Sound Bars
This product is a vintage Polk model and is not available for sale, but it may still be available in some stores as a closeout or used product. The following text is taken from the original sales brochure for this product and does not reflect current availability. If you happen to have any question or concerns about this product, or any other Polk Audio product, feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm EST
SurroundBar50
5-channel 50 inch component SurroundBar
4 1/2" H x 51" W x 5 1/10" D
11.43cm H x 129.54cm W x 12.95cm D
Surround Sound From A Single Speaker
Polk Audio’s Patented SDA® Surround Technology, Applied To Both Front And Rear Channels For A More Enveloping Sound, delivers a vivid sound field from a single, 51" cabinet; No rear speakers are required. Dual Front Ports for superior clean, low distortion bass.
Simplified Color-Coded Hookup with all 5 channels going directly from your home theater receiver to the SurroundBar50.
15' 10-Conductor Cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup.No more tangled wires to string around a room.
Easy To Install on a wall thanks to a simple wall-mount bracket.
Dual Cradle Mounts give you more on-shelf positioning options, including in front of today’s flat-panel TVs.
Wall Bracket (included)
(9) 3 1/2" Dynamic Balance® Drivers and 3 3/4" Dynamic Balance Dome Tweeters deliver clear, natural mid-range, high frequencies and lifelike imaging.
Aluminum Extruded Enclosure eliminates cabinet resonance.
Anti-Diffraction Grille and bezel helps create open, spacious imaging.
Magnetically Shielded, of course, with neodymium motor structures for safe placement on or near TVs.
Driver Complement | |
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| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Diameter | 3/4" (1.91cm) |
| Type | Silk dome tweeters |
| Mid / Woofer | |
| Quantity | 9 |
| Diameter | 3 1/2" (8.89cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance composite cone drivers, shielded |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Total Frequency Response | 60Hz - 23kHz |
| Upper -3dB Limit | 20 kHz |
| Lower -3dB Limit | 80 Hz |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Efficiency | 90 dB |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 20-150 watts per channel |
Amplifier Specs | |
|---|---|
| 220V Availability | No |
Dimensions | |
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| Cabinet Dimensions | |
| Height | 4 1/2" (11.43cm) |
| Width | 51" (129.54cm) |
| Depth | 5 1/10" (12.95cm) |
| Mounting Options | Cradles, high and low, and wall mount bracket |
| Product Weight (each) | 15.00 pounds |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | each |
| Total Shipping Weight | 21.0 pounds |
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Warranty | 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser) |
Specifications, dimensions and features subject to change without notice. For more information call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
Customer Reviews
3 reviews with an average of 4.5
Write your own reviewby Dan caruso, January 14, 2008
27 out of 36 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Best sounding 'single speaker surround' to my ears. I even hear stuff behind me!
Weaknesses:
The shiny black finish creates a glare from the television
Review:
My SB50 is mated to a PSW505 and Onkyo TX-SR605. After I washed the wax out of my ears (no I'm not kidding) the surround effect is enormous. Lower frequencies definitely on the thin side for HT so a subwoofer is a must to really enter the HT experience. Music quality is acceptable and can be vastly improved (or diminished) by playing with the receiver DSP modes to find the best sound. Wife acceptance factor is very high. There was no way she would tolerate permanent side/rear speakers and I wasn't about to cut holes in the ceiling. Temporary addition of a wired rear speaker (effectively 6.1) for a couple days added to the 'fullness' of the sound but did not significantly benefit the surround effects. I am quite pleased with the performance and have no regrets. I highly recommend this speaker.
by Efrain, December 24, 2007
12 out of 21 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
This speaker sounds great and is very easy to install. It's amazing how one speaker can sound this good.
Weaknesses:
Music sounds good not great. Polk does not supply the screws to mount to the wall.
Review:
This speaker is truly amazing. Sounds great, looks good, very easy intallation. Would definately recommend to anyone who can't have rear speakers or it's too much of a hassle to install rear speakers. This is so much easier. A+.
by jonathon yinger, January 8, 2011
2 out of 8 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
High quality in terms of manufacturing and sound. High value for the money.
Weaknesses:
Haven't really found one, still playing with mating this with the 5.1 receiver.
Review:
Incredible sound. I installed the 50 and a PSW111 sub just before Christmas. The installation was easy. I first tested the bar with one of the Sonic music channels from Directv. As you know, these channels are not quite CD quality. The SurroundBar made this music sound full and transparent. I have a much more expensive music system elsewhere in the house and i prefer listening to the SurroundBar. I have heard that most "bars" are only good for movies and the like. The SurroundBar hits a home run, regardless of the source. Even a foodball game sounds better on this system. Speech is very easy to understand on it as well.
Vintage Product
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