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Polk Audio Signature S50 Review

Main Features

  • 1" Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer
  • 33-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-150watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 37-7/16" x 10-5/16" x 11-1/16"
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Polk Audio S50 Review

S50 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Polk Audio. It features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Mica-reinforced polypropylene Woofer.

Polk Audio S50 is a member of Polk Audio's Signature S series of speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Polk Audio Signature S Series History
Model Frequency Sensitivity Impedance Woofer
Polk S15
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50-40k Hz 88 dB 8Ω 1 x 5.25"
Polk S20
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39-40k Hz 88 dB 8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Polk Audio S60
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26-40k Hz 90 dB 8Ω 3 x 6.5"
Polk Audio S50
33-40k Hz 89 dB 8Ω 2 x 5.25"
Polk Audio S55
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32-40k Hz 90 dB 8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Polk S10
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67-40k Hz 87 dB 8Ω 1 x 4"

Frequency Response

Polk Audio S50 has a Frequency response range of 33-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-150 watts. At a minimum frequency of 33 Hz, S50 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who likes to experience a full range response will still benefit from use of a subwooofer though.

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The Floor-standing model with the lowest Low Frequency level in our database is Polk Audio S60, with bass extending down to impressive 26 Hz.

On the treble side, with its upper limit of 40 kHz, Polk Audio S50 has the highest frequency level among the Floor-standing speakers in our database.



Impedance and Sensitivity

Polk Audio S50's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 89 dB.

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Input Type

S50 has 5-way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Cabinet type and Materials

Polk Audio S50 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and Meddite MDF finish. Polk Audio S50 is a -firing port speaker

Available colors

Polk Audio S50 is available in Black.

Weight and Dimensions

Polk Audio S50 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 37-7/16inch x 10-5/16inch x 11-1/16inch .
Each speaker weighs lbs .

Wall Mounting

S50 has mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.

Warranty

5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F 2-way Floor-standing 98 dB 8 ohms 32-25k Hz
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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F 2-way Floor-standing 96 dB 8 ohms 35-25k Hz
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Polk Audio RTi A5 2-way Floor-standing 90 dB 8 ohms 40-26k Hz
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Klipsch Reference R-625FA 2-way Floor-standing 96 dB 8 ohms 38-21k Hz
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Polk Audio RTi A9 3-way Floor-standing 90 dB 8 ohms 30-26k Hz
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Klipsch Reference R-610F 2-way Floor-standing 94 dB 8 ohms 45-21k Hz
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Bowers & Wilkins 603 3-way Floor-standing 88.5 dB 8 ohms 48-28k Hz
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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F 2-way Floor-standing 97 dB 8 ohms 34-25k Hz
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