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Brand | Polk Audio |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 150 Watts |
Frequency Response | 40 KHz |
Connectivity Technology | IR |
Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
About this item
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE SLIM CENTER CHANNEL - Polk Signature Elite ES35 features Dynamically Balanced Acoustic Array with Cascading Crossovers, a 1" Terylene Tweeter and (6) 3" Woofers that deliver room-filling, crystal clear sound in a life-like soundstage
- NOT ONLY HEAR, BUT FEEL THE HEART-THUMPING BASS - With Polk's Patented Power Port Technology, the ES35 center channel gives you a dramatic frontal impact and carries almost 75 percent of the audio so you get louder, lower, and cleaner bass, distortion free
- REALISTIC SOUND REPRODUCTION – ES35's high sensitivity and 4- & 8-Ohm compatibility delivers spacious, enveloping, and true to life music streamed online via Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Spotify & more and even from the latest Dolby Atmos & DTS:X AVRs
- LOOKS TO KILL - The Signature Elite series speakers with their bold, modern looks are sure to make heads turn and set feet tapping, no matter where you are sitting in the room. Their elegant and classy style will make a statement with any home décor
- VERSATILE PLACEMENT OPTIONS - Place the ES35 on a shelf or a speaker stand (sold separately), or wall-mount it below the TV without blocking the IR sensor. Use as left and right channel speakers, in additional to center, and enjoy a cinematic experience
- BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME THEATER - The timbre matched Polk components ensures seamless speaker-to-speaker blending with the Signature Elite series. Combine with pairs of ES60 towers, ES20 bookshelf speakers & any sub for a 5.1 surround setup
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Quality of material | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Bass quality | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Accuracy | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
speaker size | 270 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 310 millimeters | 1150 millimeters | 470 millimeters | 1230 millimeters |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | IR | Wired | Dolby Atmos | Wired | Speaker Wires | Wi-Fi |
speaker type | Center Channel | Satellite | Center Channel | Tower | Satellite | Tower |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount | Floor Standing | Wall Mount | Floor Standing |
weight | 14 pounds | 6 pounds | 19 pounds | 44 pounds | 17 pounds | 52 pounds |
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Low Profile & Wall-Mountable Design for Flexible L/C/R Placement The ES35 slim center channel tucks in right below your TV to provide big-speaker sound without blocking your viewing area or IR Remote. The ES35's flexible, wall-mountable design enables it to also be used as left, right or surround channels for amazing home theater sound that doesn't require floor or shelf space. |
Hear More Detail in Music and Movies You Love ES35's Hi-Res Audio Certified, Terylene dome tweeter provides crystalline highs (40+kHz) ideal for high-resolution sound found in ultra-HD movies, multi-channel concert videos, and spatial audio mixed for Apple Music, Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. |
Make Your Entire Home Theater the Sweet Spot Experience a seamless, lifelike soundstage no matter where you're seated. Signature Elite ES35's Dynamically Balanced, seven-driver acoustic array with phase optimized, cascaded crossovers ensures focused dialogue that blends perfectly with other Signature Elite speakers. |
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Effortless Bass for Full Frontal Impact Most conventional center speakers are narrowly tuned to reproduce voice dialog. But in most film and tv content, the center channel carries as much as 75% of the audio: voice dialog, music soundtrack, sound fx and more. Built-in, dual Polk Power Ports enable louder, lower, and cleaner bass from the ES35's smaller speaker enclosure, so you'll hear the full-range sound and feel the dramatic frontal impact that the director intended. |
Five Decades of Speaker Engineering The Signature Elite Series is the culmination of five decades of Polk's premium speaker engineering (Est. 1972) and were designed at our original facility outside of Baltimore, MD. We rely on our patented Dynamic Balance Array process to eliminate issues before they become a part of the finished speaker. We're so confident of this process, that we back the Signature Elite ES35 with a limited five-year to ensure years of listening pleasure. |
Signature Details & Modern Styling Gold-plated five-way binding posts ensure the most lossless connection possible. An acoustically inert, non-resonant, critically damped Medite MDF enclosure ensures low distortion for a more lifelike sound. Plus, Signature Elite Series' modern, bold look will make a statement with any home decor-available in stunning black, elegant white-washed, or contemporary walnut finishes. |
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Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
