Experts recommend SVS Ultra Tower more than Polk Audio T50
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer SVS Ultra Tower over Polk Audio T50, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS Ultra Tower received 2 recommendations: from The Sound Junky and ZD Net (1 Jun 2023). 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 | 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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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 |
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5 | - | Check price | 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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Endorsement summary:
- The Sound Junky ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1 and Polk Audio T50 as #8
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 9 SVS Ultra Tower Best Overall... ... ... #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50 Best Dolby Tower Speakers... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - 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 - 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 - On 1 Jun 2023 ZD Net ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 SVS Ultra Tower Best floor-standing speaker overall... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the April rankings, SVS Ultra Tower outranks Polk Audio T50. This is not to say that Polk Audio T50 is a bad option. Like SVS Ultra Tower, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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 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 | - |
2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 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 | - | $160 | 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 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
4 | - | $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. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
- 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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- Standing toe-to-toe with the finest speakers in the world, the flagship SVS Ultra Tower is a reference floorstanding speaker built without compromise for the most discerning audio fans. Dual opposing 8-inch woofers command a room with deep, articulate bass while the innovative driver design, premium materials and optimized cabinet geometry combine to convey incredible resolution, absolute transparency, and crisp, powerful dynamics.
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- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Elastomer screw-in feet - adjustable for level
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 Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II or Dayton Audio T652 .
Polk Audio T50 are $355.61 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
SVS Ultra Tower are a popular option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Fluance Signature Hi-Fi or Klipsch RP-280FA .
SVS Ultra Tower are $1499 more expensive than the average speakers ($499).