Solid Performance
Stephen from Mechanicsville, VA on 2/24/2025
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
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
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
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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William from White Lake, MI on 11/6/2023
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Wrong Product/Bored tech support
John from bel air on 9/27/2023
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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Michael De from Newtown Square, PA on 8/1/2023
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Rune from Bainbridge Is, WA on 7/28/2023
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
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
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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Substantial
Michael from Cohasset, MA on 2/1/2023
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
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
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
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Great Compact Soundbar
Samrat from Union City, CA on 12/28/2022
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Craig Presto from Washington, DC on 12/25/2022
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
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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Jack from Arlington, VA on 12/2/2022
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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Another Fine Polk Product
Eric from South Haven, MI on 9/25/2022
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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Patrick from Coeur D Alene, ID on 9/3/2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Amazing Sound Bar!
Kenneth from Milan, OH on 6/27/2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Larry from Kansas City, MO on 2/9/2022
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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Crutchfield customer from Chesterfield, MO on 12/4/2021
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A great sound bar for a good price!
Crutchfield customer from Leominster, MA on 11/22/2021
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
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
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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