I bought this unit yesterday @ my local abc warehouse for $199.00 & this thing rocks ! I have it hooked up to hdmi arc & I can use my TV remote for sound adjust, & you can see the volume level on the screen of your TV! I highly recommend this soundbar & the bass really thumps ! I was looking @ the jbl soundbar for $ 30.00 dollars more,but the polk sounded way better ! Thanks for your review ✌by the way, polk is a high end sound company & that is what they specialize in ! Quality products @ affordable prices! ,
Just picked this up yesterday . I paid $150 at BB. I think it sounded great had good bass . But your right about the volume and bass read out . Before the Polk I brought that Yamaha bar without the external sub home . Listened to it for 5 minutes and put it back in the box.. This Polk is great for the price . Thanks for the review.
KosherTech the dialogue voice. It’s speaks out loud when you click on a movie or scroll. And then even during the movie it will keep repeating the movies info
I ended up getting this sound bar on Amazon on sale $139.00. I almost didn’t because I watched this review, the only thing I agree with this review is there’s no digital read out that’s says HDMI for instance. But WHAT HE doesn’t tell you is the lights on the front of the sound bar tells you what mode you’re in. Another great feature is if it’s muted to long it shuts down, if the TV is off it shuts down. It actually produces great Hi’s Mids & lows for the space I have it in (Bedroom), the feature to be able to amplify the dialogue is yet another great feature, you have basically levels 1 2 & 3 which help kick it over the sound so the sound doesn’t drown out the dialogue. The best feature I have found is the night mode button, I can still use the sound bar at night with my wife sleeping next to me thanks to the night mode, it doesn’t bother anyone. It’s killer for the space it’s in. The controller is way more responsive then this guy is trying to say, I get it’s not inferred so ya of course the delay is there but it’s so minor, I have never had to click a button more then once to make a commend I chose on the remote to work. So for all of you that do come across this sound bar it’s a great buy for what it is!!! & for this UA-camr I almost skipped on a good deal because of you but I remembered what the hell am I thinking never listen to a critic, perhaps in the future spend more time with an item you’re going to review before you make a video!!! based on your review I’m betting you didn’t even spend a weekend with this product
Jesus I love this comment. I read a shitload of Amazon reviews singing its praises... so I bought it? Why wouldn’t I? The people say it’s awesome. Started watching this review and got the purchase anxiety sweats haha. I appreciate a review in contrast to another review. Gotta love peer review. Take it easy
Such a great sounding soundbar. I just don't understand all this talk about not having a display. Especially not buying it just based on no display. Call me crazy but I never look at the display to see what number the volume is at, I simply adjust the volume up or down until it's the right level for me. I don't rely on a number i rely on my ears lol. Love the review though, great job!
After using it a bit I could see how having a display would be handy to know once you have reached the maximum limit, especially with the bass. I still think it's more than worth the $200 price tag tho.
The display improves the user experience much more. At the end I always want a product to be the best and have the best for me to suggest it as well as use it as a consumer.
You don't need a volume indicator. You just use your tv volume control which does show volume level. Speakers aren't big enough in sound bar for bass? That's what the subwoofer is for.
Bought this a few weeks ago and have no idea about sound bars, I was advised to buy this one as it was in budget and great sound for the price. I am blown away with the quality compared to a friends system that cost 4x more than what I paid. I agree about not having a display and having to guess the levels but on the plus I have it on the wall below the tv and it looks beautiful with the simplistic design
At 05:00 in he says there are 2 woofers in the soundbar. There are no woofers in the sound bar. There are 2 tweeters and 2 midrange in the sound bar. The woofer is in the subwoofer. Doh...
Picked up the 65" Vizio M-Series. The Polk and Vizio 2.1 Sounbars are $149.99 at time of purchase. The only point for the Polk is an ARC HDMI connection. The Vizio has the volume indicator LED's on the front and lot's of other connectivity. Plus brand matching. Going with the SB3621N-E8M for sure. Thanks for the info.
If people don't like the bass you can always tune the bass box with polyfill, add or remove by stuffing the box with more or less of it. Super easy to do.
Great review. I am not an audiophile and just wanted something to improve the tv sound. I just got this for $150 on Amazon and love it for what I needed at this price point. This is a very fair review. This is a great soundbar for the price but it does have drawbacks which he hits on perfectly. For what I needed they are minor but for example for someone who also wants to stream music a lot the lack of UI visuals on the remote actions would be frustrating.
this is $150 on sale at Electronic Express for Labor Day sale. After ur review.... I'm gonna pass. Not having a volume display on the bar was the key factor plus the remote control review you gave. Thanks man!
I just got this and wondering if I did my LG OLED an injustice. Its an absolute PITA to keep the sound on the correct setting and for the subwoofer to come on. Keep having to reset the Bluetooth to the sub. At first music from iPhone via Bluetooth sounded horrible but now a bit better.
I like the sound from the S2 but I can only get sound from my Samsung TV using the optical link which I need for my surround sound system. Polk S2 HDMI connection does not work with Samsung eHDMI ARC. The off-shore Customer "Technical" Service group does not seem to understand there is a problem or a work around for this. There is no truly technical person available at Polk to discuss this problem with. I think Polk should make this problem known or add some sort of adapter to the package if one is available. Samsung and others have been adding the enhanced HDMI ARC since about 2017, 4 years, and Polk has not fixed this problem of compatibility in that time. The new Polk owners seem to only want your money, I have several other Polk speakers but they predate the sale to the Wall Street Banker.
I have and like it, but sound profile is a little uneven. Just missing in the mid range especially in both the high and low trasition zones. Those holes in the profile are noticeable. However , if you have some way of applying an EQ to it, your results may vary. Its not terribly great on the top or bottom, but solid in those ranges. For the price however it is one of the better units. I believe Visio had a better sounding system at a similar price, but this one is solid.
