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Experts recommend Sony SSCS3 more than Polk Audio T50

As of 5 Mar 2024, experts prefer Sony SSCS3 over Polk Audio T50, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Sony SSCS3 received 5 recommendations: from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023) ZD Net (1 Jun 2023) and 2 others. By contrast, Polk Audio T50 received only 3 recommendations from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), The Sound Junky and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023).

Rank Change Price Speakers
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
What Hi-Fi
ZD Net
The Master Switch
Music Critic
Popular Mechanics
stereocheck.com
ABT
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
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5
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5
2
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2
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5
+2 $179
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
-
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 1 Jul 2023 BestReviews ranked Sony SSCS3 as #3 and Polk Audio T50 as #4
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #3 out of 5 Sony SSCS3
    Wide Soundstage
    #4 out of 5 Polk Audio T50
    Shines at Movies
    ... ... ...
  • On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Polk Audio T50 as #2 and Sony SSCS3 as #5
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 7 Polk Audio T50
    Honorable Mention
    ... ... ...
    #5 out of 7 Sony SSCS3
    Best for Crisp-Clear Sound
    ... ... ...
  • The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio T50 as #8
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50
    Best Dolby Tower Speakers
    ... ... ...
  • On 1 Jun 2023 ZD Net ranked Sony SSCS3 as #5
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #5 out of 5 Sony SSCS3
    Best floor standing speaker for audiophiles
  • On 11 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Sony SSCS3 as #2
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 20 Sony SSCS3
    Best Budget Floorstanding Speakers
    ... ... ...
  • On 23 Sep 2023 Popular Mechanics ranked Sony SSCS3 as #2
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 8 Sony SSCS3
    Best Value
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Sony SSCS3 outranks Polk Audio T50. This is not to say that Polk Audio T50 is a bad option. Like Sony SSCS3, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Customers like Sony SSCS3 a bit more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Polk Audio T50
Sony SSCS3
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Sony SSCS3, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Polk Audio T50.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Both Polk Audio T50 and Sony SSCS3 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Polk Audio T50
In comparison:
Polk Audio T50 ranks #27 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.4
Amazing
Sony SSCS3
In comparison:
Sony SSCS3 ranks #24 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Median best-selling Speakers
In comparison:
Q Acoustics 3050i ranks #41 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great





Polk Audio T50 is more popular than Sony SSCS3

It's fairly safe to say that Polk Audio T50 are more popular speakers than Sony SSCS3, based on their 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Polk Audio T50 and Sony SSCS3 often consider Polk Audio T50, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Polk Audio T50 and Sony SSCS3
Polk Audio T50 $179
In comparison:
Polk Audio T50 ranks #27 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
Go to rankings
9.4
Amazing
3 expert recommendations
Dayton Audio T652 $170
In comparison:
Dayton Audio T652 ranks #45 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
4 expert recommendations Cheaper
Klipsch R-610F $168
In comparison:
Klipsch R-610F ranks #22 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
Go to rankings
9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Sony SSCS3 outranks Polk Audio T50 by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 5 Mar 2024, Sony SSCS3 is more critically acclaimed than Polk Audio T50.
Rank Change Price Speakers
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
What Hi-Fi
ZD Net
The Master Switch
Music Critic
Popular Mechanics
stereocheck.com
ABT
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
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5
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5
2
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2
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2
+3 $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.
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1
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1
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3
-1 $170
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
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7
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9
4
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4
+2 $1499
Q Acoustics 5040
The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package.
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1
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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 [17]

83
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

Score distribution:

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

Expert reviews [9]

80
Total expert reviews: 9
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 8

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
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
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Floor standing speaker with Hi-Res Audio perfect for your home theater or music listening setup, sold individually, not as a pair.
  • Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way coaxial, four-driver speaker system
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Polk Audio T50.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0667649346182, 0747192125509
UPC Numbers: 667649346182, 747192125509
EAN Numbers: 0027242873100, 0702679479056, 0702679479094
UPC Numbers: 027242873100, 702679479056, 702679479094
Model Numbers: SSCS3
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
1 Speaker(s)
2 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
Three-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
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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
38Hz → 24kHz
45 Hz – 50 kHz
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
86 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
150 Watts
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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
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)
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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
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Wooden finish
Dimensions
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Weight

20 lbs
 

25 lbs
 
Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
1 Tweeter(s)
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
0.98 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
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
Silk Dome, Wave Guide - Tweeter
Soft dome main tweeter
Woofers
Number of Woofers
1 Woofer(s)
1 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
5.1 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
(Round) Dynamic Balance - Mid/Woofer
Silicon steel plate in the woofer
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
Yes
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
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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
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
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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
Yes
No
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
No
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
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
No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.
  • Wooden finish
  • Has high quality structure
  • Mica Reinforced Cellular cone to prevent audio distortion
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Polk Audio T50 are a top selling and one of the cheapest options. They're a #1 bestseller in speakers category and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dayton Audio T652 or Klipsch R-610F .

Polk Audio T50 are $320.99 less expensive than average speakers ($499.99).

Sony SSCS3 are a very popular and one of the most affordable options. They have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch Synergy F-200 or Abramtek E600 .

Sony SSCS3 were released in 2018. There are a few newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers

Sony SSCS3 are $271.99 less expensive than average speakers ($499.99).

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