Summary – Polk Audio T15 Review
The Polk Audio T15s are a set of stereo speakers that provides crystal clear music performance with Polk Audio’s exclusive Dynamic Balance Drivers and tweeters for wide response and low distortion. It features rubber driver surrounds that improves frequency response and improves durability. It also comes with magnetically shielded enclosures to eliminate any static distortion which you might get from exposure to nearby audio wires. We liked the fact that the T15 stereo speakers are sonically-matched speakers designed to work together in synergy to deliver a fully integrated stereo performance with good separation and detail. The speakers come with dynamic balance silk/polymer composite tweeter with neodymium magnets delivering a lush, balanced soundscape. Furthermore, the speakers are relatively easy to setup and supports Dolby and DTS, allow them to form part for your home theater listening experience. Overall, the Polk Audio T15s are stereo speakers you can use for home audio installations and bookshelves and come highly recommended.
The Pros & Cons
The Pros. The Polk Audio T15s come with dynamic balance drivers and finely tuned tweeters that provide crystal clear highs and detailed sound quality. The speakers are sonically matched and can produce plenty of volume without a hint of distortion.
The Cons. The Polk Audio T15s are good at the highs and midrange, but lack in sub-bass and lower-end frequency response. They work well with the addition of a dedicated subwoofer to the system.
Sound Performance
The Polk Audio T15s deliver crystal clear sound performance with crisp highs, detailed midranges and deep bass response. With Acoustically-inert, furniture-grade MDF, the speaker is capable of producing solid sound with clearer details and reduces resonance and distortion. We liked the fact that you can easily crank up the volume on the T15s to maximum without hearing any distortion from the upper frequency ranges. The T15 has bright highs, wide-open mid-ranges and even a surprising bass response, giving a good kick for instrumental and vocal music genres. The T15 also has no difficulty working together with other speakers in a surround sound system. It works great with giving a great surround sound system in a medium sized room as frontal or dialogue speakers. The bass that comes with the T15 is decent but not overwhelming – it’s a 2.0 system that requires an additional subwoofer to supplement the lower frequency ranges.
Design & Build Quality
The Polk Audio T15 is well-constructed and build to last for a long time. The cabinet box is made of acoustically-inert, furniture grade MDF which helps to reduce resonance and distortion. The designers of the T15 have also thought about the various setups of this system, and sonically matched the speakers to work in a synergistic manner with balanced response across all speakers. The T15 can also be placed upright against the wall for better bass resonance, thanks to the design being compact and front ported. The magnetically shielded enclosures also help to prevent any static interference when the speakers are placed near audio cables or wiring. The speakers look really sleek with the solid MDF enclosure and blend in nicely with modern home interior décor.
The Verdict?
The Polk Audio T15 is a bookshelf speaker set designed to integrate into a surround sound system and or as standalone stereo speakers on desktops or bookshelves. These speakers are capable of deliver crisp highs, detailed midranges and tonal bass which make them enjoyable to listen to especially for instrumental and vocal performances. The speakers has a sensitivity of 89dB with a 5-1/4” dynamic balance polymer composite woofer with rubber surround and ¾” dynamic balance silk polymer tweeter. It supports Dolby and DTS, and can form part of your home theater system as frontal or dialogue speakers. The sound quality on the T15 is very clear and well-defined, with nice separation and soundstage that really immerses you into the music. That being said, our only quibble with the Polk audio T15 is that it lacks bass response – this can be easily supplemented with a dedicated subwoofer for a deeper low-end. The Polk Audio T15s have a very durable and sleek MDF cabinet design that blends in nicely into modern home décor. Overall, the Polk Audio T15 deliver great value for money with crystal clear stereo separation and soundstage, and we highly recommend them.