Polk T15 Review (Bookshelf Speakers Under $100 Part 3)

[@mechanicalslrlounge5138]

I have a pair of T15s arriving tomorrow, found a 1970's Panasonic receiver in my local thrift store for $25 CAD and these seemed like the best ultra budget option, super excited to work them in! I've been using Mackie CR3s with my record player up until this point so even the T15s will be a huge upgrade. Thanks for the honest review!

[@NemoPropaganda]

You got it my man!!!! Enjoy :D

[@roninnovastar1321]

These speakers blew my mind !!! small size but very crisp sound and great bass very impressed by them...

[@JoelHacker]

I'm glad I watched your review. I just bought this set yesterday to replace the dinky satellite speakers that came with my Yamaha system. The first thing I noticed was the bright sound, but I also did notice punchy bass (for satellite speakers)! I ordered stands for them, because the stands for my old speakers won't work. I guess the marketing team assumed those would be way out of my budget LOL! Thanks for your review!

[@MrTacoma]

I actually like how these are light on the bass... I feel like it makes the vocals sound clear ...are you picking up what I’m putting down?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I definitely get what you mean, too much bass can muddy the sound but i feel like these could still use a little more bass and still wouldn't muddy up the sound. Then again for the price it's really a bargain especially on sale.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@Grayson Owens very true.

[@SHiFTDI3S3L]

I'm glad I watched this before mounting. I was planning to mount them higher than normal and utilize the keyhole mount, so there wouldn't be any angle. I bought them yesterday, they're expected to arrive tomorrow. It'll be used with a Micca Origain, and a Polk PSW10. With regards to your sticker problem, I find WD40 and paper towels to be effective against sticker adhesive. Apply WD40 to the towel, and try to roll the glue into little scum balls as they soak the penetrant. Don't over soak, for easier cleanup and to protect the vinyl. You don't need a lot of pressure. Clean up with Isopropyl alcohol soaked paper towel or diluted soapy water soaked paper towel.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Sounds like you were on the right track with mounting them, I think you should totally do that, mount them up higher and utilize the keyhole, you don't need any angle on these. Thank's for the cleaning tip!!

[@OSXMan]

These are actually awesome sleepers. They are horrid out of the box. They need a lot of help and tuning, but the bones are great. Big magnet in that woofer, butyl rubber surrounds, composite cone. The mods I did are as follows... I put some poly fiber fill inside the cavity to increase surface area and tighten the frequency response. I sealed the woofers to the box with rope caulk, stopping a lot of leakage. Next I cut a chunk of flexible packing foam into a circle and blocked off the ports. The ports are what really ruin the speaker, IMO. You don't need a sub, I get great frequency response after setting them up. Crisp tight and deep bass. Great mids and top end. Great speakers but only after major tweaking. The difference between stock and tuned are night and day, try it!

[@NemoPropaganda]

thanks for the tip dude!

[@OSXMan]

@@NemoPropaganda Do these mods asap, you wont believe your ears. The woofer's frame doesn't fit flush to the box and air just pours out. The rope caulk works great, less is more. Roll out a thin rope of it between your fingers a little at a time, stick it to the woofer frame and tighten it down. It's like the stuff was made for this purpose. Do this tweak after the poly fill trick. That's pillow stuffing available at craft outlets. It doesn't take much, you want it to still be airy, and don't want the poly fill getting into the speaker. We just want some fluff in there. There are many ways to block the ports. It's mandatory, IMO. The ports make it boomy, yet punchless and thin. Once you get it sealed up, it really sings. They'll sound like what their specs say they should, and more! Ports make boom, but place and time. Ports are great for single subs in large enclosures. The magnets in these Polks are heavy, as you know. But they're helpless with such poor air control, seal 'em up. The boxes are big enough that we're adding poly fill, they're big enough to resonate just fine, sealed up. The magnets are big. The woofers are big, and the box is pretty big. It should really punch, and it can, but it must be tweaked and tuned.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@OSXMan Oh i don't have the speakers anymore, it was just for the review :)

[@OSXMan]

@@NemoPropaganda It can be for us viewers then. If anyone owns these, do this! ;-)

[@rickymedina7563]

Okay I bought some Polk T15's to go as surrounds with a pair of Polk T50's as left and right, and a Polk C20 as the center. These mods sound good to do to the T15's, do you think I should apply them to the other speakers?

