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Polk Audio - SurroundBar 5000 IHT Soundbar with 6-1/2" Wireless Subwoofer
Average Customer Rating:
4
Rating breakdown 47 reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Star
2
60%of customers recommend this product.
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6 out of
10)
Customer Reviews for Polk Audio - SurroundBar 5000 IHT Soundbar with 6-1/2" Wireless Subwoofer
Customer Rating
5
on March 4, 2011
Posted by: Jordan Symonds
This product is truly great for the money. I researched 6 different surround sound bars in this price range including what CNET rates the best soundbar system (ie. Sony HT-CT150) and this unit far out produces them all.
Easy set up, wireless sub, fantastic sound and bass.
The remote is mediocre but after watching the setup video I have now prepared my other 2 remotes to also control the volume.
I definitely recommend this product to anyone who is in the market for this type of audio system.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
on March 30, 2012
Posted by: Hector M
I've been shopping around for a good sounding sound bar for a while and I was blown away by the Polk Audio sound bars. The highs and the mids sound so crisp and way cleaner than any other brand that I heard. Forget spending a ridiculous amount of money on Bose. You get the same quality sound with Polk Audio. I've been a fan of Polk Audio for many years starting off with their car speakers. Polk Audio has never let me down when it comes to their products. Also their customer service is great.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
on December 20, 2011
Posted by: B Robin
After listening to several units in the store we chose the SurroundBar 3000 because it sounded as good as the $1500 Bose unit at much more reasonable price. Installation couldn't be simpler and the sound is far superior to the TV's built in speakers. The main reason we bought this is that we particularly like the way the unit enhances dialog on shows and makes it stand out from the background music.
The unit learned the LG TV's remote commands easily and the wireless woofer works perfectly.
It's a keeper!
The unit learned the LG TV's remote commands easily and the wireless woofer works perfectly.
It's a keeper!
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
on July 28, 2010
Posted by: Anthony
I researched for a couple of days, and ultimately decided on this sound bar system. It sounded really good at the store, but it wasn't real impressive. The digital input, wireless sub, and the ability to remotely adjust the subwoofer had me sold.
The setup was incredibly easy; it took me about 5 minutes. After everything was plugged inf(I used the digital input), I turned it on. WOW! Now I'm impressed. I have a living room that's about 15x14, and this system rocks the heck out of it. The store model setup doesn't give this system any justice. The little sub thumps!
The setup was incredibly easy; it took me about 5 minutes. After everything was plugged inf(I used the digital input), I turned it on. WOW! Now I'm impressed. I have a living room that's about 15x14, and this system rocks the heck out of it. The store model setup doesn't give this system any justice. The little sub thumps!
Since the subwoofer is wireless, it gave me the flexibility to move it throughout the room to get the best mixture of sound. I ending up keeping it next to the TV stand (close to the sound bar). For the price of this system, it was a great upgrade. No more flat sound from the built in flat panel TV speakers.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
4
on January 23, 2011
Posted by: newrival
I demo'ed this product for an extended period of time and have had a great time with it. The sound is an order of magnitude better than the sound from any TV speakers in both quality and quantity. For the demo I set it up at my Aunt and Uncle's house. They are in their late 50's and they do not like clutter or complicated electronics.
Build quality/aesthetics: Being into high-end audio, I was initially unimoressed by the construction of the Surround Bar and sub. Specifically the weight and materials. It was very light and while it did not seem flimsy at all, the lack of heft had me skeptical. It did indeed sem sturdy enough, just not heavy. My Aunt and Uncle loved this aspect. They were very happy it was light and they could easily pick up the speaker and the sub. The form factor is nice and slim. Both the SB and the sub are slim and disappear easily into the room.
Setup: SUPER simple. set the single speaker enclosure by your tv, plug in power cord, plug in one audio cable, plug in subwoofer power cable, done. no receiver, no mess of cables, nothing but simplicity. My Aunt's comment: "Wow, that's someting even I could setup. That is important to old ladies like us *laugh*"
Soud: The sound really impressed them. They instantly said "wow." My Aunt kept commenting that it was "like being at the movie theater." Personally, it wasn't THAT good, but it was a noticeable improvement. Additionally, they both noticed that they listened at much lower levels because of the sound quality. with the tv speakers, They would turn it up because they couldnt hear dialog over the music. With the Surround Bar they could hear everything very clearly and not have to turn it up to levels that made it very harsh.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for what we need.
on January 17, 2015
Posted by: 142geo
from Halifax, NS, Canada
Gender:Male
This sound systems works very well for working out in the gym. This replaced our older surround system eliminating all those wires. Love it
One note though is the amount of glue used to hold the sticker on. What is good to lean it off notice I still have my sticker on because of it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
on May 15, 2011
Posted by: jagat kapadia
i am using surroundbar 3000 for my personal use with my LCD and i am really happy, it has got ammezing sound and it is worth spending to enjoy a good sound with LCD / TV. even the wireless sub-woofer performance is really good, i suppose it is one of the best product for middle class family who really can not efford to have a projector and dedicated sound system can enjoy a good sound while watching a movie on their LCD.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
3
on February 5, 2013
Posted by: Kent
Overall, it fits exactly what I wanted. A sound boost to my 50" tv sound, with the availabilty to connect via bluetooth to play additional music with good sound, along with easy connectivity, and limited wires.
The overalll sound is good, the bass can overpower the soundbar, but it can be adjusted. I prefer too much than not enough. I am most dissapointed in the Bluetooth range. Any deveice more than 5 ft away does not work properly; the signal is constanly dropping. My other bluetooth devices work well over 20ft. Therefore, I feel the bluetooth technology is nearly inoperable, because my phone must be on the same shelf.
The unit will turn on by itself if it recognizes the source sound, but the volume of the subwoofer and the unit need to be adjusted every time the unit is powered.
Once the unit is on and adjusted I really like the sound. I have always enjoyed the sound of Polk products. If the bluetooth would actually be useful I would give it at least an additional star.
The overalll sound is good, the bass can overpower the soundbar, but it can be adjusted. I prefer too much than not enough. I am most dissapointed in the Bluetooth range. Any deveice more than 5 ft away does not work properly; the signal is constanly dropping. My other bluetooth devices work well over 20ft. Therefore, I feel the bluetooth technology is nearly inoperable, because my phone must be on the same shelf.
The unit will turn on by itself if it recognizes the source sound, but the volume of the subwoofer and the unit need to be adjusted every time the unit is powered.
Once the unit is on and adjusted I really like the sound. I have always enjoyed the sound of Polk products. If the bluetooth would actually be useful I would give it at least an additional star.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com