Great Speakers
David from Oshkosh, WI on 6/24/2025
These are great speakers, well worth the money.
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Dana from Freeport, ME on 6/8/2025
Clear sound, powerful, fills a big backyard with sound. Happy with them.
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Outdoor Deck, Stereo Streaming System
Scott from Johnson City, TN on 6/4/2025
Using one Atrium8 SDI in stereo mode and two more in traditional left/right set - 2 different zones on my deck powered by same pre-amp/amp: Bluesound Node Nano, Russound A2100 with Russound SDB2.1 speaker selector. It rocks! Very smooth, clean sound and stays that way no matter how much you crank it. The one Atrium8 in stereo mode sounds better in some ways than the set due to placement in a brick corner under the eves - it really projects and bass in amplified by the corner and layout of deck. The mounting bracket has 45 degree angled ends that make corner mounting a breeze. The L/R set definitely has more separation and sound staging but on a flat wall in more open space - not bad, just different. Hard to believe outdoor speakers can sound this good. Can't praise the Bluesound Node Nano enough!! it is incredible tech for the money! Even on its own, it's really convenient and great for a deck application as a stand alone stereo system that anyone can play to via Apple Air Play or bluetooth, but then there's also the native streaming and BluOS control... AND ... the ease at which it groups with my NAD in main office/living area... awesome! Contemplated going with NAD amp, but decided on less expensive Russound - it's great for outside zone and powers on/off automatically with 12v tigger from Node - no regrets. Best outdoor system I've ever heard! Cross reference my reviews for: Bluesound Node Nano, Russound A2100 digital amp, Polk Atrium8 SDI speakers.
Pros: Amazing sound, flexibility for stereo or L/R set, ease of use, angled ends on mounting brackets, pairs great with Bluesound Node Nano and Russound A2100. Great on its own via AirPlay or bluetooth from any device but even better with native streaming via BluOS app/ecosystem.
Cons: Passive speakers require wire runs (but no AC power needed or batteries to worry about like with "wireless" options), cost and complexity of multiple components and speaker wire.



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Great bass for size
John from Kingsport, TN on 5/6/2025
I am very pleased with my new pair of outdoor speakers. They are hooked up as my B speakers on a McIntosh MA 6100 amp I( purchased in 1976? The speakers have an incredible bass for their size, I was going to get a outdoor sub but it is not needed. Big savings. I highly reccomend them
Pros: Great bass, don,t need a sub
Cons: pricey for two
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Phenomenal Sound
John from Chesterland, OH on 5/2/2025
We live in Ohio and have some pretty cold and sometimes snowy winters. We have had our four Atrium 8 SDI speakers outdoors for 3 years now and the perform just as well as the day we installed them. They sound fantastic and are paired with two Sonos amps that are indoors. The best thing is the whole system works wirelessly and we can play music outdoors any time of year. These speakers are one of the best investments for outdoor sound, and perform flawlessly year round. I would not purchase any other product for outdoor sound!
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George from High View, WV on 4/2/2025
Incredible sound and easy to set up. Excellent bass for an outdoor speaker.
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Nice upgrade from
Glenn from Big Sky, MT on 6/23/2024
Purchased after reading all of the other 5 star reviews, 200+ of they couldn't be wrong and they weren't. One of the other deciding factors was that they offer a 5 yr warranty and are truly waterproof where some of the other outdoor speakers just listed as water resistant. Went with the atrium 8 as it's the largest in the series with two tweeters larger bass still a nice compact size. Please replace some Niles OS-10s , which gave 15 years of flawless exterior on the ground use. The sound from the A8 is nice and warm, very similar to my PSB imagines. With the patio doors open to the house it feels seamless from zone 1 to the these. Recent upgrades to my system might have something to do with these sounding so good. These are powered by the Marantz 7706/NAD M17 along with Tidal streaming servce
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meh - returned
JEFFREY from RICHMOND, VA on 6/5/2024
I was really disappointed with the sound. it has plenty of punch no nuance or richness. Also, had to turn up volume to high to fill the space, if that makes sense -- I was looking to fill an outdoor area with a low level somewhat rich sound and ended up blasting out the neighbors. As always Crutchfield was helpful, understanding and facilitated the return.
