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Invision UK confirms Polk Blackstone launch Satellites and 5-pack LCR system now available in the UK

Invision UK, the leading trade-only distributor of integrated AV solutions for residential, commercial and marine applications, has confirmed that Polk Audio’s top-of-the-range Blackstone TL3 satellites and 5-pack TL350 LCR speaker system are now available in the UK. 

Announced in the US at this year’s CES, and showcased by Invision at the UK CEDIA Home Technology Event in June, the Polk Blackstone system comprises four perfectly matched TL3 Blackstone satellite speakers and a Blackstone TL3c centre channel speaker – with the satellites also available to purchase separately. 

The TL350 system boasts a truly sophisticated level of performance, and sonic detail usually associated with systems that are many times the size and price. It is designed to be matched with a subwoofer from Polk’s extensive range, in order to complement a specific listening environment.

Incorporating audiophile-grade technologies for seriously detailed sonics, the Blackstone loudspeakers are a natural evolution of Polk’s ground-breaking RM Series of surround sound speakers – and are the best example yet of Polk Audio’s ability to deliver big speaker sound without the big speakers. Advanced Time Lens Technology is used to align the acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass drivers for superior imaging, while the acoustic lens incorporated in the grille smoothes the tweeter’s frequency response to achieve a balance not previously thought possible in small, satellite speakers. Indeed, the palm-of-the-hand sized satellite speakers use many of the same driver elements found in Polk’s Reference LSi series, with a performance that belies their price tag.An extended linear motion voice coil incorporated in the mid-bass driver reduces distortion and extends dynamic range, thanks to several Polk innovations. Dynamic Balance Driver® technology is combined with an Aerated Polypropylene Cone (APP) to produce a flat frequency response with sharp detail, transparency, and the ability to turn up the volume without creating strain. For improved mid-bass performance, the TL3 features Polk’s patented PowerPort® technology for reduced air turbulence.

The Blackstone TL3 satellites are molded from an inert high-denisity resin and housed in a strong, steel-reinforced curved enclosure designed to deliver sound free of cabinet vibrations and less audible colouration from internal surface resonances. Five-way, heavy-duty metal binding posts accept 14-gauge cables, offering hookup versatility and secure connections with other source components in a home cinema system. Available in high-gloss black or white finishes