[@PoserGalore]

New subscriber! I’m a Polk guy, great honest review! Probably I’ll stick with the s15 for my heights. Can’t wait for more content!

[@NemoPropaganda]

Thank you sir. Much appreciated! The S15 is superior to the T15 so you’re certainly not missing anything.

[@CrashCarson14]

Really? I’ve thought about these for cheap surrounds or a 2nd room for music when working out or stuff. I know the s series are better but I like trying out cheaper speakers for “tinkering”. Have the pioneer bs22 for surround right now and they aren’t bad

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@CrashCarson14 The S15 is double the price so you're going to get a lot more bass and a much fuller midrange. The difference is undeniable but i totally understand the preference for the uber budget gear, i say get the one you prefer. This hobby is 90% personal taste and 10% good sound :)

[@CrashCarson14]

@@NemoPropaganda I am a Polk guy. I’ve got the S55 and S30 for the fronts so I do want the S15. T15 just for the fun of it. Currently have pioneer BS22 for surrounds.

[@kensoleyn8921]

I have eight Polk T-15s wired to a Yamaha AS-301 Integrated Amplifier. I have wired two of the T-15s in parallel to the A and B speaker outputs. Since the impedance is 8 Ohms wiring in parrallel yeild 4 Ohms. I originally bought the eight becuse they were on sale for $49.00 a pair. My original idea was to set up a 5.1 system and use the Polk T-15s for the front, rear and center channels but I mainly listen to stereo 2 channel music. I stack 4 speakers on their sides to create the effect of a linear array. I also connect the LFE output of the Yamaha to a Polk PSW-10 subwoofer. I am pleased with the T-15s for my music. I cannot turn the amp up more than halfway and my typical listening volume is 1/4 to 1/3 of the way. Where I live there are no more stereo stores when one can go to look at stereo equipment and even listen to various speakers (best buy and Wallmart are the only options). I would like to up grade the T-15s one day but I tend to spend most of my Hi-fi money on buying CDs (I have over 1500 CDs and hundreds of vinyls and cassettes). I found that this system even does a good job on recordings that I have of local musicans who recorded two channel digital recordings right off theiir sound board. A good hifi system cannot improve music that is poorly recorded, mixed and mastered no does it degrade music where the recording, mixing and mastering is well done. A good HiFi accurately reproduces the music that has been recorded. I have another two T-15s with a Bestian subwoofer in my office connected to a Yamaha RS-202 Receiver/Integrated Amp and would consider the T-15s to be good entry level budget bookshelf 2-way speakers especially if you can get then on sale.

[@UltraNuggz]

Polk audio probably wired the tweeters opposite phase to woofers to provide a diffuse dipole sound. I also wasn’t impressed with these, even as rears, and gave them away for friends party porch system. Chunks of music just seemed to be sent to another universe, bass was too laid back in room; actually sounded much better mounted outside

[@Muni517]

I got them and I support what you said in 100%. These are a bit weird speakers. Can't decide if I like them or not... And yes, put them on the floor. :)

[@sting64az]

I picked these up on a clearance for $49.99 and bought 2 sets of pairs before they ran out quickly... I run Klipsch on the fronts/centers and these as the rears/backs on my 7.1 Yamaha receiver...They seem to balance the soundstage the way I wanted it...I run of course a 12" down firing Klipsch sub...

[@NemoPropaganda]

That sounds like a great setup to me!

[@irish7460]

Hey Nemo have you ever tried the Polk XT15? was thinking of picking them up for surround sides. Would love to hear your thoughts on them.

[@NemoPropaganda]

brother you want the truth? Most speakers under $200 sound like pure crap so I stopped reviewing them. The cheapest speaker I can confidentaly recommend is the RSL CG3M, that's actually a damn good speaker and it's only $210/pair plus it's small so it'll be perfect for surrounds. You can see my review for it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4uaoHiXe7-Epdksi=TKbxcg2eYYZ3Fj2v I would later go on to give a product of the year award in 2022.