This sound bar is great for the price. We were at Best Buy and compared it with Others like Sony. This bar had a clearer distinction between highs mid and lows then others. Video critique: Why am I listening to theater speakers through a video on my phone speakers. Just edit this out and tell me your opinion on the sound bar. Extra stuff not necessary.
This is a great soundbar but has two FATAL flaws. First the soundbar goes into standby after 15 minutes if it receives on audio input. This means if you mute your TV for more than that time so you have to grab soundbar remote and turn back on. Second the soundbar will not turn on and off with your television after pairing so again you have to grab the soundbar remote to turn back on. Every other soundbar turns on/off with TV after pairing. Note there are no work-a-rounds for these problems.
I have this one, and I have found that I have to put the volume up to 45 to really get the sound come from it, I dont like the remote as you said that you cant tell where it is with how loud it would be, other than those few things I dont like,.its not bad for the price
How does this Polk compare to the Yamaha YAS-108 in terms of voice clarity and music sound? At present, the Polk is selling for $139 vs. $199 for the Yamaha. Thanks!
We also have to put an account that the polk comes with a sub and the Yamaha does not. For the price I'll probably say try out the Polk. However I like the sound a bit more on the Yamaha
I can’t tell if my bass is working or not.. I don’t hear sound coming out of it. And I’ve been following directions and nothing is working, do you hear sound coming from the bass?
It's a pretty bass heavy setup so it should be noticeable. I originally felt the same but that was quickly corrected by pressing the bass button on the remote. Just click on it for a little while, 5 or 6+ clicks and it should be clear. If not, go through the sub sync process again.
I'm looking for something for the kids room. We have a theatre room and other bed rooms with high quality sound bars so I don't need anything fancy for the kids room and since this is on sale for $150 at BB I'm considering it b/c its only $20 more than the Polk Solo and I was considering the Polk Solo for the kids until I seen the S2 on sale. Have you heard the Solo? I'm starting to feel like the S2 my be over kill for the kids room.
I haven't heard the Polk solo yet. I should be reviewing it eventually since ppl want to see that vid. Since it's on sale at BBY get it u can always return it if u don't like the sound.
Same here...I listened to them all and the Polk was most satisfying. I do everything on the cheap so this was a big win. I even found an open box signa 2 for $125 that I decided to take a chance on...it's amazing!!!
Looking to drop $300 to $400 or a little more on a soundbar. Don't want to if I don't have to. Looks like you have reviewed and know what your talking about. Looking for clear sounds and good bass. What do you recommend? I subscribed
Thank u for the sub. U want both combo sub soundbar or just soundbar? If just soundbar I would go with Sonos, if combo JBl bar 3.1? Only because I review that sound bar I can only speak to the products which I reviewed.
Soundbars suck, but they're so convenient and unobtrusive....and WAY better than tv speakers. Would have loved to see a comparison to the Vizio 3621 with sub. They compete head to head.
Hey man, which one should i get? Jbl 2.1 or signa s1? Price difference is jbl 2.1 is more expensive about 65usd in my country. Which is more value for money?
I bought one! I HATE IT!!! The remote is cheaply made and the buttons often don’t work. There’s no volume display to gauge the level of the sound. The night mode is a great idea…IF IT WORKED! But the volume will suddenly deafen you and then drop so low that you think you are deaf. I spoke to a tech rep yesterday. He couldn’t answer my questions and appeared to make answers up. Don’t make the same mistake as I did. On a positive note, when it works, it works. When….
On sale at Amazon right now for under $140. I’m very tempted to purchase this for my Samsung HD television. My only question I have is does my TV have to have the HDMI Arc connection? Or can I use with a regular HDMI output?
My Samsung doesn't have an ARC output, so I'm using the optical cable. Sounds great! The only hitch I've found so far is my tv remote volume won't work with the optical connection - only with the HDMI ARC - so I have to use the tv remote AND the Polk remote. Labor intensive, but great sound!
So is this sound bar and sub good ? I’ve got a Samsung with wireless sub and it isn’t great at all. Is the sub good ? Like bass ?? That’s what I’m looking for without spending a ton. I’ve looked into a wireless sub from klipsch 12’ but it alone is $300
Will the subwoofer have to re paired to the soundbar every time you shut off the soundbar? & is it paired up automatically when you first setup automatically? Thanks!
@@KosherTech thanks, I think I am going to order one ! $ 149.OO DOLLARS ON AMAZON. I am HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING WHAT SOUNDBAR TO BUY, THE POLK OR THE VIZIO sb3621ns-h8 BOTH ARE THE SAME PRICE. Witch one is a better? ✌
Hey Kosher, please advise.. This or the Sony HTMT300 from Best Buy for $200? I know this one is more powerful, but I live in an apartment. I have the Sony now, but thinking about exchanging it for this. I like the Sony sound bar/sub so far bc it's compact and look sleep. Sound quality wise, bass aside, which one is a better buy? This one's $170 at Best Buy right now. Thanks.
@@KosherTech awesome. Bought the 2 to hear the difference myself. Polk sounds more clear and the bass is deeper. I did like the build quality of the Sony better, but cant win it all right? Thanks for the info man. Your videos are on point keep it up! 🙏🏼🔥
Were you forced to do this review? Biased right from the beginning. Harping again on again on low profile tweeters, remote issues and lack of indicators on the bar itself.
@@JAYREEZE1 Hey appreciate the reply! My wife got a Samsung sound bar with a little sub and I’m not impressed at ALL!!! I thought about buying the ONN ROKU one but I can’t buy just the sub. You’ve got to buy the whole setup and this would be cheaper.