Pros: punchy; Crutchfield's superior service
Cons: no nuance, lack of richness, takes a lot of volume to fill the space, overall harsh sounding
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Doug from Pauline, SC on 5/27/2024
These speakers produce great sound and we're very easy to install.
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Jonathon from Chino, CA on 4/1/2024
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Tom from Mchenry, IL on 3/5/2024
I have 4 Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI speakers in my yard and purchased 2 more to complete my property outside sound system. So I am a big fan of these speakers. Unfortunately, one of the two new ones I purchased has a small dent in the grill, so I need to return it. The packaging was fine and showed no signs of damage in transit, so this must have occurred prior to shipping. I've ordered from Crutchfield for years and this is the first time I have received a damaged component.
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Great Speakers!!
robert from HOUSTON, TX on 12/4/2023
Bought these to use with a Sony STRDH790 receiver and a Klipsch subwoofer on my patio. These did sound great and had plenty of bass. Almost a little too much for my application. I have not adjusted any settings in the amp. But these are big, loud, clear and pack a lot of bass!! Highly recommend!!
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Exceptional speakers.
Kevin from Fort Collins, CO on 11/17/2023
I have had Polk Audio Atrium 4's in the past which I used on our boat, and they performed flawlessly, even considering they were exposed to saltwater and salt air for a few years. I purchased the Atrium8's based on a number of reviews, and they do not disappoint! I installed these next outside next to our hot tub, and the sound is amazing. I consider myself to be an audio snob and can tell when speakers are up to the task. These are DEFINITELY up to the task, especially when playing digital audio with a high sampling rate. The treble and midrange are exceptionally crisp. But the base is where these really shine! Using two of these in stereo mode, it almost sounds like I'm at a concert when I listen to them outside. They are worth every penny.
Pros: Exceptional base Crisp treble and midrange Easy to mount Can be used as a single speaker or in stereo mode with two speakers
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George from Roanoke, VA on 9/30/2023
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William from Upper Lake, CA on 9/11/2023
One speaker sounds great in my backyard easy installation
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Miguel Figueroa from LAKE WORTH, FL on 9/4/2023
excellent speakers, beautiful sound, without distortion, they are everything I was looking for my pool, great quality for the price, I recommend them if you want an excellent and loud sound
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Brian from Lafayette, IN on 8/30/2023
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Replacement Speakers
Dennis from Fredericksburg, TX on 7/28/2023
Great sounding speakers and easy to install. They replaced a set of Sonance Mariner 54s and love them. Running a Sonos amp.
Pros: Crisp and solid bass. Nice treble response.
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Michael from Dothan, AL on 5/18/2023
Excellent sound and easy installation.
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: A little heavy
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Crutchfield customer from NIAGARA FALLS, NY on 5/15/2023
Well built but sound quality is very disappointing. I'm driving them with a pioneer elite 100 watt receiver and it's flat.
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Herbert from Navarre, FL on 4/14/2023
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Peter from Bradenton, FL on 4/14/2023
Replaced some very old Bose 151 speakers (blew one out). Chose the Atrium8 SDI based on the spec's and price. Very happy with the speakers, great sound for what I need, I would recommend for good, every day speakers without breaking the bank.
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Excelente equipo
Carlos from Doral, FL on 2/5/2023
Suena genial, muy buena terminacion
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Jonathan from Kingston, GA on 9/29/2022
I absolutely love these atrium 8 speakers. I replaced a pair of Bose 251's with them and I'm glad I did. Chase, the guy I was on a chat with was a great help with his recommendation. No regrets.
Pros: Great looking Great sounding Tweeter placements make a much wider "sweet spot".
Cons: None
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Bradley from Brewton, AL on 8/29/2022
I bought these to replace older, full-size speakers on my porch. Sounds just as good as the old ones and likely to last a whole lot longer.
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Great
Hoyt from Colleyville, TX on 8/11/2022
Awesome model. Great highs and tweeters. When played side by side with old Polk model, far superior. Highly recommend
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David from Moose Lake, MN on 8/2/2022
Easy to install. Easy to set up as a single stereo speaker or 2 left and right speakers. Phenomenal sound for the size of speaker. Highly recommend.
