Polk Audio T50 Home Theater Floor Standing Tower Speaker 150W
- 1 inch silk dome tweeter, 6.25 inch composite driver
- Two front-firing sub bass radiators
- 150W maximum, 6 ohm impedance
- Dolby and DTS supported, works with most home theater receivers
- 36.25 inch tall, 20.4 lb
- 5 year parts and labor warranty
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A floor-standing tower for a home theater or stereo, with bass radiators and broad receiver compatibility. The listing data contains stray battery and wireless entries that do not fit a passive tower.
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ASIN: B013LIN5W2Model: T50Category: Floorstanding Speakers
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Overview
Polk Audio builds the T50 as a tower speaker that combines a silk dome tweeter, a composite driver and a pair of front-firing sub bass radiators. It connects to a home theater receiver or stereo for surround or music.
A tall cabinet, a bass radiator pair and support for Dolby and DTS make it a flexible front or surround channel. The data sheet is noisy, listing battery, touch control and wireless range that do not belong to a passive tower.
Who it's for
A movie and music listener adding front channels to a receiver can build a home theater around it. Someone with a compact room, or who wants a speaker that plugs in and plays on its own, should pick a powered or smaller model.
Pros and cons
- Silk dome tweeter for clear highs
- Bass radiators add low-end output
- Works with most AV receivers
- Grille and registration card in the box
- Large cabinet needs floor space
- Data includes unrelated battery entries
- Sold as a single tower
Performance notes
Bass radiators add low-end output without a ported tube by moving a passive cone with the air in the cabinet. The tweeter handles high frequencies and the larger driver handles mids and bass. Receiver power and impedance matter: a low-impedance load asks more of an amplifier than a high-impedance speaker.
Where it stands among floorstanding speakers
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 44 floorstanding speakers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 14 floorstanding speakers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Polk Audio |
|---|---|
| Model | T50 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Tweeter | 1 inch silk dome |
| Audio driver size | 6.25 inch composite |
| Item dimensions d x w x h | 7.75 x 8.75 x 36.25 inches |
| Item weight | 20.4 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speaker maximum output power | 150 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Wood |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting type | Floor standing |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 5 year parts and labor |
| Other details | |
| Speaker type | Tower |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Builtin media | 1 grille, 1 tower speaker, warranty registration card |
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid overpowering the Polk T50?
The listing gives 150 watts maximum and a 6 ohm load. Use a receiver that is comfortable with 6 ohm speakers and avoid driving it into distortion at high volume.
Does the Polk T50 need batteries or power of its own?
The description presents it as a tower that connects to home theater receivers and stereos. Battery, touch and wireless range lines in the data conflict with that and are not relied on.
What comes with the Polk T50?
One tower speaker, one grille and a warranty registration card.
Does the Polk T50 support Dolby and DTS?
The description says it supports Dolby and DTS and is used for surround sound.