Is there a way to get sound from both the tv speakers and the soundbar at the the same time using arc? I tried with optical cable but creates a echo.. help lol
I bought the Solo 5 and returned it... When I did I tried out the sound bars in store and was blown away with the Polk. Went on sale the next week for $170 and I picked it up
@@KosherTech literally just went out and bought it at Best Buy. $169. Replaced my LG (475B) 300w. So far its leaps better. I believe my LG cost about the same when I had picked it up about 1.5 years ago. My issue with the LG was the dialogue to action sequences are just wayyyy to Loud and then wayyy to soft. I was tired of compromising between hearing dialogue and not waking the dead. The Polk S2 so far is doing AMAZING work with keeping things just where they need to be. Clear dialogue without suddenly blowing your eardrums with explosions. 🤙🤙🤙
@@KosherTech Thank you. So it's Signa S2 additional Sub vs Infini pro Doulby ATMOS ability. Not sure how much ATMOS is effective. Can you please review Infiny Pro?
@@KosherTech this is my first ever sound bar purchase so I’m not well informed. I’m just looking for something that would sound great with movies. Not sure about needing the sub. I watched your jbl 2.1 video and was convinced on it but now watching this I’m confused 😅
Lol all good, I'll help out. I would recommend the JBl over this. Also there are options such as the Yamaha Yas 109/108, Polk Magnfii and Soundcore infinity pro soundbar. All of those soundbars which I mentioned I did review type em onto YT kosher will pop up. Plus they are pretty 🔥 if u live in an apartment maybe just get a sound bar standalone if not get one with a sub.
@@KosherTech yup I’ve seen all those videos. The subwoofer shakes the floor right? So in this case I think the 108 might be better suited for me because of the built in sub woofers and it falls under my price change. Thanks for replying!
@@KosherTech hey thank you for the reply and review but I ended up going into my TV sound settings and put it on Dolby Digital sound on both sides now I'm satisfied with it
Hi there. I have just purchased this bar as this was going on a massive sale nearly 50% off. So considering the name Polk I bought it impulsively relying on the fact that #Polkaudio makes great sound equipment. The reviews were good. I was on a low budget too and then I realised that I should check online for some reviews and I stumbled upon your vid. Saw it thrice fully grasping and taking notes what you you said. Read the comments below and realised that may be my decision was not a bad one. So I am writing this comment to thank you. I was really impressed by your clarity of thought into this video I mean you sound like you know what you are saying and really the fluidity and honesty of your discussion greatly helped me. Went through your other videos as well. My bar arrives on Tuesday. I will let you know how it fares. Thanks once again. And by the way subbed you too.
Hey my bar arrived. As you said. Super easy to set up. The sub woofer connected automatically every time the bar is switched on. Looks great. Not flimsy. Good stuff. Now it has to be switched on every time one wants to use it. Compatible with both iOS and android. Music sounds great. No distortion. Good soundstage but not very wide. You have to be exactly in front of the bar. It is compatible with Dolby 5.1 but just plays out all channels individually so ends up sounding stereo. But it’s a great sounding bar for music. Coming into movies. The clarity and dialogue is good. Sound effects may turn up to be very loud. One more thing. The bass is very very powerful. I could feel the vibrations in my bed. So bass lovers rejoice but it does not overpower the soundtrack. Overall a great sound bar. Worth its price. Thanks for pointing me out in the right direction.
This or the yamaha yas 109 ? It is for in my bedroom so i need not very much base bud somtimes i like it to have is the yamaha good enough or should i go fore the polik sigma s2 whit sub fore movies and music in a small room
I've been trying to get the wattage specs from Polk Audio and they refuse. They are hiding the true power output of their equipment, probably due to weak numbers and prices out of line with competition. You are most likely getting some 80 watt garbage, tuned well enough to sound good while paying for what other companies give you 200+ watts for. I don't care if it sounds good, keeping general specs hidden from consumers is not what I expect from a trustworthy company.
Hey man! Love your videos! I’m having a hard time deciding between the Polk Signa s2, Yamaha YAS 207, and the JBL bar 2.1.. I have a 4K TV with HDR and HDMI (arc) capabilities. Which would you recommend?
KosherTech thanks so much for the quick reply! I heard the Yamaha has some subwoofer crossover issues at lower volumes. Have you had any experience with this?
Hey there, I did want to give some feedback on the JBL bar as I was recently at a local BB store in my area. I did test it as well as the Polk Signa s2 & was really impressed with how much better the sound quality was with the s2. I was expecting more rich sound from the JBL, but it was rather disappointing. Now they didnt have a Yamaha on display, so cant say anything on that. I am looking forward to getting myself the s2 in the near future.
The audio reps for the manufacturers tend to adjust the music or and for the soundbars and speaks to make them sound better. Best bet is to demo the soundbar or speaker at home with your own music.
It auto-offs if it doesn't receive a sound signal for about 15 minutes. It will on and off with the tv remote IF you connect with the HDMI ARC, but NOT with an optical connection only.
Hey your great! I have signal 2 and I have some problems with it. Every time I shut down the tv (Samsung ru7400 with hdmi cable) and turn off the soundbar Disconnections. And I have to shut down both together and turn off together Do you know how to fix it?
I just called polk audio, the lady ran me through a bunch of reset stuff and nothing. Replaced ther hdmi cord... nothing. I've always liked polk audio. I'm pretty disappointed with this purchase unfortunately
I picked up one of these in April at Best Buy After a suggestion from one of their audiophile specialists. The LG sound bar I picked up previously did not work well with my Sharp Roku smart Tv. After about two days for whatever reason, the LG sound bar stopped working with my TV remote so I took it back and they suggested this (universal) Polk audio sound bar with the ARC HDMI output. Has worked flawlessly ever since. Great sound and great product! 👍🏽. I’m not sure why the first salesman didn’t suggest the Polk the first time instead of the LG. I had to drive an additional hour to a different Best Buy to pick up this Polk sound bar and I would have gladly paid the additional 60 bucks to have a product working the first time around. Oh well, I guess that’s what happens when you have non-experienced sales people selling audio equipment.
@@KosherTech At the end of the video you said the bar 2.1 was beast. Which 2.1 are you talking about at the end of the video. Like the last minute of the video you said that...
