Polk Audio N1 soundbar

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Full, clear sound. Visually striking. Affordable. Simulated surround effect gives the soundbar a "big" sound.

Cons:

Mediocre bass. Gaming audio modes are strangely labeled. Display lights aren't clear enough

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Last revision on January 4, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Full, clear sound. Visually striking. Affordable. Simulated surround effect gives the soundbar a "big" sound

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre bass. Gaming audio modes are strangely labeled. Display lights aren't clear enough

Expert reviews and ratings

The Polk Audio N1 entered the market at a rather steep £350, but a big price drop recently (it's available for £200 now) makes it a talented soundbar for the price.Apart from the need for a more defined bass and slightly better refinement, you've got a...

By What Hi-Fi? on January 20, 2015

The Polk N1 Gaming Sound Bar is another attempt from Polk at aiming its audio expertise at gamers, and its sound bar is its biggest bet yet, focusing on the Xbox One with dedicated audio modes for certain games. At 39-inches wide and £199, is it good...

By gadgetshow.channel5.com on November 06, 2014

SOUNDS GOOD: The Polk N1 will bring your games to life [POLK]Want to get the most out of your video games?Then the Polk N1 Sound Bar might be the next device on your shopping list.It's easy to forget about the sound side of gaming when you're planning...

By dailystar.co.uk on July 02, 2014

The Polk N1 Surroundbar is a gaming-focused soundbar speaker that offers solid performance and an attractive design at a reasonable...

By PC Mag on February 14, 2014

Loudspeakers come in many materials but not often concrete. In Germany high end audio gets extreme and in Weimar a company is building concrete loudspeakers. Heavy and beautifully made they have real designer appeal and real mass. Investigating the...

By the-ear.net on May 11, 2015

With Polk Audio now trying to push its brand in the UK we were offered the chance to give the N1 Surroundbar a try to see what we thought of it. We know that this is considered to be more of a gaming accessory than anything else, but it is also ideal if...

By Product Reviews on August 19, 2014