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AMission ZX-3BPolk Reserve R500
Mission ZX-3 front view
Polk Reserve R500 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.3 in · 1 in = 12.92 px

Mission ZX-3vsPolk Reserve R500

The Mission ZX-3 stands 110.1 cm tall — about 5.6 cm more than the Polk Reserve R500 at 104.5 cm. On footprint the Polk Reserve R500 is the wider cabinet (25.3 cm versus 24.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Mission ZX-3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Mission ZX-3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 49 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,404 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerMissionPolk
ModelMission ZX-3Polk Reserve R500
Height43.3 in41.1 in
Width9.4 in10 in
Depth14.3 in13.7 in
Weight45 lb39 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 5.1 in mid-bass (aluminium), 1× 1.5 in tweeter (ring dome)1× 1 in tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 2× 5.2 in woofer (Turbine cone)
Frequency — low42 Hz49 Hz
Frequency — high24000 Hz36000 Hz
Sensitivity90 dB87 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp25–150 W25–200 W
MAP (USD)$1,410 / pair$1,398 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitemission.co.ukpolkaudio.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.