I got it from my mom she said she couldn't figure it out lol. So bought a new one instead of returning it. I'm pretty knowledgeable of the stuff, I mean they're pretty simple. But it won't sync.
It slow blinks when my first initially plug it in. then when I hold the sync button flashes faster but then doesn't go solid green like it's supposed to
I don't have a manual but I watched some.youtube videos and can't figure it out. The bar itsaelf works just can't get the sub going. Have 2 other set ups in my home and never had this issue. Sucks there's no screen on the bar that tells u anything either.
No sound indication?
If it's too loud, turn it down. If it's not loud enough, turn it up.
What more sound indication do you need?
By far the best soundbar/sub combo at best buy. Always buy from companies that specialize in sound
Agreed. I am glad I got this one. Love it.
Sure a 200$ soundbar and sub sound better than Bose 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.
I bought a second for the garage mahal
The lights are telling you what source you are connected too. Jus bought this and I'm very satisfied... Sounds amazing
I bought this unit yesterday @ my local abc warehouse for $199.00 & this thing rocks ! I have it hooked up to hdmi arc & I can use my TV remote for sound adjust, & you can see the volume level on the screen of your TV! I highly recommend this soundbar & the bass really thumps ! I was looking @ the jbl soundbar for $ 30.00 dollars more,but the polk sounded way better ! Thanks for your review ✌by the way, polk is a high end sound company & that is what they specialize in ! Quality products @ affordable prices! ,
This is the best review on this I have seen thanks for doing an actual sound test unlike some of these other reviewers
Anytime thank u 😊
Thanks for providing sound comparisons eg: music, movie and vocals 👍
I just set this up for my friend, we were very impressed by the sound quality. So much that I’m probably going to get one for myself
I just bought this for my projector so its definitely gonna be an upgrade, I'm gonna connect wirelessly to my Wowoto H8. Thanks good review
Just picked this up yesterday . I paid $150 at BB. I think it sounded great had good bass . But your right about the volume and bass read out . Before the Polk I brought that Yamaha bar without the external sub home . Listened to it for 5 minutes and put it back in the box.. This Polk is great for the price . Thanks for the review.
Glad u like it 😊
Ok do you encounter it reading off everything! Even multiple times reminding you what the movie is about and length without turning it
What do u mean??
KosherTech the dialogue voice. It’s speaks out loud when you click on a movie or scroll. And then even during the movie it will keep repeating the movies info
I haven't had that issue. Can u disable that?
I ended up getting this sound bar on Amazon on sale $139.00. I almost didn’t because I watched this review, the only thing I agree with this review is there’s no digital read out that’s says HDMI for instance. But WHAT HE doesn’t tell you is the lights on the front of the sound bar tells you what mode you’re in. Another great feature is if it’s muted to long it shuts down, if the TV is off it shuts down. It actually produces great Hi’s Mids & lows for the space I have it in (Bedroom), the feature to be able to amplify the dialogue is yet another great feature, you have basically levels 1 2 & 3 which help kick it over the sound so the sound doesn’t drown out the dialogue. The best feature I have found is the night mode button, I can still use the sound bar at night with my wife sleeping next to me thanks to the night mode, it doesn’t bother anyone. It’s killer for the space it’s in. The controller is way more responsive then this guy is trying to say, I get it’s not inferred so ya of course the delay is there but it’s so minor, I have never had to click a button more then once to make a commend I chose on the remote to work. So for all of you that do come across this sound bar it’s a great buy for what it is!!! & for this UA-camr I almost skipped on a good deal because of you but I remembered what the hell am I thinking never listen to a critic, perhaps in the future spend more time with an item you’re going to review before you make a video!!! based on your review I’m betting you didn’t even spend a weekend with this product
Jesus I love this comment. I read a shitload of Amazon reviews singing its praises... so I bought it? Why wouldn’t I? The people say it’s awesome. Started watching this review and got the purchase anxiety sweats haha. I appreciate a review in contrast to another review. Gotta love peer review. Take it easy
I absolutely love my Polk sound bar!
Such a great sounding soundbar. I just don't understand all this talk about not having a display. Especially not buying it just based on no display. Call me crazy but I never look at the display to see what number the volume is at, I simply adjust the volume up or down until it's the right level for me. I don't rely on a number i rely on my ears lol. Love the review though, great job!
After using it a bit I could see how having a display would be handy to know once you have reached the maximum limit, especially with the bass. I still think it's more than worth the $200 price tag tho.
The display improves the user experience much more. At the end I always want a product to be the best and have the best for me to suggest it as well as use it as a consumer.
You don't need a volume indicator. You just use your tv volume control which does show volume level. Speakers aren't big enough in sound bar for bass? That's what the subwoofer is for.
Bought this a few weeks ago and have no idea about sound bars, I was advised to buy this one as it was in budget and great sound for the price. I am blown away with the quality compared to a friends system that cost 4x more than what I paid. I agree about not having a display and having to guess the levels but on the plus I have it on the wall below the tv and it looks beautiful with the simplistic design
Good review man. I have this soundbar but now that the S4 is out I'm thinking of getting it.
At 05:00 in he says there are 2 woofers in the soundbar. There are no woofers in the sound bar. There are 2 tweeters and 2 midrange in the sound bar. The woofer is in the subwoofer. Doh...
He clearly doest know how to make a review
Love it how you enjoy the music 🔈🔉🔊
Picked up the 65" Vizio M-Series. The Polk and Vizio 2.1 Sounbars are $149.99 at time of purchase. The only point for the Polk is an ARC HDMI connection. The Vizio has the volume indicator LED's on the front and lot's of other connectivity. Plus brand matching. Going with the SB3621N-E8M for sure. Thanks for the info.
Np, thank u!
What soundbar is better, the vizio or the polk ? & how do you pair up the subwoofer to the soundbar? Thanks!
How do you pair the subwoofer to the soundbar? Thanks 😊 👍
@@danielcordero7761 we just plugged the soundbar in an turned on the subwoofer. It connected on it's own.
