Sony HT-A3000 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review

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The Sony HT-A3000 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-A3000 was rated 7.6, while the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a rating 6.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-A3000 has 3.1 and Signa S3 has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-A3000. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-A3000 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio Signa S3 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-A3000 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio Signa S3. As in the HT-A3000, so in the Signa S3 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-A3000 at 7 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 is onboard the HT-A3000. The HT-A3000 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-A3000 was rated 10/10, while the Signa S3 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Polk Audio Signa S3

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over Sony HT-A3000