{"id":143054,"date":"2022-03-16T11:09:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=143054"},"modified":"2022-03-16T11:10:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:10:44","slug":"polk-audio-releases-original-magnifi-mini-ax-soundbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/polk-audio-releases-original-magnifi-mini-ax-soundbar\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk Audio Releases Original MagniFi Mini AX Soundbar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned American audio manufacturer\u00a0\u00a0<b>Polk Audio<\/b>\u00a0is expanding its lineup with the new super-\u00a0\u00a0<b>compact MagniFi Mini AX soundbar<\/b>\u00a0complete with wireless subwoofer.\u00a0Despite its size, the new product offers rich functionality and support for\u00a0\u00a0<b>Dolby Atmos<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0<b>DTS:X<\/b>\u00a0surround formats .<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/66_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>Measuring just 37 cm long, the soundbar houses a set of 5 speakers that, together with the subwoofer, deliver &#8220;explosive bass, crystal-clear highs and a 3D surround soundstage on par with much larger competitors,&#8221; the manufacturer claims.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/67_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>In addition to\u00a0\u00a0<b>Dolby Atmos<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0<b>DTS:X<\/b> , the soundbar offers\u00a0 <b>Polk &#8216;s exclusive\u00a0<\/b><b>SDA\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0technology\u00a0\u00a0, which promises detailed and multi-dimensional realistic sound.\u00a0And a dedicated\u00a0<b>3D Audio Mode\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0adds a virtual high channel to any standard audio track for an immersive experience.\u00a0Another patented technology,\u00a0\u00a0<b>VoiceAdjust<\/b>\u00a0, aims to deliver clear dialogue without affecting the quality of other sounds.\u00a0For the convenience of users,\u00a0\u00a0<b>MagniFi Mini AX\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0offers four optimally configured operating modes &#8211; Music, Movie, 3D and night mode.\u00a0<b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/68_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>With support for\u00a0\u00a0<b>Apple AirPlay2<\/b>\u00a0,\u00a0\u00a0<b>Google Chromecast<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0<b>Spotify Connect<\/b>\u00a0,\u00a0\u00a0<b>MagniFi Mini AX\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0makes it easy to stream music from your mobile devices or computer.\u00a0<b>A Bluetooth<\/b>\u00a0channel is also available for the same purpose\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/69_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>The subwoofer can be placed up to 9 meters away from the soundbar.\u00a0To enhance low frequencies, the device has a\u00a0\u00a0<b>BassAdjust<\/b>\u00a0function .<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/70_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>For wired connections,\u00a0\u00a0<b>ARC\/eARC-enabled<\/b>\u00a0HDMI\u00a0\u00a0<b>connectors\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0(HDMI cable included), optical and\u00a0\u00a0<b>AUX-in are<\/b>\u00a0available .\u00a0The device is equipped with a remote control, and the\u00a0\u00a0<b>OLED\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0indicator display facilitates the control process.\u00a0<b>Polk\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0also says the\u00a0\u00a0MagniFi\u00a0\u00a0<b>Mini AX<\/b>\u00a0is programmed to work with most TV remotes.\u00a0<b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><br \/>\n<i>\u201cWith over 50 years of experience in hi-fi design,\u00a0\u00a0<b>Polk\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0understands how to make quality sound accessible to everyone.\u00a0With\u00a0\u00a0<b>the MagniFi Mini AX soundbar<\/b>\u00a0, customers will get a quality that would cost 2-3 times more in the market, \u201dsays the manufacturer.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The advertised price for the\u00a0\u00a0<b>MagniFi Mini AX<\/b>\u00a0is $499.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/71_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>To enhance the spatial effect\u00a0 ,\u00a0<b>Polk\u00a0 offers a pair of\u00a0<\/b><b>SR2\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0wireless rear speakers\u00a0\u00a0for $169.<\/p>\n<p>The start of global sales is scheduled for March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned American audio manufacturer\u00a0\u00a0Polk Audio\u00a0is expanding its lineup with the new super-\u00a0\u00a0compact MagniFi Mini AX soundbar\u00a0complete with wireless subwoofer.\u00a0Despite its size, the new product offers rich functionality and support for\u00a0\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0DTS:X\u00a0surround formats . 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