I'd go with the vizio. It connects wirelessly
Very good review Kosher.... and I gotta admit it, this bar sounded very SOLID for $200.
Which one is better ? Polk signa 2 or JBL 2.1 DEEP BASS ?
Imo JBL is kinda meh. Best to try in a store but I would go Polk
JBL bar 2.1
Polk is better and more bang for your buck
Which one has more rich sound and deep Bass signa s2 or the jbl bar 2.1 ?
If people don't like the bass you can always tune the bass box with polyfill, add or remove by stuffing the box with more or less of it. Super easy to do.
Yo Mcgyver!!👍
Just bought this at Best Buy. Sounds pretty amazing 👍👍
Great review. I am not an audiophile and just wanted something to improve the tv sound. I just got this for $150 on Amazon and love it for what I needed at this price point. This is a very fair review. This is a great soundbar for the price but it does have drawbacks which he hits on perfectly. For what I needed they are minor but for example for someone who also wants to stream music a lot the lack of UI visuals on the remote actions would be frustrating.
this is $150 on sale at Electronic Express for Labor Day sale. After ur review.... I'm gonna pass. Not having a volume display on the bar was the key factor plus the remote control review you gave. Thanks man!
Thank u bredrin!
how would the bass and loudness compare to let's say an LG SJ4 or SK8 ?
Can't speak for sound bars which I haven't tested
If you had to pick between signa s2 or Vizio SB3821-c6 based on quality of sound mainly. Which one would you choose? Both current for $150
Go with the Vizio.
U cray cray bredrin. That Vizo will F up the Polk
Good review even though it seemed a little biased lol.
I just got this and wondering if I did my LG OLED an injustice. Its an absolute PITA to keep the sound on the correct setting and for the subwoofer to come on. Keep having to reset the Bluetooth to the sub. At first music from iPhone via Bluetooth sounded horrible but now a bit better.
I like the sound from the S2 but I can only get sound from my Samsung TV using the optical link which I need for my surround sound system. Polk S2 HDMI connection does not work with Samsung eHDMI ARC. The off-shore Customer "Technical" Service group does not seem to understand there is a problem or a work around for this. There is no truly technical person available at Polk to discuss this problem with. I think Polk should make this problem known or add some sort of adapter to the package if one is available. Samsung and others have been adding the enhanced HDMI ARC since about 2017, 4 years, and Polk has not fixed this problem of compatibility in that time. The new Polk owners seem to only want your money, I have several other Polk speakers but they predate the sale to the Wall Street Banker.
I have and like it, but sound profile is a little uneven. Just missing in the mid range especially in both the high and low trasition zones. Those holes in the profile are noticeable. However , if you have some way of applying an EQ to it, your results may vary. Its not terribly great on the top or bottom, but solid in those ranges. For the price however it is one of the better units. I believe Visio had a better sounding system at a similar price, but this one is solid.
This sound bar is great for the price. We were at Best Buy and compared it with Others like Sony. This bar had a clearer distinction between highs mid and lows then others.
Video critique: Why am I listening to theater speakers through a video on my phone speakers. Just edit this out and tell me your opinion on the sound bar. Extra stuff not necessary.
Lol some ppl actually enjoy it like that I can't please everyone ☹️ lol
This is a great soundbar but has two FATAL flaws. First the soundbar goes into standby after 15 minutes if it receives on audio input. This means if you mute your TV for more than that time so you have to grab soundbar remote and turn back on. Second the soundbar will not turn on and off with your television after pairing so again you have to grab the soundbar remote to turn back on. Every other soundbar turns on/off with TV after pairing. Note there are no work-a-rounds for these problems.
You need to use the ARC
I can't remember EVER muting my TV for 15 minutes or more, so that's no issue at all to me...
I have this one, and I have found that I have to put the volume up to 45 to really get the sound come from it, I dont like the remote as you said that you cant tell where it is with how loud it would be, other than those few things I dont like,.its not bad for the price
So is not worth getting and is it true that it stops working after 3days?
This poll or the LG S65Q?
How does this Polk compare to the Yamaha YAS-108 in terms of voice clarity and music sound? At present, the Polk is selling for $139 vs. $199 for the Yamaha. Thanks!
We also have to put an account that the polk comes with a sub and the Yamaha does not. For the price I'll probably say try out the Polk. However I like the sound a bit more on the Yamaha
is there any way that my tv can tell me how many bass and volume i put?
If you have your soundbar hooked up via hdmi arc you will be able to use your TV remote & you will be able to see the volume level on your TV screen!
How did you get the sound bar to boot up in HDMI mode..(one solid light) instead of optical with 2 lights.
I can’t tell if my bass is working or not.. I don’t hear sound coming out of it. And I’ve been following directions and nothing is working, do you hear sound coming from the bass?
From the Sub??
Having the same issue with the subwoofer
It's a pretty bass heavy setup so it should be noticeable. I originally felt the same but that was quickly corrected by pressing the bass button on the remote. Just click on it for a little while, 5 or 6+ clicks and it should be clear. If not, go through the sub sync process again.
Prolly have to sync it again..
My led lights aren’t working. Any suggestions.
How does it compare to Lg sn4 ?
I'm looking for something for the kids room. We have a theatre room and other bed rooms with high quality sound bars so I don't need anything fancy for the kids room and since this is on sale for $150 at BB I'm considering it b/c its only $20 more than the Polk Solo and I was considering the Polk Solo for the kids until I seen the S2 on sale. Have you heard the Solo? I'm starting to feel like the S2 my be over kill for the kids room.
I haven't heard the Polk solo yet. I should be reviewing it eventually since ppl want to see that vid. Since it's on sale at BBY get it u can always return it if u don't like the sound.
