In this article, we will talk about Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 vs Polk Audio MagniFi One comparison. The Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6, while the Polk Audio MagniFi One has a rating 4.7.
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0 and MagniFi One has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the MagniFi One. Neither the Mythos SSA-50 nor MagniFi One has the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is not possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Mythos SSA-50 at 6 out of 10, while the MagniFi One was rated 5/10.
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Mythos SSA-50 or MagniFi One. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.