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Model Name | ES35 |
Speaker Type | Center Channel |
Special Feature | Dolby Enabled |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
Compatible Devices | Television |
Subwoofer Diameter | 3 Inches |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | Corded Electric |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Speaker |
Product Dimensions | 6"D x 24"W x 4"H |
Item Weight | 14 Pounds |
Impedance | 8 Ohm |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | Touch |
Speaker Size | 270 Millimeters |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Woofer Diameter | 3 Inches |
Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Is Electric | No |
Specific Uses For Product | home theater, gaming, music listening |
UPC | 747192134235 |
Manufacturer | DEI Holdings |
Item Weight | 14 pounds |
ASIN | B09BBDYFC9 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | ES35BLK |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,764 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2 in Center-Channel Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 24, 2021 |
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Enjoy pristine audio quality and clear dialogues for your movies, games, and multi-channel music with Polk Signature Elite ES35 Slim Center Channel Loudspeaker. Featuring a Dynamically Balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter, six 3” Mica-Fortified Polypropylene Woofer, and Cascading Crossovers, the ES35 delivers room-filling, highly detailed sound with the energy of live music – no matter what you’re listening to or where you’re sitting in the room. Polk’s Patented Power Port Bass Enhancing Technology extends the overall bass port and provides greater surface area for distortion-free, dramatic frontal impact. It is Hi-Res Audio Certified and ensures accurate sound reproduction from even the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound AVRs and amplifiers. The Signature Elite Series is designed with quality, timbre-matched Polk components to enable you to mix and match models and build your dream home theater or music listening environment. Add the Signature Elite ES60 tower pair, ES20 bookshelf pair and any sub for a complete 5.1 surround setup.
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Customers like the quality, size, sound quality, detail level and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that they're impressive, require very little floor space and that the bass is well defined and tight. They're also happy with efficiency, value, and sharpness.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound is crystal clear, enhancing both the audio experience and the room's aesthetics. The bass is well defined and tight, and the mids are smooth and not too forward. The speakers are crisp, clean, and loud once powered up well. They also appreciate the precision crossovers and the Power Port bass-enhancing technology.
"...Bass is well defined and tight. Mids are smooth and not too forward. Highs are clean and crisp without being sibilant or fatigueing...." Read more
"...my review above for the ES20, the 60 is crisp, clean and loud once powered up well...." Read more
"...Bass is substantial for bookshelf speakers, I would say the ES15 is more warm sounding than bright and can be enjoyed without sub for music...." Read more
"...They sound good at any level but they really want to be played loud. That’s when their clarity and sound stage pop...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They mention that the construction is excellent, they are nicely made, and they are impressive. They also say that they are a good all-around speaker for music and home. Customers also mention that they have no chestiness or boominess in the mid range.
"...Cabinets are very well made and heavier than you would think. Very well built." Read more
"...5 Stars all around for build quality, weight, appearance, clarity and loudness!" Read more
"...One of the best 5.25 driver speakers I have heard, in a very well-constructed cabinet with power-port technology...." Read more
"They sound good just not real good. Not near the sound of the Klipsch fives. They are a bit harsh in the highs and could use more base." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has good looks, is pleased with the look and sound, and has magnetic covers that are nice and convenient to open. They also appreciate the brown wood tone and the great port design. Some customers also mention that the speakers are a good match to the Elac Uni-fi 2.0 UC52 center channel and Fluance turntable.
"...5 Stars all around for build quality, weight, appearance, clarity and loudness!" Read more
"...Magnet grills and nice walnut veneer finish, I would not hesitate to recommend...." Read more
"...with Polk’s claim that they have 3 dB louder bass because of the great port design. (Though I can’t confirm the exact amount, of course)..." Read more
"...That’s when their clarity and sound stage pop. They look kick ass and they’re small enough to pass the wife test...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's high end audio at a price that's easy to live with. Customers also mention that the speakers have great high end and tight bass.
