5.0 out of 5 stars Snap them up when they are on sale. Great value

N. · November 23, 2017

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I am very experienced at listening to loudspeakers as I designed and manufactured the nOrh brand of loudspeakers a few years ago. One of the speakers that we marketed was the nOrh 3.0 which sold for less than $100 a pair. It had a full range driver and could produce sound above 80 Hz. There is no end to the uses a small/low-cost loudspeaker can serve. Whether it is for a low-cost system to put in a garage, rear speakers for an AV system or desktop speakers for a computer system, small, low-cost loudspeakers have many applications.I wanted to do an experiment to produce a low-cost system that sounded good. I bought a Mo-Gu 50W Class D amplifier for about $30.00. I bought a larger power supply than what was furnished for another $12.00 or so. I then found the Polk T15s on sale for $50.00. I had not heard these speakers before but at $50.00, I knew they would be good enough for my experiment.When the speakers came in, I wired up the pair of speakers and connected the system to the Bolo Dot that I bought on sale for $29.00. I could have also used the Google Audiocaster but that would require me to always have my phone to control the system.For less than $100.00, the Polk T15, Mo-Gu amplifier, and power supply could produce sound is quite respectable for less money than the many Bluetooth boxes that are sold for more than $200.00. Combining the system with the Bolo dot, pushed to the total cost to just over $100.00 but greatly increased the functionality. For less than I had paid for my Grace Internet Radio, I now had a voice-controlled music system capable of playing Internet Radio or streaming music from a variety of sources. The Mo-Gu amplifier also features Bluetooth.At first play, the Polk Audio T15 sounded a bit shrill and constrained. I recognized this as meaning the speakers needed to be broken in. After 100 hours of breaking in, the Polk Audio T15s have lost all their shrillness.On the good side, the Pold Audio T15s play loud and confidently. They are tonally balanced and don't have any bad characteristics. I still find them a bit bright but not offensively so. Obviously, there is no deep bass. I would suspect that the speakers roll off about 70Hz. The bass that is produced is clean. The T15s don't suffer from trying to overdo what they are capable of.The Polk T15s are capable of filling a room with pleasant sound from the modest Class D amplifier I was using. I didn't push them very hard and the small amplifier was more than enough to fill my room. I asked Alexia to play all sorts of music. I listened to lots of jazz, folk and blues. I spent over an hour listening to the Persuasions.The Pok T15s never blew me away but they never offended me either. The stereo effect was very good but there was no imaging what so ever. The sounds were either coming from the right or the left. While many audiophiles would not like this description, having left and right information clearly presented is much better than what many people listen to with so many sound systems jamming lots of speakers in a small box where there is no separation at all.The little Polks tried to produce sound that comes outside the box but never managed to extend its sound field more than a foot or two from the box itself. The Polk Audio T15s always sounded like a box speaker but got an E for effort trying.The Polk T15s would be great for rear speakers. They are loud, clear and balanced. The port is in the front making it easy to hang on the wall. They look very good for their price.For about $100 when the T15s are on sale, you can put together a system much cheaper than what it costs to buy a Sonus. The Sony Play5 does have better bass but you could mate the T15s to a low-cost subwoofer and blow away the Sonus Play3s or Play5s.The Polk Audio T15 is a very good choice for a low-cost over achiever.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bang for the bookshelf buck

E.K.A. · January 27, 2018

For the price, these are excellent speakers. They sound super-clear with accurate full-range reproduction and even a bit of bass. i got them at a sale price which made them somewhat of a no-brainer, although i considered Yamaha and Sony 3-way bookshelf speakers and the Polk tsi100 which is almost functionally the same except it has an active crossover, which these lack.However for my purposes, that didn't matter -- i am using them as surrounds in a 5.1 system, all Polk, with a Sony receiver. You could pay more for surrounds, but why? Sound quality is excellent, and they handle transitions between complex passages to more isolated ones faithfully. They also do well with both acoustic and electronic musical elements. If i had to describe the soundstage, it's present, with clear separation between frequencies. They are maybe a little on the crisp side but not shrill, in terms of tonality, though that will also depend on what music you play through them.(EDIT: It's been a few years now, and I've listened to lotta of music and movies through these speakers. As long as you know their limitations and strengths, you'll be fine with these.)I havent done extensive testing yet, nor put them through their paces with a home theater audio source, but their performance with music raises no expectation that they wouldn't handle typical movie audio as well. They are only rated to 50w continuous/100w peak, so that is something to consider if you are thinking of using them as mains. (EDIT: in engineering these, Polk chose to emphasize sound fidelity. These aren't going to have bass like a 3-way speaker. They have a max. volume rating which may preclude use as mains in larger rooms. But they are under $100 for a pair and sound fantastic for what they are.)I would say they are perfect as surrounds in a 5.1 system, which places lower power demands on rear speakers so the wattage rating doesn't matter. But i could see going with 4 of these in a home theater set-up, or 4 plus a subwoofer, for a small room. The freq. response only goes down to 60khz, so you are not going to get deep bass from these. But you will hear some bass, which sounds surprisingly clean on sound selections where low-end is isolated and "ripples" through all channels.I personally chose the Monitor 60s as my mains because I listen to a lot of music. But honestly, those might be overkill in some regards because it doesn't take a lot of volume to fill the room they are in, which is around 15' x 20'. Anyway, the M60s sound great paired with the T15s and PSW10 and could easily work as a main system in a larger, living room space. i would also have no reservations about swapping the T15s with my Yamaha surrounds on the main system, except they are just a bit larger and bulkier. They do have a keyhole opening on the back if you want to wall-mount or secure them. The cabinet itself is very well-made and these look impressive without grilles. Overall, very pleased with my purchase, so far they have performed flawlessly and are exactly what i expected. if you want bigger bass from a bookshelf speaker, your options become at least2x-3x more expensive, but will also be limited by physical space. For example, the Yamaha 3-way advertised as a bookshelf speaker packs a largeish woofer into a midsize cabinet, where it can potentially overpower the treble and mids. maybe that's an option for mains if you dont have room or budget for a subwoofer and/or floor-standing speakers, but also probably overkill for surrounds in a 5.1 setup. The T15s, on the other hand, aren't trying to give you floor-speaker performance in a smaller package, but they do compare favorably with more expensive 2-way bookshelf speakers. At this price point, they are something of an engineering/design marvel, and as long as you have realistic expectations, they will meet or exceed those expectations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Small Speakers

