Polk Audio Command Bar vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about Polk Audio Command Bar vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Polk Audio Command Bar was rated 6.6, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Command Bar has 2.1 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 160 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Command Bar via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Polk Audio Command Bar for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The Command Bar can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Polk Audio Command Bar versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the Command Bar, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. The Polk Audio Command Bar equipped with a microphone. The Polk Audio Command Bar may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Command Bar or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Command Bar was rated 5/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Sony HT-S40R