Polk Signature Elite 5.1 Home Theater Set Review

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Title	:	Polk Signature Elite 5.1 Home Theater Set Review
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6 driver center? Its official the people runing Polk have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE how sound works
Comment from : DJ FireStorm

I have three of the ES20s for LCR and cross them over at 60Hz I'd like to cross them at 50Hz, but my Marantz receiver only allows 60Hz or 40Hz Maybe I'll try them at 40Hz Also running two RSL Speedwoofers and Fluance Signature surrounds on the wall Sounds awesome to me and having identical speakers up front produces a seamless wall of sound which I've never been able to produce with a dedicated center speaker I've found that using a bookshelf speaker produces higher quality off axis sound so viewers not sitting directly in front of the center speaker hear dialogue better At least that's been my experience in comparison to a dedicated center channel speaker Of course, I had to buy two pairs of the ES20s to get three of them up front, so I have a spare just in case
Comment from : 1165mac

Sir I am from nepal but not available polk product in our country
Comment from : Kumar Budhathoki

Hi, cheap, how are you? This is just a Brazilian speaking to you, looking for content that doesn't exist in Brazil Help me, please Can I composite es35 with es15? 🤔
Comment from : Dilson Gonzaga

Thanks for your review I mounted mine using Velcro I got the Polk S20's and they're really big but the Velcro is working great, they've never fallen off, LOL
Comment from : Bron

why does my es35 sound too low? I m using a denon s760h
Comment from : Sunil S P

suggest me a good surround speakers
Comment from : Sunil S P

I just got the Vsx 305 … how do I turn on and turn off Dirac brI’ve DL the pioneer control phone app and did the full calibration brI just don’t know how to switch Dirac on and off to compare
Comment from : John Gibbons

Not sure the lfe input is the best for music
Comment from : Honu Moorea

Just bought the ELAC C62 Center, it´s a beast! Love it so much!
Comment from : Manu

My room is very small 8 square meters but i want a 51 with Polk loudspeaker 4×ES 10, ES 35 and HTS 10 is that possible in my room?
Comment from : TERMINATOR2

Is the elite es35 center speaker better than the polk cs400i?
Comment from : Gerry Lopez

Good stuff man Appreciate the feedback
Comment from : Thomas Jones

I’m currently running s35 center, s15 fronts and s10 rears I went with them based on the size and looks Learning of the es series, is their any notable difference in switching some components to es?
Comment from : Golf RnD

Hi Randy, I stumbled upon your channel the other day and I’ve gotta say I’ve watched probably like 30 of your videos so far and I really like the way you present your content! I’ve always been into audio but recently found my self wanting to really learn more of the finer details when it comes to refined audio and HT so pretty much I’m a noob here In multiple of your videos I’ve heard you reference certain terms that I’m just not familiar with and was wondering if maybe you could put together a video explaining some of these terms and show casing some of the hardware associated with it and how it all works, like Dacs, pre amps, bi amping and bi wiring How to use a high pass filter and how to determine you actually need one and where would it go? I hope you see this comment and I hope to really see a video breaking down all this stuff for noobs like my self thank you!
Comment from : Daniel M

Thanks for dimensions, I’ve been trying to figure them out 24x45x6
Comment from : C C

What is the difference between Polk Audio S50E and Polk Audio Signature Elite SE50?
Comment from : USA

This stuff confuses me so much my problem is I don't have a good center speaker and my two front right and left or like a '90s model Sony 10 inch floor model speaker I thought about getting rid of the 10-inch ones and putting bookshelf speakers because my amplifier is only a 100 w 60 left and right 50 for the center and 20 suround sound I'm disabled and I have no way to buy anything I'm on able to play with what people give me so the options are kind of slim but is there anything you could suggest
Comment from : Brian Wheeler

I def appreciate your $$ invested, TIME, expertise & HONEST reviews unaffected by flashy corp marketing WANK!brFunny Story: Id just recently purchased a pair of Polk S60 mains, not knowing anything about Bi-Wired speakers, but aware of speaker break-in time, I'd wired up the Polks, set the pairs of terminal jumpers aside & was so SAD when hearing the sound quality compared to my JAMO 809's-(Your previous review swayed the JAMO purchase-THANK YOU;-HIGHLY recommended)-brbr-They sounded SO POOR in comparison to the $400 JAMO 809's, so the JAMOS got swapped back & the $1,000 Polks relegated to the speaker room of diminishing returns as rather stylish & large weights to keep the carpet from floating away;)brbrFew weeks later I'd decided to buy a set of WBC bi-wire jumpers & give the Polks a re-go-(VERY WELL MADE, in Japan IIRC?-$24)- I RE-wired up the Polk S60's as mains w/the WBC jumpers & was absolutely AMAZED @ the sound quality!!!-(Yes, I'd read the instructions packed w/the Polks when unboxing, but they were VERY vague as to the Bi-wire process)-br-Now Im extremely HAPPY with the Polks, the JAMO's got moved to rear stations & just today I'd just purchased a Polk S35 Center Channel for $150 @ Polk Audio closeout, which not long ago they'd retail for close to $300-$350ish! Excited to see what it'll sound like!br-Currently have a "BIC America/Acoustech FH6-LCR Formula Series" as my center-(GREAT speaker so far)-But would like something slimmer/smaller, so the Polk S35 fits those requirementsbrbrOne question I'd like to ask: WHY did Polk decide to RETIRE the S60 line-up all together? -Weird being how it was just rather recently introduced & hadnt seen a longer, multi-year production run? So consumers would "up-grade" & buy the Polk ES line instead?
Comment from : Creighton Lee Rose

