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Polk ES60 vs Polk S60 Comparison

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Polk ES60

Passive Floor-standing | 32-40k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 26-40k Hz

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Polk ES60 vs Polk S60 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing ES60 and S60, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Polk Audio

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Polk ES60 and Polk S60 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Polk ES60 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer
  • 32-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:23.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1131.0" x 8-1/2" x 15-3/4"( 1131.0 x 216.0 x 401.0mm )

Polk S60 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer
  • 26-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-300watts
  • Weight:23.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1131.0" x 11-3/4" x 15-3/4"( 1131.0 x 299.0 x 401.0mm )

What size room are the Polk ES60 and Polk S60 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Polk ES60 Polk S60
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Average

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Polk ES60 and Polk S60 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both ES60 and S60 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Polk ES60 Polk S60
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 3 x 6.5-inch 3 x 6.5-inch

ES60 features a 1" Terylene High-Res Soft-Dome Tweeter and 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, the S60 features a 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter and 3 x 6.5" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz.

Frequency Response

ES60 has a frequency range of 32-40k Hz whereas S60 has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 26Hz, the S60 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the ES60's min frequency of 32Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

ES60
S60
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Polk ES60
Polk S60
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

ES60 and S60 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 90 dB.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

ES60
S60
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both ES60 and S60 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Polk S60 Terminals
Polk S60's 5-way post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both ES60 and S60 have bottom firing ports.

Polk S60  Port
Polk S60 Port

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Polk ES60's and Polk S60's external dimensions. Polk ES60 has external dimensions of 1131.0 x 216.0 x 401.0mm ( 44-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 15-3/4inch) whereas Polk S60 has external dimensions of 1131.0 x 299.0 x 401.0mm ( 44-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 15-3/4inch) .

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Polk ES60 and Polk S60 in scale.

Polk ES60 vs Polk S60 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Polk ES60 and Polk S60 Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Polk ES60 is approximately 866.2cm2 / 134.3inch2 and base area of the Polk S60 is approximately 1199.0cm2 / 185.8inch2. The ES60 requires 28% less surface area than the S60 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Polk ES60 weighs 23.60kg / 51.9lbs and the Polk S60 weighs 23.60kg / 51.9lbs.

Here is a comparison of how ES60 and S60's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Polk ES60
Polk S60
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Polk ES60?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of ES60:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille (attached)
  • 4 Feet (pre-installed)
  • Owners Manual
  • Online Product Registration
  • What's in the Box of Polk S60?

    Here are the items that come with the S60:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille (attached)
  • 4 Feet (pre-installed)
  • Owners Manual
  • Online Product Registration

  • Reasons to choose Polk Audio Signature Elite ES60 over Polk Audio Signature S60
    Base Surface Area 866cm2 vs 1199cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Polk Audio Signature S60 over Polk Audio Signature Elite ES60

    Low Frequency Response 26 Hz vs 32 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Price per pair* 898USD vs 1098USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Polk ES60 vs Polk S60 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Polk Audio Signature Elite ES60 Polk Audio Signature S60
    Brand Polk Audio Polk Audio
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 50-300 watts 20-300 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 90 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 32-40k Hz 26-40k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 3
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Mica-reinforced polypropylene Mica-reinforced polypropylene
    Woofer Surround Material Butyl rubber Butyl rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 2500Hz 2500Hz
    Firing Direction bottom bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 1131.0mm (44.5") 1131.0mm (44.5")
    Width 216.0mm (8.5") 299.0mm (11.8")
    Depth 401.0mm (15.8") 401.0mm (15.8")
    Weight 23.60kg (51.9lbs) 23.60kg (51.9lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF, Wood-grain vinyl Meddite MDF
    Available Colors Black Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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