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product_id: 18325845
title: "Polk Audio T30 Home Theater Center Channel Speaker - Vocal Clarity, Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS, Home Speaker, Single, Black"
brand: "polk audio"
price: "$753"
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reviews_count: 9
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# 6 Ohm impedance for efficient power use 1" silk dome tweeter for crisp dialogue Dual 5.25" woofers for rich bass Polk Audio T30 Home Theater Center Channel Speaker - Vocal Clarity, Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS, Home Speaker, Single, Black

**Brand:** polk audio
**Price:** $753
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater with sound that speaks volumes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Polk Audio T30 Home Theater Center Channel Speaker - Vocal Clarity, Deep Bass Response, Dolby and DTS, Home Speaker, Single, Black by polk audio
- **How much does it cost?** $753 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/18325845-polk-audio-t30-home-theater-center-channel-speaker-vocal-clarity)

## 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

- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Quick setup with any AV receiver—no tech headaches, just immersive sound.
- • **Crisp Dialogue, Every Time:** Silk dome tweeter ensures vocal clarity that puts you in the scene.
- • **Deep, Distortion-Free Bass:** Dynamic Balance woofers and tuned rear port deliver punchy, natural low-end.
- • **Compact Elegance Meets Power:** Sleek black design fits any space while packing a powerful audio punch.
- • **Seamless Home Theater Integration:** Timbre-matched to Polk T-Series for a perfectly balanced surround sound setup.

## Overview

The Polk Audio T30 is a center channel speaker designed to deliver crystal-clear dialogue and rich, balanced sound with deep bass. Featuring dual 5.25" Dynamic Balance woofers and a 1" silk dome tweeter, it supports Dolby and DTS formats and integrates seamlessly with Polk T-Series speakers. Its compact, sleek design and easy setup make it an ideal upgrade for any home theater, providing immersive audio that enhances movies, TV, and gaming experiences.

## Description

The Polk T30 center channel speaker delivers crystal-clear dialogue and exceptional sound for your home theater setup and works seamlessly as part of a surround sound system for TV. As the most important speaker in your home theatre sound system, the T30 ensures precise dialogue reproduction and balanced sound for an immersive listening experience. Acting as a powerful bass speaker for rich low-end depth, it pairs great with a soundbar and other components to create a cohesive, cinematic experience. Easy to set up, the T30 supports Dolby and DTS and connects effortlessly to most home theater receivers. Whether you’re watching movies or enjoying TV shows, the T30 ensures clear, natural dialogue and rich sound that enhances every moment. With its compact, sleek design, the T30 fits seamlessly into any entertainment setup. Offering exceptional value without compromising on quality, it’s the perfect choice for upgrading your home theater experience.

Review: Better than standard soundbar for TV. - Compact, and decent sound at an affordable price. I feel they are better quality sound that what more sound bars can offer. Fits well upon the fireplace mantle. Using very standard no-frills amplifier.
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

- DUAL 5.25" WOOFERS & 1" TWEETER FOR CLEAR, FULL-RANGE SOUND – As TV speakers, the T30’s two 5.25" drivers and 1" silk dome tweeter work together to deliver crisp dialogue and a rich midrange making it the voice of your home theater
- PERFECT FOR YOUR FIRST HOME THEATER – Whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading, the T30 loud speaker blends seamlessly into any setup as a speaker for TVs and is timbre matched to the Polk T-Series to enhance dialogue and vocal clarity
- RICH, BALANCED SOUND WITH DEEP BASS – Polk’s Dynamic Balance woofers and tuned rear port work together to create home speakers with natural, distortion-free sound & punchy bass
- QUICK & EASY SETUP – Just connect the surround sound speakers wire to your AV receiver, and you're ready to enjoy rich, high-quality sound—no complicated setup needed
- Over the past 50 years Polk has become one of the most trusted names in home audio, home theater sound systems, and entertainment. Our unwavering commitment to innovation allows you to sit back, relax, and enjoy music

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B013LIN554 |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,675 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #7 in Center-Channel Speakers |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,254) |
| Date First Available | August 18, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00747192125493 |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Included Components | 1 Grille, 1 Speaker, Warranty Registration Card |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Weight | 11.45 pounds |
| Item model number | T30 |
| Manufacturer | Polk Audio |
| Material | Wood |
| Maximum Range | 7 Meters |
| Model Name | T30 |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5"D x 19"W x 6.5"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Music,Home Theater,Gaming |
| Series Number | 30 |
| Set Name | Home Theater |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Speaker Size | 1 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Center Channel |
| Special Feature | Bass Boost, Built In Microphone |
| Specific Uses For Product | home entertainment, movies, music listening, gaming |
| Style | Center Channel Speaker |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1, 5.1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 780746980421 667562977517 747192125493 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Woofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Polk Audio
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Frequency Response:** 24000 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 200 Watts

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than standard soundbar for TV.
*by T***Y on January 2, 2026*

Compact, and decent sound at an affordable price. I feel they are better quality sound that what more sound bars can offer. Fits well upon the fireplace mantle. Using very standard no-frills amplifier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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