Polk Audio T50 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Polk Audio. It was released in 2016. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Bi-laminate paper Woofer. T50 also employs 2 x 8-inch passive radiators.
Two 6.5 inch bi-laminate paper woofers and a 1 inch Terylene dome, loaded by two 8 inch passive bass radiators rather than a port - which is how a tower this cheap reaches 35 Hz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 35-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Polk Audio T50 has an MSRP of 498$ per pair but can often be found around 418$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Polk Audio T50 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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's T Series of Loudspeakers
T50 is a member of Polk Audio's T series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Polk Audio T Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Polk Audio T50 Speaker
Polk Audio T50 has a Frequency response range of 35-40k Hz and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, T50 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how T50's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Polk Audio T50?
Crossover frequency of the Polk Audio T50?
The crossover frequency of the T50 is set to 2700Hz. 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 Audio T50's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Polk Audio T50 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Polk Audio T50 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Polk Audio T50 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Polk Audio T50
Even though the nominal impedance of the T50 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Polk Audio is 4 ohms Polk Audio T50 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Polk Audio T50 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
T50 features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Polk Audio T50 External Dimensions and Weight
Polk Audio T50 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40-3/8 x 9-1/4 x 12-1/2inch (1026.0 x 235.0 x 318.0mm ).
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 Audio T50 is approximately 747.3cm2 / 115.8inch2.
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WeightThe Polk Audio T50 weighs 15.88kg / 34.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how T50's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk Audio T50 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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.
Does the Polk Audio T50 come with a Grille?
T50 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio T50.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Audio T50 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk Audio T50
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.