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OUTSTANDING
Douglas from Mechanicsburg, PA on 7/14/2022
Had a pair of JBL outdoor speakers. Replaced them with these, wow, what a sound upgrade, they have a much more wider range and sound. At half the price of the others.
Pros: Better Sound, better looks, better range.. PERIOD
Cons: None thus far.
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Outstanding replacement
Howard from Pittsboro, IN on 7/3/2022
I had some Yamaha speakers I dearly loved but after 12 years the speaker material started cracking so it forced me to buy replacements. These Atrium8 SDI speakers are at a minimum as good and in some ways better. They are crystal clear on strings and piano right out of the box. Have let them play at medium sound level for roughly 12 hours and the sound opened up a bit. The bass is nothing to get excited about but it is acceptable for the speaker size. These speakers are big and heavy so make sure you have a solid mounting location. And in case you were wondering, these things can get really loud with no distortion. Overall great speakers I have zero regrets purchasing.
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Well Done.
Rick from Boise, ID on 6/23/2022
I bought a Polk Atrium 8 to put on my outdoor deck area. At first I set it up to compare with my regular stereo speaker system. It was definitely an underwhelming sound without a doubt. But that should be expected as the stereo speakers were definitely much more of a system than the single unit Atrium 8. I went ahead and set up the single Attrium 8 outdoors on the deck and was pleasantly surprised with it working in a single speaker mode. Maybe because I've never had outdoor high fidelity before. I ordered a second unit since the price reduction promotion had a deadline. When the second unit arrived I installed it. Obviously the stereo outdoors is a little bit of a guessing game unless you listen in the optimum position. But that is rarely what I do outdoors, you move around and take care of things while being outside. You don't really get the stereo separation. Depending on where you are sitting you get a different quality. Overall I like the units snd glad I got them. They're a little difficult to wire up since the five way binding posts are recessed into the cabinet and it's hard to get your fingers in and around on the binding post nuts and the banana connectors I use did not allow the speakers to fully rotate properly. I would buy the speakers again and I'm glad to have them. Listening to them right now enjoying it on the Deck . Well done Polk.
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Impressive
Ramiro from Houston, TX on 5/25/2022
These things rock! With lots of research these speakers are the ones I decided to go with. Best choice I could've made. Ordered two of these for my patio, powered by a denon receiver S660 . I use them for my music and tv. They work so well I purchased two additional speakers for my Barbecue pit and pool table patio area. Everyone who comes to visit me is blown away on how good this system sounds. The construction of the speakers are second to none. I paid 250 each for the first set and 200 each for the second set that was on sale. I know that they are a bit pricey but the way these are built I plan on having them for a long time.
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Greatest outside speakers iheard
Terry from New Orleans, LA on 5/11/2022
Large great sounding speakers. Clear and crisp sound
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Real Large
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Worth the purchase
Darrell from Des Peres, MO on 5/8/2022
The speaker and mount are well built. I placed multiple of these around my pool deck. Having the stereo sound more localized helps with the experience. Sound is decent but hoped for a little better base response. All in all, I'm happy with the choice.
Pros: Well built, decent sound, good price.
Cons: Bass response could be better.
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POOL TIME !
Ernest from West Columbia, SC on 5/5/2022
bought 2 pair to set around pool, and sound amazing!
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Woodrow from Middleburg, FL on 5/1/2022
A lot bigger than I though but oh boy what a sound nice and clear with plenty of bass.
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Andrew from Washington, MO on 4/21/2022
Polk quality is always outstanding. These speakers are used on my 12x31 screen porch. Great sound.
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Rick from Romulus, MI on 3/28/2022
Very good sounding speakers, a little bright on the highs , very good bottom for outdoor speakers
Pros: Solidly built speakers with nice low end for bass
Cons: A bit bright on the highs , but not so noticeable on the deck area ??
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Lee from Springfield, OH on 3/17/2022
I got to say these are really good speakers more than I expected .sound really good all over my acre and a third
Pros: Sound great base is all right
Cons: Can't come up with one
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Fantastic Device
Kevin from Nebo, NC on 3/16/2022
The Atrium 8 is fantastic. Received and installed it this week to play music on our outside patio area. The bracket assembly made the installation super easy. Speaker sounds excellent and using it in dual input mode is great. Great price for performance. I highly recommend this outdoor speaker.
