Polk Audio - MagniFi Max AX SR

I used the Samsung Q990F for more than a week extensively for movies and music, but I ended up returning it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on the system; it's just that the subwoofer was underwhelming, to say the least. It always left me wanting more; it never hit the lows quite right or produced the rumble that a few scenes required. After continuing my research for a few more days, I finally pulled the trigger on the Polk Magnifi Max AX SR. I'm fully impressed; the subwoofer is amazing with a 10-inch driver. It hits the notes correctly and produces that rumble wherever it is required. The movie-watching experience is just next level. It may be a few hundred dirhams more expensive than the Samsung, but it's worth every penny. I'm keeping it. Footnote: I had already tried and returned the Sonos Arc Ultra plus Sub Gen 4 prior to the Samsung because it never really justified its price tag with its performance.

I considered both as well but found a great deal on the Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX SR and even at suggested retail price, it's hard to beat IMO. I couldn't be more pleased fitting my use case perfectly.

I've been very pleased with both music and especially movies with my Polk MagniFi Max AX SR. For under $800 it's hard to beat with 7.1.2, Dolby Atmos, functioning wireless surround, good base, and overall ease of use.

I changed the comparison to the 990D since thats the model I found $22 more than the Polk, and it was still favored by the same scores, but I think I'm going for the Polk since they're an audio company and not a do-everything like Samsung

I have the same. Polk Magnifi MAX AX SR for the bedroom and Polk XT Atmos setup for the living room. I've tried other brands in the past like Klipsch (the treble on those horns is too much a lot of times), and always come back to Polk. They're just a well balanced speaker.

Polk Magnifi MAX AX SR. Comes with everything; 10" subwoofer and surrounds (don't believe for a minute the bouncy room angled speakers in soundbars even come close to proper surround) When I get speakers I get them from companies that only make speakers. I did have Klipsch for a bit but their connectivity was horrendous (using a USB dongle in 2025 and pressing and holding buttons, then dropping out once an hour and requiring it to be done over again). Polk literally connects on its own once plugged in and stays that way. That being said, if you ONLY want a soundbar, the Klipsch Core 300 is insane. The built in subwoofers are no joke.

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 ⬆️*

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

I got the Polk Magnifi max ax sr from Greentoe for the same price a couple of days ago - looking forward to it arriving.

I'm happy with it so far. The first one was damaged in shipping, so I had to wait for a replacement. I've only had it for about a week. I read a few reviews saying the rears were weak, but I have not had that experience. I had to turn them down a bit to keep from drowning out the soundbar. The "surround" experience is good. I struggled with dialogue on the speakers I replaced (older Bose CineMate). I have no issues with the Polk. I have a large open living room with vaulted ceilings. I don't get much of the overhead sound from the up-firing drivers. I knew that wouldn't be ideal for any ATMOS system, though. I listen to lots of music during the day (remote work). I like the sound for that too. How about you?

Sorry, I posted that to the wrong thread. The MAX AX SR is pretty solid too

I’ve used both the Magnifi Max AX SR and the 990D and they are both excellent systems. The only things I would say the Polk has over the Samsung would be the Subwoofer (which is an absolute beast) and the fact the soundbar has 3 HDMI ports to plug your gear into.

I got a Polk magnifi max from fb marketplace, comes with surrounds and a big ol sub for around $150. It sounds great and I is reviewed very well too on rtings