Polk Audio Signa S1

The Signa S1 offers excellent music replay for the money and decent intelligibility in movies. The provision of a separate subwoofer means it can go lower than some competitors that lack subs.

Less clarity and dynamic punch with action-packed movies compared to some rivals. No HDMI.

For a budget-priced sound bar system, the Polk Signa S1 sounds a lot bigger than it really is.

Balanced and clean audio performance. Simulated surround can produce a wide sound field. Bluetooth connectivity. Affordable.

Subwoofer could be more powerful.

If you're willing to spend more for slightly better sound in a one-piece, subwoofer-free design, the Sonos Playbase is another very good option. It costs far more than the S1 and shares the same ultra-low frequency weakness if you don't get the...

Significantly improves dialog intelligibility ; Ultra-slim footprint ; Very good late-night listening mode

Indicator LEDs aren't very useful ; Lacks the top-end sizzle and low-end authority you'll find in higher-priced soundbars ; Aggressive voice enhancement settings sound artificial

Polk’s Signa S1 soundbar does an excellent job of elevating your listening experience beyond the limitations of your TV’s built-in speakers, and for an extremely modest investment. Chief among its strengths, the Signs S1 does an outstanding job of...

The Signa S1 offers excellent music replay for the money and decent intelligibility in movies. The provision of a separate subwoofer means it can go lower than some competitors that lack subs.

Less clarity and dynamic punch with action-packed movies compared to some rivals. No HDMI.

For a budget-priced sound bar system, the Polk Signa S1 sounds a lot bigger than it really is.