KosherTech after reading all the Solo reviews and the S2 being on sale I’m going to pick up the S2 tomorrow
Hola esta s2 y magnifi mini son iguales? Cual es mejor? Saludos
Just bought it kinda wanna hearvthe vizeo more heard it at the store and to me the Polk sounded the best even better than the JBL
Same here...I listened to them all and the Polk was most satisfying. I do everything on the cheap so this was a big win. I even found an open box signa 2 for $125 that I decided to take a chance on...it's amazing!!!
Contemplating buying a used for $125, I think I win here? Yea?
Outstanding review.
Heck yeah get ig
What's better Sony or this
Looking to drop $300 to $400 or a little more on a soundbar. Don't want to if I don't have to. Looks like you have reviewed and know what your talking about. Looking for clear sounds and good bass. What do you recommend? I subscribed
Thank u for the sub. U want both combo sub soundbar or just soundbar? If just soundbar I would go with Sonos, if combo JBl bar 3.1? Only because I review that sound bar I can only speak to the products which I reviewed.
@@KosherTech thanks bud I'll check it out 👍 from Corpus Christi Texas
@@eriksmith2005 btw thanks for doing the discord server feel free to hit me up there anytime.
@@KosherTech no prob man thanks for the help 👍
Would the volume display info show on the TV screen using ARC hdmi? Or at least the TV remote can control volume on ARC.
Volume bwill show but won't b accurate.
Yes it does, I have mine hooked up via hdmi arc & I can use my TV remote to adjust the sound & you can see the volume levels on your screen.
Since there is no wattage listed, what do you estimate it to be on how it sounds? 200-300 like the others in the same price category?
More in the rage of $200
250 combine sound bar and sub
Which is better bar 2.1 deep bass or this signa s2?
Bar 2.1
Soundbars suck, but they're so convenient and unobtrusive....and WAY better than tv speakers. Would have loved to see a comparison to the Vizio 3621 with sub. They compete head to head.
Hey man, which one should i get? Jbl 2.1 or signa s1? Price difference is jbl 2.1 is more expensive about 65usd in my country. Which is more value for money?
I reviewed both of those soundbars. The JBL would be my pick
@@KosherTech what about nakamichi soundstation 6w?
@@vincentkusuma2016 haven't reviewed that one. Drop a link I'll check it out
What's the name of the first song you played? How is this music not copyrighted..is that your own mix?
Haha here is the link to the sound ua-cam.com/video/puTvLgEqd_4/v-deo.html
Bar 2.1 better?
I liked it more bar 2.1
I bought one! I HATE IT!!! The remote is cheaply made and the buttons often don’t work. There’s no volume display to gauge the level of the sound. The night mode is a great idea…IF IT WORKED! But the volume will suddenly deafen you and then drop so low that you think you are deaf. I spoke to a tech rep yesterday. He couldn’t answer my questions and appeared to make answers up. Don’t make the same mistake as I did. On a positive note, when it works, it works. When….
On sale at Amazon right now for under $140. I’m very tempted to purchase this for my Samsung HD television. My only question I have is does my TV have to have the HDMI Arc connection? Or can I use with a regular HDMI output?
U can use it with regular hdmi. U won't get the features if u don't use Arc or u can use optical
@@KosherTech Just can’t get my head around the Arc feature. Just find it very confusing.
Yeah it's a passthrough also there are Dolby and other audio features it supports.
My Samsung doesn't have an ARC output, so I'm using the optical cable. Sounds great! The only hitch I've found so far is my tv remote volume won't work with the optical connection - only with the HDMI ARC - so I have to use the tv remote AND the Polk remote. Labor intensive, but great sound!
@@John-Johnston Might purchase the sound bar for the holidays. It has some terrific reviews on Amazon
I gotta ask, do you HAVE to connect both the optical cable AND the HDMI Arc? Or just one of them will do? Is there any difference lol
Just one of them brah brah.
@@KosherTech thanks haha
So is this sound bar and sub good ? I’ve got a Samsung with wireless sub and it isn’t great at all. Is the sub good ? Like bass ?? That’s what I’m looking for without spending a ton. I’ve looked into a wireless sub from klipsch 12’ but it alone is $300
Go with the JBl bar 2.1 or 3.1
@@KosherTech Appreciate the reply !!!
Anytime time Brian 💯
Will the subwoofer have to re paired to the soundbar every time you shut off the soundbar? & is it paired up automatically when you first setup automatically? Thanks!
Nah it's period automatically and it won't repair
@@KosherTech thanks, I think I am going to order one ! $ 149.OO DOLLARS ON AMAZON. I am HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING WHAT SOUNDBAR TO BUY, THE POLK OR THE VIZIO sb3621ns-h8 BOTH ARE THE SAME PRICE. Witch one is a better? ✌
I might go with the vizio. Or just buy both and return the one u don't like
Hey Kosher, please advise.. This or the Sony HTMT300 from Best Buy for $200? I know this one is more powerful, but I live in an apartment. I have the Sony now, but thinking about exchanging it for this. I like the Sony sound bar/sub so far bc it's compact and look sleep. Sound quality wise, bass aside, which one is a better buy? This one's $170 at Best Buy right now. Thanks.
Hey dude sorry for not mentioning the Sony soundbar. But yeah I would most definitely go with the Polk.
Polk is worth the extra $
Btw what did u think of the vid? Was there anything I should of went over more or anything which I missed?
@@KosherTech awesome. Bought the 2 to hear the difference myself. Polk sounds more clear and the bass is deeper. I did like the build quality of the Sony better, but cant win it all right? Thanks for the info man. Your videos are on point keep it up! 🙏🏼🔥
@@KosherTech do you know if theres an app to adjust sound? Only thing I noticed about this one voice is kind of low
Were you forced to do this review? Biased right from the beginning. Harping again on again on low profile tweeters, remote issues and lack of indicators on the bar itself.
Then he said the sound bar had 2 sub woofers, he clearly doesnt know what he's talking about
Just bought it great simply great
How’s the bass from the sub ?