"The Polk ES 20 bookshelf is a great speaker for the price!..." Read more
"...I consider these to be high end audio at a price that's easy to live with." Read more
"...Excellent value from Polk." Read more
"...Wide frequency responseEfficientGreat sound qualityAffordableCons:I can't think of any" Read more
Customers like the size of the speakers. They say it's big, heavy, sturdy, and constructed of very high quality. Some say the size is perfect, while others say it requires very little floor space. Some customers also say the bass is quick, tight, and deep for cabinets this size. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and finish.
"...Clean, precise, full, and dynamic. Intrument seperation and stereo stage is very wide and detailed. Bass is well defined and tight...." Read more
"...They look kick ass and they’re small enough to pass the wife test. I was on the fence til I saw the used but like new discount...." Read more
"...Soundstage was very good, and fills the room very well...." Read more
"...They look great and high quality, and they require very little floor space...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the efficiency of the speakers. For example, they mention that they perform very well, have decent performance, and work well in the supporting role of surround speakers. Some say that the speakers work fine with no problem.
"...As surrounds, they seem to work just fine. They have plenty of clarity for that and fill in the surround sound nicely...." Read more
"...They work very well for both Dolby Atmos movies and Atmos music. I highly recommend them." Read more
"...Nothing is muddled on these speakers, but the performance is relaxed not at all like Klips in your face highs...." Read more
"...I use it for my home Theater right and left speakers and they do quite well." Read more
Customers like the detail level of the speakers. They say it has a fair amount of depth, with a clean top end that is very detailed. They also say movies have nice field of depth and clear vocals. Customers also mention that the sound is clear, detailed, and rich.
"...Intrument seperation and stereo stage is very wide and detailed. Bass is well defined and tight. Mids are smooth and not too forward...." Read more
"...The sound that comes from them is full and rich. It surprises me that my wife and I can hear each other's voice despite how loud the music is...." Read more
"...The ES60s are very well balanced, with a clean top end that is very detailed...." Read more
"...…OK as surrounds perhaps, but not as main speakers…they just don't have the punch or clarity...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the speakers. They mention that the mids are sweet, not harsh, and the speakers have a way of minimizing any harshness in the recording.
"...Mids are smooth and not too forward. Highs are clean and crisp without being sibilant or fatigueing...." Read more
"...As standalone bookshelf speakers, these aren’t bad at all. The mods and highs are CRISP and CLEAN...." Read more
"...The mids on these are sweet not harsh.The tweeters are little soft, that softness really shows on female voices...." Read more
"...Not near the sound of the Klipsch fives. They are a bit harsh in the highs and could use more base." Read more
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ES20 Review: I live in a studio apartment in NYC so getting a 5.2 system was overkill by far. I bought these ES20 monitors to compliment a single ES60 in a bi-amp configuration. As standalone bookshelf speakers, these aren’t bad at all. The mods and highs are CRISP and CLEAN. As you can imaging the bass is not ground shaking but it is adequate. Where these monitors really shine is when I connect my ES60 giving me an immersive experience.
I ordered everything in white and omg they are a masterpiece. Zero regrets here except perhaps I could have gotten away with using the ES10’s as well
ES60: I’m operating a white single unit in a big amp configuration. One channel for the highs and another channel from the amp for the mids and lows. Much like my review above for the ES20, the 60 is crisp, clean and loud once powered up well. I initially had 80 watts going to the speaker but they seemed weak so now it’s 160 and perfect. Could probably be even better with more. More than adequate for an apartment. Again it’s not going to rattle your floors but damn this thing can get loud. I probably don’t need a separate subwoofer but that’s always an option if you really crave hair raising bass.
5 Stars all around for build quality, weight, appearance, clarity and loudness!
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ES20 Review: I live in a studio apartment in NYC so getting a 5.2 system was overkill by far. I bought these ES20 monitors to compliment a single ES60 in a bi-amp configuration. As standalone bookshelf speakers, these aren’t bad at all. The mods and highs are CRISP and CLEAN. As you can imaging the bass is not ground shaking but it is adequate. Where these monitors really shine is when I connect my ES60 giving me an immersive experience.
