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Polk Audio React Sound Bar, Dolby & DTS Virtual Surround Sound, Next Gen Alexa Voice Engine with Calling & Messaging Built-in, Expandable to 5.1 with Matching React Subwoofer & SR2 Surround Speakers
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This smart speaker has been certified by Amazon for its built-in Alexa functionality, providing a voice-forward experience to play music, read news, control other smart home devices, and more.
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Brand | Polk Audio |
Model Name | Polk React |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, Optical, HDMI |
Special Feature | Voice Assistant |
About this item
- A LOW-PROFILE SOUNDBAR WITH BIG, DETAILED HOME AUDIO SOUND - 3D virtual surround and a slim low-profile design that does not block your TV or remote's sensor, the new Polk React Sound Bar brings out the best from your existing TV.Waterproof : No
- GREAT SOUND FOR VIRTUALLY ANY TV - Featuring a 6-driver array with (2) 3.8" x 2.7" mid-range drivers, (2) 1" tweeters and (2) 4.3" x 3.9" passive radiators, enjoy room-filling, immersive Dolby & DTS virtual surround sound without any additional speakers
- MASSIVE ALEXA INTEGRATION - Play the same music across rooms, or different ones on each device, with full voice-control compatibility. Control Smart Home Devices. Use Alexa Calling and Messaging to US, Canada and Mexico - all from your sound bar
- CLEAR & CRISP DIALOGUES - Polk's Proprietary Voice Adjust Technology adjusts the voice levels from the sound bar, so you hear every word, loud and clear. For sound optimized by content-type, use the one-button presets for movie, music and night mode
- STREAM UNLIMITED MUSIC - Connect your smartphone, tablet or other compatible devices for direct streaming or use popular streaming services like Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, and more to enjoy countless hours of music and videos to your liking
- VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Features (1) HDMI ARC output, (1) Optical Audio Input, and (1) USB-A to play music from various sources. The setup is simple and frustration-free so you can start enjoying your music out of the box
- BUILD A 5.1 CHANNEL SOUND SYSTEM with the FULL REACT FAMILY - For big, bold and impactful sound, add the optional SR2 wireless surround speakers and/or Polk React wireless sub with this Sound Bar to create a well-rounded home setup - no extra wires needed
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Value for money | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | — |
Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — |
Remote Control | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 | — |
Volume control | 3.6 | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | 3.7 | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.1 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | AVNation | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | iZIlla | Amazon.com | Walts TV |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC |
connectivity tech | HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, HDMI, Optical | wired, wireless | Bluetooth | wired, wireless | HDMI, Optical, Auxiliary, Bluetooth |
speaker type | Soundbar | Subwoofer | Soundbar,Subwoofer | Surround Sound | Soundbar | Soundbar |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop | Bar Mount | Table Top |
weight | 4 grams | 7.1 pounds | 3.97 pounds | 3.55 kilograms | 7.5 pounds | — |
control method | voice | — | voice, remote | remote | voice | — |
From the manufacturer
In collaboration with Amazon, we have developed an Alexa sound bar that offers not only the best sound, but also the most comprehensive Alexa integration. Paul Belanger - Technical Category Director
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Control Your TV Sound
Use Alexa to adjust the volume or change sound modes
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Amazon Multiroom Music
Pair the Polk React with other Alexa devices and enjoy music throughout the house
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Alexa Calling and Messaging
Reach friends and family in the US, Canada, and Mexico from your sound bar - for free.
