Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System (Single Speaker) - Black

Product Description:
video-shielded * acoustic suspension * frequency response 100-20,000 Hz (-3dB) * handles up to 125 watts * cradle included *

Amazon.com Product Description:
A perfect sonic and stylistic match for flat-panel and shallow-case TVs, the Polk Audio SurroundBar is designed to offer elegant, high-resolution, single-source surround sound. It comes with everything you need to mount it above, below, or even on your television, and it works with any surround sound receiver. It's an ideal listening system for anyone seeking rich, enveloping surround sound without the space commitment or hookup hassles of a multispeaker system.

The SurroundBar is designed to complete your high-definition TV experience and is a perfect match for flat-panel TVs. (Titanium color shown)

SDA technology projects sound to both sides and behind you.

Polk Audio's patented SDA Surround technology means there's no need to install rear speakers. SDA Surround technology is founded on extensive research into the way human ears process sound and perceive directionality of sound. Unlike speakers or surround algorithms that merely simulate surround effects, the SurroundBar reproduces discrete, multichannel surround sound using a patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry called Acoustic Wave Front Reconstruction (AWFR). Since the SurroundBar works directly upon your ears and requires no special room characteristics, it can deliver room-filling surround sound nearly anywhere.

As with conventional 5.1-channel systems, you'll hear the best surround effects when you're centered directly in front of the SurroundBar. However--unlike conventional 5.1 systems--the SurroundBar delivers surround sound regardless of how close or how far away you sit.

While it's technically a single speaker, the SurroundBar contains seven active drive units, three tweeters, and inputs for all five primary surround channels: front left/center/right and rear left/right. Multiple drive units spaced roughly the same distance apart as your ears allow the speaker to keep you from discerning the actual sound sources. Instead, it will seem as though sound is coming from all around and behind you.

Mount the SurroundBar below your flat-panel TV, or use the included cradle for a shelf or set-top placement. (Titanium color shown)

The SurroundBar's circuitry maintains proper isolation of all amplifier channels and will function correctly with any amplifier or receiver capable of driving a 4 ohm load (that is, capable of powering 4-ohm speakers). Many receivers are rated for maximum power into 8 ohms but function perfectly well--functioning with about half their rated power--into 4 ohms, too. Wiring a stand-alone powered subwoofer in line with the speaker (a procedure illustrated in the product manual) will heighten the sense of realism and visceral power of the SurroundBar.

For even more spacious sound, you can use the SurroundBar with your existing surround speakers, too. In such an arrangement you can wire the surround outputs from your receiver to your separate surround speakers instead of to the SurroundBar's rear-speaker terminals, using the SurroundBar for the front left, center, and right channels only.

Simplified color-coded hookup with five channels directly from the home theater receiver.

Better still, if you have a 6.1- or 7.1-channel receiver, use one of your surround speakers as the rear-center speaker in a 6.1 system, or both surround speakers as 2 of the 4 speakers in a 7.1 system (with the SurroundBar's 2 surround channels in filling in the sound for the other 2).

The SurroundBar must be mounted horizontally to function properly. Placement directly above or below your TV screen pointed in the same direction as the screen will give the best coordination between your surround sound and the on-screen images. Wall mounting, shelf mounting, table mounting, or stand mounting all work equally well. However, walls or other large obstacles within three feet of the sides of the SurroundBar will reduce the effectiveness of its surround delivery. Cross-corner locations will work just fine.

The supplied 25-foot, 10-conductor cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup.

What's in the Box
SurroundBar speaker, 2-piece wall bracket, a center-channel base, mounting screws, 25-foot wire bundle, and a quick-start guide.

Features:

• Single magnetically shielded surround bar speaker with neodymium motor structures for safe placement on or near TVs
• Equipped with seven 3.5-inch composite cone drivers
• Patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry produces room-filling effects
• Equipped with three 0.75-inch silk/polymer composite dome tweeters
• Polk Audio's patented SDS Surround Technology delivers a vivid sound field from a single 42-inch cabinet

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Surprisingly Good
I have both the Polk SurroundBar (42") and the Yamaha YSP900.I will try to outline the pro's and con's for those looking for a comparison.

Yamaha Pro's:
The Yamaha is in use in our front room. It's a very large, cavernous room with no place for me to mount side or rear speakers. The YSP was a good choice because it sits nicely in our tv cabinet directly below the TV.

The sound is truly amazing. You get a very large spatial sound field, that sounds fantastic. The ... Read More
Rating: - Space Saver Doesn't Sacrifice Great Sound - Big Plus
Plain and simple, we had an ongoing problem. He loves big sound and I hate wires running all over the house. When we recently purchased a new television set decided to give this a try. We already owned a sub-woofer so hooked this into the stereo receiver, connected the television and dvd - great sound, no ugly mess of wires and easy installation.

Like others have mentioned, use the instructions. We originally attempted a different configuration and the results were inferior....in fact, ... Read More
Rating: - Another home run from Polk Audio
I've been a home theater buff for years now, and have only had "true" 5.1 or 7.1 surround setups, with obligatory wires everywhere and unhappy wife as a result (wives I'm convinced care little about home theater, just it works is about it...!!).But I hate looking at wires as I get older, and prefer my current home to be as wire free as possible.The super low roofline makes running wires in the attic to the edges of the room virtually impossible, so my only real option was either wireless or a surroundbar ... Read More
Rating: - Great speakers, too bad Amazon sent me a "re-box"
The speakers are great, but I was disappointed that Amazon (ordered direct) sent a package that had obviously been previously returned, contained the wrong manuals, and was missing the hardware necessary to attach the speaker to the wall mount bracket.It seems there wasn't even an attempt to QC the package prior to sending out to the next customer. :(
Rating: - Excellent surround solution
I researched this speaker for months before I finally decided to give it a try.My living room is not conducive to a 5 speaker setup, so I thought a single surroundbar solution would be perfect.I was not disappointed!The surround effect is not what you would get with dedicated surround speakers, but I do get a sense of enveloping surround, especially if I'm sitting directly in front of the surroundbar.

I purchased this speaker along with the Polk PSW10 subwoofer, and together they form a nice ... Read More