How about compared to Jamo Concert 9 Series C 97 II? Would you still pick polk for home theater?
Comment from : rattle004

Can the S35 be used as LCRs for a 120" screen? I'm looking for on-walls that are low profile that won't distract when watching movies (currently have RTiA9 and CSiA6 which are underutilized anyway and are in-your-face big)
Comment from : ICA

Thanks!
Comment from : Jeffrey Richmond

Wow great review! I just bought the ES50's and ES35 before seeing this review, and I love them really love your idea of mounting the ES15's (wow they look much bigger than I thought) on a tv mount arm I want to replace my existing rear surrounds with the ES15's - I love the aesthetics of the ES series, the ES35 just looks gorgeous and sounds the goods too!
Comment from : Nazid Kimmie

Sadly, most of your recommendations are not available in Europe Some products should be available on paper but are always sold out But Polk has generally good availability here, they work together with Amazon and have most products constantly in stock, they are even doing a couple deals each year So that's great
Comment from : Morgrain

Moved to a smaller place and now I have mybrPioneer BS22 as my mains in my bedroom, the Polk S55 are back in the box, debating on taking them out but may be overkill for the size of the room
Comment from : CrashCarson14

Do you think these are worth an upgrade from the older RTI Series of speakers?
Comment from : mosszaphod

Would you recommend this over the ES30? br brAlso any opinion on mixing the ES35 with either the Emotiva B1 or the SVS Primes? Or should I stick to the same speaker family?
Comment from : iC3bErG2020

I wonder what is a better tower , the polk audio es60 or the klipsch rp800f since they are about the same price currently
Comment from : Salik Ali

wish polk send me one of these for a review
Comment from : Elitist Reviews

I want to use the ES15's as my front speakers I have limited room (8 inches) from the top of my cabinet to the bottom of my TV Can the ES15's be laid on their side? If so should they be woofers outside or inside?
Comment from : Doug Wimberly

I have the ES55s and ES30 Crossed over at 80hz, they sound great!
Comment from : matt mastrandrea

I have the Polk Audio RT 5 for height speakers and they work well with my niles amp on my 112 denon 4311ci system
Comment from : Colin Youngblood

I'm running S20 and S35 mains S10 rears and RC60i in the ceiling Got a HTS12 to handle the bass duties System works like a charm brbrOn the S35 I find the bass to be super sloppy so I cross them at 100Hz Cleans up everything S20s are beasts S10s can legit be used as fronts in a small room Overall great system
Comment from : zoroluva

My entire home theater 724 the Polk LSIM series I love it!
Comment from : Sami Debs

My big home system contains S50E, S35E, S15E and a HTS10 I remind a review that stated that the Signature E(uropean) models are not only optical ( same black cones ) pretty similar to the Elites and all that you say sounds like that too
Comment from : Michael Schäfer

How about the Yamo concert series compared?
Comment from : PITBULL on Pinball and Arcades

The 12 in version of that sub is actually way better
Comment from : PITBULL on Pinball and Arcades

I find, that the ES 35 Center sounds CLEAR, but it sounds like a TIN CAN!brFor Music and for cinemabrI tested it at the same time with the the Canton gle center, the Audio Monitor Bronce Center, the Heco AuroraCenter ,and the Magnat Signature 5 CenterbrThey All Sound warmer, More lively and, Not like a TincanbrThe polk es 35 is very clean, dont get me wrong, but it sounds metal-ishand becomes fatiguing very fast brcouldnt find better words, probably bc im a GermanbrIf you want a more natural Sound, get the Magnat Signature 53 Center
Comment from : Frank Thole

Where do the RTi series fit in with the new Polk line up? I have a newly built theater room built around the RTi line and now have a little bit of regret I didn’t go with the Reserves despite a lack of dipole speakers in the line up
Comment from : Chris Wilhelm

Sometimes I wonder where that kind of base comes from with such small woffers I have something similar of those towers
Comment from : Glen Gatt

I owned the S35 for a brief while Found it to be extremely hollow and not up to the job Is this new slim line center better?
Comment from : Kenneth

I run a ES15 LR, SS, RS and ES30 centre, really love em, though I do find my AVR (Denon X 1600) lacks the power to really wake them up Would it be wise to run a all ES 60 tower home theatre setup? To get true full range or atleast close for all channels Would like to know what you think, would like to see a video about it too, if you could cover this topic, haven't see others cover it Cheers Good video
Comment from : Sanandan Kinkar

Yoooo, Coke Zero is dope I can’t stand drinking soda out of mugs, has to be glass
Comment from : Seth Bishop

