Price: $169.00
(as of Nov 15, 2024 00:39:09 UTC - Details)

Elevate your entertainment setup with the Polk MagniFi Max AX advanced performing 5.1.2 channel sound bar for TV, surround sound speakers, and home theater audio so you hear clear, crisp sound from every angle, even overhead, plus it includes a wireless Polk Subwoofer (10") that adds deep, rumbling bass. With left/right tweeters and woofers, this TV sound bar with wireless subwoofer delivers a super wide soundstage, optimized to make your movies, TV, sports, and music sound exceptional. Features patented SDA surround technology for a wider, more immersive listening experience and Voice Adjust technology for crystal clear dialogue. This Dolby Atmos soundbar features Night Mode, which allows you to lower the bass while increasing VoiceAdjust with just a button, so you can hear every word without raising the master volume. Supports 4K/60 fps HDMI, HDR10, and Dolby Vision for realistic video quality. Built-in Wi-Fi with Chromecast and Bluetooth technologies along with the preset sound modes lets you stream your favorite music instantly. Place the Polk Subwoofer anywhere in your living room, bedroom, or media room, or home theater and fill the room with high-impact multi-dimensional sound. To build a 7.1.2 surround sound setup, add Polk’s timbre matched SR2 wireless speakers.
A SUPER IMMERSIVE SOUND EXPERIENCE - MagniFi Max AX Soundbar features an 11-driver array with 2 up-firing drivers for virtual height effects, left/right tweeters & woofers & a dedicated center channel, delivering immersive sound & clear dialogues
CAPTIVATING SURROUND SOUND WITH POLK's PATENTED SDA 3D AUDIO TECHNOLOGY - This home theater system delivers certified Dolby Atmos and DTS:X cinematic surround sound with impactful bass & an expansive 3D soundstage for next-level music & movies experience
HEAR EVERY WORD CLEARLY - Polk's patented VoiceAdjust speech-clarifying technology works with MagniFi's integrated center channel speaker to bring up the voice levels without affecting the rest of the soundtrack. Enjoy clear dialogues and balanced audio
SOUNDBAR WITH SUBWOOFER SYSTEM - Includes a powerful plug-and-play 10" down-firing Wireless Subwoofer that connects instantly to the sound bar the moment you power it on. It delivers deep, effortless bass, at volume levels that are surprising for its size
COMPLETE WIRELESS HOME ENTERTAINMENT - Create a whole-home audio solution & enjoy high-quality music streaming directly from your smart TV or phone, tablet or computer via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, and Alexa MRM
QUICKLY AND EASILY SETUP THE SOUNDBAR SYSTEM IN SECONDS using the Google Home app on your Android or iOS devices. This soundbar for TV & home theater systems connects in a jiffy. Includes a Polk soundbar remote to unlock MagniFi Max AX's full potential
NUMEROUS CONNECTION OPTIONS - (3) 4K HDMI inputs, (1) HDMI w/eARC output for connecting your smart TV and other devices, and an Optical port for Blu-Ray players. In addition, you can connect a multitude of devices using Bluetooth, USB, and the Internet
Reviewer: Taxman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Polk MagniFi Max AX SR
Review: Most of the reviews here are for an earlier version of this product, the Max. The Max AX model came out in September, 2022 and that is the model I purchased. There seems to be a number of complaints about that earlier model. Reviewers mention hearing snap, crackle and pops coming through the system. The system has 4 components...soundbar, 2 rear surround speakers and the sub. The soundbar connects to the other units through a private WiFi network at 2.4Ghz, which is completely independent of your home set up. Interference with this network likely was the cause of the earlier problem. Polk says the new AX version has an improved chip set for a better connection, and improved rejection of other nearby signals.After over 100 hours of