Polk Audio introduced two new flagship sound bar systems Tuesday, MagniFi Max AX and MagniFi Max AX SR, with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound thanks to 11-speaker arrays using Stereo Dimensional Array (SDA) technology. Both models include wireless subwoofers for extended bass response; MagniFi Max AX SR adds two wireless surround speakers for sonic immersion. Music streaming, custom sound modes and eARC connectivity round out the features of these all-in-one systems.
MagniFi Max AX sound bars have up-firing speakers for the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-oriented sound formats. Polk’s fourth-generation SDA technology claims to eliminate inter-aural crosstalk. MagniFi Max AX and MagniFi Max AX SR each include a 10-inch down-firing subwoofer. And, you can add surround with Polk SR2 Wireless Rear Surround Speakers ($199). And, both support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming via Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect or any Works with Alexa-enabled music service. Combine MagniFi AX series sound bars (including the MagniFi Mini AX) to build a multi-room music listening system.
MagniFi Max AX ($799) and MagniFi Max AX SR ($899) sound bar systems will be available in October.