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Crutchfield customer from Bakersfield, CA on 1/6/2022
The perfect speaker for any outdoor space!!
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Full rich sound
Crutchfield customer from Oldsmar, FL on 12/12/2021
Amazing full sound installed I under five minutes. The are built like a Tank should hold up to Florida weather for years,
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Cons: The are big make sure you have the space to mount them.
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Hayward, CA
Aaron from Hayward on 9/16/2021
Great sounds from an outdoor speaker. Decent low end for a 6-inch driver. Plenty loud and plenty crisp. Also bought a sat300/sub100 combo for another area of my yard and these atrium 8's sounds much better.
Pros: Great sound. Easy to mount.
Cons: None really. You get what you pay for here. Nice pair.
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Great seller, great gear
Crutchfield customer from Virginia Beach, VA on 9/15/2021
Crutchfield, as always is the best. Bought evening online arrived two days later. Polk Atrium 8SDI are superb. Excellent materials, design and sound. Easy mount, will fit between 16"oc ceiling rafters. Don't panic when first used, sound distinctly improved after a short 10-15 minute break in and have exceeded expectations since.
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Sound fills entire backyard
Crutchfield customer from Rice Lake, WI on 9/12/2021
We installed these under our deck facing our large backyard and lakeshore. They are hooked up to a Denon receiver with Heos to control music remotely. These speakers fill the backyard with awesome quality sound. We have another set of "comparable" speakers on the lakeshore that was at the same price point and we just ordered another set of Atrium8's because the difference in sound is night and day. The "comparable" speakers sound like a bedside alarm clock compared to the Polk. This is our third set of Atrium8 and I would recommend them to anyone.
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Crutchfield customer from Queen Creek, AZ on 8/2/2021
Talks about how there is decent lows, but little portable speaker boxes honestly have better lows than this speaker. I would recommend trying something else.
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Crutchfield customer from Independence, KS on 7/10/2021
This speaker is amazing. Unless your looking for earth shattering this speaker was more than satisfying. Hard to believe one speaker could so rich
Pros: Two Chanel speaker for small to medium space.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Temple, NH on 7/10/2021
Very good sound for the price. I was actually surprised by the crisp clarity of the vocals compared to the speakers it replaced. Very pleased.
Pros: Great clarity for the price.
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Crutchfield customer from Franklin, MA on 7/5/2021
Crutchfield provides quality speakers at reasonable prices.
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Crutchfield customer from Georgetown, TX on 6/20/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Whitehall, PA on 5/31/2021
This speaker is excellent for back yard listening. I wired it for both right and left channel and currently have set up inside an enclosed breezeway at a window to our back yard. I am able to pivot it to the garage when working there or in the driveway. It is currently being driven by a Yamaha HTR-5150. This speaker reminded me how much I liked the old receiver when it was my primary one. This speaker is nice for casual listening all day long but I really love it when you turn the volume up. The base is powerful and clean, mid range and highs are crisp as as well as the highs. only limitation I see is how close are your neighbors. I have had it about a month and I have the itch to crank it up more while working outside. I have been fairly reserved so far (good break in levels). It's gonna happen some day. I hope the neighbors wanna rock. Love it!
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May need two
Crutchfield customer from Pittsford, NY on 5/29/2021
Many outdoor speakers are sold in pairs, but not these. I bought a pair and they sound great.
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Great Speakers
Crutchfield customer from Georgetown, TX on 5/26/2021
They sound great! Mounting hardware would have been nice. Even for an additional cost. Well with the extra money!
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Awesome for larger yard
Crutchfield customer from Schenectady, NY on 4/21/2021
I paired these outdoor speakers with a Sonos Amp and am very happy with the sound quality. I was nervous that they wouldn't be loud enough to fill the backyard but those fears were quickly washed away once the volume hit about 25% of its potential. Great bass response as well!
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Crutchfield customer from Crestview, FL on 4/7/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Lodi, OH on 9/15/2020
A good speaker. It will be left outdoors during the Ohio winter so I hope that Polk is as it says.
