Polk Audio - MagniFi MAX SR

Yes, best money can buy, the polk magnifi max sr 2, beware, the subwoofer that it's coming with it's overkill for the sound bar in my opinion, the bass is insane. Oh and it's 630$ on Amazon nowadays... now if you want to spend more probably the samsung q990d which is double or triple the price, but i have doubts about the subwoofer with that one... if you want to spend more than 2000$, don't get a soundbar.

Polk is an audio brand, I have this kit and can say it is very good for music. But keep in mind that it has a more "flat" output as in it will not add much EQ and any processing by default (you get much closer output to what the producer intended). I would also say it has much deeper and full sound than mainly consumer brands (Samsung, LG, JBL, etc). If I want to compare the experience it's like my Pioneer DJ headphones - much better to not just listen to music but actually hear and observe every little nuance. No overdrive bass and compressed, lost mid-highs. Other example could be the Denon PearL Pro. Everything just feels better and more full. Hard to describe, but with Samsung, JBL and the likes I always feel that something is missing, even when the sound is good.

It has Spotify Connect and Chromecast as well, I use the latter without issues. Don't have Spotify though. And Bluetooth. Plus it can be added to Google Home (first thing it does when you set it up). For the EQ: it has settings on the remote, you can play around Bass, Treble, High and Voice (+/-). But the basic EQ is pretty flat. It also has some modes, movie, tv music and night (this seems to reduce low frequencies a lot). Voice is surprisingly clear in any mode. I had watched Hans Zimmer: Diamonds in the Desert not long ago, it sounded beautiful. Every single instrument, detail clearly heard. No natter how small. That's when I could truly say I made a good choice :) Connectivity is also pretty good. It has no app (I don't mind that), never had any issues with the sub or surround disconnecting. It takes about 5 secs to make everything connect after being turned on, that's pretty much the only irk (it uses some proprietary tech to wirelessly connect). I had a Yamaha A/V with 2 Polk T50s before running out of space for Atmos upgrade, I would say they do the most of what you can do with a soundbar.

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

The Polk magnifi max ar is a true gem.

I am in the same environment...I have an open living room that wasn't really conducive to rear speakers. I could do it but it would mean running wires through some open areas...and having to cover with conduit. With a 6-year old and 9-year old in the house...that was a disaster waiting to happen...injury or damage:) Over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I purchased a Samsung Q-800F. Admittedly, it exceeded my expectations and was superior to the older Polk Magnify Max it replaced (failed after a lightning strike sent EMP through the house). I liked it so much I decided to try a refurbished Q-900F (Q-990F w/o rear speakers). It sounds even better. I returned the Q-800F...but it still sounded great for general use. Both systems have good bass (the 900F better because it has two 8" active woofers vs. the 800F single 6.5" woofer and passive 8" radiator). Bass is nice and clean and doesn't overpower dialogue.

I second this. He was actually the one that swayed me to my recent purchase of the Polk Magnifi.

Was looking at the plus myself, but no sub, and no rears for 1000, I couldn't get there. Went Polk magnifi for 600 instead. That ambeo max looks insane tho.

He definitely isn’t biased and adds humor in a cool way. Polk Magnifi is definitely a solid choice. That’s why I love the guy, how many people have you seen do a thorough review on the Polk? Basically Zero, but when enough people leave comments about a certain model he almost always makes a review. Enjoy your Polk Buddy