Customer Ratings & Reviews

The sound coming from this is great however the sound comes on in the middle of the night randomly after the unit has been turned off

First couple of days, the sound was good. Then it got lower and I had to crank it up to hear. TV remote would not sync. Wifi would not sync

The quality was pretty good for a few days but then when I watched sports the voices of the commentators were scratching off anon

Started sounding good but then after a few weeks the speaker started to make some noises that are not letting work good I think it needs to be replaced

Variation in sound with different channels. Not clear if AV sequencing is sound bar issue or cable box issue.

Sounded great but woofer now sound terrible. Woofer blew too soon. I hardly used the sound bar.

This is a pretty fair sound bar buy not as good as I expected. I undated it but it just does not have great sound like the reviews It had.

Pro -Comes with HDMI, fiber optic, and 3.5mm audio cables -Three HDMI inputs, can act as A/V receiver -Strong subwoofer -True center channel makes it 3.1 -Automatic input switching -Automatic remote control compatibility -Low profile -Can be extended to 5.1 system with wireless surround speakers -4K / HDR pass through -Chromecast streaming Con -Few equalizer and sound curve options -Expensive -Wall mounting template somewhat vague -Soundbar display is confusing Overall I'm not usually a fan of premium soundbars. Bars in the $200 - $300 range generally produce good audio, if not great, are fairly affordable, and are still small enough to fit in small TV rooms. Things change around the $400 mark. Generally for that price, you can get a basic A/V receiver, speakers, and possibly a sub and get as good or even better sound than the premium soundbar. Not to mention having a regular receiver makes it easier to manage your various game consoles and home theater devices. At around $500, the MagniFi MAX runs that risk of being simply too expensive for not enough audio. However, it includes a few features that make it more desirable than most soundbars. First, it has three HDMI inputs, all with 4K and HDR signal pass through. That means it can act as a basic A/V receiver. Second, it has a meaty subwoofer to fill out the sound curve. Too many "premium" sound bars claim they include a sub in the bar itself, but you can't cheat physics. Small 4" drivers can't replace the oomph you get from an 8" or larger sub. Third, it has a dedicated center channel. Instead of just 2.1, you're getting a 3.1 system for added clarity of a voice/center channel in movies. The MagniFi also comes with all the cables you may need, including a hi-speed HDMI for 4K video, fiber optic, and a 3.5mm stereo cable. It may not seem like much but it means you don't have to hunt for a cable you may or may not already have to complete installation. Along with the HDMI, TOSLINK, and 3.5mm analog connections, the MagniFi also has Bluetooth and WiFi. To go with the WiFi, you can stream Chromecast compatible apps directly to the sound bar. The soundbar seems to automatically switch between most inputs ( at least between the wired ones ) so changing inputs on the remote isn't always necessary. This does play some havoc if you have an advanced programmable remote like a Logitech Harmony. And if you want to expand your sound down the road, Polk offers wireless surround speakers that easily pair with the Magnify to give you a 5.1 setup. On the convenience side, the MagniFi is pre-programmed with common IR remote codes. This means it will work out of the box to respond to your existing TV remote to control volume and some basic commands. It can also be mounted to the wall like most soundbars and includes the necessary brackets to do so. In the box is also a handy printed template to help you measure the mounting distance. However the template makes it seem like you need to mount the brackets exactly where it specifies. In truth, the sound bar can be adjusted horizontally more than a few inches on the brackets, so as long as the brackets are level with each other, you don't need to worry much about their placement. This also gives you flexibility to make sure the brackets are bolted to wall studs instead of just hanging in the sheet rock because you thought it was an inch or two off. The two big downsides of the MagniFi, apart from the steep price, are the limited equalizer controls and the confusing front display. The remote can adjust the subwoofer volume and the higher treble range, but that's it for customization. Otherwise you're limited to three sound curve presets ( movies, music, and talk TV and sports ). Even a three-band equalizer control would have been nice. It does include a night audio mode which helps keep the sound clear and strong while not overly loud, something I find helpful to not wake the kiddies at night. Seeing the status of the input and sound mode requires a lot of memorization. Instead of a small numeric display that would tell you volume level and other information, you only get a series of LED dots in a line. As you adjust the volume, the dots will go up and down. The volume also adjusts in very small increments, which people will either love or hate. Each input is represented by a number of lights ( HDMI 1 is one light, TOSLINK in is six lights, etc ). While I suppose this doesn't distract from the TV itself, it's also far from informational. Overall, I think this is a good product. The sound quality is strong and clear. It's not overly treble or bass heavy, but pleasantly neutral. The sub is wireless and can be placed nearly anywhere in the room. While $500 is certainly a lot of money, you're getting a great 3.1 soundbar, an A/V receiver, and a lot of wireless connectivity options that take it beyond typical home theater functionality. You might be able to duplicate the functionality and sound quality using independent receivers and speakers for $500, but the MagniFi crams all that into a small and convenient package.

Bought sound bar and wanted the 5,1 which they were out of! Turns out polk audio knows there wireless rears do not work! Thata why best buy stopped carrying them and so did amazon!!! So now i have a sound bar that is good but cant ever upgrade it!!! Do not buy anything from polk!!! There customer service is horrible!!! Best buy should be ashamed to sell there product

When the system worked correctly, it sounded great! I had some issues during setup and called Polk support and they were very helpful and got me set up. Unfortunately I started noticing static in the rear channel speakers. I started researching this to see if I just got a bad pair but apparently this is an issue with these and there hasnt really been a fix.

The sound is just okay not a very good system. The quality of the sound I would like is not there in this one.

If my salesmen ask the right questions and brought me to the magnolia room first I wouldn’t have wasted time buying this sound bar. I am old school audio file and appreciate good music sound. The sound bar was not for me.shopping during the pandemic hurt my experience. However Best Buy took everything back and up graded me seamlessly .Great buying experience.

unable to get the sound to work to my satisfaction. too loud or too low

THIS SOUNDBAR IS OKAY IF YOU ARE LIVING IN APARTMENT WITH A AVERAGE SIZE ROOM. OTHER THEN THAT I WILL NOT RECOMMEND.

It sounds good but the sound is delayed when the tv comes on. Also shuts off after it’s on for awhile.

I went for the name Polk. but wasnt impressed. so I returned it.

Bought on sales person recommendation even though out of stock. Unit was received timely; however, would not work when powered up. The set up instruction were very weak didn't even tell you where the power on indicator was. Nothing but a flashing yellow light. Researched on line and found a couple of cases of this being a problem that required the product to be returned.. I contacted Polk tech support and they didn't know this but finally escalated to a specialist who said to return it. Returned unit to Best Buy and exchanged it for a Samsung unit which I was originally going to buy. Best Buy was very cooperative and I would buy from them again.

The remote didn't work on the 1st one I purchased. I returned got another and after two weeks the sub woofer started connecting and disconnecting repeatedly. I returned it for a refund. I would NEVER recommend this sound bar.

I like Polk Audio as an audio company. I have a full Polk Audio surround sound (7.1) system in my other residence. Unfortunately, the Polk 3.1 Magnifi Max Sound Bar System did not work well for me. The first one had a static or crackling sound from the Subwoofer. I returned it the next day for a replacement. The second system seemed fine at first. However, after 4-5 weeks the subwoofer on the 2nd system started crackling and popping. Both sounded like blown speakers. However, I never raised the volume. I had the system in a small bed room so not much volume was needed. I returned the 2nd system and not trying a 3rd.

Do not see much difference between this sound bar and a Samsung sound bar purchased 4 years ago.