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Great Pool Deck Sound
Crutchfield customer from Palm Bay, FL on 9/8/2020
Really nice sound out of these speakers. Mounted out on the side of the house under cover pointed out to the pool area. Hooked up my old Pioneer receiver to drive my favorite oldies channel.......... Just doesn't get any better !!
Pros: Great sound, nice looking, being able to switch from one channel (left or right) to stereo at each speaker is a nice feature.
Cons: Can't think of any...Then again these are POLK speakers ...
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Outdoor speakwr
Crutchfield customer from Great Falls, VA on 9/8/2020
Came in time, easy to install and sounds great
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Sensational sound
Crutchfield customer from Hollidaysburg, PA on 6/30/2020
After listening to other smaller speakers and reading various reviews on Polk Atrium 8 SDI's, I am extremely pleased with the quality of sound. No extra base needed! They have what you'll want. I am using 2 in stereo in wide open space and the sound is fabulous!!! Got a great deal from Crutchfield's outlet on new speakers without any defects
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Design flaw?
Crutchfield customer from Salyer, CA on 6/15/2020
Good speaker overall. One likely design flaw resulted in a wire post was broken (out of the box), one each on the pair I bought. Perhaps could be built with a larger diameter post? Okay but simply had to screw the bare wire to connect instead of using a plug in adapter. Too much trouble to send back.
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Crutchfield customer from Eureka, MO on 6/10/2020
I have only had this for a couple weeks but so far it sounds great. It is a great compliment to a pair of Bose 251 Environmental speakers on my large patio and help fill out the space.
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Crutchfield customer from Linden, NJ on 6/3/2020
Very happy! Excellent sound quality, easy to install 100% compatibility with Bose soundtouch SA-5 amplifier.
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Crutchfield customer from Snohomish, WA on 5/31/2020
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Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI Speakers are great
Crutchfield customer from Canton, MI on 5/18/2020
Speakers sound great, and the bracket attachment to the speaker is very innovative and easy to install in an overhead position. Nicely done.
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Crutchfield customer from Tellico Plains, TN on 5/9/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Glassboro, NJ on 4/29/2020
They arrived a day early and sound great. I have a 1/2 acre property and I can turn them up to be heard all over the property. They sound great. Full range of great highs to decent bass once I turned up the bass on that zone.
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Crutchfield customer from Richmond, VA on 4/21/2020
Good speakers. Ordering by phone was excellent, product arrived next am...
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Atrium 8 review
Crutchfield customer from Verona, WI on 7/30/2019
Great Sound. Great bass for their size. The dual mode, left/right channel in the same speaker is real handy for locations where you would normally need two side by side speakers. Saving $ and aesthetics. Connect the cables and you're good to go in minutes. Received them only two days after the order. Highly recommended.
Pros: Two Speakers in one. Great sound.
Cons: None
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Just buy it!
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 5/26/2019
i have a large backyard and had to install 4 of these for proper coverage. sound is amazing! no need for a subwoofer. A whole lot of power.
Pros: loud, crip sound. no need for a shbwoofer, military grade water prooding
Cons: i wish it had a cover for the wires since it is outdoors
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Crutchfield customer from Guaynabo, PR on 4/1/2019
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Clear Sounding
Linda from Lawton, OK on 12/23/2018
These speakers will be used outdoors, however, since it's the winter season, we only hooked them up indoors to ensure everything worked. We also purchased a Denon AVR-X2400H amp to power them which has plenty of options for expansion later. The Polk's sound pretty clear and have good power, they could have a little more bass. I can't wait to be listening poolside this Spring.
Pros: Clear Sounding
Cons: Could use a little more bass.
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Crutchfield customer from West Fargo, ND on 10/15/2018
Easy install, looks great. So far great sound quality!
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Crutchfield customer from Rancho Mirage, CA on 7/26/2018
They sound Great and worked Perfectly with my use.
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Look Great ! Sound Greater !
Scott from Canandaigua, NY on 7/12/2018
Replaced my 10+ year old Yamaha NS-AW150 speakers which had served me well with these Polk Atrium8's. The bass is superb and tweeters deliver crisp vocals and highs. Very satisfied with the product and the Crutchfield team !
Pros: Superb sound at low volume as well as being played loud !
