Polk Audio Surroundbar-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
Price At Amazon.com: $379.74
Average User Rating: 4.0
No of Reviews: 24
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Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System – Black










John Gorski
23 Dec, 2009
This speaker replaces the left, center, right, left surround and right surround speakers… not the typical 5.1 config which would be L|R|C and two rear surrounds. The polk setup sheet instructs you to wire the L & R surrounds to the LS and RS not the rear surrounds on your receiver (if you have a 7.1 ready receiver). You definitely need the sub woofer. If you want true surround add two more rear speakers for true 7.1 or 5.1, depending on your receiver and the capabilities of the media your watching. (There aren’t many 7.1 audio tracks I’m told yet.) I’m curious if anyone has wired the L&R surrounds to the left rear and right rear surrounds jacks and if this has any impact?
User Rating: 4 / 5
Juan Carlos Carmona
23 Dec, 2009
La mejor compra que eh realizado en mucho tiempo, las manejo con un sistema ONKYO de 130 wats por canal y se escucha de lo mejor.
Es una opcion ideal para cuando no quieres bocinas por todos lados con los cables a la vista. El sonido es bastante claro y nitido!
User Rating: 5 / 5
Trent Ralston
23 Dec, 2009
It works great setup is sooo easy. But you ‘ll need a subwoofer.
User Rating: 5 / 5
MICHAEL PETERS
23 Dec, 2009
THE SURROUNDBAR PRODUCES GREAT SOUND. LIKE ALL THE OTHER REVIEWS I READ IT DOES NOT PRODUCE A 360 DEGREE AFFECT. BUT IT DOES GET THE SOUNDS TO THE SIDES OF THE ROOM. THE QUALITY OF THE SOUND IS GREAT, EVEN WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC. I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN AS THE SOUND AFFECT IS GOOD ENOUGH CONSIDERING, I DON’T HAVE TO RUN WIRES, WHICH WAS IMPOSSIBLE IN THE ROOM IT IS IN.
User Rating: 4 / 5
Rojtgas
23 Dec, 2009
Not what I expected but good enough for the price.
Very easy to install.
User Rating: 4 / 5