[@irish7460]

@@NemoPropaganda Cool thanks.

[@nathaneldogo]

Polk t 15 the #1 selling speaker in Amazon 💪😄

[@NemoPropaganda]

Really? I had no idea honestly.

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

I just subscribed I like your videos because you know what you’re talking about unlike sum KZbinrs lol but awesome job I love polk been with them for some time I got the polk s20 and s35 and s15 am a klipsch subwoofer the sound you get outta of these are honestly stunning with a nice av receiver. Love all your videos keep up the good content 🤝

[@NemoPropaganda]

Thank you for the kind words. This is honestly a great time to love audio, speakers like the Polk S20 that you have look stunningly beautiful, are reasonably priced, and sound great too.

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@NemoPropaganda appreciate it brotha and no worries 👊🏼

[@karanvirsingh1484]

if i use them as dolby atmos channel will they work fine?

[@NemoPropaganda]

yes

[@rabalajoie]

Me too. Over head (ceiling)

[@amarg2199]

The simplest speaker. Nail & Hook. That’s what I like. No space for speakers on table.

[@SK-qu4wo]

I'm in the process of upgrading the LCR and surround speakers in my 5.1 home theatre setup with 2 pairs of these Polk T15's and the Polk T30 as the center channel. This is a major upgrade for me because my current setup is the satellite speakers that came with my Sony receiver when I bought it brand new 20 years ago. So my question is, based on the unique performance of these Polk speakers, how would you recommend placing them for optimal performance in a HT setting?. As of right now my current setup has my speakers placed at all the right heights and angles according to the HT industry standard. Would it serve me well to follow those same guidelines for these Polk speakers?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I just wanna be 100% honest with you man, I don't know much about HT setup, I mostly focus on 2ch stereo and I don't really love these speakers. While they are very affordable I would recommend something like the Sony SSCS5 at its common sale price of $100 instead.

[@larryh.4629]

Bought a pair for my son along with a moukey amp just to get him started so far he says they crank. He's not a kid any longer but grew up with my music and I'm hoping he will find peace after Afghanistan I know its cheap but he's so bluetooth connected and my collection needs a home I'm just reminding him how to play music. Hope it works. He's sending music to me now that I dig and he knows what his old man likes. Their are few I don't care for . Paid 69.98 a pair how wrong can you go. Put them in the shed after you upgrade. Right.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hey Larry thanks for sharing. Is he having a hard time adjusting back? I went through a dark period myself many years ago and rediscovering audio was one of the things that brought me back.

[@larryh.4629]

@@NemoPropaganda yes he's slowly returning to the young man he was I doubt he will be fully untroubled but thats to be expected, glad you have been able to pull thru too and thank you for your service he had a setback after the debacle they called a withdrawal he feels watching his fellow marines die in front of his eyes was all for nothing and gets very upset over it. But he's coming along, it's a long recovery for so many as you well know. music soothes the savage beast.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@larryh.4629 indeed it does, this channel has a free discord if he wants to join and chat about audio. The link for it is in all my newer vids.

[@larryh.4629]

@@NemoPropaganda thanks

[@donalddeorio2237]

I've set up systems for friends with rti25 and rt28, bigger speaker bigger woofer nice sound. My son is using RT15 for rear surrounds, think that's how they work best

[@NemoPropaganda]

That sounds like a great setup!

[@ellispiper6313]

My sold these to me for more than they were worth(by mistake) ; they're my very first speaker and they blew me away along with a audisource sub. But, when I looked up the speakers actually price a few days later, I saw that they're only 60$, which was annoying but also got me excited, so I went ahead and bought the POLK Reserve R100 for 600$ and I'm very excited to see the difference. 2 days till they come! Also, would you recommend inventesting 100$ into a better sub? I have a 50$ one but could resell them and spend an extra 100$. I live in a collage apartment, and although it's a new building and the walls are very well made, I'm not gonna be blasting the sub every night, which is whyI ask, is it worth it?

[@NemoPropaganda]

oh bro, R100 us very good, I love it!

[@josaphcj7199]

How does it compare to micca mb42x and jbl a120? I am like super confused

[@NemoPropaganda]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYqkfKugfNdkebM

[@PrezidentHughes]

You should follow up with the XT15.

