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Polk Audio React Sound Bar

Polk Audio React Sound Bar Powered sound bar with built-in Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and Amazon Alexa

MFR # 300045-01-00-101

4.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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Solid Performance

Stephen from Mechanicsville, VA on 2/24/2025

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It fills the room. Super simple to hook up. I've ordered the bass also. It's not that the bar doesn't have enough bass. But I want a richer fuller sound. Our living room has a 23' ceiling so looking to enrich the sound.

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Not a good fit

John from Keswick, VA on 11/15/2024

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It automatically wants to connect to Alexa which we do not have and the light on the bar continues to flash until you connect. We returned this product for something else.

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Great Sound Value, Terrible Set Up Process

Mark from Galena, OH on 8/29/2024

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The sound bar is excellent. It is a great value for the money. So why the 3-star review? It is the process of setting up the sound bar. Polk requires you to download the Alexa app and then use that app to set up the sound bar. From the end user perspective, that is meaningless. From Alexa's perspective, it is an overt attempt to get more customers. In fact, part of the process is to test out Alexa, as they encourage you to say, "Alexa, what is the temperature in Miami". To say I'm a fan of Polk is an understatement. I still use my first pair of speakers I bought 35 years ago, and I have a total of 21 subwoofers, bookshelf speakers, sound bars, and outdoor (Atrium) speakers. But forcing me to download Alexa and use their app for something as simple as setting up a sound bar really leaves a bad taste in my mouth. And the app was clunky, often not responding as quickly as it should, and it added nothing to the process. Again, this sound bar sounds great, especially for the money. I'm just very disappointed in Polk that they require the use of a third party for no other reason than they are making an additional profit.

Pros: Sound Value

Cons: Requiring Alexa app to set up sound bar

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Michael Dona from Tucson, AZ on 11/26/2023

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Compact size, great sound. Wish it didn't want a person to have to use Alexa for setup.

Pros: Compact size, great sound.

Cons: Using Alexa for set-up sucks. Set-up for this item could be on Polk website. Not all people use or want Alexa.

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5 of 6 found this helpful

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William from White Lake, MI on 11/6/2023

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Easy to set up. Good sound for the price

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Wrong Product/Bored tech support

John from bel air on 9/27/2023

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Thought this was the answer to my defunct Samsung sound bar, but not to be. I assumed that it was configurable without Alexa, which I don't have and don't want to have. (Salesman said it wasn't a req). I played with it and my Samsung tv didn't see it. Called Tech Support and was stepped through installing, more or less. It ended up working, but has features that seem to want to require Alexa.... like an annoying multicolor bar that flashes randomly during operation. Tech support 'assumed' that it was only configurable via Alexa. Documentation, of course, not available to confirm/deny. Result: after years of Crutchfield help, this entire experience, including underwhelming and bored support from Tech Support, is my worst experience yet. Disappointment.

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Crutchfield response on 10/3/2023
We were sorry to hear about John's experience with our Tech Support team. We're forwarding this on to our Tech Support supervisors, so they can look into it. We strive to provide the best service, before, during, and after your purchase, and it looks like we missed the mark this time. John set up a return for his sound bar. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

6 of 6 found this helpful

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Michael De from Newtown Square, PA on 8/1/2023

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Easy set-up and Great Sound !!

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Rune from Bainbridge Is, WA on 7/28/2023

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Really nice for my wife's hearing. And mine . Synced, '0" issues. Tested the ZVOX, the Bose and the Denon...settling on the Polk. Good deep noise, with clear tweeter sound. As of today, No problems.

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Great speaker!

Kathy from Arroyo Grande, CA on 3/31/2023

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Great sound! Only problem is Alexa talks very low volume regardless of music volume level.

Pros: Sleek look, great sound, nice remote!

Cons: Alexa voice extremely low volume. Will not equalize with music volume.

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Andy from Brookeville, MD on 2/13/2023

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This soundbar exceeded my expectations. It sounds significantly better than my tv speakers, it's not too expensive (when on sale), and you can expand your system wirelessly if you choose to buy the subwoofer and surround speakers. I found that it sounds better the louder I play it (at comfortable listening levels), and it handles movies and music very well. Bottom line: I was skeptical of the sound quality you could get from a soundbar, but now that I finally bought this one, I recommend it.

Pros: Wide soundstage, clear sound, good bass for what it is.