listening through both the ARC HDMI and Bluetooth inputs, I can report that all I ever hear is clean sound. Not a single pop or crackle ever. If there was a problem with the earlier version, I believe Polk has fixed it.Next up is the subwoofer. I have designed, built and installed many subs in the car audio business. My experience is that the most critical part of a sub is NOT the speaker...It's all in the enclosure. A proper enclosure can make an average speaker sound great. It's critical that the enclosure be as strong as possible to avoid any flexing in the box. With this newer AX model, Polk has moved on from the cheaper composite material used in the Max and now uses MDF (medium density fiberboard) in the Max AX. This is an excellent choice and the go to material used in the subs of the "boom" cars in your neighborhood. The material is heavy, and that's why the sub weighs so much.To my ears, it sounds great. A single 10" sub is not going to shake your windows, but it will give you the boom when the explosions hit in the movie your watching. More importantly, it does a good job of delivering harmonic overtones...the "rattle" that follows the boom as it fades away. For the price, Polk has done a good job with the improved performance of the sub.I also read here complaints about the "feel" of the remote. All I can say is that a gentle push of the buttons activates the function. It works just fine for me. Don't know if Polk upgraded this piece or not.I have the AX SR version, which adds the rear speakers. There is plenty of audio signals present in the rear channels of every movie I watch on Amazon or Netflix. They really do add to the whole experience. I also use this set up to watch and listen to live concerts on YouTube, streamed from a laptop through the standard HDMI input. When I do, I move the rear speakers to the front of the room, and switch the sound mode on the Polk to stereo. In this mode, the front left and right signals are ALSO sent to the rear speakers for a true 2 channel set up. Moving the rear speakers to the front of the room expands my sound stage another 10 feet across the front. So this is a versatile unit that can be used for more than just TV sound. Just a note...while the rear speakers look identical, they are not. Each has a dedicated WiFi receiver to only operate as left or right. Turn them over and they are labeled on the bottom as to L or R.Last thought is the manual. No reason for Polk to include it as most people won't read it. You can locate and download it in 10 seconds with a Google search. It is loaded with info, including several additional functions not labeled on either the soundbar itself or the remote. These involve pushing 2 buttons at the same time to activate a feature. Like how to turn off the "sleep" function.In summary, I have no real complaints. A true home theater costs thousands of dollars and of course wires everywhere. Polk has done a great job of "shrinking" everything into a compact unit that sounds great. Every feature works for me and there was never a time when something didn't work. You might think about spending a little extra to get this AX model which is a definite improvement over the earlier versions. Thanks for reading and good luck with your purchase.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Plug and play setup. Good audio.
Review: Something has to be said about the ease of setup, convenience of plug and play without the necessity of downloading apps, visiting websites and creating accounts.This system is so easy to get up and running, just plug the soundbar, sub and rear speakers to power, they connect quickly to the soundbar. The system sounds good out of the box. I adjusted the treble down and bass up to suit my taste. I haven't yet tested this with a Dolby Atmos streamer so cannot comment on the effectiveness of upfiring speakers. Having said that, so far I have been very happy with this system.

