Polk Audio Signature S10 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Polk Audio. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 67-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Polk S10 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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.)
Polk Audio later replaced S10 with ES10. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Polk S10 vs Polk ES10
Polk Audio's Signature S Series of Loudspeakers
S10 is a member of Polk Audio's Signature S series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Polk Audio Signature S Series Speakers
Polk Audio Signature S Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Polk S10 Speaker
Polk S10 has a Frequency response range of 67-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 67 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from S10 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how S10's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Polk S10?
The Crossover frequency of the S10 is set to 2500Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Polk S10's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Polk Audio Signature S10 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Polk Audio Signature S10 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Polk S10:
Input Type
S10 features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Polk S10 Back View
Polk S10's 5-way post terminals
Polk S10 External Dimensions and Weight
Polk S10 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8.4 x 5.0 x 6.1inch (214.0 x 127.0 x 155.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Polk S10 is approximately 196.9cm2 / 30.5inch2.
WeightThe Polk S10 weighs 2.73kg / 6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how S10's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Polk S10 - Top View
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk S10 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Meddite MDF finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Polk S10 comes with
8 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Polk S10 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Polk S10 is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
S10 has Keyhole mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
Does the Polk S10 come with a Grille?
S10 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of Polk S10?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of S10:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers2 Grille (attached)8 Self-adhesive rubber feetWall-mount templateOwners ManualOnline Product Registration
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio Signature S10.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Polk Audio Signature S10, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Polk S10
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Polk Audio Signature S10 speaker:
Official Brochure for Polk S10
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Audio Signature S10 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk S10
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.