Polk Signature Series Speakers - Hands On Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2017
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For decades, Polk has been churning out affordable speakers that hit the sweet spot when it comes to balancing performance, style, and value. And while the company has gone through many iterations before being purchased by parent company DEI Holdings (which also recently snatched up both Denon and Marantz), the brand has proven over the last few years it still holds tight to its roots. In our Polk Signature Series speaker review, we take Polk’s latest and greatest surround sound system for a spin, discovering some impressive sound at a price that just about any home theater budget can shoulder.
In this hands on review, we've tested out the S60 towers, the S35 center channel, and the S25 bookshelves, to see if the Polk Signature Series is right for you.
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I read and was amused at the "Know it All" comments from people calling these speakers bad. I'm sure they have spent real time with these speakers, like I have. If they did they would stop showing their ignorance and get with the program. If you're considering these Polk's, after owning them for over half a year, I would buy them again. I'm not going to leave a review because I hate casting pearls before swine--they're down below--but these are worth every dollar I paid.
I can't find many reviews of the components alone. How would the center channel and a good sub work out as a starting point?
Vince M you need to start with Stereo, L+R at a minimum.
What other speakers had you considered and what swayed you to these particular Polks? Thanks
JOHN WARD c
Waiting for you guys to review the signature sub 👍🏻
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE REVIEW.
Beautiful design and quality!
I’ve had the S35 for a month and I only have praise for this thing! I picked it up for just $189 shipped which was a steal for this quality. I needed a slim center that wouldn’t block my LG C8 so any center with 5.25 or larger midrange drivers. So that pretty much eliminates 80-90% of speakers right off the bat.
It has excellent clarity and produces a full sound in my room. I liked it so much that I just ordered a pair of S15s for just $159 to pair with it. Another great price. At these discounted prices this Polk signature series definitely punches above its weight. If I didn’t live in an apartment I would’ve ordered a pair of the signature towers (S55 or S60). If the S35 is good the 55 and 60 have to be awesome.
i have hat same setup in my bed room. love it
I have the Denon AVR X8500 ($4,000 flagship model) running a 7.2 setup with all front and rear S60’s, mid S20’s, and the S35 center and every time I turn it on I get shivers up my spine because the quality of the signature series is insanely good with the right receiver. Would spend the about $8,000 again if I had too.
Shadow Gaming234 I have two S 60s and a s 35 with an Onkyo Tx 686 model 100 watts per channel do you think it’s enough power for them? I am going to buy two s15s and a subwoofer later.
WoW, that's saying a lot!
You thoughtfully indicated some quirks with the towers and center channel. I always respect unbiased reviews. To be more specific in your critique, what were your crossovers set to on the receiver? I'm seeing subs on the floor were the towers and center channel set-up to work in tandem with the subs?
Currently running x2 S15s as my LR & x2 S10s as my surrounds with the S35 center channel & an SVS PB16- Ultra sub.These speakers sound fantastic and are great for the money. Vocals sound crisp and add an extra bit of bass to go along with my sub. Don’t hesitate!
Have an s20 and this is one of the best bookshelf speakers i've heard🤘
I’ve used Polk plenty of times and their sound is always great but damn these things are pretty
Could you do a review of some of the definitive technology speakers? Like the pro cinema line? Im especially interested in your thoughts of how well the do Dolby atmos.
I got the s50s with a svs pb12 nsd
Which one do you recommend if I'm stuck between a klispch and a regiment for a movie?
I hope so much that someone can answer my question. I have an s55 speaker however I need another s55 to make a pair. The problem is I can only find the European s55e version. So my question is can I pair a europe spec speaker and a usa spec speaker together and would that cause an audible issues. Thank you
I own two sets of Signature Series 15. One set for front Mains and the other set for surrounds and the s30 Center Channel. I must say I'm very impressed, paired with a subwoofer they sound incredible.
I have the S35 center which rocks (really good looking as well with grille on and off) and I have a pair of S15s on the way for front mains. I’m going to leave a pair of T15s as surrounds for now.
To be honest the T15s already sound good enough but I love the clarity of the S35 and really wanted a better pair of speakers for music. The surrounds aren’t as important but I’ll upgrade them eventually.
