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Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8

Polk Audio

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$449
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Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8

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Specifications · per-field provenance

● SOURCE-TRACKED
Driver Size Inches8
Passive Or Poweredpowered active
Amp ClassClass D
Freq Response Low HZ28
Freq Response Toleranceminus 10dB
Enclosure Typeported bass reflex
Port Locationfront
Down FiringNo
Lp Crossover HZ Min50
Lp Crossover HZ Max160
Phase Controlvariable 0 to 360
Phase Adjustment Range Degrees-135° to 180° in 45° increments
Auto OnYes
RCA Inputs3
LFE InputYes
Height Inches15.1
Width Inches12.8
Depth Inches15.2
Finish OptionsBlack
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Common questions

ANSWERED FROM THE DATA

Is the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8 sealed or ported?

Ported around a 8" driver, per its stated enclosure type. A ported design uses a tuned vent to play deeper and louder from the same amplifier — what movie soundtracks reward — at the cost of a steeper drop below the port's tuning frequency.

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