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Experts recommend Polk Audio T50 more than Yamaha NS-F150

As of 5 Mar 2024, experts prefer Polk Audio T50 over Yamaha NS-F150, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Polk Audio T50 received 3 recommendations: from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), The Sound Junky and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). By contrast, Yamaha NS-F150 received only 1 recommendation from 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
5
+2 $193
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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-
-
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35
N/A $330
Yamaha NS-F150
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4
-
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-
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-

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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Polk Audio T50 as #2 and Yamaha NS-F150 as #4
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 7 Polk Audio T50
    Honorable Mention
    ... ... ...
    #4 out of 7 Yamaha NS-F150
    Best for Playing Music Loud
    ... ... ...
  • On 1 Jul 2023 BestReviews ranked Polk Audio T50 as #4
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #4 out of 5 Polk Audio T50
    Shines at Movies
    ... ... ...
  • The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio T50 as #8
    Rank Speakers Comment
    ... ... ...
    #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50
    Best Dolby Tower Speakers
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Polk Audio T50 outranks Yamaha NS-F150. This is not to say that Yamaha NS-F150 is a bad option. Like Polk Audio T50, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Customers like Polk Audio T50 somewhat 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
Yamaha NS-F150
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.

Polk Audio T50, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Yamaha NS-F150.

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 Yamaha NS-F150 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
Yamaha NS-F150
In comparison:
Yamaha NS-F150 ranks #39 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
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 Yamaha NS-F150

It's fairly safe to say that Polk Audio T50 are more popular speakers than Yamaha NS-F150, 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 Yamaha NS-F150 often consider Dayton Audio T652, a cheaper option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Polk Audio T50 and Yamaha NS-F150
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
Sony SSCS3 $228
In comparison:
Sony SSCS3 ranks #24 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
5 expert recommendations Better Reviews
Klipsch R-610F $168
In comparison:
Klipsch R-610F ranks #22 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper Better Reviews
Klipsch Synergy F-200 $237
In comparison:
Klipsch Synergy F-200 ranks #20 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Better Reviews
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Polk Audio T50 is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Yamaha NS-F150 is not.
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 [1]

82
Total expert reviews: 1
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 0

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:
  • 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
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0667649346182, 0747192125509
UPC Numbers: 667649346182, 747192125509
EAN Numbers: 0027108938615
UPC Numbers: 027108938615
Model Numbers: NS-F150, NS-F150PN
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
1 Speaker(s)
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
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
38Hz → 24kHz
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
Woofers
Number of Woofers
1 Woofer(s)
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
(Round) Dynamic Balance - Mid/Woofer
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
  • Has gold-plated connectors
  • Bass reflex output features
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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 BIC America Venturi DV64 or Yamaha NS-F210BL .

Polk Audio T50 are $306.99 less expensive than average speakers ($499.99).

Yamaha NS-F150 are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as KEF Q700 or Klipsch R-625FA .

Yamaha NS-F150 are $170.04 cheaper than the average speakers ($499.99).

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