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

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.

Buy the Polk Audio Magnifi Max AX

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.

MagniFi max ax sr is great

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