Name: Hampden
Brand: Polk Audio
SKU: 31980
Rating: 4.0 (5 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Thoughtfully detailed
functional retro design
improve resolution and dynamic range

distortion at maximum volume on certain tracks with deep bass content
less-refined sound quality
The internal amp is a bit underpowered for large rooms or offices

Bluetooth: yes
Bluetooth wireless range: 40 ft
Rms: 80 W
Impedance: 4 Ω

Polk Audio Hampden - Pros & Cons

Thoughtfully detailed
functional retro design
improve resolution and dynamic range
Hampdens sounded natural
warm
and generally pleasing
good-looking product with design flourishes
response with wonderful balance of rich lows and crisp highs
Powerful audio response with wonderful balance of rich lows and crisp highs
pleasant audio balance and thoughtful design touches
the Hampdens handled the treble of the guitars wonderfully
The mids and treble are well balanced with each other
They sounded better balanced overall
their sound offers great bass and no serious vices

distortion at maximum volume on certain tracks with deep bass content
less-refined sound quality
The internal amp is a bit underpowered for large rooms or offices
The Hampden is somewhat pricey for a desktop speaker
these speakers can get ridiculously loud
Slightly distorts on some tracks at maximum volume
add bass unnecessarily to a mix
cheap plastic it comes across as a little weird
It was way too loud to sit in front of them
boring black boxes many desktop speakers feature

Polk Audio Hampden - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Bluetooth wireless range	40 ft Best: Ion Cornerstone Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
Impedance	4 Ω Best: Sony MS-410 Impedance: 30000 Ω
Weight	907.18 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g

Polk Audio - Video Reviews (1)

Polk Audio Hampden desktop speakers monitors review

Polk Audio Hampden - Full Specifications

Channels	2.0
Low frequency	50.0 Hz
High frequency	22.0 kHz
RMS	80.0 W
Impedance	4.0 Ω

Height	11.6 in
Width	5.6 in
Depth	5.7 in
Weight	32.0 oz

Electric (not USB)	yes

Colour of product	Brown White

Source of connection	iOS App Android App Windows Phone App Mac App PC App
Aptx Support	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Wired inputs	3.5mm Micro-USB
Bluetooth version	2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth wireless range	40.0 ft

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Polk Audio Hampden Polk Audio - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.0

Based on 3 reviews

Polk Audio Hampden Polk Audio Hampden Review: Desktop Speakers With Style

Forbes

Published: 06.05.2014

Polk Audio Hampden Review: Desktop Speakers With Style

The Polk Audio Hampden desktop speakers look cool, but even better, they’ll can fill your office with tons of sound. Here's our full review.

HomeTheaterReview

Published: 29.10.2014

Polk Hampden Desktop Speaker Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview

4.0

Sean Killebrew checks out Polk's new desktop audio speaker, the Hampden. This powered two-way speaker combines a gorgeous design with desirable connection options like Bluetooth (with aptX) and direct USB.