Polk Audio

Polk Audio at Kirstein

Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk, George Klopfer and Sandy Gross in Baltimore. From the beginning, the focus was on developing powerful speakers with an accessible balance of sound quality and price. Today, Polk sums up this idea with its guiding principle “Great Sound for All”. The range is aimed at music lovers as well as home cinema enthusiasts and extends from compact bookshelf speakers and floorstanding and centre speakers to subwoofers and solutions for immersive surround sound.

Polk Audio speakers for stereo and home cinema

If you want to build a classic stereo system, Polk offers compact bookshelf models and larger floorstanding speakers. For a home cinema system, suitable centre, surround and height speakers as well as subwoofers can be added. This means that many Polk series can be expanded step by step from a stereo setup into a multi-channel system. You can find an overview of suitable passive models among the HiFi speakers.

When putting together a system, the size of the speakers is not the only factor to consider. Room size, listening distance, desired bass level and the combination with the electronics also play an important role. Passive Polk speakers require a suitable amplifier or AV receiver. Depending on the setup, a stereo amplifier is sufficient for a classic stereo system, while a multi-channel home cinema requires a suitably equipped AV receiver.

Reserve, Signature Elite, Monitor XT and Legend

With several speaker series, Polk offers different options for building a HiFi or home cinema system. The Reserve series combines technologies such as the Pinnacle Ring Radiator, Turbine Cone and Power Port 2.0 with a sound concept designed for detailed highs, natural voices, spatial imaging and controlled bass. It is suitable for ambitious stereo listening as well as extensive surround configurations.

Signature Elite is designed for music, movies, television and gaming. The series includes coordinated models for different speaker positions and is Hi-Res Audio certified. Polks Power Port technology supports powerful bass reproduction. Signature Elite is therefore particularly suitable if you want to start with a compact system and add further speakers later.

Monitor XT is designed as a flexible, expandable series for getting started with HiFi and home cinema. Floorstanding and bookshelf speakers, centre speakers, height modules and an active subwoofer enable different configurations ranging from a simple stereo system to a surround setup. Anyone planning a complete multi-channel setup can also explore suitable surround systems.

Legend is Polks flagship series. Here, the manufacturer brings together particularly sophisticated speaker technologies and materials. These include the Pinnacle Ring Radiator and Turbine Cone as well as Polks Stereo Dimensional Array technology in selected models. Legend is therefore primarily aimed at listeners who place particular importance on spatial imaging and detailed reproduction in a high-quality stereo or home cinema system.

Polk Audio for powerful and controlled bass

Bass reproduction is a recurring theme at Polk. Power Port technology was developed to optimise airflow at the bass reflex port and reduce unwanted airflow noise and distortion. For even more low bass, a speaker system can be complemented by a separate subwoofer. This is particularly interesting for movie soundtracks, but can also be useful for music when compact main speakers need support in the lowest frequency range.

Soundbars for straightforward TV sound

Alongside traditional speaker systems, TV audio is also part of the Polk product range. Soundbars are a space-saving alternative if you want to improve your TV sound without placing several passive speakers and a separate AV receiver in the room. If you prefer a freely configurable setup with separate front, centre, surround and height speakers, a traditional multi-channel system offers greater flexibility.

Why buy Polk Audio at Kirstein?

Which Polk solution is right for you depends primarily on the room, the desired system configuration and whether your focus is on music or home cinema. At Kirstein, you can combine Polk Audio with suitable speakers, subwoofers and HiFi components. If you have questions about putting together a stereo or surround system, our expert advice can help. You also benefit from a 3-year Kirstein warranty and 30-day Money Back in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions.