5 ways to supercharge your Polk sound bar with sound modes

1. Movie Mode: Bring the theater home

Available in: MagniFi, Signa, React

Craving blockbuster, edge-of-your-seat sound? Movie Mode brings the cinema to your couch. It delivers dynamic, immersive audio with enhanced spatial effects for extra-enveloping sound, and adds deep bass that makes every car chase, space battle, or zombie attack feel larger than life.

When to use it:

·      You’re watching an action movie or a big-budget TV show and want the full experience.

·      You want to feel surrounded by sound—even if you don’t have a full surround speaker setup.

·      You want to feel the rumble of explosions, but still hear what the characters are saying.

VoiceAdjust advantage: When your sound bar is in Movie Mode, you can use VoiceAdjust to keep the dialogue sharp and focused, no matter how chaotic the scene gets. Go ahead and crank up the volume—you won’t miss a word.

2. TV Mode: Everyday sound, elevated

Available in: MagniFi

Not every night is movie night. TV Mode is built for the daily binge—news, sitcoms, crime dramas, reality TV, and sports. Compared to Movie Mode, it dials back the intensity while still giving dialogue the clarity it deserves.

When to use it:

·      You’re tired of rewinding to catch what someone just said.

·      You want a more natural, focused listening experience that won’t shake the walls.

·      You’ve got neighbors on all sides and a reputation to protect.

VoiceAdjust in action: Using VoiceAdjust when your sound bar is in TV Mode lets you subtly elevate the vocal frequencies so you can hear the details being said without blasting the whole soundtrack. Finally, no subtitles required.

3. Night Mode: Shh, but still clear

Available in: MagniFi, Signa, React

Late-night viewing session? Baby asleep? Partner already in dreamland? You’re up late, but your subwoofer doesn’t have to be. Night Mode tones things down without making you strain to hear what’s going on. It reduces bass and limits spatial effects, keeping things hushed but intelligible.

When to use it:

·      You’d like your late-night drama without the extra drama.

·      It’s past bedtime and you don’t want to wake anyone.

·      You’re just watching the news and don’t need cinematic fireworks.

What VoiceAdjust adds: When you’re watching in Night Mode, use VoiceAdjust to elevate and clarify the voices, so even at low volumes, you won’t miss that covert confession or sneaky plot twist.

4. Music Mode: Hear the notes, not just the beats

Available in: MagniFi, Signa, React

When it’s time to switch from screen time to stereo mode, Music Mode is designed to give your favorite albums and playlists a natural, balanced sound. It minimizes surround processing and leans into Polk’s wide soundstage tech to let instruments and vocals breathe.

When to use it:

·      You’re streaming music over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

·      You want to hear the mix the way the artist intended.

·      You don’t need big, movie-style effects—just clean, clear audio.

VoiceAdjust bonus: Want the lead singer’s vocals to cut through a dense mix? Even in Music Mode, you can use VoiceAdjust to hear the lyrics clearly without coloring the tone.

5. All-Channel Stereo Mode: For the party people

Available in: MagniFi

Expand beyond your MagniFi sound bar with the addition of Polk SR2 wireless surround speakers. When paired together, All-Channel Stereo Mode sends music to every speaker in your system, filling the room with sound and keeping the energy high.

When to use it:

·      You’re throwing a party, cleaning the house, or just want to fill your space with good vibes.

·      You want wall-to-wall music, not front-heavy sound.

·      You want your surround speakers to do more than show up for movie night.

Fun fact: All-Channel Stereo is known around Polk HQ as “Party Mode.” Because obviously.

Auto Mode: Set and forget

Available in: MagniFi, Signa, React

If you don’t want to think about modes at all, Auto Mode has you covered. It detects the type of content you’re playing—movies, music, or standard TV—and picks the right mode for you. Of course, if you have a favorite, you can always override it with the remote. And whether you choose the mode or let Auto Mode decide, you can always use VoiceAdjust to give that extra boost of vocal clarity.

Sound to fit your life

Polk’s sound modes are designed to make Great Sound for All effortless. Whatever your vibe—movie marathon, midnight news, Sunday sports—your Polk sound bar’s modes let you hear it all, your way. Want clearer dialogue? Bigger soundstage? A quieter night in? There’s a mode for that. Try them out and hear what you’ve been missing.