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Polk Audio - Signature Elite ES50 Hi-Res Tower Speaker - Stunning Black
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Customer Reviews for Polk Audio - Signature Elite ES50 Hi-Res Tower Speaker - Stunning Black
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4
Good speaker for entry-level tower, but overpriced
on December 31, 2021
Posted by: Tyler Dyck
from Vancouver, BC
I had the previous S50, and then tried a stylistic change (colour only) to the ES50. Mistake. They sounded exactly the same as the previous model. (good, but not meant for a large room). But ended up costing me $1100/pr.
Whoops.
So I found a pair of the S55 from a private seller (one model higher than the S50) for $400/pr. Wow. Yippee! But this review isn’t about the older S55.
Compared to the previous RTiA5 (I think this is the closest model for comparison) you don’t get more if you’re paying more. Stylistically, the ES50 kill the RTiA5 with beautiful curves and warm colours, and they do sound good, but not worth the investment at MSRP or slightly lower.
My room is 12’w x 16’L x11.5’h. I think that the off-module height of the historic house I reside in makes a huge difference. If you’ve dialled in a sweet-spot, sure they sound good enough (with the help of a 12”, 500watt powered sub), but as soon as you leave that spot, they fade away and you quickly realize these aren’t enough for a room that size. (My previous setup included RTiA9, and that was sufficient).
Bottom line, depending on the size of room, you’re better off getting the ES55, and invest a little bit more, it’s worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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