Polk Audio - MagniFi Max AX

I bought the Magnifi Max Ax from Polk Audio. It also comes with a strong , wireless subwoofer and runs about $600. You could also get it with two rear speakers, but that defeats the whole purpose of a soundbar!!!! When we moved into a house with an open floor plan I had to sell my $7,000 home theater system with gorgeus monitor audio speakers, so after listening to most of the commonly mentioned brands I chose Polk because it had a more “open sound stage”. Kind of the difference between analogue and digital The Samsung was probably equal at best (more obviously digital). But I’ll never buy another Samsung anything because they’re woefully, woefully unreliable

Yes, 100%. My Polk Audio Magnifi AX is absolutely phenomenal. No rear speakers.

I have the Polk Audio Magnifi MAX AX and it sounds awesome.

I've been very happy with my Polk Audio Magnifi MAX AX

I have the Polk Audio Magnifi MAX AX connected to my B8 and am extremely happy

I have the Polk Audio Magnifi MAX AX and am pretty happy with it

Buy the Polk Audio Magnifi Max AX

I concur. Big fan of Polk.

It definitely is possible to get some Atmos “feel” out of a standalone soundbar OP, the JBL is great for 5.1 but it down mixes Atmos into stereo - you’re looking for a 3 digit number like 3.1.2 to signify true Atmos. I’d recommend Samsung Q600F (or a D if it’s significantly cheaper, the D is last years model - only real difference is sub size) or if you want something different a [Polk Magnifi Max AX](https://www.polkaudio.com/en-us/product/outlet/refurbished/magnifi-max-ax/300542-refurbished.html) which you can pick up for under $400 with the discount code at top of the page.

Yup. The Samsung is 3.1.2 I believe, the Polk is 5.1.2. You’d need rear speakers for true 5.1 surround - but both of these will sound great in your apartment without them.

If you want both, Polk Magnifi Max AX would be an excellent option

Es correcto con algo de marketing mucha gente se enteraría de la marca, digo salvo por los videos que tienen en YouTube seria mas conocido y la gente de verdad conocería mas respecto a la marca, por que como mencionas las marcas Sonos, **Samsung**, **Bose**, **Sony**, se encuentran por todas partes en estanterías como en anuncios publicitarios, además que existe mucho fanboy que defiende a esas marcas sin argumentos validos por ende siempre recomiendan esos productos sin ser objetivos al momento de criticar. Por otro lado me sigue sorprendiendo que esta barra *magnifi max ax* que salió casi 3 años atrás tenga mucho mejor rendimiento que barras que han salido este mismo año. Nuevamente reitero para mi las marcas que no decepcionan y ofrecen calidad por lo que se esta pagando **Polk** ♥️ y **Harman/Kardon ♥️** >*"Beautiful Sound"* *Harman/Kardon Slogan ⬆️*

The polk seems to be better rated via rtings for mixed usage, yet for some reason doesn't make their recommendation lists. Not sure if it is related to the reduced likelihood of clickthrough revenue generation or not. I've had great experience with Polk products in the past. Also had great experience with Klipsch.

The Polk magnifi max ar is a true gem.

I'm viewing soundbars from the anti-soundbar home theater separates only person lens. The only reason I have any in other parts of my home is simply because of my SO, so I scrutinized all of the ones tried up to this point. When referencing Polk as an option to consider, I was specifically thinking of the Max AX...which *is* great (I have no experience with their older/other offerings). It rates favorably on RTings (who I do not hold as gospel), and it compares well to the Ambeo+ in my bedroom from a sound reproduction perspective which again is 90% of my requirement (not features or tech). If you're not that person, that's fair but in the the price range OP provided, that model is in my opinion STILL hard to beat compared to the options provided by the circle jerk of brands the internet has caused people to only consider worthy.