It features patented SDA surround technology for a wider, more immersive listening experience and Polk Voice Adjust technology for crystal clear dialogue and it's equipped with Polk Smart Remote technology, so it works with your TV's remote control right out of the box. Polk SDA Surround Technology. I have my rear speakers mounted on the side walls (90 degrees to my listing position) about 8 feet from my listening position. In my case my TV is mounted to the wall and protrudes a couple of inches and I was able to easily hide the power supply behind the TV and run the power supply wire behind the wall completely out of sight (thanks to Echogears Power Cable Management Kit - EGAV-CMIWSB). Room: 11 x 14 Bedroom My first soundbar was a 2.1 system and was of course much better than the TV speakers but I felt I wasnt enjoying movies the way I wanted to. I used D-Line Micro cable raceways (painted them to match my wall) to easily hide the wires. Some movie and TV soundtracks will sound phenomenal, others that were not recorded very well will sound flat (sound mostly coming from the front sound stage). It has plenty of power for my bedroom (family members have more than once asked me to shut the door). Music videos also sound great. The sub has plenty of bass and the wireless rear speakers deliver much better than I expected, I most definitely recommend this system. Only had the system a few days, so far so good. Get exclusive access to expert tips and special offers. The action just seems so much more real. ), item 3 Polk Audio MagniFi Max Wireless Soundbar w/ Subwoofer System, item 4 Polk Audio MagniFi Max SR Home Theater Audio AM8414 Soundbar Subwoofer, item 5 Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR HT Audio System AM8414-A Soundbar Subwoofer Satellites, item 6 Polk Magnifi MAXSR Home Theater Sound Bar System SDA Surround -TW1434, item 7 Polk Audio MagniFi Max SR Home Theater Surround Sound Bar, 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 17 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 51 product ratings, 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 26 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 30 product ratings, 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 181 product ratings, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 17 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 27 product ratings. Polk Voice Adjust Technology. The subwoofer puts out a lot of bass, I keep the bass volume at +2 (adjustable from -4 to + 4) and it more than fills the room.

Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The action just seems so much more real. You can connect to Wi-Fi via Google Home which allows you to easily Chromecast as well as automatically receive firmware updates. I picked it up during a Black Friday (2020) sale and saved $200. Because my room is not very large and I sit about 9 feet from the TV power is not an issue. We'd love to get your feedback! I have cathedral ceilings in my room, so I ruled out a Dolby Atmos soundbar (everything I read indicates vaulted ceilings will not work well with upward firing Dolby Atmos systems). Because my room is not very large and I sit about 9 feet from the TV power is not an issue. Thin bezel TVs have a very limited space for speakers and speaker placement, so soundbars are a huge improvement. Listening Experience. Polk Audio MagniFI MAX SR Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer with Wireless Surrounds Speakers - Polk SDA and Voice Adjust Technology, The Polk Audio Magnifi Max SR soundbar is perfect. Viewing: Mainly movies and sports Many soundbars with rear speakers have upward firing speakers for Dolby Atmos. I decided to go with the Polk and am glad that I did. It was easy to set up, also, Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Home Speakers & Subwoofers, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. For me the real benefit is having rear speakers, really opens up the sound stage and creates an immersive experience. Sound effects really stand out, I feel truly immersed. True 5.1 Wireless Surround SoundThe Polk MagniFi MAX SR maximum-performance true 5.1 home theater sound bar system includes the MAX sound bar, wireless subwoofer and two wireless surround speakers for a bigger, more dynamic surround sound. The only other choice was at minimun, $1000 higher. I just love this Polk Audio soundbar. The Polk is much louder than I will ever need in my situation. I've been heavily using the Polk Magnifi Max SR sound bar for 8 months now and I just love it. Privacy PolicyTerms of Use -You may want a larger sub-woofer for larger rooms If you are thinking about buying one, go ahead with your purchase without any hesitation. Sound effects really stand out, I feel truly immersed. The voice enhancer feature is especially useful when watching movies to make the voice clear and easily understandable while still providing an immersive sound experience. This was not an issue for me, I placed them on my side walls (90 degrees to my listing position) about 2 feet above my head (when sitting). Set up is a breeze. Bringing you great new articles, posts and fresh content to equip your creativity. I rarely need to use subtitles any more. The subwoofer puts out a lot of bass, I keep the bass volume at +2 (adjustable from -4 to + 4) and it more than fills the room. One thing to point out, the quality of the soundtrack is so important to 5.1 performance. It is fairly compact and has good sound. If you plan to wall mount the soundbar you will need to figure out how to hide the power supply. Limitations: Vaulted cathedral type ceiling ruled out an upward firing Dolby Atmos Systems Your opinions and comments are valuable to us. I would have loved to have had the luxury of trying out all of them. n upward firing Dolby Atmos Systems Clean crisp surround sound - NO speaker wires allows me to placeor move the rear speakers. I have my rear speakers mounted on the side walls (90 degrees to my listing position) about 8 feet from my listening position. -Easy set up If you are thinking about buying one, go ahead with your purchase without any hesitation. You can connect to Wi-Fi via Google Home which allows you to easily Chromecast as well as automatically receive firmware updates. Set up is a breeze. One thing to point out, the quality of the soundtrack is so important to 5.1 performance.

