At a glance
Polk Audio S10 in 5 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 67 Hz to 40 kHz
- Sensitivity: 85 dB (1 W/1 m)
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.2/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
Summary: In this review, I share my personal experience with the Polk S10 Signature Series speakers. Initially using them as rear surrounds in my 5.1 setup and later testing them in various roles, I found them to excel as surround speakers but less so as standalone front speakers. While they lack bass, their high build quality and improved performance after a break-in period make them a solid choice for specific audio setups. Polk’s customer service also adds to the overall positive experience, though they do fall short in some areas, making this a balanced and comprehensive review. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 4" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 67 Hz to 40 kHz 42 Hz to 40 kHz extended
- Crossover frequency
- 2.5 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 85 dB (1 W/1 m)
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 20 to 100 W
- Maximum SPL
- 104 dB
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Port tuning frequency
- 53 Hz
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 8.4 in 213 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Width
- 5.4 in 137 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Depth
- 6.3 in 159 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Weight
- 6 lb 2.7 kg Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Colors
- Classic Brown Walnut Black Washed Walnut
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Polk Audio S10 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10.
Why this one: Same 4 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter as the S10, from the line that replaced the Signature series
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