TSi400

by Michael, July 23, 2008

Strengths:

Great sound for the price.

Weaknesses:

Cost about the same as the rti8 at most retail stores.

Review:

Very satisfied. Bought these after I found the rti8s to be too bright for my taste. These sound terrific. I couldn't be happier. A little background: I was set on getting rti8s after hearing about how great they were on AVSForum, but I'm very glad I went to a Fry's to test them out. They were great, don't get me wrong, but the tweeter just overpowered the rest of the speaker. Maybe it was that speaker, the room, or me (and my friend who came to the same conclusion), but I didn't like it. So instead I got this. Bottom line though, always listen to the speakers you plan on buying because its all about personal taste.

by Tucson Music Fan, December 26, 2008

Strengths:

Beautiful, lifelike sound for chamber music and voice. The cherry finish looks nice with our furniture.

Weaknesses:

Opera sounds very realistic too, which encourages my wife to play it more frequently. ;-)

Review:

These speakers were Christmas presents this year. I gave my wife the right speaker. She gave me the left . . . or was it the reverse? In any event, we frequently attend classical concerts including many of Tucson's excellent chamber music series performances. Used as a pair of stereo speakers for similar music in our home, these are very convincing!

by Tony, January 5, 2010

Strengths:

Very good range of low's to midrange to highs. Very solidly built.

Weaknesses:

You can adjust the treble and bass to suite your listening style but I think you'd be happier getting the Polk sub-woofer to complement these.

Review:

I am very pleased with the TSi400. I have never had a really nice stereo system and decided to check out a big box store. I was going in to purchase a different brand but the salesman said to wait till I hear the Polk next to those speakers. Wow! The difference was unbelievable. Had I purchased the much cheaper (non Polk) manufacturer's model and not the TSi400 I would never have known what I was missing. Now I don't just hear music, I experience music!

by john cicero arciaga, November 27, 2010

Strengths:

good value for money in parallel to its built and soundstage!can be flaunted in the receiving room as a materpiece because of its built and touch of class (piano finnish). in my opinion the details (mids n high) are clear esp when firing it on vinyl.

Weaknesses:

not as punchier with my other pair of rtia7; i wish i had bought 2 pairs of rtia7 instead

Review:

a stand out with other speakers of the same price and category; bold decision in incorporating that classy piano finnish (fabulous look and feel). If you wanted to stay low but still wanted to maintain the details just switch to spkr b using these pairs.

by Rafael, February 8, 2010

Strengths:

- slim design - warm bass - very detailed sound - no musical fatique

Weaknesses:

They sound so good i must replace my other speakers in the 5.1 setup aswell. I need a center, subwoofer and 2 bi/dipol rear surround to complete.

Review:

I already own a polk audio system (DB component speaker system and MM component speakers en SR subwoofer) in my car. At home I used to watched, listened and experienced music/movies with the a complete setup JBL Northridge. My 2 front speakers are E60. It a fine speaker for just watching movies but not to listening to music. You'll get too much bass and you'll get tired of the sound. BUT I've just received my TSi 400 en replaced them with the JBL speakers. I'd unwrapped the speakers and saw a slim design and nice look speaker. So I turned on some Luther Vandross and just listened to the music.... It's like a journey..you just got carried away... The low's are powerfull warm and deep, mid's and high are very detailed. The voice of Luther are clear, precize. You can hear the smallest detail like vibrance of a guitar snare. Just what i expected from our friends at Polk.

by Rick, June 17, 2010

Strengths:

hear little details you usually miss

Weaknesses:

i am worried about waking up my neighbors.

Review:

Awesome speakers. i watch a lot of blue ray, play a lot of PS3 and XBOX 360, and listen to music all the time. these speakers mixed with a subwoofer have totally changed my experience, awesome. i have a 7.1 surround sound system but when i change the front two speakers to these it became incredible.

by Tom Tebo, November 14, 2011

Strengths:

Clarity, imaging, appearance, balance, customer service.

Weaknesses:

None for Polk or it's speaker. Polk's shipping partners however could stand to be more gentle with the products they ship.

Review:

I ordered two TSi400's direct from Polk and due to some shipping damage did not have them for long. That said, they are a fantastic sounding speaker when you consider their cost. My previous setup where all Definitive Technology and while I was very happy with them, they command a much higher price tag. With the exception of the bass that built in amplified subs provide, these 400's compete very well. They are strong, clear, and image very well. Just a great speaker for a great price in my opinion. I have to add something about Polk Audio's customer service. Absolutely top notch and nothing short of professional. Even when I was upset and perhaps argumentative, my customer service representative went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction. In today's world of electronics, that is a rare thing. That, combined with the quality of the product and it's price point have made ensured that I will complete the system with Polk products.

by Eric, December 15, 2011

Strengths:

Not happy with product

Weaknesses:

High end keeps going out and has to be repaired. Time to take it in, gas to get there. gas to pick it up and them pray they dont crap out again.

Review:

I received these as a Christmas present 2010. Using strictly as audio speakers for music. Have had to send each speaker back for for repair because the high end went out. Just lost the high end again in the first one I had repaiered and it is Dec. 2011. Each time they were repaired. These were purchsed for use not to send back to the shop every 3-4 months. Not happy with this product. All the reviews seem to point to surround sound. Might be good for that but dont puurchase as a true audio system speaker.

Polk Response:

If the tweeters keeps going the system is being played beyond its limits. Speakers just don't blow on their own, something has to cause the speaker to blow and excessive volume is the number one cause.

by Madhusudan, August 25, 2012

Strengths:

Crisp and Clear even at higher volume. No jarring sounds.

Weaknesses:

Nothing...... ;-)

Review:

Just bought the TSi series collection (TSi 400+CS20+TSi200)+DW Sub. The sound was incredible even at higher volumes. Connected the speakers with Yamaha RX673 AV receiver, All the frequencies were covered by these speakers.

by Sebastien, December 16, 2012

Strengths:

Great Look! Great Sound! Great Price! Stunning!!!!!

Weaknesses:

Nothing Yet!

Review:

Bought these beauties when the cherry finish was on sale... WOW! This is one of my best purchase to life! Right out of the box, the sound is absolutely AMAZING! Perfect balance between hight, mid and bass frequency! Most important, i can listen for hours without fatigue! Very rare for speakers in this price range! Coupled with my little tube amplifier (10 wpc) I've heard things that I had never heard with my old speakers! Honestly, these speakers are FANTASTIC for the price i've paid, and i am glad to be a new Polk Audio customer! Thanks!!!!!

by Jason Smith, April 18, 2013

Strengths:

Crystal clear highs n miss n lows

Weaknesses:

None so far

Review:

Wow!!! Just picked these up on sale at BB for $300 for pair. Got them to match my center and Tsi 200 surrounds and these mosters are incredible .

"Polk’s TSi400 series speakers are an excellent mix of quality sound and affordable price. They would make a great set of speakers to start building a quality home theater system."

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