Polk Audio SIGNA S2 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review
The Polk Audio SIGNA S2 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Polk Audio SIGNA S2 was rated 5, while the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 has a rating 6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - active versus passive respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SIGNA S2 has 2.1 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. 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. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the SIGNA S2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SIGNA S2. Connecting devices via USB is not possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 6/10.
Features
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.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SIGNA S2 or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Polk Audio SIGNA S2 over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over Polk Audio SIGNA S2
- Built-in subwoofer
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
- 5Polk Audio SIGNA S2
- 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
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