And, Google Chromecast Built-in and Bluetooth technologies let you stream all of your favorite music. Cant stress how important the material origin is to good surround sound performance. Listening Experience. 42 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011 (directions) 800.223.2500, Polk Audio MagniFI MAX SR Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer with Wireless Surrounds Speakers - Polk SDA and Voice Adjust Technology. item 1 Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR HT Audio System AM8414-A Soundbar ONLY, item 2 Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR AM8414-A Soundbar and Subwoofer ONLY (No Satellites!! -Independent volume controls for bass, voice, and rear surrounds For me the real benefit is having rear speakers, really opens up the sound stage and creates an immersive experience. The volume from the rear speakers is super loud, just the way I like it. The dialogue clarity is superb. Plus, Rewards members earn 25 Points! Unlike some other soundbars that plug directly into the wall for power, this soundbar has a power brick (similar to a laptop computer). With Night Mode, one button lowers the bass and increases Voice Adjust delivering clear dialogue all without raising the master volumePolk Patented SDA Surround TechnologyPatented Stereo Dimensional Array (SDA) surround technology creates an expansive soundstage and detailed stereo image, while delivering a natural multi-dimensional sound experience.Polk VoiceAdjust TechnologyCustomize the voice levels to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue and never miss a single word of your favorite movie, TV show or sporting event.Google Chromecast Built-inStream music from your favorite apps over Wi-Fi, connect to your Google Home speaker to create a whole hom e audio system and use voice commands to control your music. I picked it up during a Black Friday (2020) sale and saved $200. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. Something went wrong. Hats off to Polk Audio! This limited my choices to about three suppliers. The quantity discount will be reflected in your shopping cart, with the Adorama Edge Credit Card.Learn More. i would give 5 stars if it had arrived in perfect working condition. It has plenty of power for my bedroom (family members have more than once asked me to shut the door). Secondly, Polk allows you to change the volume of the center channel, where most of the dialogue is coming from. The dialogue clarity is superb. Plus, the included HDMI (4k compatible) and optical cables make setup quick and easy. Read our story. I would have loved to have had the luxury of trying out all of them. This system is a good value for money and is of excellent quality. I was quite skeptical to buy this based on all the negative reviews about popping sounds from rear surrounds and the subwoofer. This Polk soundbar really brings movies, TV dramas, and sports to life. This is very easy to setup and the sound quality is on par with other expensive brands like Bose.

PROS: Sporting events now make me feel like I am sitting inside the stadium. -True surround sound w/ rear speakers Some movie and TV soundtracks will sound phenomenal, others that were not recorded very well will sound flat (sound mostly coming from the front sound stage). I have cathedral ceilings in my room, so I ruled out a Dolby Atmos soundbar (everything I read indicates vaulted ceilings will not work well with upward firing Dolby Atmos systems). The surround sound is great, the remote is very handy for adjusting the voice, bass, and rear speakers. This is an awesome soundbar and It's everything the reviews said it would be. Great sound quality, good price, and great designwould like a little more boost on voice control but I am hearing impaired so someone with normal hearing should really appreciate this featureI'm returning this one because it is defective but I'm so impressed that I plan to purchase another one right away. I used D-Line Micro cable raceways (painted them to match my wall) to easily hide the wires. Unlike some other soundbars that plug directly into the wall for power, this soundbar has a power brick (similar to a laptop computer). Cant stress how important the material origin is to good surround sound performance.