[@awwtergirl7040]

These are fine speakers for the money. In my experience they sound better than the much overhyped Fluance SX6 and for less money. Place them properly and they sound *very* nice. The bass is there in the right amounts for a small room. Power them with a good amp (A good clean 45 watts) and PLACE THEM correctly and they sound very balanced and even have some decent imaging. Near field listening (Desktop distance) isn't what these were designed for as the soundstage and dynamics improve greatly at medium distance in a smallish room (The exact scenario these were designed for in a Home Theater). Tangent: Polk is the Rodney Dangerfield of speakers. They get no respect by some in audiophile community but are an excellent option. Personally, I'd go up to the RTi series eventually. The RTi and especially LSim compare very well with the KEFs and Klipsches of the world.

[@NemoPropaganda]

yeah, at the end of the day for the price they're worth trying out for sure!!

[@jacksonkerkhoff773]

Mine didn’t come with the sticker but I can understand that yours coming with it could bother you

[@NemoPropaganda]

that's great, hopefully they stopped doing that :)

[@gweggslist4460]

I am pretty ignorant to home audio and currently using a cheap insignia 2.1 speaker with sub in my office that I'd like to upgrade as I like to play guitar to music in my office. I was going to buy these Polk T15's connected to my computer along with the Polk PSW108 sub using an FX AUDIO XL-2.1BL Bluetooth Amplifier and would be placing the bookshelf speakers on my desk at ear height or possibly mounting on the wall slightly higher. I know either way this will sound way better than my crappy insignia $50 setup from 2014 but wondering if the Micca or some other bookshelf speaker (under $100) would be a better fit at ear height? Thank you!

[@NemoPropaganda]

That amp is for passive subwoofers, you want something like the Douk Audio M1 Pro amp (sold on amazon for the same price) that has line level subwoofer output, that will work with the Polk PSW108. Now regarding speakers the T15 really is best for theater use. If you like guitar sounds more i think a speaker like the Dayton B652-Air would be the best especially at ear height. They're not the prettiest girls in town but tonally they are the best you'll find and only about $60, order them from partsexpress.com in case you need tech support, their team is really good and helpful. I don't make a dime of recommending them, hell they don't even know who i am, they're a great company though. Hope this helps!

[@gweggslist4460]

@@NemoPropaganda Thank you very much for the great info! One other newby question. That Douk M1 Pro only has only one RCA jack that goes to the PSW108 Sub but the PSW108 has two RCA ports on the back. Is only 1 RCA port needed or will I need to buy a splitter and connect one end to the "input" to make it work?

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@gweggslist4460 personally i would use a cheap 2 to 1 cable like this one www.amazon.com/KabelDirekt-Analogue-Shielded-supports-Subwoofers/dp/B00DI89FX4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=kabeldirekt%2Brca%2Bsplitter&qid=1605389960&s=electronics&sr=1-3&th=1

[@nathaneldogo]

The #1 selling speaker on amazon 💪😄

[@WheresYourToque]

​@@nathaneldogo'Cause it says "Polk" on it lol 😂

[@felixlaboy1453]

Great video as always buddy is interesting that you come up with this I’ve been contemplating and putting a bedroom listening system for just watching simple movies and light listening in the bedroom I was wondering can you tell me what you’re using in your set up and why would you recommend as far as a amplifier and a set of speakers I like to keep the budget for the entire system on the $1500

[@NemoPropaganda]

oh man that's an easy one, so IotaVX SA3 because of it's small size, remote control, built in dac so you can go optical out from your TV straight into the amp, and good sound. For speakers the Emotiva B1+ is going to sound great at those lower volumes as it's a touch on the brighter side, add in some $100 monolith speaker stands and you're at about $860. If you want a subwoofer you can add the $299 Emotiva SE8 but i don't use a sub in my bedroom personally. My bedroom setup changes often but right now it's the IotaVX SA3 paired with Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus speakers. Conversly the Emotiva TA-100 amp has all the same features as the SA3 and you'll save about $130 if you use that amp instead, it's just a little bit bigger but should sound just about as good in a bedroom setup. For more critical listening the IotaVX amp has more air and such but you may not notice that in a bedroom.

