Comparing Polk Audio T50 and Yamaha NS-F210BL
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Experts recommend Polk Audio T50 more than Yamaha NS-F210BL
As of 3 Jun 2022, experts prefer Polk Audio T50 over Yamaha NS-F210BL, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Polk Audio T50 received 3 recommendations: from Bob Vila (17 Feb 2021), The Sound Junky (27 Jan 2022) and Lifewire (3 Mar 2022). By contrast, Yamaha NS-F210BL received only 2 recommendations from Music Oomph (19 Jun 2021) and Lifewire (3 Mar 2022).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Mar 2022
Lifewire ranked Polk Audio T50 as #1 and Yamaha NS-F210BL as #2 Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 7 Polk Audio T50 Best Budget#2 out of 7 Yamaha NS-F210BL Best for Small Rooms... ... ... Source: www.lifewire.com - On 17 Feb 2021
Bob Vila ranked Polk Audio T50 as #2 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Polk Audio T50 Best Bang for the Buck... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 27 Jan 2022
The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio T50 as #8 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50 Best Tower Speakers Under $200... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 19 Jun 2021
Music Oomph ranked Yamaha NS-F210BL as #3 Rank Speakers ... ... #3 out of 16 Yamaha NS-F210BL ... ... Source: musicoomph.com
Verdict
After counting and adding up the 103 expert endorsements of the May rankings, Polk Audio T50 outranks Yamaha NS-F210BL. This is not to say that that Yamaha NS-F210BL is a bad option. Like Polk Audio T50, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Polk Audio T50 
Yamaha NS-F210BL Customers like Polk Audio T50 noticeably 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-F210BL
Yamaha NS-F210BL
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.
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-F210BL.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Polk Audio T50 ranks higher than that and Yamaha NS-F210BL ranks lower than that.
| Polk Audio T50 | |
| Yamaha NS-F210BL | |
| Median best-selling Speakers |
Polk Audio T50 is more popular than Yamaha NS-F210BL
It's fairly safe to say that Polk Audio T50 are more popular speakers than Yamaha NS-F210BL, based on their 9,000+ 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-F210BL often consider Dayton Audio T652, a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Polk Audio T50 and Yamaha NS-F210BL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dayton Audio T652 | $150 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Klipsch R-610F | $150 | No expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
 | Yamaha NS-F210BL | $200 | 2 expert recommendations | ||
 | Dayton Audio T652-Air | $134 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
As can be seen below, Polk Audio T50 outranks Yamaha NS-F210BL by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jun 2022, Polk Audio T50 is more critically acclaimed than Yamaha NS-F210BL.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | What Hi-Fi  | The Master Switch  | Old Time Music  | Love and Lavender  | Bob Vila | The Sound Junky | Music Oomph | KBonet  | Music Critic  | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Q Acoustics 3050i | 7 | 4 | 7 | - | 6 | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| 2 | - | $299 |  Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 5 | - | 10 | - |
| 3 | - | $449 |  Klipsch RP-8000F | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $1798 |  SVS Prime Pinnacle | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [11]
Total expert reviews: 11
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by ProductAdvisor | 97 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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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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From Seller:
- 2 way bass reflex floorstanding speaker
- Designed to reproduce the full, dynamic sound of HD sources
- Woofers use light aluminum cones for extra fast response
- Slim design matches flat panel TVs
- Heavy duty, round, steel bass anchor speaker stand
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0667649346182, 0747192125509
UPC Numbers: 667649346182, 747192125509
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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
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
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
50 Hz-45 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
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
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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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Dimensions
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Weight
20 lbs
16 lbs
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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
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
Balanced dome
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Woofers
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
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
Dual cone
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
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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
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
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
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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
Any other features included.
Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.
- Quality High Sound for HD speakers
- Exceptional quality on parts
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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 $300 less expensive than average speakers ($449).
Yamaha NS-F210BL are a very popular and one of the cheapest options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as BIC America Venturi DV84 or Klipsch Synergy F-200 .
Yamaha NS-F210BL were released in 2009. There are more than 5 newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Yamaha NS-F210BL are $249.05 less expensive than average speakers ($449).
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