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Customer Reviews for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Model: T15 BLACK
SKU: 8828012
UPC: 747192118785
Amp up your music listening experience with these magnetically shielded bookshelf speakers that feature Dynamic Balance composite woofers and tweeters and a front-firing bass port for a lush, balanced soundscape.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
out of 5
(98 Reviews) 98
Rating Snapshot 98 reviews
5 stars
64
4 stars
27
3 stars
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2 stars
2
1 star
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93% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Review 1 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great Sound
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Good value
These are amazing and I'm waiting for them to go on sale to get a 2nd pair. People complaining of lack of bass need a better receiver/amp. I have no complaints
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality, great looks
About me... Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Good For Small Home Theater
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
3.0
What's great about it: Size and Sound
What's not so great: Nothing
For the price, this speaker is well constructed and an excellent value. No, it will not give you great bass and must be used with a sub-woofer. Mid-range and highs sound great for a speaker its size and price. Looks good in any room.
This product has... Good build quality, excellent mid-range & highs
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great sound from a small package
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TJ400
from N.Y.
on 04/25/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Simple yet clear and smooth
Good little speaker for surround. Have not heard them as a stand alone, but I'm sure from what I've heard with the surround system they would surely hold thier own.
This product has... Right size for my space, Good build quality
About me... practical, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
A great speaker for a reasonable price
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: AirplaneBuilderPaul
from Auburn, Washington
on 04/25/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Great sounding
What's not so great: A bit bulky
I bought a surround sound amp without speakers since I was going to use my high quality speakers for the main front speakers, but I didn't have any good back speakers. I had some cheap one ways so I hooked them up but they were tinny and couldn't handle the 100 watts per channel. I looked at what they had at BEST BUY and the Polks were in my price range and they sounded good. I took them home and hooked them up and what an improvement! All of the sound effects in high tech movies like Star Wars are fantastic! They look great and sound great. I am very please with my investment in these speakers.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great set of speakers to use in a 5.1 setup!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: Sound amazing, very clean and fill the mid and high end very well
What's not so great: They are great.
I purchased a pair of these to use as the right and left of a 5.1 system, paired them with a Samsung HW-D600, Infinity powered sub, JBL surrounds... All HDMI from DirecTv and Xbox 360 - The sound is awesome the entire time. Even at maximum volume it never distorts, and never looses it's subtle punch and clean mid and high range.
Don't expect booming bass from a bookshelf, everything is built for a purpose and while these deliver a clean and responsive mid and upper range, don't expect them alone to rumble your junk. Paired with a proper 5.1 or 7.1 system and a 300w Infinty Sub - the Polk's are the perfect fit.
Playing Call Of Duty MW3 is so great, you can hear every footstep with ease, and very realistic effect sounds come out of these as well.
1080p movies and action sequences also sounds great, and they fill the room (big room, 18x24) and the entire setup with my Samsung TV is like a theater in my house.
Get them, don't even consider the Poineer that is a little less, these are worth it in quality, looks, sound range and they are Polk audio.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Pro audio / DJ, Audiophile, Tech savvy, xbox ps3 music all day.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Sound great
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
3.0
What's great about it: sound quality
What's not so great: Volume
These speakers put out extremely clear sound, but I was disappointed with the volume. They don't get as loud as I had hoped.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
zzz
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
3.0
Ok sound, move up a few bucks and the next set of Polk speakers are fantastic. Looks are good and easy hookup.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up
About me... practical
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great buy and sounds amazing
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Sound and price and sharp looking
What's not so great: They're GREAT
I bought a vintage Pioneer Sx-780 receiver for the bedroom and needed some bookshelf speakers. I chose the T-15s because of the Polk Audio reputation and the good reviews.
I was amazed at the sound clarity and power these little gems produce. Bass response is adequate and clear not muffled, while the highs and mids are crisp and clear. I was so impressed that I am going back to buy a second pair for my vintage Kenwood receiver in the den and putting away the monster JVC floor speakers. These baby's rock!
I was amazed at the sound clarity and power these little gems produce. Bass response is adequate and clear not muffled, while the highs and mids are crisp and clear. I was so impressed that I am going back to buy a second pair for my vintage Kenwood receiver in the den and putting away the monster JVC floor speakers. These baby's rock!
