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You're stuck: you want a surround-sound experience, but you don't have the room for a lot of speakers and you don't want to trip on the cables. (And we all know better than to run the cables under the carpet, right?)
Here's a home theatre sound system that rivals the multi-speaker systems without taking up the whole home. Polk Audio's SurroundBar speaker system effectively emulates the multi-speaker systems while delivering great sound. With an integrated DVD player and AM/FM receiver, this first component of your home theatre will get you off to a good start. The DVD player is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3, JPEG, and Kodak photo disks, while the digital amplifier gives the speakers all the “oomph” they need.
Perfect for the person who wants to construct a custom system one or two modules at a time, the person on a budget, and the person with more dreams than room space to put them in. Check it out for yourself.
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: If you're looking for a sound system without the need for unsightly wires and confusing cables, this product is for you. I had a chance to hear it at a leading electronics store in a wide open space and was impressed with the quality of sound without being in a specially designed room. After doing a lot of research, I decided to buy it and consider it worth the money ($999). In no way does this replace a true 5.1 system and I'm sure that for the same price you could get a decent 5.1 audio setup. The soundbar does in fact do a good job of trying to mimic a 5.1 system. The sound does seem to wrap around you like Polk's website advertises. I've heard some people complaining about the bass, but I have a mid sized apartment and I think it's just fine for my needs. I liked the easy setup and straight forward instructions provided in the manual.
I recommend you go down to a local audio theater retailer and listen from roughly the same distance you'd have it at home.
Cons: The only things I didn't like about the unit is that it has no HDMI inputs. There should have been HDMI input ports like the Sony Soundbar HT (which sells for much less, but seems to be average quality sounding) has three so you can plug your HDMI devices in to pass through the Soundbar. The next best connection is optical (one included). Make sure you have a couple of these for your game system, cablebox, blu-ray player or you can use RCA cables. Make sure your optical cables are not coiled or bent since it will lead to lagging or distorted audio.
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Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: If you're looking for a sound system without the need for unsightly wires and confusing cables, this product is for you. I had a chance to hear it at a leading electronics store in a wide open space and was impressed with the quality of sound without being in a specially designed room. After doing a lot of research, I decided to buy it and consider it worth the money ($999). In no way does this replace a true 5.1 system and I'm sure that for the same price you could get a decent 5.1 audio setup. The soundbar does in fact do a good job of trying to mimic a 5.1 system. The sound does seem to wrap around you like Polk's website advertises. I've heard some people complaining about the bass, but I have a mid sized apartment and I think it's just fine for my needs. I liked the easy setup and straight forward instructions provided in the manual.
I recommend you go down to a local audio theater retailer and listen from roughly the same distance you'd have it at home.
Cons: The only things I didn't like about the unit is that it has no HDMI inputs. There should have been HDMI input ports like the Sony Soundbar HT (which sells for much less, but seems to be average quality sounding) has three so you can plug your HDMI devices in to pass through the Soundbar. The next best connection is optical (one included). Make sure you have a couple of these for your game system, cablebox, blu-ray player or you can use RCA cables. Make sure your optical cables are not coiled or bent since it will lead to lagging or distorted audio.
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Model
Brand
Polk Audio
Model
SurroundBar 360
Features
Features
The SurroundBar 360°DVD Theater is the best performing single-speaker surround sound theater system on the market.
Based on our highly acclaimed original SurroundBar, the SurroundBar 360° DVD Theater adds all the electronics needed along with patented SDA Surround Digital Technology, to deliver sensational surround sound.
A technological breakthrough featuring a host of innovations including a multifunction CD/DVD player with Faroudja DCDi video upscaler, AM/FM tuner and high-performance digital amplifier, the SurroundBar 360° DVD Theater offers tremendous value for your entertainment system. You can also connect any video game, satellite/cable TV box, MP3 player or other external source. With its sleek two piece design, the SurroundBar 360° DVD Theater can complement any TV.
Polk Audio's exclusive patented SDA Surround Digital Technology eliminates the need for rear speakers. Our patented PowerPort Bass Venting Technology, advanced Digital Signal Processing and Neodymium motor structures create "built-in subwoofer bass" eliminating the need for a separate subwoofer.
Magnet Structure: Neodymium
Bass Technology: PowerPort with Feed Forward
Spec
Player Type
DVD Player
Compatible Discs
DVD, CD, MP3, JPEG, Kodak photo discs
Speakers Driver Unit
Eight Full Range 2.5" Cones
AM/FM Tuner
AM/FM tuner
Dimensions
Speakerbar: 44.5" x 4.25" x 4.75"
DVD Console: 16.5" x 11.5" x 3.25"
Weight
Speakerbar: 12 lbs.
DVD Console: 15 lbs.
Introduction
You're stuck: you want a surround-sound experience, but you don't have the room for a lot of speakers and you don't want to trip on the cables. (And we all know better than to run the cables under the carpet, right?)
Here's a home theatre sound system that rivals the multi-speaker systems without taking up the whole home. Polk Audio's SurroundBar speaker system effectively emulates the multi-speaker systems while delivering great sound. With an integrated DVD player and AM/FM receiver, this first component of your home theatre will get you off to a good start. The DVD player is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3, JPEG, and Kodak photo disks, while the digital amplifier gives the speakers all the “oomph” they need.
Perfect for the person who wants to construct a custom system one or two modules at a time, the person on a budget, and the person with more dreams than room space to put them in. Check it out for yourself.
Highlights
A Full Surround Sound Package in One Box The Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD theater system provides everything you need for a full DVD theater experience including a feature-rich DVD console/amplifier, full-function remote and a powerful SurroundBar 360 soundbar.
Multi-format Playback The Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 is compatible with video and audio discs including DVD, CD, Kodak photo discs and plays back MP3 and JPEG formats for great versatility.
SDA Surround Digital Technology Polk Audio's patented SDA Surround Digital Technology delivers sensational surround sound without the need for rear speakers and a separate subwoofer.
AM/FM Tuner Enjoy sports news, talk shows and the latest pop songs on the air! The built-in AM/FM tuner provides extra choices to fit your mood.
Reviewed By: on 1/6/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
