Polk Signature Series Speakers Preview

Polk Audio released some amazing new products at the CEDIA show at the end of 2016 including their Magnify Mini soundbar system and Signature Series Speakers. We got a chance to get a better look at their Signature Series at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada and were further impressed by what we saw last year at CEDIA. We looked more closely at three of the eight new models that are included in the Signature series. The S20 bookshelf speakers, the S35 center channel, and the S60 tower speakers. The entire series features Hi-Res certification and includes a newly designed Terylene dome tweeter, new Dynamic Balance designed acoustic array, precision cross-overs, an anti-diffraction grille, modern cabinet styling and exclusive Power Port bass enhancing technology.

S20 Bookshelf Speaker

As with all the Signature series line from Polk Audio, it’s the details that count.  The high quality materials used in the manufacture of the S20’s is evident throughout the speaker build process.  The S20 comes with their new 1” Terylene dome tweeter, a mica reinforced polypropylene 6 1/2” woofer, a Powerport bass vent to increase low end sound and anti-diffraction magnetic grilles. These $300/pair bookshelf speakers would be great for a two-channel home office, or add them as rears for your home theater system.

S35 Slim Center Channel

Center channels can be one of the most important and much overlooked components of your home theater system. For $300, the S35 comes with six 3” low distortion mica-reinforced polypropylene cones, a 1” high-resolution Terylene tweeter, and the great construction and design components of the other Signature Series speakers. The S35 also features a slim 4" tall profile that should easily fits spaces other center channels might not.  We really liked that these can also be used as a left or right channel when wall mounted vertically. For this price and the Polk name, the Polk Audio S30 seem like a great addition to your system to help with dialogue and create better dynamics and soundstage.

S60 Tower Speaker

“Look at the curves on THAT!” might earn you some looks at CES, but not when you’re talking about the S60 Signature Tower Speakers from Polk Audio. These vivacious 48 ½” towers feature three 6.5” dynamic balanced mica reinforced polypropylene mids and one 1” high-resolution Terylene tweeter. For $900 per pair ($450 each) you get a pair of tower speakers designed to play from 26Hz to 40kHz making a subwoofer optional for music listening.

Conclusion

The whole line of Signature Speakers from Polk Audio looks like it will make a fantastic setup for any audiophiles listening needs from two-channel to full DTS:X immersive sound home theater room. The lineup also comes with Polk’s 5 year warranty and the Signature Series is currently shipping so check them out today.  They look great, have a nice slim-line look for high WAF and they carry the Polk name that is revered by many audiophiles.  These are worth a closer look for budget minded audioholics that are especially tight on space.

Unless otherwise indicated, this is a preview article for the featured product. A formal review may or may not follow in the future.