[@felixlaboy1453]

Nemo Propaganda Reviews wow buddy thanking you so much for all that info. Man you have made it so easy for my decision. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the time you took for this.

[@felixlaboy1453]

Wow I look up the silverline minuet speakers they look really nice.

[@NemoPropaganda]

They are beautiful and sound great but i do think they are a bit overpriced in today's highly competitive market. I think with today's competition they should be more around the $499 price range.

[@felixlaboy1453]

Nemo Propaganda Reviews yes I agree. They would be a little out of my budget for what I want. I’m trying to look up the speakers stands. On amazon but they on the have one color. I already ordered the IOTAVX SA3. I was thinking of getting the PA3 using a old OPPO Sanica DAC I have With a gain control as a preamp but was not sure how it would pair up.

[@jeffm2787]

So toss them on the wall for a surround speaker where that high frequency won't be as direct. Might even help out.

[@NemoPropaganda]

That's pretty much what they're designed for.

[@felixlaboy1453]

Hi there buddy. I was wondering can have also a set of a old pair of B&W DM 602 Bookshelf speaker. I was wondering what integrated amplifier do you think would be a decent pairing with the speakers I was thinking of buying a second IOTAVX SA3 but I was considering a Yamaha That will be around the same price point what would you recommend or is there other brands that you were also consider with the speakers thank you for your time and any advice that you can give me

[@NemoPropaganda]

I love B&W Speakers but I have only heard them in perfect environments connected to VERY expensive front ends so I'm not sure what they sound like on there own in a neutral setup. There is a really good B&W Facebook group though, they might know a little more. The SA3 is an easy solution and personally i think it will best anything in that price range.

[@nathaneldogo]

Love ❤polk the best speaker for the price klipsh is harh

[@NemoPropaganda]

I've actually never heard Klipsch lol, I like the S15 from polk though, the T15 was too unbalanced for music for my taste.

[@rohitmathur2130]

which one is better PolkT15 vs Yamaha NS333, i have a basic amp htr-2071

[@NemoPropaganda]

I dunno but probably the yamaha if i had to guess.

[@arrow_head24]

I don’t understand audio verbiage but 65$ sounded good to me lol so I got em.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Hey Arrow, nothing wrong with that, enjoy!

[@rickshears1]

I see these on Amazon and was thinking about getting them for my DVD player. My DVD player has a single plug for left and single plug for right. how do these plug into a device? Are they single RCA plugs.

[@NemoPropaganda]

no that won't work unfortunately, that plug on your CD player is for signal output to something like an integrated amplifier or AVR.

[@rickshears1]

So I need an amp too. Will any amp work?

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@rickshears1 most will work yes, like the Yamaha RS-202 is a good budge option or you can upgrade further to something like the Emotiva TA-100, it just depends how expensive your CD player is and how closely you want to match its performance but i think the yamaha would be good for these speakers.

[@rickshears1]

@@NemoPropaganda I decided to go with a set of speakers that have a built in amp. Thanks

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@rickshears1 Not a bad idea brother, that's definitely a cleaner look and more convenient!

[@michaelmityok1001]

Hey this was a great review, but the gear you seem most interested in reviewing lately is, well, cheaper than the kind of gear most audiophiles are slobbering over. Maybe this a niche Zeos has not altogether cornered?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I review stuff that interests me since i buy most of the stuff myself :) lately i’ve been interested in budget gear but i do have a pair of Zu Omen Dirty Weekends on the way at $1100 it’s not super high end but it’s not budget either. My channel is too small to get stuff sent to me from manufacturers, esp expensive stuff.

[@michaelmityok1001]

@@NemoPropaganda good to know u buy the gear, makes your reviews all the more credible, hope the subs here appreciate that

[@NemoPropaganda]

I like to think they do :) i do accept review samples also but out of the last 11 videos i posted only 2 review had review samples so it’s about 80% bought with my own cash.