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Always Learning
Over-the-air software updates ensure that React learns new Alexa services and sound bar features
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Hear Every Word
Adjust the vocal levels from the sound bar with Polk Adjust technology for clear, easy-to-understand dialogue
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Great Sound for Virtually Any TV
Big, detailed home theater audio and virtual surround sound developed by Polk's legendary speaker designers
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Low profile, wall-mountable design
A slim, low profile design that won't block your TV or your TV's remote sensor. Offering flexible placement options, React can easily be wall mounted with the included wall-mounting template
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Movie, Music and Night Mode
One-button, preset sound modes for movies and music optimize your sound experience and night mode lowers the bass and increases Voice Adjust so you don't wake family or neighbors
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Expand to full 5.1 Sound
Unleash true surround sound by adding Polk SR2 wireless speakers (sold separately). Push your bass over the top by attaching the wireless Polk React Subwoofer (also sold separately)
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Recommended Uses For Product | For Televisions, For Smartphones or Tablets |
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Compatible Devices | Cellphones, TV, Headphones |
Subwoofer Diameter | 6 Inches |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | Alexa,Voice Control |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 3.0 |
Color | React Sound Bar |
Included Components | SoundBar |
Product Dimensions | 4.76"D x 34.02"W x 2.2"H |
Audio Output Mode | Surround |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 30 Watts |
Item Weight | 4 Grams |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | Voice |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Woofer Diameter | 6 Inches |
Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Specific Uses For Product | Home Entertainment |
Manufacturer | Polk Audio |
Item Weight | 0.141 ounces |
ASIN | B08M16HKV9 |
Item model number | Polk React |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #27,845 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #139 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 25, 2021 |
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Product Description
The Polk React Series is the newest series within Polk’s highly successful sound bar lineup. Developed by legendary speaker designers, elevate your home entertainment with Polk React Sound Bar that connects to virtually any TV. This stunning six-driver virtual surround sound speaker fills any room with Dolby & DTS surround sound without the need to add any additional speakers. With sound unbelievably crisp and dialogues crystal clear, thanks to Polk’s patented Voice Adjust Technology, you will never miss a dialogue or a beat of your favorite movies, songs, or videos, or while streaming endlessly over the internet. The React Series features Amazon Alexa Built-in, allowing you to control elements of your sound bar with your voice while adding Alexa functionality to your living room without any additional Alexa hardware. React enjoys the deepest Alexa integration in the sound bar category, letting you reach out to your loved ones in US, Mexico or Canada through Alexa Calling and Messaging, quick and easy. Complete the React series and build a 5.1 channel setup by pairing this soundbar with the React Wireless Sub and the SR2 Surround Speakers for an immersive, unforgettable home theater experience from this small yet powerful sound system.
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Customers like how easy it is to set up the speakers. They mention the pairing instructions on the sound bar manual were much clearer than the one got with surround speakers. Customers appreciate the value of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with the remote control, saying it's barely responsive and has a significant lag time. They also are disappointed with connectivity. Customers have mixed opinions on performance, quality, voice connectivity, and sound quality.
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Customers find the installation process of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the sound bar hooks up easily, is very simple, and intuitive. Some say that the pairing instructions on the soundbar manual were much clearer than the one they got with surround speakers. They also say that it's easy to work with their TV and that adding Alexa was pretty easy.
"...And then this came.Setup was easier than I thought it would be...." Read more
"Speaker set up is super easy...." Read more
"...It's disappointing as this is such a sleek and simple item with the features we wanted, which is what we were looking for...." Read more
"Easy installation and sound. They are self amplified but do require you to plug them into an electrical source...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They mention it's a great sound bar for the price, and worth the price of upgrade. Some say that it comes with Google voice in lieu of Alexa.
"...Great sound and surprising bass overall for as small and inexpensive as it is...." Read more
"...These connected easily and sound great and were a good value...." Read more
"...This was also significantly less expensive than either, and would be very good value if it worked the way any Alexa-enabled speaker should, which it..." Read more
"...Otherwise, a very good purchase in its price range..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the soundbar. Some find it simple to use and provides excellent sound with a bass response. They also say the voices sound natural and deep. However, others say that the volume is not loud enough, the mids are not rich enough, and it's not the best for listening to music.
"...No. But for a sound bar, the quality is excellent. You get full, rich bass (to the extent you get that without a dedicated subwoofer) that don't buzz..." Read more
"...These connected easily and sound great and were a good value...." Read more
"...If you’re searching for a simple-to-use soundbar that provides excellent sound, look elsewhere.► PROS:..." Read more
"...Lots of mids which is not the best for listening to music if you are looking for audiophile quality but I have no complaints...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it connects to Alexa with ease, while others say that the integration is frustrating and the Alexa function is very poor.
"...Either way, this one connected through the Alexa app instantly and works perfect...." Read more
"...However, we couldn't connect it to the WIFI or Alexa...." Read more
"...These connected easily and sound great and were a good value...." Read more
"...Initial setup in the Alexa app failed the first time each time I had to do it, once when I first unboxed and set it up..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that the set-up, sound is great and the quality is very good. They say it's well built and easy to use. However, some customers say that it'd be disappointing to use from a company with a great reputation. They mention that it fizzles and stops playing.
"...and cut out, and maybe play another, and then it will just fizzle and stop playing, while the rest of the echos are fine...." Read more
"...No. But for a sound bar, the quality is excellent...." Read more
"...I’ve tried reconnecting the wifi link, but the process is broken. The sound bar is now completely useless." Read more
"...potential, and as an entry-level home-theater soundbar (HDMI/ARC) it is superb. Where it fails (badly) is in the Alexa integration...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it really works well, the device itself is very good, and the subwoofer works flawlessly. However, others say that it fails to play, the back speakers only worked part of the time, and that the commands do not work well.
