Polk Audio Signa S3

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Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Polk Audio Signa S3. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the connectivity and usability. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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Expert review by : Steve Withers (pocket-lint.com)

Polk Signa S3 review: Affordable and effective

This well-priced soundbar and subwoofer combination doesn't have loads of features, but is a brilliant way to boost audio when on a budget.

Expansive presence ; Well-integrated subwoofer ; Sounds good with movies and music ; Simple to setup ; Nice price

No centre speaker ; Limited connections

This soundbar effectively upgrades the audio of your big-screen TV without breaking the bank. Features are limited to keep the price down, but still include Bluetooth, Chromecast and Voice Adjust. A punchy and musical performance rounds-off a solid...

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Nick Woodard (digitaltrends.com)

Polk Audio Signa S3 review: A good bar lost among great competition

Polk Audio unveiled the newest edition to its budget soundbar lineup, the Signa S3, which is a 2.1-channel system with built-in Wi-Fi and a sleek design.

Smooth design ; Quality stereo sound ; Wi-Fi connectivity

Limited low end ; Missing surround sound

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Best soundbar for 2022

if you're looking for a speaker that can do music as well as play the latest episode of Ted Lasso, then the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a lot to offer.

If you're looking for a speaker that can do music as well as play the latest episode of Ted Lasso, then the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a lot to offer. It's great for streaming, as it has Chromecast built in in addition to Bluetooth and an HDMI input.

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Best soundbar under $300 in 2021

The Polk Audio Signa S3 may not have the stylish looks of the Klipsch or JBL but it offers pretty much what a 21st century music fan needs. Apart from the HDMI port, it has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi streaming (iOS and Android) and a mini-jack for connecting a...

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Polk Audio Signa S3 Review

Polk Audio's Signa S3 is a 2.1 soundbar system that aims to bring theater-style rumble into your home for a very affordable $249. That's a low enough price that it's fair to wonder just how much thunder the wireless subwoofer can muster when the entire...

Powerful audio performance with deep bass and crisp highs Wireless subwoofer Voice Adjust mode for clearer dialogue Supports Chromecast audio and Google Assistant voice commands Ships with both HDMI and optical cables

No EQ Lacks visual indicators for various audio modes

Polk Audio's Sigma S3 soundbar and subwoofer combo deliver a relatively powerful 2.1 audio experience for the price.

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : ANDREW MYRICK, NAMERAH SAUD FATMI and KEEGAN PROSS (androidcentral.com)

Best soundbars 2021

Polk is another one of those companies that prides itself on providing great audio experiences throughout your home. The Signa S3 Sound Bar is no different and has a few tricks up its sleeves that other soundbars simply can't compete with. Kicking...

Built-in Chromecast Wireless subwoofer included Single remote to control your TV and soundbar Universal TV compatibility with HDMI ARC

Pretty basic remote included Only one HDMI port included

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : STEFAN VAZHAROV (bestproducts.com)

60 BEST TECH GIFTS THAT WILL IMPRESS ANYONE IN YOUR LIFE

The Polk Audio Signa S3 wireless soundbar is an amazing gift for someone in need of a sound upgrade at home. The reasonably priced product is elegant and packed with convenient features. They include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with support for...

Nov, 2021