[@mydogskips2]

Okay, but let's be real. Audiophiles may slobber over far more expensive stuff, I certainly do, but in the end, we purchase what we can actually afford. Am I saying audiophiles buy sub $100 speakers, of course not, but most of us aren't buying $3k pairs of speakers either, heck, I doubt many even spend $1,500/pair. I'm looking at these for a small system I am trying to build which has major size/space constraints among other things. I appreciate what's being done on this channel, making reviews of what people are actually going to end up buying, not just gear people fantasize about getting someday. Personally, I'd rather have a real system, even one at let's say $500, or less, as opposed to dreaming about getting a $5k system one day. Well, for what it's worth, maybe just so I don't look so damn poor and cheap(which I am, haha), I actually do have a $5k system, and it sounds pretty darn good, but I still feel like I wasted a bunch of money, as I hardly listen anymore these days, and I'm actually looking to downsize.

[@michaelmityok1001]

@@mydogskips2 ya I'm kinda dumb, my system is like 25K lol, but I do listen a lot so I guess the $ I dropped is not a complete waste

[@sl1xttv909]

i have the same experience, but they souund really good, plus i got them for 30 bucks

[@NemoPropaganda]

well damn, at $30 I'd definitely say they can't be beat!

[@lagginswag]

Found these at a thrift store for around 15 bucks barely used, running on an old yamaha 4 channel with two 6.5 in a center speaker, and a technics sub in the corner. Not too bad

[@sl1xttv909]

@@lagginswag nice

[@anilpanvalkar3608]

Micca mb42x and polk s15 which is best saund

[@NemoPropaganda]

Polk S15 is much better.

[@francisen4604]

Can i use this as an main speaker for my vintage receiver? My receiver is 18w per channel

[@NemoPropaganda]

Mmmm, I would upgrade to the Polk S15 for music listening. The T15 is not really ideal for a music only system in my opinion.

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

Yeah, I really think the t15 should only ever be used for a rear surround.

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@djijspeakerguy4628 agree.

[@manFromPeterborough]

@@NemoPropaganda I ended up swapping the T15 out for micca MB, before the T15 I had the 652AIR with some mods done to Xover, 4uF cap in (old 6.8uF) and added 0.3mH inductor and beforehand Klipsch R15M

[@patrickcooks1851]

Good Dolby atmos speakers

[@jonathanpejic2908]

Are these just for surround sound or can they be used as stereo speakers?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I think for stereo it's better to step up to the Polk S15. The T15 is more for theater use in my opinion.

[@joelvega9200]

Can I use them with a 150w amplifier?

[@NemoPropaganda]

you can use them with any amplifier, just beware of distortion, if they distort then you need to turn down the volume.

[@cricket4life249]

Nice review!! I'm still sticking to my Polk Rti 28 Bookshelf Speakers😁😎 Will you recommend the Polk T15 as surround speakers for my system? My amp is a Yamaha RX V1700 and for my sub, I have a Boston Acoustic CR 400 and I have a Polk Csi 30 Centre Speaker.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Yes, absolutely

[@guillaumes9524]

Guys please help I am desperate. I bought these for my record player bought the same day, and I can't manage to get them working. I also have a little amp, to which i connected the RCA cables (input for turntable and output to speakers). Ofc i had to cut the cables for the speakers but it doesnt work... Can anyone help me? If anyone is willing to, I can elaborate. Thanks

[@NemoPropaganda]

Sounds like you need a phono pre-amp. Does your amp have built in phono?

[@notrossgeller288]

@@NemoPropaganda thanks for the reply! I figured it out, it's just that I thought pre amp and amp was the same lol so I only had a preamp

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@notrossgeller288 oh shit haha, awesome man!

[@nurbsenvi]

These sound better than Fluance

[@NemoPropaganda]

I'm not sure sorry.

