![]() ![]() Another change (for the better) is that the back panel now accepts cabling from underneath the bar instead of being recessed on the back panel. In addition to the changes in the design, the back of the main bar is now flush (as opposed to a round back) and has two keyhole slots near the outer edges to wall mount. The overall look and feel works really well with flat-panel TVs that have gone to a more high-gloss black finish in recent years. The new design is slimmer and features a metal mesh grill instead of cloth. ![]() Unlike its predecessor, the SB 6000 does not have the shape and feel of a traditional center channel speaker. Included accessories are a remote, power cords for the bar and sub, a 6’ mini-to-mini analog cable, 6’ digital optical cable, mini-jack to analog adapter, quick start guide, owner’s manual and registration card and remote programming guide.Īs much as I liked the look and lines of the SB IHT from last year, the first thing that struck me was how sleek and sexy the SurroundBar 6000 IHT was when I pulled it out of the box. The sub itself was centered in the middle of the box (which made for a balanced, albeit long package) and was also double-wrapped like the bar. The paperwork and accessories were also packaged neatly, with the former laid on top of the bar and the latter in their own cardboard box tucked into a corner of the package. It was securely supported by multiple cardboard braces and each end was capped with cardboard. The surround bar itself was neatly packaged in a soft-cloth bag, which was itself wrapped in a plastic bag. Like most Polk Audio products I have reviewed, the SurroundBar 6000 made a great impression as soon as the box was opened. Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theaterġ7.8 lbs system: 8.7 lbs SurroundBar, 9.1 lbs SubĢ – 13mm Dynamic Balance® Polyimide tweetersĤ - 2-1/2" DB composite fiber stereo bass midrange drivers – shieldedĦ-1/2” DB composite cone with butyl rubber surroundġ-year Amp and Electronics 3-year on speakers, crossover and enclosure Unlike the review of the SB IHT that was conducted in a family room setting, tests for the SurroundBar 6000 were performed in more intimate setting such as a home office and master bedroom. Not only were improvements made to all of the things we nitpicked about (no remote, no digital input), Polk also made other areas of the product (design) even better as well. ![]() Polk’s newest incarnation in the Instant Home Theater lineup is the SurroundBar 6000 IHT (SB 6000) and it appears Polk was able to take a great product in the SB IHT and make it even better. We were very happy with the performance if the SB IHT and it opened our eyes to how well a bar speaker system can perform in a gaming rig or home theater setup. In order to meet the needs for high-end audio in any application, Polk Audio has brought about a direct successor to the well-received SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater (SB IHT) that we reviewed about a year ago. The problem is that a console is just as likely to be in the family room as it is a child’s bedroom, dad’s office or the dorm room of your big brother. As gaming consoles become integrated into virtually every corner of your living space, the demands for better audio continue to be felt. ![]()
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