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Maybe once upon a time....
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Appearance
3.0
Power
2.0
What's great about it: Nothing
What's not so great: Sound
These things sound terrible. Way too much mid-range. Bass is muddy with no definition. The highs actually hurt my ears. I am puzzled by all the great reviews; but to each his/her own, I guess. Try the Pioneer bookshelf speakers for the same price - natural sounding, perfectly balanced with no ear fatigue. IMO.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Nice set for the price.
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: Style, performance
What's not so great: Nothing
I use these as a simple alternative to TV speakers which are typically garbage and they do the job.
Handsome style, admirably reproduces everything from highs to lows within reason.
I was set on a soundbar system initially, but they all just sounded too tiny for me (at least the budget systems). This set, paired with a receiver sounded much warmer and fuller.
Add a sub if you're looking for punchy bass.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
wise buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: value for money
you get great quality for its price. i am using the speakers as front and rear for my set up and it serves its purpose.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great product for the price.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
4.0
Great size, sound quality, and look for a great price.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
You Can't Go Wrong with These
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Great Sounding, Good-Looking Compact Bookshelf Speakers. Good Specs.
What's not so great: Not a negative reflection on this product, but for (Big Bass) sound these should be paired with a subwoofer.
I've been a music lover all my life. I'm seriously happy with these. I tried 2 sets of the Insignia and took them back and got the Polks, what I should have done in the first place. I bought 2 sets for front and rear surround. Purchaced a Denon AVR-1912 receiver. I have a Polk sub-woofer PSW110. This combination sounds excellent.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
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Review 14 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Excellent Bookshelf Speakers for Office
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Clean, accurate sound
Picked up a pair of T-15's this afternoon, to replace an old pair of Bose 21 bookshelf speakers. The Polk sound is far superior - much sharper highs and clean bass. Am running these off a Mac desktop through a Heathkit AR-29 stereo receiver that I built 40 years ago. The Heathkit analog amps, along with clean digital signal from a Mac is outstanding. Highly recommended as highly accurate monitor speakers for video or sound editing, or just plain musical enjoyment. Steely Dan's "FM" just came on. Really clean with solid but not overpowering bass.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Pro audio / DJ, Tech savvy, video producer
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great sound for the price
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: When on sale it would be hard to find a better speaker for the money.
What's not so great: Nothing.
I bought these on sale to go in my shop/garage knowing Polk has decent bass even in their small speakers. Hooked up to an old AV receiver they sound great. They have a recess on the back to slide over a screw which made hanging them easy. I'm waiting for them to go on sale again so I can get a second pair.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
great for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: Size and quality are good
Got these on sale and they are very good for the money. Looking for quality reproduction as a video editor and these worked for me. Not the best but how can you beat the price and the quality.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, video editor
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
GREAT SPEAKER FOR THE PRICE
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
4.0
What's great about it: PRICE
What's not so great: NOTHING
PAID 59.00 FOR THE PAIR.....PERFECT FOR A BEDROOM OR SMALL OFFICE SPACE....CAN'T BEAT THE SOUND QUALITY FOR THE PRICE
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Great value, great sound
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Great price (on sale), great sound
Bought these speakers to serve as remote auxillary front channel speakers to my home theater because they were on sale for just under $50. Reg. price almost $100 more, so great value on a great brand. They sound great and can handle as much volume as I can send into them.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Excellent speakers for the price!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: The sound output for its size
Those speakers was a replacement upgrade to work with my new 5.1 receiver. At the price point sold, I was hesitate at first, but I was impressed by the sound quality of the speakers. The size was compact enough to fit in the same exact spot as the replaced shelf speakers, and they did not vibrate the built-in shelf when the volume was pumped louder than average. I would definitely purchase products from Polk Audio again and would recommend those speakers to others as well.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Polk Audio 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black
Good bookshelf speakers - on sale a great deal.
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
3.0
What's great about it: Sound and Deal...
What's not so great: Light on the Bass reproduction
I have 2 pair of these (4 total). I use them as the rear and side speakers for my 7.1 theater. They sound really nice and they perform much better than a little satalite speaker. However they are bigger. good mids and highs, they look great,
This product has... Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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