I have an old Yamaha sub that does a good job but I’ll probably end up buying the signature Sub on sale later on. Polk is already great at regular prices but on sale they’re pretty much unbeatable.
@@lecorsaire2283 I got all the speakers from Amazon and eBay as like new or open box and saved even more $.
Kansas Gardener That’s a great idea. I just checked my local Craigslist and there’s a ton of good stuff on there that people have to sell because they’re moving. I’m definitely going to keep a look out for a good Sub on there.
@@lecorsaire2283 I would check out Amazon warehouse or eBay.
@@lecorsaire2283 Check out the Bic America F 12. It gets great reviews on here and Amazon.
Sir, which model among RTi A9 and signature s6 is better....?
I don't know. This video is so slick it sounds like an Ad rather than a review. I have the S60's. They sound 'bright" to me. But it might not be the speakers fault, perhaps some other component in my system. I was hoping to find out if others felt this way about these speaker. ??
I have a polkaudio base wireless and not sure how to use it
I have the whole signature series for a 7.2.4 setup. Have not installed them yet but....... when listening to different speakers in the shop I went with polk over klipsch. The reason being is that the klipsch are ear piercing because of how crisp they are and actually hurt my ears. Each person has different hearing and the only thing I would say is to listen to different setups before buying. I personally think polk is great
Who is the best Stereo Amplifier for this Speakers (s60).
Wts price od all 5.1 signature package??
Best speakers I've heard for the money..!
I encourage anyone who is interested in getting a good set of 5.2 setup to start with the S15. Mind you, my theater room uses a PSA MT210 LCR and Rythmik SUBs and I bought S15 pair for my Patio. It’s around $150 on Amazon I believe. Surprisingly they are very very good! They sound way better than those Elac Andrew Jones Crap, has a better 3d stereo image, runs much more efficiently and has punchier low end even though it cuts off a bit earlier than elac b6s. Just get a decent AVR like Denon/Marantz/Pioneer Elite/Yamaha Avantage/Onkyo RZ series and a set of these and start this wonderful journey. Yes they are not the best speakers in the world, frankly nothing is! But at just $150 they sound as good or better than most speakers under $400 per pair!
I have a pair on the way for $159 shipped. I already have the S35 center and it’s really f’n good! I got it for just $189 around Cyber Monday. This whole signature line is a lot of bang for the buck. If I didn’t live in an apartment I would’ve ordered a pair of the S55 or S60 towers. I can only imagine how awesome they sound.
That's my setup 5.2! Thinking of getting S15 and the slim centre spkr. What do u recommend for surround and atmos spkr. Using Sony Atmos avr?
asiboy29 I get by with a pair of T15s. You don’t need anything expensive back there and I find that they match the S15s and S35s perfectly since they have the same Polk sound signature.
If you really want to spend more or want better looking speakers you could maybe look at the S10s.
But I highly recommend the S15s in the front. I’ve had them for almost a month now and they’re truly fantastic. They’re just what I needed.
For Atmos speaker it depends if you’re installing in the ceiling or just want those angled speakers. Maybe something from Klipsch? Just make sure the size is right for your space. Some of them are pretty big.
asiboy29 Atmos is great if you can do 4 ceiling speakers for height channels. If that’s not possible then just stick with 3.1 or 5.1. Front soundstage and a good subwoofer that produces clean deep bass makes the biggest difference in Homs theater.
Surround channels sound best if the sound is diffused which means you need bipole/dipole design. Look at the polk fxi a4/a6 or the def tech sr9 series surrounds or fluance xlbp if you want a low cost option.
Sabit Ahmed Those are pretty cool. I’m already happy with my surrounds but if I had a larger room I would definitely check those out. I can imagine two tweeters sounding great.
Hi friend
How much price of speakers
how this compares to Klipsch 280 RP?
Does anyone know what speaker stands is he using for the S20? That speaker is a monster in size and almost all stands asre to small for them.
Look the Rockville wood stands on Amazon
After purchasing the entire signature set here and a new top of the line pioneer Elite receiver I am very happy with what I got for the money. Dont expect it to take away your breath but it is ok for a lower costing system.
What's the best receiver you can suggest for these speakers
Denon 1600 H
Just bought a pair of Polk S15 speakers for $202.
