Sound quality: Polk Audio's React Soundbar has Good overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. In the Music sound mode the bass has good impact, but is a bit prominent and boomy, and the deep bass is lacking. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat grainy, hazy, and congested, and a touch plasticky. Treble is extended, but is a bit smeared and the upper treble is a bit subdued. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience, and the overall sound is somewhat congested. With stereo program material the sound image extends somewhat above and beyond the sides of the soundbar, and lacks depth. The various sound modes have a noticeable effect on the sound field and/or tonal balance. With Dolby digital and DTS multi-channel program material the sound image sounds the same as with stereo program material; it extends somewhat above and beyond the sides of the soundbar, but still lacks depth. The various sound modes have a noticeable effect on the sound field and/or tonal balance. There was no significant difference in sound quality between HDMI, optical, Bluetooth and WiFi inputs. The system can provide satisfying volume in a medium sized room.
TV ease of use: Very good overall.
Features ease of use: Mediocre overall.
