Comparing Polk Audio Signature S50 and Polk Audio T50
Lowest price found: £499
Show listings Show reviews - 2 5.25" MIC-reinforced Dynamic Balance polypropylene drivers
- 1 x 1" High Resolution Terylene Dome Tweeter
- Answer: 33Hz–40kHz
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Lowest price found: £139.50
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- 1 x 6.25" Mid woofer
- 2 x 6.5" bass radiators
- 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
- Answer: 38-24KHz
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Popularity Score
Popularity Score
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- Reviews with a score: 1
- Reviews without a score: 3
Highest score by headfonics.com | 79 |
Average score based on 4 reviews | 79 |
Lowest score by headfonics.com | 79 |
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Expert reviews [11]
Total expert reviews: 11
- Reviews with a score: 5
- Reviews without a score: 6
Highest score by ProductAdvisor | 97 |
Average score based on 11 reviews | 89 |
Lowest score by CNET | 78 |
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Consumer score distribution.
Polk Audio Signature S50 ranks #16 and Polk Audio T50 ranks #21
Polk Audio Signature S50 ranks #16 and Polk Audio T50 ranks #21
Customers like Polk Audio Signature S50 a bit more
Polk Audio Signature S50, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Polk Audio T50. In our awesomeness score Polk Audio Signature S50 ranks #18 out of 81 and Polk Audio T50 ranks #14 out of 81.Go to awesomeness ranking Go to consumer score ranking
Polk Audio T50 is more popular
It's fairly safe to say that Polk Audio T50 are more popular speakers, based on their 1,000+ reviews. In our popularity score Polk Audio Signature S50 ranks #36 out of 81 and Polk Audio T50 ranks #1 out of 81.
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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
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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
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
33 Hz → 40 Hz
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
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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
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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
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)
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
Black washed walnut finish
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Tweeters
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
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
Other
Round
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
High-resolution Terylene tweeter
Silk Dome, Wave Guide - Tweeter
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Mids
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Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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Woofers
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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
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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
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(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
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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
Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold Plated
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
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
Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold Plated
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
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
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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
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
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
- Exclusive Polk Power Port Deep Bass Technology
- Custom Mid-Range Drivers
- New Dynamic Balance Designed Acoustic Array
- Dual-Floor Compatible Feet
Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.
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