Reviewer: Lynn Nielsen
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great surround sound system
Review: I had purchased a Samsung sound bar for my Samsung TV a few years ago. It worked well for the first year or so but recently wouldn’t respond and kept reverting to TV sound. I did a lot of research and decided on the Polk system and I can’t believe the difference. My old sound bar never has this level of sound and I can finally hear the dialogue! I have always had problems with background noise when watching tv shows and movies, but this system was well worth the money. I had it set up in just a few minutes and I love that the rear speakers are wireless and automatically connected to the soundbar when was turned on. I am so happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a tv surround sound system.Update 3 months later - removed 1 star as the system frequently doesn’t turn on or respond when I turn on the tv. I am having to unplug the soundbar and subwoofer every time I want to watch tv, which is mildly annoying. Also now I see it’s $200 less with a 20% discount, which makes me feel I paid too much when I bought it.

Reviewer: kavier
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Polk Magnifi Max AX with SR2 rears is Fantastic
Review: Specifically, I am reviewing the Polk Magnifi Max AX with (2) SR2 surround speakers. This system is advertised in different ways like 5.1 or 7.1. They both have the exact same sound bar and subwoofer. With the 5.1 the SR2 rear speakers can be bought separately and added at a later date. Just make sure you are getting the Magnifi Max AX model! I just bought a new 77 LG C3 television and decided against the LG sound bar system because the reviews were not great. The hook for me with this system was the clear voice technology that works pretty well and every other feature works exceptionally well and has exceeded my expectations by alot. Take your time and learn the remote like the back of your hand and you will thoroughly enjoy this system. Tip: Adjusting all the different sound mode strength levels are simple and only requires a quick press and RELEASE of each function button followed by the plus or minus button for Bass, surround, voice adjust, etc. The surround button has 2 adjustments with a balance adjustment requiring a little longer hold of the button before releasing. I use Xfinity Cable TV and have an iPhone 14 Promax as far as my input sources. I listen to Pandora and Sirius XM via Bluetooth from my iPhone and it is the cleanest, clearest and most enjoyable listening experience sound imaginable in the all stereo mode that you can’t even put into words. ( Correction from my earlier post) After taking a deeper dive into many of the different listening modes available, I experimented with setting up the built-in Chromecast, listening via Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, or the Pandora app within the TV, I found that they all sounded pretty comparable and you only need to choose any one of the modes above that is easiest for you to use. You really can't go wrong with either one. I would refer you to Polk user manual online for instructions. Furthermore, make sure you are in the "all stereo mode" and NOT the music mode from your Polk remote. I have not yet found the music mode helpful for anything yet, not to say I won't find a use for it in the future. It is simple with lots of different options, just learn the system.) The "all stereo mode" is great for sports as well and seems to separate the sounds between the announcer and the rest giving you a surround type feel making you feel like you are there. The Movie function is also to die for with Netflix movies and feel like you are at a movie theater. Before I purchased this system, I called the Polk customer service to ask about the wifi range for the rear speakers and they informed me that 15-foot max is recommended which almost deterred me from buying it but I took a chance. The 15 ft recommended range is totally incorrect because I have a distance of exactly 23.5 feet from the sound bar to the rear speakers and works flawlessly without any pops, crackles or any other interference whatsoever. This is a fantastic system in every way possible and Polk has done a remarkable job here. I have 2 suggestions to Polk audio: 1. Retest the wifi range and ADVERTISE it!! My room is only so long to test but again, my system is flawless at 23.5 ft. and please educate the customer service on the new recommended range. 2. I can live with the black rear speakers but the rest of my family can’t and prefers white on the walls. ( as you can see from the pics I won that battle) It would be great if you could make just the REARS in white as an option. This system is a strong BUY IMO!!! Thanks for reading..

Reviewer: Ben Dickie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I purchased this soundbar in late 2022 (shortly after this model first came out), and have been very pleased. I bought it to replace a Sony soundbar that had constant wireless drop-outs (a known problem with the model) - the wireless connection on my Polk has been rock-solid.Great sounding audio - this soundbar really shines when you're playing Dolby Atmos content. Good integration with Spotify and Apple Music as well.Another thing I like is that this is one of the few soundbars on the market that has three HDMI inputs rather than only one or two. Yes, you can eARC with other bars, but that seems to lead to more frequent issues with latency. With this bar, I have my AppleTV, my blu-ray player and my game console all running directly into the soundbar.All in all, very satisfied customer with Polk.

Reviewer: Tariq
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Top of the line sound bar. The sound is incredible and the sub is heavy and wow shakes the house trust me it’s a massive 10” down firing sub get this you won’t be disappointed. Dolby Atmos is really something.You can’t beat Polk Audio.

Reviewer: WilliamF
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: An issue with Subwoofer dead on arrival was resolved by Customer Service. The product has great sound for the price, a very good alternative to expensive soundbars.

Reviewer: Erick
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: La calidad de audio y potencia es muy buena y nítida; consideren que el sufwoofer podría saturar el espacio donde se instale. En mi caso me llevo varios días en poderle asignar el espacio correcto a la bocina ya que el bajeo llegaba hacer un poco incómodo.Como opinión, considero que el producto podría sacársele más provecho en espacios mayores a 24 m2, e igualmente tomen en cuenta que si desean ampliar su equipo a 5.1 canales las bocinas de ambientación traseras (SR1), son muy difíciles de conseguir.

Reviewer: Leanne macdonald
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great value awesome sound