@@thetattooedguy1413 deep bass
@@JAYREEZE1 Hey appreciate the reply! My wife got a Samsung sound bar with a little sub and I’m not impressed at ALL!!! I thought about buying the ONN ROKU one but I can’t buy just the sub. You’ve got to buy the whole setup and this would be cheaper.
@@thetattooedguy1413 I would get the jbL set up sound bar with sub if money is not that much of an object for you lol
@@JAYREEZE1 So get the JBL and not the Polk audio ?? And money is a issue lol 😂! If not I would have some major bang but want to stay around $300
Is there a way to get sound from both the tv speakers and the soundbar at the the same time using arc? I tried with optical cable but creates a echo.. help lol
Not sure bout that
You should've played 3 different styles of the music for a real sound comparison as from the music you played were all highs and lows with no mids
How do you compare this one with Bose solo 5?
Solo 5 doesn't come with a sub. It wouldn't be a fair comparison
I bought the Solo 5 and returned it... When I did I tried out the sound bars in store and was blown away with the Polk. Went on sale the next week for $170 and I picked it up
Hi. I am from india.
sony hts350 and polk signa s2 which one is good. My room size is 3 x 3 .5 meter. Please suggest me one
Thank you.
To be honest get whichever one is on sale
@@KosherTech polk signa s2
Great review. Btw, you should look into SMP for that eyebrow scar. You'd be a perfect candidate.
Lol thank u
Does it come with hardware to wall mount it out of the box?
Yeah I believe it does.
@@KosherTech literally just went out and bought it at Best Buy. $169.
Replaced my LG (475B) 300w.
So far its leaps better. I believe my LG cost about the same when I had picked it up about 1.5 years ago. My issue with the LG was the dialogue to action sequences are just wayyyy to Loud and then wayyy to soft. I was tired of compromising between hearing dialogue and not waking the dead. The Polk S2 so far is doing AMAZING work with keeping things just where they need to be. Clear dialogue without suddenly blowing your eardrums with explosions. 🤙🤙🤙
Is the bass better on the magnifi mini or this one?
It'll be better on the sigma
@@KosherTech which would you recommend?
I liked the magnifi mini a little more.
Hi,
Can you suggest between Polk Signa S2 and Soundcore infini Pro?
Infinity pro. But the sigma 2 comes with a sub though
@@KosherTech Thank you.
So it's Signa S2 additional Sub vs Infini pro Doulby ATMOS ability.
Not sure how much ATMOS is effective.
Can you please review Infiny Pro?
I already did brah brah. Checkout my playlist or just YT search it kosher will pop up 😊
Is this better than Yamaha Yas 109? Can you please elaborate?
With out the sub 109 will take that SB
@@KosherTech thanks for replying. But I am unable to interpret your reply.
I like the 109 but it doesn't come with a sub
How wat???
what do u think vs Magnifi Mini?
I ♥️ that magnifi mink
@@KosherTech That's all I wanted to hear 😁
Lol 💯
would you recommend this or JBL 2.1 sound bar
Do u prefer a soundbar which comes with a sub?
@@KosherTech this is my first ever sound bar purchase so I’m not well informed. I’m just looking for something that would sound great with movies. Not sure about needing the sub. I watched your jbl 2.1 video and was convinced on it but now watching this I’m confused 😅
Lol all good, I'll help out. I would recommend the JBl over this. Also there are options such as the Yamaha Yas 109/108, Polk Magnfii and Soundcore infinity pro soundbar. All of those soundbars which I mentioned I did review type em onto YT kosher will pop up. Plus they are pretty 🔥 if u live in an apartment maybe just get a sound bar standalone if not get one with a sub.
@@KosherTech yup I’ve seen all those videos. The subwoofer shakes the floor right? So in this case I think the 108 might be better suited for me because of the built in sub woofers and it falls under my price change. Thanks for replying!
Anytime 💯 let me know how u like it once u get the sb.
I just got one brand new but I only hear sound from left side of sound bar is that normal or something wrong
Yeah u should hear from left and right
@@KosherTech hey thank you for the reply and review but I ended up going into my TV sound settings and put it on Dolby Digital sound on both sides now I'm satisfied with it
Hi there. I have just purchased this bar as this was going on a massive sale nearly 50% off. So considering the name Polk I bought it impulsively relying on the fact that #Polkaudio makes great sound equipment. The reviews were good. I was on a low budget too and then I realised that I should check online for some reviews and I stumbled upon your vid. Saw it thrice fully grasping and taking notes what you you said. Read the comments below and realised that may be my decision was not a bad one. So I am writing this comment to thank you. I was really impressed by your clarity of thought into this video I mean you sound like you know what you are saying and really the fluidity and honesty of your discussion greatly helped me. Went through your other videos as well. My bar arrives on Tuesday. I will let you know how it fares. Thanks once again. And by the way subbed you too.
Thank u good sir 😊
Hey my bar arrived. As you said. Super easy to set up. The sub woofer connected automatically every time the bar is switched on. Looks great. Not flimsy. Good stuff.
Now it has to be switched on every time one wants to use it. Compatible with both iOS and android. Music sounds great. No distortion. Good soundstage but not very wide. You have to be exactly in front of the bar. It is compatible with Dolby 5.1 but just plays out all channels individually so ends up sounding stereo. But it’s a great sounding bar for music.
Coming into movies. The clarity and dialogue is good. Sound effects may turn up to be very loud. One more thing. The bass is very very powerful. I could feel the vibrations in my bed. So bass lovers rejoice but it does not overpower the soundtrack. Overall a great sound bar. Worth its price.
Thanks for pointing me out in the right direction.
Lol np. Thank u for the written review lol 😁
This or the yamaha yas 109 ? It is for in my bedroom so i need not very much base bud somtimes i like it to have is the yamaha good enough or should i go fore the polik sigma s2 whit sub fore movies and music in a small room
Yas 108 or 109 most deff
Thnk you fore the quick response I go fore the Yas 109 i think i go lissen in a shop.happy new year!
