Built to bring the big surround sound theater and music experience into the comfort of your living room the Polk signature S55 tower speaker continues in the Polk tradition of American HiFi Featuring Hi-Res certification a new Dynamic Balance designed acoustic array precision crossovers an anti-diffraction grille modern cabinet styling and exclusive power port bass enhancing technology you get elevated sound for movies TV and music in a totally re-imagined design Curved edges offer a sensual yet powerful look that fits with any home decor Enjoy seamless lifelike soundstage no matter where you’re seated in your listening room There’s no more sweet spot—instead it’s all around you
I first bought the Signature Series 15 bookshelf speakers, and I already have bookshelf speakers for my home theatre system. The speakers are almost 20 years old if you can believe that. They were of course handed down from my parents. Surprisingly the older speakers sounded same compared to the new S15s. So i decided to take them back and buy the S55 Towers. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. They do hold its own without the need of a subwoofer but clear out the bass during intense scenes. I'm very satisfied with the towers. I must have looked at so many Blogs about differences with towers and bookshelf and most of them were correct. I do think towers in front are needed to help envelope you in the surround sound and bookshelf are good for the back.