Never send a TV speaker to do a sound bar’s job
Article written by SARAH JONES
TV speakers get an A for effort.
But let’s face it: They were never meant to deliver the kind of sound your favorite shows and movies deserve. There’s no real bass. Dialogue often gets lost in the mix. And the more epic the scene, the muddier it can sound—sometimes like it’s coming straight out of a cereal box.
If you’ve noticed things sounding flat, dull, or a bit underwater, you’re not imagining it. That’s just how TV speakers are built.
But a Polk Signa Series sound bar? Great sound is literally its job.
With surround sound, a wireless sub, and features like VoiceAdjust™ and custom listening modes, it delivers the kind of rich, immersive audio your favorite content was meant to have.
Let’s get into it.
Signa S4: sleek and ready to perform.
Why built-in TV speakers just don’t cut it
Modern TVs are visual stunners—razor-thin, wall-worthy, and brilliant in 8K. But sound? That’s where things fall apart.
To stay slim, TVs have flat, barely-there speakers that face the wrong way—firing into walls, floors, anywhere but at you. Because built-in speakers weren’t designed to make your content sound good, they were designed to make your TV look good.
You deserve better. And that’s where Polk comes in.
Signa S4D gets people dancing
What a Polk sound bar actually delivers
A Polk Signa Series sound bar isn’t just louder than your TV speakers. It’s fuller. Clearer. And a lot smarter. Here’s what you get right out of the box:
Immersive surround sound: Every Signa Series sound bar delivers spacious, wraparound audio without the complexity of a full home theater setup, thanks to an all-in-one, built-in speaker array. Want to take things further? The Signa S4 adds Dolby Atmos with upfiring height speakers that produce overhead effects that are so lifelike, you might duck.
A wireless subwoofer that brings the bass: Feel the rumble in action scenes and the punch in your playlist. The sub connects automatically and tucks away just about anywhere without the clutter of speaker cables.
Polk VoiceAdjust™ technology: Built to solve the “what did they say” problem for good, VoiceAdjust boosts vocal clarity without touching the rest of the mix—so dialogue cuts through, even when the soundtrack gets loud. Whether it’s whispered drama or high-stakes alien diplomancy, VoiceAdjust™ keeps the words clear.
Sound modes made for real life: Switch between Movie, Music, and Night modes with one button. Whether it’s couch karaoke or midnight monologues, Dune or Dateline, the Signa Series adapts so you’ll hear what matters.
Signa S2: easy setup, low profile design
Great sound for all
Built-in TV speakers are there because they have to be. Polk sound bars are there because they should be.
With the Signa Series, you don’t just hear what's happening—you feel it. Explosions hit harder. Dialogue lands clearer. Even the awkward silences are more satisfying. All with an easy setup, a remote you’ll actually use, and pricing that won’t make you wince.
Still watching through built-in speakers? Let’s fix that. Explore Polk sound bars below.