D.M.D. · June 28, 2025

Why did you pick this product vs others?:These small speakers put out the big sound.  I am very pleased with the quality and the price.  By all appearances and sound it seems as if I bought their Big Brothers at three times the price.  Highly Recommend these speakers to any serious music listeners.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice speaker for small rooms.

H.O. · December 7, 2024

I installed these on high shelves in a mid sized bedroom so they not in an optimal position. Even so, the the mid-range and highs are nice and clean. Mid bass is there but the low end is barely audible.I bought these to replace very low end speakers and these speakers are a big improvement. These speakers are heavy and appear to be a quality build. Speakers that can tilt down would be better but I went with what I had. These would work well with a subwoofer so that's an option for the future.Pros:Excellent mid-range and highsExcellent speaker for the priceCompact form factorFront bass duct allows placement close to a wallCons:Not much low bass

Best for product

B.R. · December 27, 2022

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Rapport qualité-prix imbattable

r. · March 18, 2021

Excellente finition, son excellent pour une enceinte centrale. Un poil trop aigus, à corriger donc avec votre ampli home cinéma. Vu le prix il ne faut pas hésiter une seule seconde, elle est aussi qualitative qu'une enceinte 4-5 fois plus cher.

WOW what can I say excellent quality for such a low price (£55)

M.P.C. · February 22, 2018

WOW what can I say excellent quality for such a low price (£55).Build is excellent, sound is crystal clear, I would highly recommend.

Just when I thought I would have to surrender to digital streaming , Polk saved my music !.

B.M.B. · February 22, 2022

The media could not be loaded. I have a small house, a really tiny room but a very large collection of Music on CDs and LPs. With space constraints I was listening to music on the Bose Acoustic Wave II for almost 15 years. It served me well till it perished on a high musical note. For nearly two years , I have been listening to music on Bluetooth speakers but they never did give the pleasure my ears were seeking. It was a compromise. That did not stop me from buying music on CDs , because i lived in hope that someday I would be able to listen to music just the way I used to listen to it before on a nice warm sound system. I did not have a high end budget either and keeping the tiny space I have , I needed something just right that would fill my room with warm sounds.A friend of mine wanted to switch over to digital music streaming, he was absolutely done with music on CDs and wanted to move on with technology , well to each his own , and his loss I must add. He wanted to give away his Harmon Kardon Amplifier of 15 years (which works like a charm) and immediately bought it from him. Next thing I dug out was my worn out sony Dvd player which needed repair , but i got it fixed. Now the only thing remaining was to get the right speakers and pair it with this amplifier and dvd player. After several days of research and reading a lot on several other brands of speakers, Polk T15 caught my attention. I took a leap of faith and bought them. The speakers arrived , in an absolutely lovely packaging. Secured and not one dent on the box (thankfully). The speakers itself look gorgeous and I removed the outer covers of the speakers because I like them that way. The only little complaint I have was that they came without audio wires. So i ran to the local electronic store and bought about 30 feet of audio cable and found myself cutting the wire and setting up the speakers on the wall of my room.When the setup was complete, it was time to test this tailor made old system with a fresh new pair of speakers. The result, a big smile on my face. The efforts , the patience paid off and the T15 absolutely breathed new life to my collection of music. It's just right for my room , my tiny space. The bass is not enthralling if you're someone who is looking for a heavy bass sounding sound. Nope, not at all. It's well balanced and I prefer it that way. The acoustics , the drums , the vocals , the guitars ,the overall sound hits the sweet spot.So if you're looking for a similar setup like mine, something old school which sounds lush and warm, consider the T15's as a very affordable upgrade.

Lack bass and trebles

J.S. · May 24, 2020

The Polk T50 is really light and that's part of the problem. It lacks bass because of it. The resonance body is missing. It also has no treble though. The mid frequencies are pretty clear, but overall I cannot recommend this speaker. It doesn't provide any excitement whatsoever. A fairly old and cheap Sony T-40 from 20 years ago performed better in comparison.