Dayton Audio BS36 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Dayton Audio BS36 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Dayton Audio BS36 was rated 4.5, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that BS36 has 3.0 and MagniFi 2 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Dayton Audio BS36 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 received 4 out of 10.
Streaming services
The MagniFi 2 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi 2. Bluetooth support integrated in the MagniFi 2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the MagniFi 2. We rated the connectivity of the BS36 at 4 out of 10, while the MagniFi 2 was rated 5/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the MagniFi 2 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi 2 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the BS36 or MagniFi 2. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Dayton Audio BS36
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5Dayton Audio BS36
- 6.6Polk Audio MagniFi 2
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