Dayton Audio BS36 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Dayton Audio BS36 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. The Dayton Audio BS36 was rated 4.5, while the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX has a rating 7.6.
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 Mini AX has 3.1. 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 Mini AX received 4 out of 10.
Streaming services
The MagniFi Mini AX can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi Mini AX. Bluetooth support integrated in the MagniFi Mini AX. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the MagniFi Mini AX. We rated the connectivity of the BS36 at 4 out of 10, while the MagniFi Mini AX was rated 5/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the MagniFi Mini AX provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the MagniFi Mini AX. The MagniFi Mini AX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.
Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX 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
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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
- 7.6Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX
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