Polk MAGNIFI Mini AX Soundbar Review

[@Novilicious]

Great little unit for my parents. Was just looking for multiple devices like this as Christmas gifts!

[@gregmoisan5629]

I bought this with the S2 speakers and I'm impressed with it. I also got my gf the sound bar.

[@iknepheli]

Went to read comments and realized I was the comment

[@duprie37]

How does the sound compare to the previous Magnifi Mini? Is it much of an upgrade? I have the previous iteration, interested in the AX but not sure if it's that much better.

[@inawrocki207]

This thing sounds like garbage. Not sure what these people are listening to, but sound is muffly, woofer is average at best. The digital "surround" is hilariously bad. Maybe if you're sitting in a tiny box, it actually works?

[@Hilko80]

“For the casual listeners like me.” And that rounds up this review pretty well. I understand Gene and James are not going to waste their time on a 500 dollar soundbar, but why devalue the Audioholics brand with a review like this? At least do some measurements.

[@godzilla7391]

Can you add the sr1 rear speakers to this mini soundbar? Picked up a pair of sr1 rear speakers but can't seem to pair them. I keep mashing the sync button on the back of the soundbar for surround speakers, and the sync on the rear speakers, but only thing that seems to sync is the sub. I'm thinking maybe the sr1 aren't compatible?

[@JLP627]

Considering something compact for my desk, how would this compare to some of the top PC speakers like the Klipsch Promedia or Audioengines?

[@lowercentenary]

So for atmos does the tv need to be able to decode or can we plug an amazon firestick into the soundbar itself??

[@michaelcirlos150]

do you think this is a good option for outdoor patio ?

[@tinymmc]

What is the performance like using just the Bar and not the Sub? Worried about using a sub due to current home situation.

[@senthilkumarnatesan9589]

Please share me Firmware version for this sound bar, Thanks

[@benhatesyou]

Just bought this based on your review. I am having cracking, popping sounds coming from subwoofer. It sounds like the sub is out of sync. Re-connected it and same issue. Discovered there are manufacturer issues with subwoofer. Is there a way to update it? Did you have this issue?

[@aaronburb2306]

Are you sure you bought the “AX” model? I have zero issues and that issue you’re talking about seems to be with the old model from a quick Google search

[@saintly_guy]

Does it support Dolby True HD for uncompressed ATMOS signal?

[@andreafirrito1929]

Ciao si può collegare al computer e come si effettua la connessione

[@tedrik1346]

Most Polk and JBL soundbars have no treble adjustment..important to me.

[@jacksonkuriakose7055]

Could anyone help me which is the best mode for Magnifi mini Ax with SR2 surround cause when I put 3D or movie or music mode, couldn’t hear anything from SR2 surround. So pls advice. Thanks

[@robertlauro5594]

Hello, could I not connect this to TV and just use it for music? thank you.

[@duprie37]

Yes you can do that if you want to. It has HDMI, optical, 3.5mm aux and Bluetooth connections.

[@switch9]

Would you recommend this to be exclusively used for music?

[@Audioholics]

No, get some powered monitors from Kali Audio or Fluance or SVS for that.

[@switch9]

@@Audioholics I'm looking for something standalone for Bluetooth. It's for my son.

[@kevindavis3369]

How does is the bass without the sub? I want something just to improve daily listening but I don’t need thumping cocomelon

[@rameshyygovindan2022]

Sir, kindly inform me that, can I use 4 ohms speaker for front, left and right channel speakers on denon X1400H model. Kindly suggest me sir I am waiting for your reply. Thank you.

[@damianhaber4890]

Only the X3800H and higher models accept 4 ohm speakers .

[@tomarun]

How many "sir" in a comment !!!

[@swayne1441]

I like that you guys are doing more casual sound stuff that normal people want but but I do think the reviews need to be more in line with your other reviews. You obviously do not need to go crazy with this type of gear but some measurements and some more tech details just a little more of a "hard" review to keep in line with what your brand is known for.

[@Audioholics]

Nobody measures a $500 soundbar. The person buying such a device doesn't care. Enjoy the content or skip the non tech stuff if it doesn't fit your needs.

[@swayne1441]

@@Audioholics You are 100% right on that I suppose it is a waste of time to do more technical stuff with it. I was more thinking about it from the branding perspective of what you guys are known for even if its not really useful to 99.999% of anyone who would buy it. I do think it could be sort of fun to see how good this stuff really is even a cheap sound bar today is better than a lot of actual hifi stuff years ago and going over that in a technical way could be a fun video.

[@Hilko80]

@@Audioholics as I said in my comment, you’re devaluing your brand with stuff like this. Even worse it’s exactly the kind of review been called bad reviews in many of your videos. (Think it’s been said by Gene, James, Matthew and Anthony.) You can’t have it both ways, either you’re above it and mock it or you’re supporting bogus reviews.

[@Audioholics]

@Hilko80 there is nothing wrong with this review. It's informative and he speaks articulate. You're just being a dick.

[@swayne1441]

@@Hilko80 I think the review is fine just not their normal thing but they could do both types of reviews.

[@SiLLyToMMy]

Actually weight for speakers is important so they don’t vibrate…

[@Noobadz]

8 minute video, 10 second soundbar visual

[@JonMoralesLA]

Oh god. I cringed when reviewer said he was a casual listener when talking about EQ. Nothing wrong with that except...everything! This is audioholics.

[@saintly_guy]

Treble is better on mini and base is better on mini AX

[@pranlinprakash]

Why would I buy this one for 500$ instead of Samsung Q990B for 800$..!!!

[@Audioholics]

Why would you compare 2 products not at the same price points? Polk Magnifi Max AX is $800. Go for that if it's in your budget.

[@pranlinprakash]

I thought it’s worth adding 300 extra. Big fan of your channel 😊