Have been using the soundbar for 1 month in basement and also have Vizio elevate upstairs. I feel the Polk soundbar is just as good and likely even better than the Vizio soundbar. There are like no reviews on this Polk soundbar and feel like there needs to be some exposure of this!

When you review this unit, please pay attention to how surround speakers work. Some people said that those surround speakers(SR2) output audio simultaneously. This means that if you run a 5.1ch test tone, and play left surround sound, the sound not only comes from left surround speaker but also right one(but the left one will be louder than right one).

May 11, 2023 01:43 AM By kokokko416

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When you review this unit, please pay attention to how surround speakers work. Some people said that those surround speakers(SR2) output audio simultaneously. This means that if you run a 5.1ch test tone, and play left surround sound, the sound not only comes from left surround speaker but also right one(but the left one will be louder than right one).

We’ll keep this in mind if we end up buying and testing it!

May 11, 2023 08:48 AM By  Dylan Crete

We’ll keep this in mind if we end up buying and testing it!

Here is an official in-depth video of Polk Magnifi MAX AX and Mini AX worth watching before testing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svbUcZmnzkA&t=458s

1. Do the surround speakers work as intended? Like, if you play right surround test tone, does the sound come from both surround speakers? <<< Lots of people report this issue

2. How many channels on main bar? 3.0.2 or 5.0.2?

Why is this taking so long?

Patiently waiting for this soundbar review that I suggested.By the way,I do have this unit(no rears) and really like it..just need professional verification that I do like it..lol

Not sure if you have, plan to or if it’s not to late to evaluate the system without the rear surrounds, in 5.1.2 format as it is for the non SR version? It would be interesting to know how much of an impact they make and how competent the system is without them.

Aug 30, 2023 03:46 AM By Dolamyte

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Not sure if you have, plan to or if it’s not to late to evaluate the system without the rear surrounds, in 5.1.2 format as it is for the non SR version? It would be interesting to know how much of an impact they make and how competent the system is without them.

Hi Dolamyte , We have no current plans to test it as a stand-alone bar. Keep in mind that the frequency response test is done in stereo. The results would be identical for both in that regard. From time to time we do go back and test a configuration like the one you suggested. We simply need to have excess resources and enough interest in the product.

I think the Std. Err. scoring is way too lenient.

Looking at the Stereo Frequency Response, only above 300Hz to ignore bass room modes, that response is not worthy of a 7.6 score IMO.

I’d subjectively give that like a 5 at most. It’s like, +5 dB from target between 400-600Hz and like -5dB 1.5 to 2.5KHz.

I don’t know how the formula works but again, to me this doesn’t deserve 7.6

Hi stefan_san,

Thanks for sharing your input, I’ve taken note of your feedback for future consideration. We definitely want to make sure our score is aligned with what we measure and feedback on this will definitely help us make sure we are also aligned with the community. Thanks again for reaching out!

Mar 30, 2023 04:31 PM By Ldubs_12

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Have been using the soundbar for 1 month in basement and also have Vizio elevate upstairs. I feel the Polk soundbar is just as good and likely even better than the Vizio soundbar. There are like no reviews on this Polk soundbar and feel like there needs to be some exposure of this!

I’d have to say the same about the polk versus even my friends Sonos system which he paid over $2k for

I’m a Polk fan, This is my 3rd version of Magnifi. Set up in 10 min, Running for 1 month & hasn’t lost connection. Much improved sound quality.