Cons: If you want a fuller sound with more bass, you will need to buy the subwoofer.

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4 of 4 found this helpful

Substantial

Michael from Cohasset, MA on 2/1/2023

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Clear and crisp with enough bass for natural lows and the occasional rumble. Doesn't require a sub for my purposes which are live sports, news, streaming...and even music. A substantial unit for all but the floor shaking stuff...which is uneeded for the audience in this house. I am still trying to figure out if the auto-leveling for ads comes from the soundbar or the TV. It sometimes wanders into the main programs, but it's not a problem.

Pros: Excellent audio

Cons: Mysterious auto-leveling that I have yet to figure out.

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Donald L from Mount Juliet, TN on 1/9/2023

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Great product. Good service, but most of all good advice

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Not really worthwhile voice enhancement

Samuel from HOUSTON, TX on 1/1/2023

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Bought this strictly based on improved dialogue. And while this does improve dialogue it's at the expense of wide variability in sound reception so you're constantly increasing/decreasing volume. A movie has modest volume and switching to live sports doubles the volume. It's like the soundbar is searching for best volume for dialogue and over compensates. Also, could never get Alexa to work and the "simple" bass and surrounds connection is wonky. I just don't think there is any such thing as a soundbar for hearing needs, e.g., voice. Special effect, explosions, warfare, bombs, etc., are definitely the purpose of these things. Wish I had kept my Bose and saved my money. Way too much trouble to box up three big parts and send back. Live and learn.

Pros: Some voice improvement if you constantly play with volumes

Cons: Difficult to set up Volume variability from source to source and program to program Alexa setup frustrating Setup for bass and surrounds is wonky

Crutchfield response on 1/4/2023
Once we saw this review, our Tech Support specialist, AJ, reached out to Samuel to help him further and to offer a return. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

4 of 5 found this helpful

Great Compact Soundbar

Samrat from Union City, CA on 12/28/2022

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Great compact sound bar.

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3 of 3 found this helpful

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Craig Presto from Washington, DC on 12/25/2022

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sounds great; easy to set up; great support from the Crutchfield team

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Hardy from Big Stone Gap, VA on 12/12/2022

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Very easy to start it plugged it in started working . Did not setup Alexis don't want it

Pros: Easy setup great sound. Works and sounds great in my bed room

Cons: Not mention to be a mind blowing sound system

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3 of 4 found this helpful

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Jack from Arlington, VA on 12/2/2022

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It helps us to hear dialogue much better without turning up volume to an unacceptable level. It was fairly easy to connect. The only point of confusion arose because we don't have an Alexis device and weren't sure what to do based on the instructions included with the sound bar. A Crutchfield tech helped with that. So far, for our purposes, the sound bar gets a five-star rating.

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5 of 5 found this helpful

Another Fine Polk Product

Eric from South Haven, MI on 9/25/2022

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I looked at a number of sound bars, but the React offered the most at a great price. It was easy to hook up; just plugged it in and played--perfect sound level for our apartment.

Pros: HDMI cable included and the remote responded right away to our Samsung TV.

Cons: Don't need Alexa.

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Nice Bar

Brian from SHIPMAN, VA on 9/12/2022

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Great sound for a reasonably priced unit

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Patrick from Coeur D Alene, ID on 9/3/2022

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Good sound from this sound at but the setup of Alexa was a pain.

Pros: Good sounds Can control volume with TV remote

Cons: Setup was a pain

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Not worth the price

Michael from NORFOLK, VA on 8/28/2022

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After a year of owning this bar, I've given up on it. The Alexa app is not working well. It will stop playing music and say it can't connect to the internet. The only way to fix it is to unplug it and plug it back in. I've tried to connect it to my phone with bluetooth, but that doesn't work either. I have the sub to go with it and the sound quality is decent, but no better than other bars that cost less. This is not the first Polk sound bar that I have had issues with. It will be my last.

Pros: Sound is OK

Cons: Not much value here Glitchy Alexa No bluetooth

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Happy wife

Edwin from Sugar Land, TX on 8/7/2022

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Easy set up and nice sound. Wife loves the voice volume control.

Pros: Easy set up, minimal instructions needed.

Cons: Not a one

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Id buy again

Jeff from Godfrey, IL on 7/18/2022

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Pretty solid sound. Definitely helps boost dialogue and the bass is surprisingly decent.

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Helen from Eagle River, AK on 7/15/2022

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Great price for this quality product. Easy to set up and connect.