Cons: None
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Jason from Greensboro, NC on 7/9/2018
Very full sound for our bonus room! Using just one (due to lack of space) but have set up as a single stereo speaker. Very very pleased!!
Pros: Full rich sound with great highs and low bass
Cons: None
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AAAA++
Michael from Holbrook, NY on 6/28/2018
Crutchfield customer service is by far the best i've ever experienced. Personalized, efficient & thorough!! Oh and the speakers sound amazing too... better than expected!
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Oscar from Rosemead, CA on 6/25/2018
The Polk speakers were a pleasant surprise. My entire adult life has been Bose for about 30 + years. After reviewing the online specs on all outdoor speakers, I broke out of the box and purchased my fist pair of Polk Atrium8 SDI outdoor speakers. The beautiful sound even got the attention of secondary sound critic... my wife. I agreed with her that the Polk speakers beat out my most prized speakers the Bose 251. Now for the Pros and Cons.
Pros: Nice sound range and especially on the low end.Something I could not get with Bose.
Cons: They sound great !
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Big speaker, big sound.
Blair from Midlothian, VA on 12/3/2017
These speakers are a bit bigger in size than most outdoor speakers but are also a bit bigger in sound. I have them mounted close to the corners under the ceiling of a 18x30 ft. outdoor porch, 30 ft. apart. Plenty of sound and booming base. These replaced another set of Polk speakers that lasted 30 years and were still kicking. Couldn't be happier with my Crutchfield purchase.
Pros: Efficient. Nice looking. Plenty of bass. Sound fills a large are. Easy to install.
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Robert from Melville, NY on 7/5/2017
Great outdoor speakers with a very full sound. I have 5 of them set up as surround. Nothing better out there
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joseph from berlin nj on 5/31/2017
I already have one pair for outdoors. brought an additional pair for my new screened in porch. These speakers are AWESOME!!!! I am very happy with these speakers. When you buy these speakers YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED!!!!!!!. Go ahead I dare you to jam these speakers. Your neighbors will hate you.
Pros: easy to install. great sound.
Cons: I can't think of any.
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Outstanding outdoor speakers
MEL from Edmond, OK on 4/21/2017
Awesome speakers. This is my second set and I coupled them with the Atrium Sub. Family and neighbors with other brands of outdoor speakers are envious of my setup.
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Awesome speaker
Chris from Clemmons, NC on 4/17/2017
Bought these because I had them in house I just sold, awesome speakers, plenty of bass, didn't need a sub
Pros: Good bass . Luv em
Cons: None, there's a reason I bought them for my new house
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VSponce from Ponce, PR on 9/19/2016
I love the quality of these speakers. They reproduce great sound and were perfect my outdoor porch area.
Pros: Easy to install even for one person.
Cons: They were a little bit larger then I originally expected.
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Great outoodoor speaker PAIR
Matt from Hillsborough, NC on 7/24/2016
I ordered a single speaker for the back porch and it sounded okay in SDI mode but really just okay. This is probably true of any speaker, but a pair just sounds a lot better. Grabbed a second speaker while still on sale and they are great. The second speaker made all of the difference. Sounds good on the porch at low volume or I can crank it up for clear sound well out into the yard. I am satisfied with the bass response for the music that I listen to (mostly rock) and I do not intend to add a sub. I am driving a single stereo pair of these speakers on a Sonos Connect:Amp and it will push them un-godly loud. I could certainly add another pair elsewhere if desired on that amp.
Pros: Loud, clear and powerful enough to fill a large open space with sound. Well worth the $$ for this reason in particular. A smaller pair would be fine on the porch but would not push sound as far out in the yard.
Cons: Not very impressive in SDI mode. Could possibly get me in trouble with the neighbors.
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Polk Atrium 8 Indoor/Outdoor Speakers
Palmer S from Charlotte, NC on 7/11/2016
These speakers are much bigger and heavier than I anticipated, but man do they sound great. I installed these on my patio and really enjoy sitting out there and listening to these great speakers. A definite buy.
Pros: Excellent build quality and sound great.
Cons: None
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Sounds great right out of the box!
