Dayton Audio BS36 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review
The Dayton Audio BS36 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Dayton Audio BS36 was rated 4.5, while the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a rating 6.4.
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 Signa S3 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 Signa S3 received 4 out of 10.
Streaming services
The Signa S3 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Signa S3. Bluetooth support integrated in the Signa S3. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Signa S3. We rated the connectivity of the BS36 at 4 out of 10, while the Signa S3 was rated 5/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the Signa S3 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio Signa S3 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 Signa S3. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5Dayton Audio BS36
- 6.4Polk Audio Signa S3
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