Optimized for movies, TV, sports and music, the MAX delivers an audio experience far beyond that of traditional sound bars. This is the product that I have been looking for to replace the wired system that I had before I moved. Compatible with most major TV manufacturers. If you plan to wall mount the soundbar you will need to figure out how to hide the power supply. My first soundbar was a 2.1 system and was of course much better than the TV speakers but I felt I wasnt enjoying movies the way I wanted to. The Polk is much louder than I will ever need in my situation. Sounds terrific. It's the best affordable wireless surround system on the market. I just love this Polk Audio soundbar. The remote is not great, but I can get it to work. Thin bezel TVs have a very limited space for speakers and speaker placement, so soundbars are a huge improvement. Enjoy the sonic power of the Polk MagniFi MAX maximum-performance home theater sound bar system works with any TV, Patented SDA digital surround technology creates an expansive, multi-dimensional sound experience, Patented Voice Adjust technology lets you customize the voice levels to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue, Stream music from your favorite apps over Wi-Fi, connect to your Google Home speaker and control your music with voice commands via Google Assistant, MagniFI MAX Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer, (2) wall mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included), ound bar power adapter with 6.5' (2m) power cord Subwoofer power cord. CONS: One slight drawback. This system is a good value for money and is of excellent quality. The rear speakers are wireless but do need to be plugged in for power. Music videos also sound great. Copyright Adorama Camera, Inc. All rights reserved. One slight drawback. This was not an issue for me, I placed them on my side walls (90 degrees to my listing position) about 2 feet above my head (when sitting). The Polk system replaces a OVERPRICED PIECE Of DOG SH-T Nakamichi system that NEVER worked correctly, NEVER buy a Nakamichi sound bar! I hope my system came with the latest firmware update. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Top picked items. This Polk soundbar really brings movies, TV dramas, and sports to life. Objective: To have true surround sound w/ rear speakers ially useful when watching movies to make the voice clear and easily understandable while still providing an immersive sound experience. Secondly, Polk allows you to change the volume of the center channel, where most of the dialogue is coming from.

I still went ahead with my purchase due to a few reviews which mentioned that the popping sounds went away with the latest firmware upgrade. I have read several bad reviews on the system, but for now I am thrilled to listen to the Polk, it sounds Great! The rear speakers are wireless but do need to be plugged in for power. You can also connect via Bluetooth making it very convenient to play music / podcasts from your phone or other devices. Polk MagniFi MAX SR. Plus, the included HDMI (4k compatible) and optical cables make setup quick and easy. Listening to them in the store does not always indicate how they will sound at home as there are too many variables. Many soundbars with rear speakers have upward firing speakers for Dolby Atmos. -Need to be creative to hide the power supply for wall mounted installations I decided to go with the Polk and am glad that I did. * Select your protection plan and purchase it with this product by clicking Add to Cart above. Viewing: Mainly movies and sports This limited my choices to about three suppliers.

I rarely need to use subtitles any more. View cart for details. Listening to them in the store does not always indicate how they will sound at home as there are too many variables. Equipping your creativity, since 1974. Current Setup: Replacing a 2.1 Soundbar w/ simulated surround sound. Sporting events now make me feel like I am sitting inside the stadium. You can also connect via Bluetooth making it very convenient to play music / podcasts from your phone or other devices. Compatible with most major TV manufacturers.True 5.1 Surround SoundSeven driver array, the included powerful wireless subwoofer and the SR1 Wireless Surrounds create immersive multi-dimensional sound via 5.1 Dolby Digital, DTS and exclusive Polk SDA surround technology, for incredible room-filling listening experience.Adjustable Wall-MountingUnique wall-mounting system for horizontal adjustment to ensure the sound bar remains level and centered under your TV.Built-in Remote Control CompatibilityWith Polk Smart Remote technology the sound bar is preset to work with most TVs, including Samsung, Sony, LG and Vizio.Bluetooth Music StreamingConnect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device.Easy SetupWorks with your TV HDMI and optical cables included.Low-Profile DesignSlim design won't block your TV's remote sensor- only 2" tall.Exclusive Full Complement Deep Bass TechnologyThe MagniFi MAX sound bar and the included 8" ported wireless subwoofer give you a massive boost of core-pounding deep bass impact that takes home theater and music listening to a whole new level.Movie, Music and Sport ModesOne button preset EQ settings for Movies, Music and Sports (great for news and talks shows, too) optimize the sound bar and subwoofer to ensure you get the clearest dialogue, big surround sound and deep bass for the best audio and home theater experience.Night ModeDon't wake your family or neighbors and stop straining to hear the evening news.

In my case my TV is mounted to the wall and protrudes a couple of inches and I was able to easily hide the power supply behind the TV and run the power supply wire behind the wall completely out of sight (thanks to Echogears Power Cable Management Kit - EGAV-CMIWSB). Come visit our New York City store in the Flatiron/Chelsea district. If this system holds up trouble free I will consider it a bargain.