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Polk Audio Atrium 45

Polk Audio Atrium 45
alaScore 80

227 reviews

Jun, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 226 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 59/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is Apr 23, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 202617 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: Jun 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 227 reviews)

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Polk Audio Atrium 45

 

Since Polk Audio has a number of quality products in this review, it is surprising that this one ranked so low. However, the limited frequency response combined with the low sensitivity means that this outdoor speaker cannot give the full, rich audio...

The Polk Audio Atrium 45 all-weather outdoor loudspeaker has a rugged design

It has a limited frequency response and a low sensitivity rating

There are better Polk Audio outdoor speakers than this one.

Consumer review by:

Not just for Outdoors

 

I did a side by side comparison against my normal front speakers, a pair of "vintage" Celestion SL-6 's. The Celestion was better, but not by a lot...and they cost a lot more than these when I bought them new in the late 80's.

I got 2 pair of these to use as my 7.1 surround system speakers (on sale at the Egg). Considering price per performance I think they're pretty hard to beat. The bracket worked well for mounting them to the ceiling, I didn't have to go searching for mounts

Yes, they're a little brighter than you might like for a set of front speakers, but not that bad considering price and size. I just used them as my back 4 surround speakers for a 7.1 system. As all the other reviews say...yeah they're a little bright...

Consumer review by:

fatcat

 

Polk support is outstanding. I had also purchased a set of Atrium 55 speakers, and left in the box for a future install. When I openned the box, I found that one of the speakers had a broken baffle. I called Polk, and a new speaker and baffle assembly...

For the price, these speakers cannot be beat. They install easily, look good, and perform well for their size

Bass is somewhat weak, but that should be expected, based upon the size of the product

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Consumer review by:

Pretty Good

 

They sound good, especially for their small size and the outdoor protections

They don't sound as good as the similarly-priced Monitor30. That isn't to say they sound bad. These are quality Polk speakers. They just aren't as good as the Monitor 30

Consumer review by:

pretty good

 

pair these up with a decent sub and they sound complete

with the discount on black friday they were great buy, not sure if I would pay the regular price, they are quite bright sounding, nice high and crisp ; the other good side is they are not that large, but that is there drawback at the same time

the bass is lacking, having 2 zone option, I had the regular sound system on with 400-600 sub, and then they sounded nice, so they are great if you can pare them with a decent outdoor sub and you will have more quality then you care for outdoors

Consumer review by:

Sneaky EGG!!!

 

Either way Polk is a great speaker, customer support is %100 great, I have about $4000 in my Polk surround speakers and had 1 warranted without a problem. I will mount the speakers around my pool this summer and will revise my review of their performance.

Been wanting this item for a while now, at $199.00 was going to hold off. THEN I get a mass e-mail saying the speakers are on sale 1 day only for $69.00, Wow that's what I said better get them while I can..I feel suckered, lol the same speakers are on...

none at this time

Consumer review by:

Great deal for the money.

 

Great deal for the money.

Item arrived very quickly (3-4 days) via UPS. Well packaged and easy to install. Treble is very clear and crisp (particularly if you enjoy classical or acoustic guitar), however the base is not a strong feature. So if you enjoy heavy rock or...

Consumer review by:

Excellent Outdoor Speaker

 

Excellent Outdoor Speaker

When I read the reviews on this product, I was convinced that it would suit my outdoor needs for music. When I finally installed them this weekend, I understood what others said about the quality of the sound. I hooked up my iPod to my receiver and...

Consumer review by:

Great speakers for the price

 

Great speakers for the price

I bought these speakers for my pool area out back and all I can say is "Awesome". Some people say that the bass response is not that great but I'm here to tell you, and I'm a bass head, that for the price you can't ask for much more. If you're able...

Consumer review by:

Great Service

 

Great Service

The product was received timely and in good condition. I have not yet installed the speakers so I can't speak to the quality of the product at this time.

Product Specifications

The Atrium 45 indoor/outdoor loudspeaker offers the ultimate in flexibility, reliability and sound quality. The Atrium 45 gives you the freedom to put speakers anywhere you want high-performance sound: the kitchen, the den, the guestroom, the patio or pool, even the backyard BBQ pit. Sure, there are lots of "outdoor" speakers out there. But look at the fine print. Many of them are suitable only for placement in sheltered locations. The rugged Atrium 45 meets or exceeds stringent industry and military specifications for full exposure to the elements for years of reliable high-performance sound anywhere in and around your home. Incredible sound - anywhere you want it, with the versatile Polk Audio Atrium series of indoor/outdoor loudspeakers.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:7.8in
Height:9.5in
Width:6.3in

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Polk Audio
Model:45
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Polk Audio Atrium

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/White

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:2 years warranty

Speaker System

Amplification Type:Passive
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Crossover Channel Qty:2-way
Max (RMS) Output Power:160Watt
Nominal (RMS) Output Power:80Watt
Response Bandwidth:75 - 20000Hz
Speaker System Type:Left / right channel speakers/Speaker
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