[@nurbsenvi]

@@NemoPropaganda I had ai40 ? for about a week and the highs were just completely broken to the point where it was unbearable. I returned it straight away

[@ninji522]

Polk has done a horrible job describing how they designed these speakers even though how they designed them makes total sense. Every review I've seen has said the same thing, they had to do way too much research to find out info that should have been front and center. I have 2 sets I'm going to be using for my surrounds and without the internet and some sleuthing I would have been severely disappointed. I'm mounting mine high at about 6.5 to 7 ft so it's perfect but still, why shoot yourself in the foot as a company for something so easily remedied. Great review.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I too was curious on why they didn't capitalize on this as a selling point. Everyone would have been happier :)

[@Ab20222]

Well, keep researching...For example read about the wall behind the speaker and find out if that foam has any effect and why: www.mh-audio.nl/acoustics/CancellationFreq.html

[@NemoPropaganda]

It’s not foam, it’s high density... damn i can’t remember what it’s called, anyway. Huge difference in bass response, i went from a subwoofer being mandatory to optional. Room treatment can get crazy though, i don’t like the aesthetics of having too much so instead i’m okay with having an imperfect room, like most of my viewers :)

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

About the worst polk in existence. For 69.99 - 100.00 bucks I would go for the sscs5.

[@NemoPropaganda]

yeah, but some guys can only afford stuff like this :(. Even worse in some countries it's even more expensive.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@NemoPropaganda luckily, there are other better options for the same price. I mean anything will sound better than the t15. Polk screwed this one up badly.

[@EA-58]

Wife Acceptance Factor :)

[@vegetarianbeast8165]

Will the polk audio s15 have the same problem? Do s15 have to above or blow ear level?

[@NemoPropaganda]

No, they are normal hifi speakers. Enjoy!

[@BCT_FSC_RecoveryESusp]

No, I don't like these T15, T30 combo. They are not so great as described by many. I compared it with ES10, ES15 combo. Better to invest in other speakers.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I don't know the current prices but this video is pretty old now and back when it was made the T15 could routinely be found for less than half the price of the ES15, matter of fact the ES line didn't exist when this video was made, it was the S15. IIRC this speaker was around $75 and the S15 was like $229 so yeah for sure the S15 was a lot better.

[@BCT_FSC_RecoveryESusp]

@@NemoPropaganda Right. Thanks. Good Wishes.

[@josh-sv1hq]

Acting like slightly moving the speakers up and down changes everything. I think we are talking 0.01% differences here.

[@NemoPropaganda]

most people named Josh are pretty cool, not you though... you suck.

[@mmsiuling9582]

Only Talk !!! No Test, No Sound. !!

[@NemoPropaganda]

if you want to hear them you should buy them.

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

They cost $138 plus 15% tax in Canada.

[@NemoPropaganda]

this review was made 4 years ago, besides Arizona Iced Tea I don't know of anything that's the same price as it was 4 years ago...

[@felixlaboy1453]

Hi there buddy. I was wondering can have also a set of a old pair of B&W DM 602 Bookshelf speaker. I was wondering what integrated amplifier do you think would be a decent pairing with the speakers I was thinking of buying a second IOTAVX SA3 but I was considering a Yamaha I will also consider any other brand that you were recommend thank you very much for any advice and help you can give me on this

[@NemoPropaganda]

Personally I'd buy something different if you already own one SA3, it just depends what you're going for. If it's for a desktop system and you don't need a remote the $230 Emotiva A100 would be great and save you some cash, if you'll need a remote though and you love the SA3 you can certainly grab another one. I guess it depends on if you like to play with gear or if you just want more of what you already have.

[@felixlaboy1453]

Nemo Propaganda Reviews That’s a good question I’m debating if it’s for a second room or in my basement I would really like to have a remote control but that’s just me being lazy LOL thank you so much for your input and advice man I always appreciate it and your time. ? I thought the Emotiva A100 was a headphone amp

[@NemoPropaganda]

No it’s a regular integrated amp that can be used as a headphone amp when you remove the resistors :).

[@felixlaboy1453]

Nemo Propaganda Reviews very interesting I just saw your other video on the TA100 as well. Interesting I was thinking of a simple solution to use with a TV nothing too crazy just to enhance the sound I’m thinking of that as an option that was my choice for also using the the IOTAVX SA3. A separate question what you say the IOTAVX would be a netter choice over the TA 100. For TV and music together

[@NemoPropaganda]

I use my TA100 for TV and its great but originally it was part of my music system. The two amplifiers difference in performance is about equivalent with their price difference so I think anybody should be happy with either one, the more expensive one is slightly better but it’s more expensive, the cheaper one is still really really good and you save about 120 bucks so it’s a really personal choice and you can’t go wrong either way.