Who we are and what we love
Celebrate 50 years of award-winning Polk engineering with a deep dive into our story and our cutting-edge audio technology.
Our Story
In 1972, three John Hopkins University graduates, Matthew Polk, Sandy Gross, and George Klopfer, set out to create loudspeakers that would provide the most accurate, lifelike sound possible. Take a journey through more than 50 years of uncompromising quality.
Brand Stories
Our Technology
Technology Stories
How-tos
Featured Articles
5 ways to supercharge your Polk sound bar with sound modes
Unlock your Polk sound bar’s full potential with sound modes tailored to your life—from action-packed blockbusters and chill TV nights to house parties and quiet late shows. Each mode is designed to simplify great sound, and with VoiceAdjust™, you’ll always get clear dialogue, immersive audio, and room-filling clarity—no guesswork needed.
Brand Stories
Your backyard deserves better than background music
Born in Baltimore. Built for everyone
How hi-fi changed the way Snarky Puppy mixes records
Horror movies sound scarier in surround
Never send a TV Speaker to do a Sound Bar's job
Technology Stories
5 ways to supercharge your Polk sound bar with sound modes
Unveil More Sonic Detail With Hi-Res Audio
Speaker Cabinet Acoustics: Taming Rogue Sound Waves
Bass, Done Better: Inside Polk Power Port Technology
Aiming High(S): Inside the Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
Smoother Sound: The Science Behind the Turbine Cone Woofer
HOW-TOS
Don't be spooked by wiring
Room Tweaks to Help Your Speakers Sound Their Best
How To Stream Music at the Highest Quality
Speaker Grilles: On or Off?
Make waves with an epic boat speaker system
5 Tips for Perfect Subwoofer Placement
Buying Guides
Sound Bar Buying Guide
Floor-standing Speaker Buying Guide
Bookshelf Speaker Buying Guide
Center Channel Speaker Buying Guide
Surround & Satellite Speaker Buying Guide
The best sound for your money
50 years, hundreds of thousands of speakers, and countless awards later, we are still focused on our mission of giving you the absolute best sound for your money. Great Sound for All.