The Polk Audio V85 is a high-performance in-wall speaker designed to deliver powerful, detailed sound while blending seamlessly into modern interiors. Part of Polk’s Vanishing Series, the V85 combines advanced acoustic engineering with a discreet paintable grille, providing premium audio performance without compromising room aesthetics.
Featuring an 8" Dynamic Balance® polypropylene woofer and a swivel-mounted 1" silk dome tweeter, the V85 offers excellent clarity, wide dispersion and impressive bass response. It is ideal for home theatre systems, multi-room audio installations and immersive surround formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Polk’s Dynamic Balance® technology ensures optimal driver performance by analysing materials and construction to minimise distortion. The 8" composite polymer woofer delivers powerful bass and clean midrange reproduction, while the silk dome tweeter produces smooth and detailed high frequencies.
The V85 benefits from Klippel Distortion Optimisation, ensuring precise motor structure alignment, voice coil positioning and suspension control. This advanced engineering reduces distortion and maintains consistent audio performance even at higher listening levels.
Designed to blend seamlessly into walls and ceilings, the V85 features Polk’s Wafer-thin Sheer Grille™. This ultra-thin magnetic grille can be painted to match surrounding décor, allowing the speaker to virtually disappear once installed.
With wide frequency response and excellent sensitivity, the V85 integrates perfectly into surround sound systems. It is particularly well suited for immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X when used as surround or height channels.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Driver Complement | 8" Dynamic Balance® composite polymer woofer, 1" swivel silk dome tweeter |
| Total Frequency Response | 30Hz – 27kHz |
| Frequency Response (-3dB) | 45Hz – 25kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB (1W / 1m) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 – 125 W per channel |
| Speaker Inputs | Gold-plated push connectors |
| Speaker Dimensions | 323.9 × 222.3 mm |
| Grille Dimensions | 266.7 × 365.1 mm |
| Flush Mounting Depth | 79 mm |
| Grille Type | Paintable Wafer-thin Sheer Grille™ |
The Polk V85 is ideal for home theatre systems, multi-room audio installations and architectural audio setups where powerful sound and discreet installation are essential.
Q: Can the grille be painted to match the wall?
A: Yes, the Wafer-thin Sheer Grille™ is fully paintable to blend seamlessly with your décor.
Q: Is the tweeter adjustable?
A: Yes, the 1" silk dome tweeter is swivel-mounted so it can be aimed toward the listening position.
Q: Is this speaker suitable for Dolby Atmos systems?
A: Yes, the Polk V85 works well in immersive audio systems including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