I have a pair on the way for $159 shipped! I got the S35 for $189 shipped. The S35 is really f’n good. Usually there’s no way in hell you can get sound this good for so little.
I’ve been using 2 pairs of their T15s as fronts and rears so these S15s in the front are going to make a big difference especially with music. I bought the T15s for $50/pair and for that price they were amazing but this signature series is much much better.
Is these speakers good for home karaoke?
Haha yes. Good vocal because of the good tweeter.
What kind of speaker stands are those?
I did a quick Google search and it seems like the Omnimount Gemini2. If you are using a different stand please let me know what you use!
This isn't a review. It's an infomertial....
Literally most speaker reviews on RUclips are basically ads, and zero comparisons between other options. Useless. Not one review of the s60 vs the polk monitor 70. Audio reviews suck, but I can't build my own speakers due to pandemic. Can't wait til supply is better.
Polk 👍
Don't blame the speaker for the quirks with digital recordings. The crap that was left over when all the music was removed.
I thought these were wood veneer
Ummmm...For the price, not in this lifetime.
Honestly lol i think if you were to get decent amplifiers and a decent dac these speakers wouldn't sound like that lol
These still work well for normal stereo music, right?! 🙄
Yes. I use the s60e and s20e with s30e. And they sound great with movies. When I listen to audio, I'll use multi stereo and have the s60e biamped. Just great!
@@Kwarkiemodo is it possible to pair a s55 and s55e to make a pair. Would it cause an issues please need help thank you.
@@NaveedKhan-bs1sc no that would work just fine. It's the same sound signature. But I rather go with the 60e.
Owned these for a year & got rid of them . Upraded to Rti A9s and never looked back .
Avoid it if you can. Coming from a S60 owner. If you have to buy S60 avoid S35 reason - 10 more such 3" drivers can equal a center channel with two 6.5" . RTi A7 is old but they sound better than these.
Depends on your crossover and distance settings.
Is this Polk signature series bagged any award so far? If yes please name that. Thanks in advance to whoever helped me to find the answer.
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They are a descent speaker for the average person. Now that DEI holdings inc. Owns the brand, I have to say that these are not the quality that Polk audio used to be. I have the rt1000i's. They are now vintage. I also have the lsim703's and 707's and I'm afraid that now that Matthew Polk is out of the game, the Polk brands is compromised. They went from low, mid and high end options to basically average. That's just my opinion. It's a shame really.
So the 703 is just average???
Decent*
I won’t be ignorant and comment on how they sound as I’ve never heard them, I don’t like the look of them, I think they look horrible but it’s just my personal opinion.
You deserve a soundbar.
Definitely a hot take. They look great
Who on earth decided that the silk screening should include "American HiFi"? I wasn't aware that American HiFi could be differentiated from say...German, French or Italian Hi-Fi. Marketing fail... Polk, this line has your "signature" on it. Entirely embarrassing...especially since much of the world today thinks of America as um.... yea.
It's an American company ...
Nice K-Mart speakers😂😂😂
nice idiotic remark there bud.. back of the line please
Polk Audio is not good we've had nothing but problems needed to have everything replaced and now the remotes out and they won't replace it don't buy Polk Audio
Soundbars are bad.
ive had my polk tower speakers for 13 years and never had a problem with em. Great product and cant wait to hear the new center channel i ordered yesterday
blove9387 Which one? S35 or S30? I needed a slim center so I went with 35 and it’s fucking awesome dude! I was expecting good sound but for the $189 i paid it sounds like something that costs 3x the price. Movies have never sounded better. I never have to turn up the volume because I can’t hear the dialogue. Even late at night when my Yamaha is at -30 dB I can still hear everything.
They match my 2 pairs of T15s well but I just ordered a pair of S15s to replace the T15s in the front. Again I got them for $159 with no tax which is just crazy. I’ll probably end up buying the signature Sub sometime this year.
I don’t think there’s anything out there that can beat this signature line in sound or looks for the price. They look beautiful with the grille on and off.
@@blove9387 the trouble is they keep copying other speakers brands cabinet designs with mediocre materials the drivers themselves are excellent as well tweeters. My first polk speakers were the 8Ts towers they were incredible than the ATi a5s which I still have and enjoy. Polk were better years ago now I think they are starting to go downhill a shame.