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product_id: 18100663
title: "T50 Home Theater and Stereo Floor Standing Tower Speaker (Single, Black) - Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS Surround"
brand: "polk audio"
price: "R12640"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Polk Audio"
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# 50W continuous power 1" silk dome tweeter 6.5" dual bass radiators T50 Home Theater and Stereo Floor Standing Tower Speaker (Single, Black) - Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS Surround

**Brand:** polk audio
**Price:** R12640
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater game with Polk’s powerhouse tower speaker!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** T50 Home Theater and Stereo Floor Standing Tower Speaker (Single, Black) - Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS Surround by polk audio
- **How much does it cost?** R12640 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/18100663-t50-home-theater-and-stereo-floor-standing-tower-speaker-single)

## Best For

- polk audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted polk audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Tower Design:** Modern black finish and floor-standing form factor that commands attention in any living space.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Quick setup with any AV receiver—no complicated wiring or calibration needed.
- • **Deep Bass Without the Bulk:** Dual 6.5" bass radiators pump effortless low-end that elevates movies, music & gaming.
- • **Immersive Room-Filling Sound:** Dynamic Balance tech delivers crisp highs, detailed mids & deep bass for a cinematic experience.
- • **Scalable Home Theater Upgrade:** Start with one T50 and easily build a full 5.1 surround system with Polk’s matching components.

## Overview

The Polk Audio T50 is a floor-standing tower speaker engineered for immersive home theater and stereo sound. Featuring a 1" silk dome tweeter, a 6.25" dynamic driver, and dual 6.5" bass radiators, it delivers balanced highs, mids, and deep bass with 50W continuous power. Compatible with most AV receivers and supporting Dolby and DTS surround sound, the T50 offers easy setup and scalable options for building a full 5.1 system. Its sleek black design and room-filling performance make it a top choice for millennials seeking premium audio without complexity.

## Description

This Polk T50 floor standing speakers deliver powerful, high-performance sound with Polk’s Dynamic Balance technology. Featuring a 1" silk dome tweeter, a 6.25" composite driver, and two front-firing sub bass radiators, it offers crisp highs, detailed mids, and deep, punchy bass. Designed for home theater and music lovers, the T50 supports Dolby and DTS and is used for surround sound, connecting easily to most home theater receivers and stereos. Whether you’re watching movies or enjoying music or games, the T50 brings immersive, room-filling sound that enhances every experience. With its sleek design and easy setup, the T50 fits any entertainment space. Enjoy premium sound that’s designed to impress.

Review: Bang for the bookshelf buck - 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.
Review: Amazing little speakers - I purchased these Polk T15 bookshelf speakers to upgrade my sound in my home office/gaming setup. I must say that these little bookshelf speakers punch well above their weight class. They being powered by a Fosi Audio M331 tube amp that puts out about 100 watts per channel. The sound profile is a more of a U shape which is great for a variety of music. In movies, dialogue is a little muffled when listening at low volumes. While the frequency response goes down to 50hz, it's not going to rattle the pictures off the wall. In most cases, the bass is just fine for a 5.25" driver. If you need booming bass you can add a subwoofer to the setup. I was able to purchase these speakers on sale. For the price, they are worth every penny. However, if they were closer to MSRP, I would pass on them (purchased for $120usd). Overall, I am happy with my purchase. The work well in a small room. Their size allows them to work as desktop speakers. If you can find them on sale, it would be worth the purchase. Pros: Great sounding, big sound from a small package. Crispy highs, tame mids, and solid bass. Allows for the use of banana plugs. Classic aesthetics and compact design. Great value if you can find them on sale. Cons: Struggles with frequency under 60hz. Dialogue gets lost at low volumes. Grills are not magnetic. Vinyl wrap looks cheap.

## Features

- UPGRADE YOUR HOME THEATER WITH IMMERSIVE SOUND – Featuring a 1" tweeter, one 6.5" Dynamic Balance driver, dual 6.5" bass radiators, and tower speakers that enhance the low end for a balanced, warm, room-filling experience
- AMPLIFY YOUR MOVIE, MUSIC AND GAMING EXPERIENCE with the T50 tower speaker for home audio that not only sounds bold but also heightens any setup; Dual 6.5” Bass Radiators deliver deep, effortless bass into the listening area
- CINEMATIC & HIFI STEREO EXPERIENCE – Whether you're watching an action-packed blockbuster via an AV receiver or spinning your favorite vinyl, the T50 Polk speakers delivers crisp highs, detailed mids & deep bass
- Start your home theater journey with the T50 tower speakers and easily build a full 5.1 setup by adding T15 surrounds, T30 center channel, subwoofer, and home theater receiver when you're ready
- QUICK & EASY SETUP – Just connect the speaker wire to your AV receivers or stereos, and you're ready to enjoy rich, high-quality sound—no complicated setup needed

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B013LIN5W2 |
| Audio Driver Size | 6.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,638 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4 in Floorstanding Speakers |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | MOST HOME THEATER AV RECEIVERS |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,265) |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00747192125509 |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Included Components | 1 Grille, 1 Tower Speaker, Warranty Registration Card |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Weight | 20.4 pounds |
| Item model number | T50 |
| Manufacturer | DEI Holdings |
| Material | Wood |
| Maximum Range | 7 Meters |
| Model Name | T50 |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Number of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 7.75"D x 8.75"W x 36.25"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
| Set Name | Single |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Speaker Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Tower |
| Special Feature | Hi Res Audio, Multi Room Audio |
| Specific Uses For Product | [INF] Inferred: Home theaters, music systems, or gaming setups |
| Style | Tower Speaker |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1, 5.1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 747192125509 667649346182 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Full Warranty |
| Woofer Diameter | 6 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Polk Audio
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Frequency Response:** 24000 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 150 Watts