"...I really liked how well the voice-lift function worked on the dedicated remote...." Read more
"...It tries and fails to play, resulting in about ten seconds of silence followed by another frustrating error message...." Read more
"...Remote is nice, recessed buttons are a bit odd but it works good and doesn't feel cheap...." Read more
"...Playing a movie with some explosions, the soundbar did well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the response of the speakers. They mention that the remote control is barely responsive, the buttons are very slow to respond to the touch, and the remote only works within 6 feet. Some say that the mic in the device does not offer that level of performance.
"...While it does technically support multi room music - it just doesn't work correctly...." Read more
"...The mic in this device does not offer that level of performance...." Read more
"...Remote is nice, recessed buttons are a bit odd but it works good and doesn't feel cheap...." Read more
"...PERIPHERALS:I am somewhat disappointed with the remote control...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the speakers. For example, they mention that Bluetooth is tricky to stay connected, streaming audio wirelessly suffers from constant disconnects, and the unit loses the internet connection. Some say that the product is not wireless and that it often needs to be unplugged and plugged back in. That said, some say the sound is good for the price.
"...Overly expensive Echo DotEdit 12/5/2021: The unit lost the internet connection...." Read more
"...The soundbar seems to occasionally have issues staying connected to my Wi-Fi, despite being located THREE INCHES from the router (see photos) ...." Read more
"...or two and (again, sudden yelling volume level) say that the device has lost connection...." Read more
"...on a 2.4ghz connection as the manual recommends, but kept running into connection issues...." Read more
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And then this came.
Setup was easier than I thought it would be. My TV doesn't have HDMI-out, so I had been using an optical connection on the old sound bar. When this first powered on, it wanted to be connected through the Alexa app -- which I already had going with the Echo Show and Echo Dot devices I already had. Adding it was just a matter of scanning the QR code on the sound bar with my phone.
The Alexa functionality worked as I had expected it to, but I didn't realize that the bar shows the same type of status lights that you'd see on an Echo Dot . So there was a recessed yellow bar letting me know I had another package on the porch, and it turned blue when giving the Alexa wake word. Pretty cool.
Once that was out of the way, I played with the included remote for a couple of minutes but noticed that the sound seemed to be controlling itself. I was afraid I had received a defective unit until I realized I was sitting on my AppleTV remote. With absolutely no intervention on my part, the sound bar was working with my TV's remote. I grabbed the remote that came with my TV to confirm, and sure enough, it was controlling the volume on the sound bar with zero setup.
I was impressed, to say the least. This wasn't a matter of the TV adjusting the volume of the optical output. This was the sound bar somehow learning (or being able to receive with factory settings) the remote that came with my TV.
So, then it was time to move to sound quality. Generally, I'm not big on sound bars. Does this sound like a pair of RTi 10 speakers in my living room? No. But for a sound bar, the quality is excellent. You get full, rich bass (to the extent you get that without a dedicated subwoofer) that don't buzz, the expansive midrange that Polk is known for, and smooth highs.
I really liked how well the voice-lift function worked on the dedicated remote. As full as the sound is, you don't really need the room to reverberate when you're watching the news, and that made this nearly perfect for use in the bedroom, where you can still watch TV with decent sound and without waking up your partner.
Admittedly, I really want to add the Polk React wireless subwoofer , though I've been told that absolutely is not happening. Oh well. Guess I can't have everything.
Sadly, I am a bigtime echo user and really wanted to use this with multi room music, and it's just not working out for that.
While it does technically support multi room music - it just doesn't work correctly. It takes over an hour after it is powered on before it clears a "Network Error" and allows it to work at all, and then once it does work it will play a song and cut out, and maybe play another, and then it will just fizzle and stop playing, while the rest of the echos are fine. the Network Error is why you will find so many people saying it doesn't work with MRM and then the next day it just starts working.
Also, it does not behave like an echo in all things. I have a Doorbell and it announces itself to echos when someone is at the door, but it won't work with this. It's not a big deal, but it is basically indicative of the fact that it has some echo features, but is not a full blown echo as I was hoping it would be.
I contacted Polk support about issues I've had with it and they will not support the echo side of it whatsoever and refer you to Amazon support, and Amazon support doesn't care.
I was hoping that there would be a firmware update to resolve the issues, but it doesn't look like it's coming.
I only took 1 star off for this because it's still a great soundbar, but it would be nice if somebody fixed the echo part of it which I why I purchased this particular soundbar...
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The Polk Audio React soundbar is nice and clear, a surprising amount of bass from just the soundbar. I picked up the matching subwoofer and well... To say I was impressed is quite the understatement. The subwoofer makes a huge difference, definitely worth keeping an eye out for sales.
The Sr2 rear speakers that turn this modular system into 5.1 surround sound really complete the set and absolutely blew my mind. It's everything I was looking for and more. I couldn't be happier.
As for Alexa being built in, I don't even bother with it since I've got a full sized echo device already in the living room.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 25, 2024