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9.9
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Neither Polk Audio R50 nor Polk Audio Signature S50 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Polk Audio R50 nor Polk Audio Signature S50 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony SSCS3 or other critically acclaimed Floorstanding Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sony SSCS3 received 5 endorsements this month, from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), Popular Mechanics (23 Sep 2023) The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers |
ABT  | BestReviews  | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | stereocheck.com  |
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| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Polk Audio R50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Polk Audio Signature S50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Polk Audio R50 
Polk Audio Signature S50 
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Polk Audio R50 nor Polk Audio Signature S50 were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
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| 1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 |
- | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
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From Seller:
- Dual 6.5-inch bi-laminate composite Dynamic Balance drivers are lightweight and stiff with good damping for high efficiency, excellent bass, and lower distortion
- Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with .75-inch thick baffles and internal bracing ensures cleaner, clearer, more lifelike sound quality
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From Seller:
- THE REAL AMERICAN HI-FI SOUND REDEFINED - includes TWO S50 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS and 50 feet of wire cable. Whether you are setting up a new system or upgrading, this set is all you need!
- Polk's S50 Tower Speaker delivers BIG, RELIABLE SURROUND SOUND. Featuring Dynamic Balance acoustic array, each speaker has two 5.25" drivers and one 1" Terylene tweeter dome producing detailed highs, realistic vocals and pump out louder deeper bass
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Polk Audio Signature Series S50 tower floorstanding hifi stereo speaker sound music test
Review by Kay Geebee
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Home-Brew valve amplifiers matched with Polk Audio Signature S50 Tower Speakers and Audiolab Q-DAC
Review by Melvin Thong
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Polk Signature S50 Floorstanding Speaker || UNBOXING || Close View
Review by Arnab Kumar Dutta
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General Info
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Sound Quality
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
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33 Hz → 40 Hz
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
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Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
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Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
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Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Black washed walnut finish
Dimensions
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Weight
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32 lbs
Tweeters
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Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
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Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
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Other
Round
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
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High-resolution Terylene tweeter
Mids
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Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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Woofers
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
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Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
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Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold Plated
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
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Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
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Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold Plated
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
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Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
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Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
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Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
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Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
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- Exclusive Polk Power Port Deep Bass Technology
- Custom Mid-Range Drivers
- New Dynamic Balance Designed Acoustic Array
- Dual-Floor Compatible Feet
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