Floorstanding loudspeakers — Polk Audio Signature Elite ES50

In Polk Audio's Signature Elite range, the ES50 is a slim floorstanding speaker with a moderate power requirement. It brings the range's accessible approach to a full-height cabinet.

Key specs that matter

Its rated bandwidth extends from 38 Hz up to 40 kHz. Sensitivity reaches 88 dB with an 8 ohm nominal load, while Polk Audio specifies amplifiers of 40 to 200 W. The cabinet is 95.0 cm tall, 19.1 cm wide and 27.7 cm deep, and it weighs 14.5 kg.

Engineering and use context

The narrow front baffle keeps the tower visually discreet, which makes it practical where a broad, boxy tower would dominate the space.

Pairing

Its easy 8 ohm load lets the ES50 work with an integrated amplifier of modest to middling output.

Alternatives

The Polk Audio Signature Elite ES55 is a further tower in the Signature Elite family.