I ordered everything in white and omg they are a masterpiece. Zero regrets here except perhaps I could have gotten away with using the ES10’s as well
ES60: I’m operating a white single unit in a big amp configuration. One channel for the highs and another channel from the amp for the mids and lows. Much like my review above for the ES20, the 60 is crisp, clean and loud once powered up well. I initially had 80 watts going to the speaker but they seemed weak so now it’s 160 and perfect. Could probably be even better with more. More than adequate for an apartment. Again it’s not going to rattle your floors but damn this thing can get loud. I probably don’t need a separate subwoofer but that’s always an option if you really crave hair raising bass.
5 Stars all around for build quality, weight, appearance, clarity and loudness!
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Occasionally, on bass-heavy dance music like Ace of Base, the bass is overwhelming with the tone controls set flat. In that case, I turn down the bass a bit and it’s perfect.
On the other hand, a lot of recordings (old classical, for example) have weak bass, and these speakers compensate for that without the need to boost bass. I agree with Polk’s claim that they have 3 dB louder bass because of the great port design. (Though I can’t confirm the exact amount, of course)
Most importantly is that the mids are faithful to the recordings now. (confirmed by comparison with good headphones listening) I love these speakers. They are an endgame purchase.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I bought a pair of S55s last year. They sounded good, with powerful bass, but the mids were always a bit weak. I compensated by dialing the bass and treble down to accentuate the mids; it helped,but not enough. It just gnawed at me. This year, I re-sold them at a huge loss and bought these.
There is a YT video from a guy sitting in a chair next to the S55 to the S60; listen to him. He's 100% right.
These ES60s are a 2.5-way design, which lets the top woofer handle the mids, while the bottom two are parallel to handle the bass.
I'm powering them from my Onkyo A-9050 integrated amplifier. (75 W/ch) If you're powering them from an A/V receiver, they may sound distorted. Trust me, that is the cheap amplifier, not the speakers. Even higher-end A/V receivers don't compete, clarity-wise, to a quality stereo integrated amp. (or separates)
The downward-firing port really opens up options for these speakers to be placed closer to the back wall in a smaller room. Compare this to most tower speakers with the rear-firing woofers that have to be 2-3' from the back wall not to sound too boomy. (not good booms!)
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
Occasionally, on bass-heavy dance music like Ace of Base, the bass is overwhelming with the tone controls set flat. In that case, I turn down the bass a bit and it’s perfect.
On the other hand, a lot of recordings (old classical, for example) have weak bass, and these speakers compensate for that without the need to boost bass. I agree with Polk’s claim that they have 3 dB louder bass because of the great port design. (Though I can’t confirm the exact amount, of course)
Most importantly is that the mids are faithful to the recordings now. (confirmed by comparison with good headphones listening) I love these speakers. They are an endgame purchase.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I bought a pair of S55s last year. They sounded good, with powerful bass, but the mids were always a bit weak. I compensated by dialing the bass and treble down to accentuate the mids; it helped,but not enough. It just gnawed at me. This year, I re-sold them at a huge loss and bought these.
There is a YT video from a guy sitting in a chair next to the S55 to the S60; listen to him. He's 100% right.
These ES60s are a 2.5-way design, which lets the top woofer handle the mids, while the bottom two are parallel to handle the bass.
I'm powering them from my Onkyo A-9050 integrated amplifier. (75 W/ch) If you're powering them from an A/V receiver, they may sound distorted. Trust me, that is the cheap amplifier, not the speakers. Even higher-end A/V receivers don't compete, clarity-wise, to a quality stereo integrated amp. (or separates)
The downward-firing port really opens up options for these speakers to be placed closer to the back wall in a smaller room. Compare this to most tower speakers with the rear-firing woofers that have to be 2-3' from the back wall not to sound too boomy. (not good booms!)
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