Polk Audio MagniFi Sound Bar

The Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR is a 5.1 setup with a sleek design. It comes with a discrete subwoofer and two satellites. It has a Stereo Dimensional Array surrou...

Get the MagniFi Mini if you’re looking for a small soundbar that delivers big sound.

Polk's small soundbar promises big sound, but doesn’t quite deliver

The 2.1-channel MagniFi 2 soundbar from Polk Audio does a solid job at delivering virtualized 3D audio, but gets tripped up by its mediocre bass response.

Polk's latest Magnifi soundbar offers big sound, but skips out on some big features.

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Polk Audio is the latest brand to add wireless rear speakers to a soundbar/subwoofer system, therefore offering a 5.1 solution to those not interested in the more traditional approach based around a separate amplifier, 5.1 speaker package and oodles of speaker cable. The system in question is the Magnifi MAX SR, available for around £600. It's the expanded version of Polk's 3.1-channel Magnifi MAX, itself a more serious proposition than the compact Magnifi Mini.

Who says sound bars have to be big to sound big? This pipsqueak Polk doles out better sound than we expected for its small size and affordable price.

There’s something so appealing about a compact surround system. It provides a nice balance of audio quality with size, which is especially helpful in small