Amazon Warehouse via Amazon has
Polk Audio React Home Theater Sound Bar (Used Like New) for
$89.55.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
JSR0217 for posting this deal.
Note: Item will come in original packaging. Packaging may be damaged.
Key Featueres:
- 3D virtual surround sound, multiroom music 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
- 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
- Full voice-control compatibility. Control Smart Home Devices. Use Alexa Calling and Messaging to US, Canada and Mexico - all from your sound bar
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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1. There was faint burnt plastic smell when I opened the box (as someone noted in review).
2. Did not have any issue with WiFi/Alexa connection.
3. There was some sort of software push after connecting the speaker to WiFi. After the update, I heard brief popping/crackling noise from the speaker during reset. Haven't heard it again since.
4. You can disable communication function and put Alexa into 'do not disturb' mode. You can also turn off mic to not use Alexa.
5. The speaker do announce when you change mode, although I do not plan to change it often.
6. I see a small orange dot LED lit in the middle during use. It is not that bothering (to me at least).
7. The only complaint that I have so far is the remote - buttons are somewhat recessed, not easily accessible.
I plan to test drive the speaker for next few days and decide wheter I would like to return it. So far, it seems to be working fine.
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It also survived several blows and climbs from my toddler.
It also survived several blows and climbs from my toddler.
My biggest question is with Arc is it simple to turn off and use the built in TV speakers?
I live with someone who only likes the soundbar on for movies. Which is no problem just using optical, but I'd prefer it automatically power on with the TV unless I turn it off.
A lot of times, they buy because they want some new feature like Atmos, then they hook up and realize they cannot tell the difference or that their other equipment would need to be upgraded to get the feature.
Other times they just don't have a clue and when the system doesn't perform because their TV doesn't pass Dolby Digital Plus through to the ARC port, they blame the speakers.
Poor engineering of the products (TV's especially) and poor CEC programming has made surround sound way more complicated than it has to be.
Additionally, the general population doesn't dig into anything to understand how it works, they just return it when it "didn't work".
That being said, for me it would have to be a pretty good deal to risk wasting my time .
My biggest question is with Arc is it simple to turn off and use the built in TV speakers?
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I live with someone who only likes the soundbar on for movies. Which is no problem just using optical, but I'd prefer it automatically power on with the TV unless I turn it off.
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Some DAC's (digital to analog audio converters) can be used to add your real external powered sub back into the system.
You can wire them to the optical output of the TV (if it remains active when a soundbar is attached as many TV's do) then use an HDMI connection to allow CEC to raise and lower sub volume with the TV remote concurrently as it raises and lowers the soundbar volume.
I would love to tell you which one to use, but it's kind of hit and miss depending on your TV, soundbar, and other items like your streaming device.
PS - Based on your name, are you Navy?
PS - Based on your name, are you Navy?
Also no I changed my username a couple of weeks ago just to annoy a guy with a similar seal name who insisted on needlessly arguing with me ad nauseam even though I provided multiple highly regarded sources from the start. Immature sure, but I was still on the silly made up name they gave me lol I should change it again though, don't want anyone to take offense.
Of course, sometimes things don't play well together since the CEC standard is loose and manufacturer implementations vary quite a bit between devices.
Pretty much try one to see if it works.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088JX61XF
There is always a 12 year old in his parents basement who has no brain and plenty of time. Best not to engage.
One of the biggest problems with the internet: Maybe I am an experienced engineer giving you good advice or maybe I dropped out of school at junior high school level and don't know crap... either way I appear the same on the internet.
Slickdeals and reddit seem to be the worst, because while there may be a lot of smart people, the dummies usually are very vocal and willing to wear you out to win!
Wait, scratch "there may be a lot of smart people on reddit"
Of course, sometimes things don't play well together since the CEC standard is loose and manufacturer implementations vary quite a bit between devices.
Pretty much try one to see if it works.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088JX61XF
I understand your pain!
There is always a 12 year old in his parents basement who has no brain and plenty of time. Best not to engage.
One of the biggest problems with the internet: Maybe I am an experienced engineer giving you good advice or maybe I dropped out of school at junior high school level and don't know crap... either way I appear the same on the internet.
Slickdeals and reddit seem to be the worst, because while there may be a lot of smart people, the dummies usually are very vocal and willing to wear you out to win!
Wait, scratch "there may be a lot of smart people on reddit"
No options to turn off either.
You could open it up and disconnect the LEDs but that voice prompt? No thanks.
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