The main problem with this soundbar is that it doesn’t decode DTS and Dolby Digital. It won’t let you don’t in most situations and the system is quite versatile.

There is nothing to complain about when it comes to sound either. It will look great next to any flat screen TV and the built quality is top notch. The Polk SurroundBar 3000 is certainly one of the more attractive units of this kind. There are some soundbars which offer higher quality when it comes to dialogue, but none at the price of the Polk SurroundBar 3000. The ambient sounds that often go unnoticed will make an impression on your year drums and you will often be immersed in the action of your favorite movie. If you’ve been listening to movies through your TV’s speakers, this soundbar will bring something new to the table. If you place the system in a large room, the subwoofer won’t have enough power to hit you in the chest with every note. However, those who prefer listening to rock and decide to dial the subwoofer to the max will notice that the Polk 3000 is not the most powerful surround bar around.

It will hit every note and you won’t hear distortions no matter how high you crank up the volume. If you like listening to classical music, you will notice that the Polk SurroundBar 3000 can deliver powerful sound without compromising on quality. You don’t have to worry about the installation process even if you don’t have experience with audio systems, there are only a couple of wires that need to be connected to the socket and you just have to make the connection between your TV and the soundbar. If you want to use your TV’s remote control, the Surroundbar 3000 will recognize it as soon as you finish programming it. You will only get access to some basic features like volume, input, power, subwoofer volume and mute, but this should be enough in most cases. Once you find the perfect place for your Polk SurroundBar 3000, you can get the remote out of the package and see what the system can do. Even if you have a large room, the 6.5 inch Dynamic Balance Poly Composite Driver will get the job done. However, you will have to make sure that the lower sounds come from the right direction, so performing a few sound tests is crucial before you decide on the final position. Because the subwoofer is not connected through wires, you can place it wherever you want. It is 7.8 pounds heavy, so placing it on a shelf shouldn’t be a problem. The subwoofer measures 10 inches in height, 10.75 inches in depth and 10.25 in width. Right behind the grille, this unit contains a pair of two by six inches drivers which get their power from a 50 watt amplifier. The soundbar is only 3.5 pounds heavy, so you don’t have to worry about cracking the wall behind it. Keep in mind that the unit is 31 inches wide, 3.75 inches tall and 2 inches deep, so it will look much better on your wall if you own a 42 inch or larger TV screen. All of the equipment needed is included in the package, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right tools. Like with any other soundbar around, this system can be installed underneath your flat screen TV with the help of a wall mounting bracket. Both of the units have a simple, but very appealing design. The subwoofer comes with a glossy finish, while the soundbar itself is only glossy on the outer edges. The soundbar looks very slick and slim, the finishing touches are quite attractive and the front grille will draw just the right amount of attention. This piece of audio equipment is one of the better-looking Polk systems you can find.

Polk audio 3000 soundbar