a bit on the smaller end and it won't drastically impact the sound as long as you don't go too small. 
You may end up losing out on some bass, but a sub will help.

Ex: 
35" (h) x 10" (w) x 6" (d) = 1.2 cubic feet.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite happy
*by N***E on 31 December 2021*

I upgraded from the Polk 65v to the 265 because the v65 was well… just meh ? For the price the performance was crap - and if I’m honest the price of the 265 for just 1speaker is shocking….. but the the sound and performance is good , I only brought this speaker as I don’t have room for a book shelf speaker directly behind my listing position and needed a in wall …. Otherwise I wouldn’t pay that price, but the 265 delivers …. Easy to install and sounds great compared to the 65v

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on 30 October 2023*

These could not have been easier to install. All you need is a gyprock saw, a screwdriver and some wire strippers. I installed as a centre channel and there's absolutely no issue with the speakers being slightly off centre with the port. Grille covers it anyway once painted, and you'll need to do that as they are a kind of off-white old IBM cream colour. Be nice if the just produced them in plain neutral white but easy enough to spray paint 👍

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***A on 30 July 2014*

Item shipped quickly, was received in great shape. Installation is a snap and instructions are easy to follow. For those a little uneasy about cutting holes in your walls to mount speakers, don't worry. This was my first time installing in-wall speakers. If you are at least marginally handy, have the basic tools needed, and use the provided template it will look like it was professionally installed. The speakers sound great. I power them with a Pioneer VSX-1020 and the sound is great. You will likely need a subwoofer as these do not provide enough bass to fill a room by themselves. I added the Polk Audio PSW505 and it provides excellent bass. The only negative I have is that the speaker coverings/grates are a little flimsy. They are magnetic and sit flush to the wall which gives a very clean look, but mine were slightly bowed at the bottom and are therefore not completely flush with wall. If I worked at it, I could probably bend them a little to make them flush. This did not affect my rating as I think these are excellent speakers.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-12*