Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT

8 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT review: Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT

Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT

TV add-on speaker with wireless subwoofer; subwoofer and sound bar are particularly well-matched; attractive, but understated design; can be used with existing TV remote.

No remote; only one analog audio input; "gain control" switch on the back of the sound bar needs to be adjusted for some DVDs; no front-panel display; doesn't get as loud as some competitors.

The Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT sounds better than most sound bars and puts a focus on simplicity, but its feature limitations and lack of a remote make it less appealing against the competition.

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Bad product if you have a wireless network

The sound is OK, but not great

When the power supply is connected, this device brings my home wireless network to its knees. The network operates so slowly as to be totally unusable. Turning the switch off does not restore the network - the speaker power supply must be unplugged ;...

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Polk Audio SDA IHT

I researched getting surround sound for a while. I was looking for something to improve the sound experience at the right price. I found it. The ease of use an low profile (not running wires and visible speakers is an aesthetic plus). Delivery was...

Easy to set up, Wireless sub, looks great, sounds awesome, caught a Newegg limited deal for $ off

Remote congiguration didn't work with Directv remote, but Polk supplied a remote (for soundbar) in the box. I'm not sure if they did this previously from some of the reviews I've read

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Will blow you away...

Will not replace a 5.1 surround system, but is an excellant product for someone wanting great quality audio with minimal space for spearkers and equipment.

Very quick set up - one cable, program it to your remote and you are done. Amazing sound for such a small package. Crisp highs, decent, clear lows. Wireless sub is a plus. Will rattle the furniture in a moderate sized room. Polk Audio on the cheap

The only thing that would make this system five eggs for me, would be the addition of an equalizer to trim the highs at low volume

May, 2009

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