Pros: Slim design; Clear sound output with options for tv, music, or movie watching.

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Theresa from Hoffman Estates, IL on 7/12/2022

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Easy set up and excellent sound. Glad I made this decision to purchase. Would recommend to anyone.

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Alexa setup app was a failure

Crutchfield customer from West Michigan on 6/30/2022

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Gave up trying to set up the unit through the Alexa app. Amazon thought someone was trying to hack my account and made me change my password numerous times. Not able to use the app setup feature. Now I'm stuck with a sound bar that flashes a purple bar continuously. On a positive note, It does sound good.

Pros: Good sound

Cons: Impossible to set up the Alexa

Crutchfield response on 7/4/2022
We're sorry you're having issues with your sound bar. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

6 of 7 found this helpful

Amazing Sound Bar!

Kenneth from Milan, OH on 6/27/2022

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Great versatility and amazing sound! Was going to get the surround speakers, but the bar can stand alone! Not surprised being a Polk product!

Pros: Easy to set up. Sound is just amazing!

Cons: None so far!

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Steven from Pittsfield, MA on 6/24/2022

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Extremely pleased with the sound quality. Mid bass and treble are great. I think for the price this would be very hard to beat without spending close to double.

Pros: Sound without having a sub is really good! The price is hard to beat. Great quality.

Cons: For me none.

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Polk doesnt disappoint

Keith from LEES SUMMIT, MO on 6/16/2022

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Great sound! I only bought the sound bar but definitely considering adding the subwoofer and surround speakers. I installed this on my outdoor inclined patio 55" tv. Even outside the sound is clear. The bass is powerful. Great purchase

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Mark from Catlin, IL on 4/11/2022

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Good sound. I bought sr 2 surround speakers to go along with it. Waiting for the subwoofer to go on sale.

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Steven from Chalfont, PA on 4/11/2022

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Perfect sound bar for my bedroom it turns it into a theater with the added subwoofer too.

Pros: No distortion at louder volume

Cons: The remote could work a little better

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Great Sound Bar

Ivan from Jericho, VT on 3/30/2022

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Used for a wall mounted 2nd TV in master bedroom: Hisense 55U6G TV, the sound bar is also wall mounted . I was hoping for a sound bar that would not need a sub and give an improved sound to the TV. The sound bar met all my expectations, nice clean sound with a good low end. The ARC connection nicely integrates the volume control from the TV. I would buy again and also recommend this to a friend.

Pros: Good sound. Can add a sub in future - the lows are good enough for me in current application. Easy wall mount and does not stick out a lot. ARC works with the TV.

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Jesus from New Orleans, LA on 3/17/2022

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I tried BOSE, SONY but this system sounds better and for lower price.

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Dont hesitate

Ashley from Mendota, IL on 3/13/2022

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This is the absolute BEST!! We have way more expensive sounds bars with out other TVs but this one one outweighs them all! Love having Alexa built in!

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Robert from Maricopa, AZ on 2/24/2022

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excellent for an outdoor tv

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Larry from Kansas City, MO on 2/9/2022

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Love this sound bar. Mounted on the front of the mantel , tv on fireplace mantel. Good upgrade to dinky Samsung tv speakers.

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excellent !

Crutchfield customer from Caguas, PR on 12/21/2021

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excellent !

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Crutchfield customer from Chesterfield, MO on 12/4/2021

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Larger than expected great sound

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A great sound bar for a good price!

Crutchfield customer from Leominster, MA on 11/22/2021

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I purchased this sound bar when my Bose unit (the original Bose sound bar) stopped working. The price was good but the speaker is far better! The sound is amazing and the setup was simple. I especially like the bluetooth and Alexa compatibility. I've since added the optional sub and it just got even better!

Pros: price, ease of setup, bluetooth, Alexa compatability

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Crutchfield customer from Greer, SC on 5/17/2021

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Tricky to setup to join Alexa speaker network

Pros: Sounds ok and joins Alexa speaker network

Cons: Seems to be causing some Alexa confusion. Sometimes when I say play "everywhere" one of my echo dots doesn't join. I never had this problem until I added the Polk.

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Not great for action

Dan from St. Augustine on 4/2/2021

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Good for music. Action sequences in movies become busy and distorted.

Pros: Simple set up Alexa

Cons: Doesn't handle action sequences well. Seams muddles and scratchy

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