Comparing Onkyo SKF-4800 and Polk Audio T50

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General Info

Brand

Onkyo

Polk Audio

Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?

2 Speaker(s)

1 Speaker(s)

Warranty

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5 Year Parts and Labor

Sound Quality

Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more

Two-Way

Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more

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90 dB

Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more

55 Hz-35 kHz

38Hz → 24kHz

Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more

6 Ohms

86 Ohms

Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more

130 Watts

150 Watts

Physical Features

Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more

Bass Reflex

Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)

Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more

Decor-Enhancing Natural Finish

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Black

Dimensions

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Weight

29 lbs

20 lbs

Tweeters

Number of Tweeters

1 Tweeter(s)

Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more

1 inches

Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more

Dome

Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more

Balanced-Dome

Silk Dome, Wave Guide - Tweeter

Woofers

Number of Woofers

2 Woofer(s)

1 Woofer(s)

Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more

6.2 inches

6.5 inches

Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more

Cone Woofer

(Round) Dynamic Balance - Mid/Woofer

Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more

No

Yes

Connections and Controls

Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more

Banana Plug

Set of 5-Way Binding Posts

Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more

Yes

No

Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more

Banana Plug

Set of 5-Way Binding Posts

Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more

No

Yes

Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?

No

Wireless Connections

Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more

No

Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more

No

Additional Details

Additional Features Any other features included.

Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
Woofer equalizer enables fast and accurate response

Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.

Popularity 0-100 scale indicating how frequently people buy the product online. Recalculated daily.

89 / 100

Rank: #12 out of 72.

#1 is Polk Audio T50

94 / 100

Rank: #1 out of 72.

Details

Box contents: speaker
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4-way floor speaker
1 x 6.25" Mid woofer
2 x 6.5" bass radiators
1" Silk Dome Tweeter
Answer: 38-24KHz
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SKF4800

T50

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Key features

MDF Stabilizer to Prevent Vibration
Stylish Floor-Standing Design
Woofer Equalizer Enables Fast and Accurate Response

Onkyo SKF-4800 are a very popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Audio TSx 330T or Q Acoustics 3050 .

Onkyo SKF-4800 are £109.90 cheaper than the average speakers (£438.90).

Key features

Has Dynamic Balance drivers and tweeters for broad response and less distortion.
Bass reflex driver enclosure types

Polk Audio T50 are a very popular and one of the cheaper options. They have many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dayton Audio T652-Air or Pyle PADH215 .

Polk Audio T50 are £229.90 less expensive than average speakers (£438.90).