Name: Polk Audio Signature S55
Brand: Polk Audio
SKU: 1f66ba58-4866-40d4-88bd-9e1713f2c982

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The Polk Audio Signature S55 speakers are a great choice for those looking for a well-balanced and accurate speaker system for music and movies. They ... more

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Experts prefer Yamaha NS-F150 over Polk Audio Signature S55

On 6 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Yamaha NS-F150 received 1 endorsement from Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, Polk Audio Signature S55 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Speakers	ABT	BestReviews	What Hi-Fi	ZD Net	The Master Switch	Music Critic	Popular Mechanics	The Sound Junky	Gadget Review	World Wide Stereo
36	N/A	$330	Yamaha NS-F150	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	Polk Audio Signature S55	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Yamaha NS-F150 as #4

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#4 out of 7 Yamaha NS-F150
Best for Playing Music Loud

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Source: www.gadgetreview.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Polk Audio Signature S55 nor Yamaha NS-F150 were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Speakers	ABT	BestReviews	What Hi-Fi	ZD Net	The Master Switch	Music Critic	Popular Mechanics	The Sound Junky	Gadget Review	World Wide Stereo
1	-	$228	Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts.	-	3	-	5	2	-	2	-	5	-
2	-	$1000	SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	1	-	-
3	-	$599	SVS Prime Tower	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	1
4	-	Check price	Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design.	-	2	-	-	9	4	-	-	7	-
5	-	$1049	Focal Vestia N2	3	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	4
6	-	$249	Polk Audio T50 The Polk Audio T50 floor-standing tower speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and versatile connectivity options, making them a great choice for small to medium-sized spaces.	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	8	2	-
7	-	$594	Klipsch RP-8000F II	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
8	-	Check price	Pioneer SP-FS52 The Pioneer SP-FS52 floor-standing speakers are a compact and affordable option with a three-way design, providing clear and sharp sounds across mid-range and trebles, with excellent bass and minimal distortion, making them suitable for use in a variety of settings.	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	6	-
14	-	$549	Triangle Borea BR08 The Triangle Borea BR08 speakers are highly praised for their sound quality, sleek design, and versatile power handling capability, making them ideal for audiophiles who prioritize high-quality audio playback and integration into a home theater system.	-	-	4	-	5	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$1149	Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers offer exceptional sound quality and modern design, making them a top-of-the-line option for audiophiles.	-	-	-	2	15	-	-	-	-	-
16	-	$600	MartinLogan Motion 40 The MartinLogan Motion 40 speakers offer clear, dynamic, and precise sound with minimal distortion, making them ideal for audiophiles and home theater setups.	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	5	-	-
17	-	$5000	KEF LS60	5	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-
18	-	Check price	Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II The Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II speakers are highly praised for their powerful and immersive sound quality, making them ideal for use in home theaters, music studios, and large living spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	4	-	-
19	-	$700	Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	7	-	-
20	-	Check price	Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 speakers offer balanced and versatile sound quality, a sleek design, and are suitable for medium to large-sized rooms, making them a solid choice for music listening, home theater, and gaming.	-	-	3	-	18	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	KLH Kendall The KLH Kendall speakers are a well-balanced 3-way passive bass reflex floor-standing speaker that delivers accurate and balanced sound in small to medium-sized listening rooms, with a frequency range of 25-23k Hz, sensitivity of 96 dB, and power handling capability of up to 250 watts, making them suitable for diverse musical environments and highly compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.	-	-	-	-	16	-	-	-	-	5
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [8]

75

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 2
without a score: 6

Highest score by HomeTheater Review	80
Average score based on 8 reviews	75
Lowest score by TopTenReviews	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [1]

82

Total expert reviews: 1

with a score: 1
without a score: 0

Highest score by SpeakerXpert	82
Average score based on 1 reviews	82
Lowest score by SpeakerXpert	82

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

2-way bass-reflex floor standing speaker
Gold plated speaker terminals
Removable speaker grill
Piano black mirror finish
Only 1 speaker is contained in this package
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General Info

Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?

1 Speaker(s)

Sound Quality

Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more

Two-Way

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

90 dB

88 dB

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

32 Hz → 40000 Hz

37 - 30000 Hz

Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more

8 Ohms

6 Ohms

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

200 Watts

180 Watts

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

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

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)

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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

Black washed walnut finish

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Dimensions

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Weight

44 lbs

25 lbs

Tweeters

Number of Tweeters

1 Tweeter(s)

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

1 inches

6.5 inches

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

Dome

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

Terylene High-Res Dome - Tweeter

Soft dome

Woofers

Number of Woofers

2 Woofer(s)

Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more

6.5 inches

0.98 inches

Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more

Dynamic Balance Mica Reinforced Polypropylene Drivers

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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

No

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

Set of 5-Way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated

Speaker wire

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

No

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

Set of 5-Way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated

Speaker wire

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

No

Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?

No

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

No

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

No

Additional Details

Additional Features Any other features included.

Custom Mid-Range Drivers
High-Resolution Audio Performance
Exclusive Polk Power Port Deep Bass Technology

Has gold-plated connectors
Bass reflex output features

Polk Audio Signature S55

Yamaha NS-F150

Polk Audio Signature S55

Yamaha NS-F150

Experts prefer Yamaha NS-F150 over Polk Audio Signature S55

Endorsement summary:

Expert reviews [8]

Score distribution:

Expert reviews [1]

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