Any comment or concern with off-axis listening using that center? All sorts of chatter about “MTM” style speakers (or in this case “MMMTMMM”) causing problems
Comment from : Gary Gibson

Can you review the JBL 570/580/590 towers
Comment from : Maalario

You love the multiple drivers? Seriously???that center speakerwhat a disasterthe clueless marketing design of heymore drivers look coolerso lets put a lot of themlobing issues be damned!
Comment from : shaolin95

What reciever do you recommend for this speaker setup for home theater I'm not familiar with the DRAC calibration you mentioned
Comment from : Just Plane Fred

I used to have Polk S50 towers which did have good bass Once I heard the difference in detail and clarity vs Elac B62, I sold the polks
Comment from : Javace

Gettin' all up in your magnetic grilles
Comment from : TheTrueVoiceOfReason

I cant say it any other way The Polk sub is trash for $400 100 watts rms and cheap parts Spend $49 more and get the RSL Speedwoofer 10S mkii that has a 400 watt RMS 1020 watt peak amp 10" aluminum driver with cast basket 40lbs Actually plays down to 20hz! It's been measured by Audioholics and others Randy, you really should review one Your viewers will thank you! As of now they are on backorder but more are coming in Free shipping, 30 day trial
Comment from : Ryan Schipp

I have a couple of question for all of you sound lovers If I have a pair of good active speakers, would an external dac/am would mess with the speakers, should I get just a DAC no amp? What do you recomend to improve sound if I have active speaker but no dac? I listened CDs and some wav files on my computer
Comment from : GA PB

unfortunately On my 2nd system, I have the T15
Comment from : Michael McAnulty

Better off getting the JBL Studio series speakers that are on crazy discount The tweeter and bass drivers will out perform this Polks You can start with the 580's $600 for the pair
Comment from : Ryan Schipp

The 10s are designed to be used as surrounds
Comment from : Mark Homiak

I do like the pioneer speakers
Comment from : Josey Neighbors

Great review, I've got a complete RTI system in my basement short of a sub, and like you I feel like they do great with movies But with music they lack in some areas Keep up the hard work and honest reviews, the channel is awesome
Comment from : Jim Swenson

According to Polk's site, the surround bookshelf included with that package is the ES10, not the ES15
Comment from : ocularis73

I have the polk psw1118'' subwoofer for my bedroom desktop/pc audio I think it sounds good but I really don't have alot to compare it to
Comment from : Glenn RH

Loving my Polk ES20s in my secondary system with an almost unnecessary 10 inch sub Powered with a yard sale purchased Onkyo 150 watt 510 amp and Onkyo 310 preamp Keep up the great work Randy
Comment from : Moclarko Agogo

Pyle is good my dad has one and uses older speakers for it
Comment from : Josey Neighbors

Another great, honest review! As always, your honesty is refreshing Honest without being dismissive! You are a gem!
Comment from : Stephen Stevens

I wish "InexpensiveAudioMan" was as easy to say "Cheap" can have a negative connotation But I get where you're coming from :)
Comment from : Jim Gardner

Hardest working man on YouTubeon a Sunday no less!
Comment from : Todd Walker

Thanks!
Comment from : Kent Langston

I have their old s55s towers bi-amped, they absolutely sing Give them power and they will sound great ELAC Debut 10 on the bassbrbr Do I want the L600s, oh yes, IF I COULD FIND A PLACE TO LISTEN to them, I will buy if I like But I digress, what I have now sounds great
Comment from : C P

FYI: On that subwoofer, the low pass filter knob is inoperable when using the LFE input The Low Pass Filter is only for when you are using the summed L/R channels for your signal
Comment from : Daniel Private

You should have a look at the Polk audio HTS12 subwoofer
Comment from : lowkeyy_nxthxn

I have Polk Audio LSiM709 cherry bookshelf speakers powered by an Dayton AudioHTA100BT tube amp accompanied by an SVS 12" pro 2000 sub woofer hooked up to my computer I absolutely love how it sounds in my little computer room
Comment from : Chris Dunaway

Great honest review, Randy I appreciate you pointing out the weakness of the Sub Also pointing out competitive options
Comment from : Steve Zeidman

Grate review Been waiting awhile to see someone finally review this setup
Comment from : Allen

NIce review as always! I had the S60's first a bit bright to me, so I skipped these (ES Line) and got the R700's I'm with you on Polk stepping up their game, the new Reserve is something special
Comment from : jasonc331

Nice!
Comment from : Depar Oo

Good stuff as usual Cheers
Comment from : Maxpower78

loved this vid i always liked the polk audio lines wasnt crazy about the t15s liked the price but i went with the t20e for bookshelf speakers prob simular to the t15 lol thanks my friend for doing this
Comment from : Robert Brown

Audiophile grade? Like miltiary grade weapons? Haberdashery
Comment from : Brian Mefford

Awesome my Sunday just got better
Comment from : Randy Behenna

For the love of Jesus you need to look into the Peachtree nova 300 It’s the best of the best and less than $2,000 What is your “Cheap” threshold anyways?
Comment from : Robert M