Experts prefer Polk Audio T50 over Polk Audio S60
On 6 Jan 2025 (3 months ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Polk Audio T50 received 3 endorsements from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), The Sound Junky and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, Polk Audio S60 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Polk Audio S60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jul 2023 BestReviews ranked Polk Audio T50 as #4
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Polk Audio T50 Shines at Movies... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio T50 as #8
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50 Best Dolby Tower Speakers... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Polk Audio T50 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Polk Audio T50 Honorable Mention... ... ... Source: www.gadgetreview.com
As can be seen below, Polk Audio T50 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Polk Audio S60 is not.
| 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Home Media Entertainment | 91 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by Home Media Entertainment | 91 |
Score distribution:
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| 60-80 | |
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| 0-20 |
91
The Polk Audio S60 is a high-quality floorstanding speaker with a unique design and affordable price point. It features advanced technology, including Dynamic Balance Technology Driver design and Hi-Res Audio certification, making it a great choice for both home theater and music.
+ pros
- Affordable price point for a high-quality speaker.
- Unique design and quality construction.
- Hi-Res Audio certification and extended high-frequency response.
- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts for easy connectivity and bi-amping or bi-wiring.
- cons
- None mentioned.
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by Lifewire | 96 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 70 |
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70
Low-priced, big-sounding speaker a towering value
The Polk T50 tower speaker is an affordable option that offers excellent home theater performance and a handsome design. While it may not match the audio quality of the Pioneer SP-FS52 tower, it is a solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly substitute.
+ pros
- The Polk T50 is an affordable tower speaker that offers excellent home theater performance for the price and looks more expensive than it is thanks to handsome cabinetry.
- The T50 has a bright and clear sound and commendably tight and defined bass, making it a good first impression right from the get-go.
- The T50's bass radiators replace bass ports, so they never produce audible "chuffing" noises and free up more placement options in the room than ported speakers do.
- cons
- The T50 doesn't quite hit the same level of audio quality as the superb, budget-friendly Pioneer SP-FS52 tower, which has a richer and fuller tonal balance and a bigger, deeper soundstage.
- The tweeters on these entry-level speakers can't provide the last word in clarity and have a tendency to exacerbate sibilance and grit in movies and music, which is only apparent when compared with more expensive speakers.
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From Seller:
- THE REAL AMERICAN Hi-Fi SOUND REDEFINED โ From the top of the line-up of the Signature Series (hi-res certified), this combo includes TWO S60 Floorstanding speakers and 50 feet of wire cable โ all that is required for setting up a new or upgraded system
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From Seller:
- GET SUPERIOR HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE WITH IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND & HI-RES AUDIO. Featuring a 1" tweeter, a 6.5" Driver and (2) 6.5" Bass Radiators. The 2 bass radiators augment the main woofer and produce a well-balanced, natural warm sound reaching the far corners of the room
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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
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Two-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speakerโs ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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
26 Hz โ 40 Hz
38Hz โ 24kHz
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
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. Itโs recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
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, โboomyโ bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
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)
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
Black washed walnut finish
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Dimensions
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Weight
52 lbs
20 lbs
Tweeters
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
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
Other
Round
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
High-resolution Terylene tweeter
Silk Dome, Wave Guide - 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
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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
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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
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(Round) Dynamic Balance - Mid/Woofer
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when youโre building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
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
Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold Plated
Set of 5-Way Binding Posts
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
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
Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold Plated
Set of 5-Way Binding Posts
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
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
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
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
Additional Details
Additional Features
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- Exclusive Polk Power Port Deep Bass Technology
- Four-Driver Cascading Tapered Crossover Array
- Anti-Diffraction Magnetic Grille
- Dual Gold Plated 5-Way Binding Posts
Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.