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Enhance Your Audio Experience ๐Ÿ”Š with Polk Audio Wireless Surround Speakers Review

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Details

Speaker TypeSurround
BrandPolk Audio
Model NameSR1
Recommended Uses For ProductFor Surround Sound Systems, For Smartphones or Tablets
Is WaterproofFALSE

Description of Enhance Your Audio Experience ๐Ÿ”Š with Polk Audio Wireless Surround Speakers

UPGRADE THE MAGNIFI MAX SOUNDBAR SYSTEM - Exclusively designed to complement the MagniFi MAX, adding this pair of Polk SR1 wireless surround speakers extends a 3.1 channel system to a TRULY IMMERSIVE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL 5.1 SURROUND SOUND EXPERIENCE. Each speaker is equipped with one (1) 3" driver, a built-in amplifier & gives more power (30-watts each) when used with the MagniFi MAX Sound bar. It is FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SOUND MODES - Dolby and DTS for better Movie, Sports, Music & Night Modes. MULTIPLE PLACEMENT OPTIONS - The Built-in Keyhole slots & threaded insert let you wall-mount the speakers or place them on a tabletop. The LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL takes care of asymmetrical placements, producing balanced sound everywhere. WIRELESSLY CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO THE SURROUNDS IN SECONDS - Once the speakers are positioned in your preferred location, you can wirelessly connect them to your sound bar with the push of a button and start listening to natural, balanced surround sound. A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM WITH MAGNIFI MAX - Polk is committed to bringing out the best in technology and gives you more freedom & flexibility to upgrade your home entertainment so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART!.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Don't be put off by other reviews. works

other reviews made me doubt the attitude. But I was set up in minutes without reading any instructions. I simply connected the speakers, pressed the sync button on the control panel and the speakers until the light started flashing rapidly. Then it just synced. The goal is to have solid lighting everywhere, a subwoofer, speakers and the panel itself. The sound is ok. Some static noises can be heard at different times. But I'll certainly get used to it and don't want to go back to 3.1. This isโ€ฆ

Pros
  • price
Cons
  • there are disadvantages

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Make sure your soundbar is up to date!

Polk documentation is narrow and not very informative for these products and their phone support didn't help at all (twice). Their website was pretty cryptic, but I was able to figure out (from user feedback online) that I needed to update the firmware to the latest version. I finally found out how to do it (you connect your soundbar to the internet via Wi-Fi or even easier, an Ethernet cable). The soundbar updates automatically at night when not in use. This is how I finally got my Polk SR1sโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Best in Niche
Cons
  • Makes me nervous

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Surround speakers not working

I have not yet been able to sync these SR surround speakers to the main unit no matter how hard I try. I didn't buy them when I bought the Polk Maxi-Fi. When I synced the subwoofer to the speakers I figured it wouldn't be a problem if I bought surround equipment. I called Polk Tech earlier in the day and left a call message as they said help traffic was heavy. You didn't call back. I can't believe they were so busy for hours that they couldn't take my call. I'll try again after that andโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Modern

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Low-frequency alternative to surround sound

Not a very good sound, this is a soundbar, not particularly expensive and wireless. All of which makes it a far cry from the solid sound that a receiver and wired speakers, even cheap ones, can offer. If I were to do it again, I would go this route, even if I bought used equipment instead. Others have reported that the rear speakers make grating noises at times, mine actually do. It doesn't last long, so the annoying audio shouldn't ruin the whole movie. Pairing seemed difficult, but not soโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Dope ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Cons
  • Functionality

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Low frequency surround sound alternative

Not very good sound, this is a soundbar, not particularly expensive and wireless. even cheap ones. If I were to do it again, I would go this route, even if I bought used equipment instead. Others have reported that the rear speakers make grating noises at times, mine actually do. It doesn't last long, so the annoying audio shouldn't ruin the whole movie. Pairing seemed difficult, but not so when I called Polk and got a secret handshake on how to do it. If you already have a soundbar, be sure to

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Cable is shorter than other options

Revainrating 4 out of 5

nice addition to Polk Soundbar

Definitely recommend as these rear speakers add a depth of sound that you can't get from the soundbar and subwoofer alone. They convert Polk Audio's soundbar from 3.1 to 5.1. But as is always the case with true 5.1 decoded rear speakers, they don't always produce sound as that depends on what you're watching and how that source's audio was recorded. I am very satisfied with the volume of the speakers, the response and their design. You can control the volume and balance with the soundbar remote

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Speakers from Hell

I usually use Bose, but about three weeks ago I found a Polk soundbar for sale. Go on; About a week ago I decided to add Polk SR1 speakers to the original soundbar for full 5.1 surround sound. However; I had a crackling audio issue from the right speaker. I figured it's ok, I'll call Amazon and have it replaced (which they did). I tried to solve the problem by reading the forums and resetting the panel several times during the week. I have 4 speakers and before shipping the original 2 speakersโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Easy to Use
Cons
  • Quick Guide