JT from Maysville , KY on 7/10/2016
I bought these on sale, which is rare, and they rock! These are used for an outdoor pool deck. I paired these with a Crown XLS1000 Power amp @ 215W per channel and a Polk Omni P1 wireless adapter. It's a completely invisible and wireless stand alone system that kicks butt! The sound quality is superb. If your up in the air on buying these don't wait. Get them now while they are on sale! Put some good clean power to them and you will be pleased. I can't wait till mine break in, they will only get better!
Pros: Sound quality, ease of mounting, mounting bracket super sturdy, solid construction
Cons: None for me, some say they are bulky but I wouldn't concern yourself with that. They are very well built!
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Polk Atrium 8 - Sound Great
Eric W from Livermore, CA on 10/28/2015
I previously bought another brand of outdoor speakers and I just was never 100% satisfied. I should have bought these Atrium8 speakers in the first place, but I went against my better judgment. Even though these are designed to be outdoor, I take them down every time I get done using them. You just can't beat the construction of the Polks. They are solid and when you slide them in place, you almost don't even need to screw down the end caps (and I have these horizontally mounted. The sound also is awesome. I use them for my backyard home theatre and I love them. The only thing that I wish was better is if they made a dedicated outdoor center channel with two drivers instead of one. Other then that, I am completely satisfied.
Pros: Great Construction and Mounting. Great sound.
Cons: Nothing really, I love them.
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Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI
Frank S from Colorado on 10/7/2015
Very good low frequency response. Easy to mount and aim.
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Polk outdoor speaker
Jerry, Vermont from Vermont on 9/1/2015
The speaker was hefty, well built, easy to install and we are very pleased with the sound. It cranks up to all the decibels I would want for our deck area, but has enough reserve to disturb wildlife.
Pros: Good quality, good value, even though cheaper options exist.
Cons: A bit heavy, easier to have someone helping install overhead.
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Great product
John from South Milwaukee, WI on 8/16/2015
Sounds great, easy to install and construction feels solid.
Pros: Sound quality is very good and they were very easy to mount. The binding posts seem to be very sturdy, excellent quality. Using two on our deck connected to zone 2 of a Yamaha RX-V679.
Cons: They are surprisingly large but I suppose had I paid more attention to the products description I would have realized this.
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Polk Atrium 8
JeffS from Loves Park, Illinois on 7/6/2015
Used two of these speakers in an outdoor bar setting for a buisness. The speakers are very easy to install. I thought about using four but actually two work very well. Great coverage! The sound is very clear and the bass when adjusted correctly gives great sound also. I used a Crown amp to power them. If need be I can get the model of the amp. But overall getting nice compliments from the patrons compared to the older MTX speakers that were taken out.
Pros: Very well designed! Great sound! Easy to install and sturdy! Not a gripe but they can handle some power so get a good amp to run them.
Cons: None
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Solid speaker
DavidB from Michigan on 7/5/2015
This is the third such speaker that I have purchased so you can tell I do like them. They are a solid speaker with a modern look. I have installed two in my pool area and one in my backyard. Nice clear sound and nice wire connections that assure of a continued connection in all weather.
Pros: Nice sound and good looks
Cons: bigger than anticipated
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Polk Audio Atrium8
Lee from Greensburg Indiana on 6/15/2015
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Polk Atrium 8
n from atlanta on 5/17/2014
Love the Atrium 8 speakers. We bought these to use for our daughters wedding. We had the wedding on our lake lot and we were worried that the sound would be lost due to the size of the outdoor area. The speakers were awesome. Such great surround that you couldn't tell where to music was coming from. I would highly recommend.
Pros: Great sound for large out door area's.
Cons: Non
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Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI
Peter from Westerly, RI on 8/1/2013
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Great product
Corey R from Lebanon, Tn. on 6/30/2013
Great product. Very good sound for a single speaker setup. Sound is very balanced and clear. Provides great entertainment on our patio area with plenty of volume range. Would definitely buy again.
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: None
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Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI
Doug D. from Madisonville, LA on 6/24/2012
Had these speakers up for about a few weeks now and they are fantastic! Great sound on highs, lows and mid range. In my opinion, a great speaker!
Pros: Great sound. Can hear highs, lows and mids with excellent quality.
Cons: Non as of yet!
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