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Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR vs Vizio M Series M512a-H6
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Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR
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Channels5.1
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- MagniFi MAX SR (Black)
- M Series M512a-H6 (Black)
Our Verdict
Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR
Vizio M Series M512a-H6
The Vizio M Series M512a-H6 is slightly better than the Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR. The Vizio is better built, and unlike the Polk Audio, it supports Dolby Atmos content. This 5.1.2 setup also has a better soundstage performance.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
7.8
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.7
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.8
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.3
9.9
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Partial, wired to wireless sub
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
42.9" (109.0 cm)
40.0" (101.7 cm)
Height
2.0" (5.0 cm)
2.7" (6.9 cm)
Depth
3.7" (9.5 cm)
4.1" (10.4 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
11.4" (29.0 cm)
8.3" (21.2 cm)
Height
14.6" (37.0 cm)
9.9" (25.2 cm)
Depth
13.8" (35.0 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
7.9" (20.0 cm)
5.7" (14.6 cm)
Height
4.7" (12.0 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
3.7" (9.5 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.8
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Music
Direct
Slope
-0.28
0.05
Standard Error
2.69 dB
3.79 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
27.5 Hz
31.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.5 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Music
Direct
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
0
Slope
-0.01
0.05
Standard Error
2.44 dB
3.79 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.3 Hz
31.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
8.0
Crosstalk Error
3.23 dB
2.28 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.6
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.2 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
1.82 dB
0.24 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
3.08 dB
0.58 dB
Center
8.5
8.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.00
-0.05
Std. Err.
2.90 dB
2.96 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.5 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
0.82
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.22
1.61
Surround 5.1
5.3
5.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-4.25
-0.81
Std. Err.
12.78 dB
9.29 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.0 dB SPL
90.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.73
1.03
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.07
14.09
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.7
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
N/A
-0.31
Std. Err.
N/A
4.49 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
78.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
0.90
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.80
Sound Enhancement Features
4.8
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
ARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
3
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
6.3
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Up To 5.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
6.3
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Up To 5.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
9.4
6.3
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
69 ms
92 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
69 ms
106 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
112 ms
Dolby Digital
75 ms
124 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
125 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
134 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
9.5
7.1
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
68 ms
97 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
68 ms
103 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
93 ms
Dolby Digital
87 ms
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
111 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
120 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
3.8
6.1
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
332 ms
156 ms
Dolby Digital
348 ms
349 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
7.8
9.2
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
Yes
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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