@@noudockeloen haha nice! Anytime btw!! Happy New year 🎉 2 u 2!
Is it possible to connect the s2 to wireless speakers?
Don't believe it has a out for sub
I've been trying to get the wattage specs from Polk Audio and they refuse. They are hiding the true power output of their equipment, probably due to weak numbers and prices out of line with competition. You are most likely getting some 80 watt garbage, tuned well enough to sound good while paying for what other companies give you 200+ watts for. I don't care if it sounds good, keeping general specs hidden from consumers is not what I expect from a trustworthy company.
I would be more interested in audio quality than just raw wattage. Wattage is just for loudness
What are the name of those songs?
Brah I don't even remember now
How does compare to the Vizio 2.1 SB3621 system?
I haven't reviewed that sound bar but I did review this one ua-cam.com/video/kUHqfk2Yaak/v-deo.html
@@KosherTech Thanks, Which one sounded better and had deeper base?
@@Beltfedshooters Go with the Vizio I liked it more over the Polk
@@KosherTech Thanks!
Can you give me a working link for the first song?
ua-cam.com/video/2f8AXXarlTY/v-deo.html
Hey man! Love your videos! I’m having a hard time deciding between the Polk Signa s2, Yamaha YAS 207, and the JBL bar 2.1.. I have a 4K TV with HDR and HDMI (arc) capabilities. Which would you recommend?
Between the Yas 207 and the JBL bar 2.1. get whichever one would be on sale.
KosherTech thanks so much for the quick reply! I heard the Yamaha has some subwoofer crossover issues at lower volumes. Have you had any experience with this?
I didn't test the Yamaha with the sub unfortunately 🤦
Hey there, I did want to give some feedback on the JBL bar as I was recently at a local BB store in my area. I did test it as well as the Polk Signa s2 & was really impressed with how much better the sound quality was with the s2. I was expecting more rich sound from the JBL, but it was rather disappointing. Now they didnt have a Yamaha on display, so cant say anything on that. I am looking forward to getting myself the s2 in the near future.
The audio reps for the manufacturers tend to adjust the music or and for the soundbars and speaks to make them sound better. Best bet is to demo the soundbar or speaker at home with your own music.
Does it auto on-off when you turn on and off the TV?
Yeah
It auto-offs if it doesn't receive a sound signal for about 15 minutes. It will on and off with the tv remote IF you connect with the HDMI ARC, but NOT with an optical connection only.
Any speaker full blast will be distorted and "crackly".
Wrong!
Hey your great! I have signal 2 and I have some problems with it. Every time I shut down the tv (Samsung ru7400 with hdmi cable) and turn off the soundbar Disconnections. And I have to shut down both together and turn off together
Do you know how to fix it?
I've got the same issue. Ever find an answer?
@@sweetdaddysig yes, I use optical cable. But you need every time use soundbar remote to turn on. Not best thing but is ok
I just called polk audio, the lady ran me through a bunch of reset stuff and nothing. Replaced ther hdmi cord... nothing.
I've always liked polk audio. I'm pretty disappointed with this purchase unfortunately
I also have ther same tv you've got. Makes me wonder if they've got issues with samsungs
@@sweetdaddysig idk, maybe 😄 . But I use optional cable and its fine.
I picked up one of these in April at Best Buy After a suggestion from one of their audiophile specialists. The LG sound bar I picked up previously did not work well with my Sharp Roku smart Tv. After about two days for whatever reason, the LG sound bar stopped working with my TV remote so I took it back and they suggested this (universal) Polk audio sound bar with the ARC HDMI output. Has worked flawlessly ever since. Great sound and great product! 👍🏽. I’m not sure why the first salesman didn’t suggest the Polk the first time instead of the LG. I had to drive an additional hour to a different Best Buy to pick up this Polk sound bar and I would have gladly paid the additional 60 bucks to have a product working the first time around. Oh well, I guess that’s what happens when you have non-experienced sales people selling audio equipment.
More than half of they Best buy boys don't know what the heck they r talking about
It's more like, they would sell more expensive or gear that is not so often sell than better stuff :)
Your ears are the "indicators"
Which bar 2.1 are you talking about at the end of the video?
? Whatcha mean
@@KosherTech At the end of the video you said the bar 2.1 was beast. Which 2.1 are you talking about at the end of the video. Like the last minute of the video you said that...
@@williamsfilms8487Gotcha I was taking about the JBL bar 2.1 I also reviewed that sound bar ua-cam.com/video/wA3SNoDNGKw/v-deo.html
Hey, would you get this or the JBL Bar 2.1 if they were the same price?
JBL bar 2.1 hands down
KosherTech Awesome, thanks for the input!
@@noahboostmaster2149 anytime brah brah enjoy that sound ☺️ and merry merry Xmas also Hanukah haha 😘✌️
Sub won't sync ... Any ideas..?
It should. U bought it new? Did I try pressing the sync button?
I got it from my mom she said she couldn't figure it out lol. So bought a new one instead of returning it. I'm pretty knowledgeable of the stuff, I mean they're pretty simple. But it won't sync.
It slow blinks when my first initially plug it in. then when I hold the sync button flashes faster but then doesn't go solid green like it's supposed to
I don't have a manual but I watched some.youtube videos and can't figure it out. The bar itsaelf works just can't get the sub going. Have 2 other set ups in my home and never had this issue. Sucks there's no screen on the bar that tells u anything either.
@@MrStonedstickup that's strange it should just sync. Just calling their tech support unite or just exchange it.
Poor audio choices for a review.
Chamo que música tan buena
Omg
Can’t take it serious after that Joe Rogen yikes
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so im trying to hook it up to my ps3 and it says i need a password anyone know how to fix
Password?? Wtf?? It should ask u that.
Default password for Bluetooth is usually 0000 or 1234
13:16 Aged like milk
Hey are you Jewish?
Just a question because of the word kosher🙂😁