## Images

![T50 Home Theater and Stereo Floor Standing Tower Speaker (Single, Black) - Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS Surround - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61usQ9HciHL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Speaker impedance and frequency response ?**
A: 8 Ohms each, 60 - 24,000 Hz response but without a decibel variation or a response curve that is meaningless.  They do say the -3db useful low end is 65 Hz.  Over all it is a good value for use in a small room like a small bedroom or computer office say about 10' x 10'.  I play mine with "loudness" on and have the bass turned up a bit to give a nice balanced sound on most material.  These would obviously benefit from being paired with a subwoofer, but they are still adequate even without for normal listening.  You'd have to spend at least double the money to get much better speakers. Note that oftentimes through the year, Amazon and Best Buy will have these on sale for about $49 for the pair, which is when I bought mine, so obviously THAT makes them an even better deal.  I've compared a lot of small bookshelf speakers and to my ears, you'd have to get some Boston Acoustics at $250 for the pair to offer anything much better than these, but you may wish to compare them to others by Klipsch and JBL.  But really, when I got them for $49 I was VERY happy with them and how they have grown on me after I broke them in for a few hours.   Do be aware that playing them overly loud can result in some "noise" or "rattle" from pushing the little 5.25" woofer too hard.  You just need to use some common sense and have realistic expectations for such small speakers in terms of volume.

**Q: Should I set this speaker to "Small" or to "Large" in my receiver? My Yamaha RX-V581 automatic calibration sets this to Large.**
A: So this depends on your receiver. I realize this is an old question, but could be helpful for others. Many receivers have the speaker size selection and many newer (last several years) receivers may also allow you to tweak your crossover settings for each set of speakers. Basically, what that means is that if your sub crossover is set at 150 hz, you want your other speakers to pick up the frequency where the sub left off. So you would want your other speakers to "crossover" at 150 hz. This means that those speakers will play frequencies from 150 hz and higher. If you set your sub for 80 hz and your other speakers at 150 hz, you'll miss all of the sounds between 80 and 150. All that to say, if you set your speakers to small, you'll want to look in your receiver manual to see what the low frequency cut-off is so you know what to set your sub crossover at. This way, you won't lose part of your sound.

**Q: Do you need a receiver to use these? or can i just hook up to my tv?**
A: I have seen TVs that have speaker outputs, but it's pretty rare. If your TV has those, they'd be labeled "External Speakers" or something like that. Otherwise you need a receiver or at least an amplifier.

**Q: Is this price for one speaker or the pair**
A: Try to confirm: As of today 12/03/2021, the price list is $99.00 and in the title, it says: "single" and in "What in the box" says: 1 tower speaker. So this price is for 1 single speaker and not a pair of speakers. Is this correct?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bang for the bookshelf buck
*by E***D on 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing little speakers
*by A***A on November 17, 2025*

I purchased these Polk T15 bookshelf speakers to upgrade my sound in my home office/gaming setup. I must say that these little bookshelf speakers punch well above their weight class. They being powered by a Fosi Audio M331 tube amp that puts out about 100 watts per channel. The sound profile is a more of a U shape which is great for a variety of music. In movies, dialogue is a little muffled when listening at low volumes. While the frequency response goes down to 50hz, it's not going to rattle the pictures off the wall. In most cases, the bass is just fine for a 5.25" driver. If you need booming bass you can add a subwoofer to the setup. I was able to purchase these speakers on sale. For the price, they are worth every penny. However, if they were closer to MSRP, I would pass on them (purchased for $120usd). Overall, I am happy with my purchase. The work well in a small room. Their size allows them to work as desktop speakers. If you can find them on sale, it would be worth the purchase. Pros: Great sounding, big sound from a small package. Crispy highs, tame mids, and solid bass. Allows for the use of banana plugs. Classic aesthetics and compact design. Great value if you can find them on sale. Cons: Struggles with frequency under 60hz. Dialogue gets lost at low volumes. Grills are not magnetic. Vinyl wrap looks cheap.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best bookshelf speaker for the price!
*by 5***R on July 20, 2025*

Polk audio has been around for a long long time, and continues to deliver quality audio equipment! I needed bookshelf speaker to replace my small tower speakers because my wife didn't like seeing the towers anymore. So it was important for me to get as much sound as possible from the bookshelf speaker. I read a lot of professional reviews, but most only reviewed higher end speakers in the $300+ range. I found a couple of reviews that mentioned these Polk bookshelf speakers as only decent! I'm so glad that I've found purchased these speakers for under $120 pair. The sound quality is amazing. The vocals and mids come thru very clear! My old towers can't even come close to the vocal clarity! The Bass is excellent for such a small speaker. The bass is nearly the equivalent of my old tower speakers! It is unbelievable the amount of sound that comes out of these small speakers! The Power they can take is incredible, they don't distort when I crank up the wattage from my Yamaha 100 watt receiver! Build quality is very good, and should last a long time. Easy to setup, you can put the provided rubber feet on, or hang on your wall. Easy to connect to your receiver with the screw down posts, but wish they were brass instead of plastic. I dare you to find a better sounding bookshelf speaker for the price!

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