Polk Audio Signa S4
Score: 73/100
Bose Soundbar 600
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Signa S4 is a low-profile 3.1.2-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer that brings Dolby Atmos immersion and clear dialogue to midsize rooms, while keeping setup simple and cost-effective.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 bundle offers compact Dolby Atmos and clear dialogue, but its bass is thin and connectivity options are limited.
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1best | 1best | |
1best | — | |
5best | 4.2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.6 kgbest | 14.8 kg |
36 monthsbest | 12 months |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 8.6 kg | 14.8 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Audio(2) | ||
Channel Configuration | 3.1.2 | 3.0.2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Signa S4 for delivering high-value Dolby Atmos performance, clear dialogue, and a hassle-free setup, while noting the lack of smart-home integration, expandability, and network streaming as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the soundbar's dialogue clarity, powerful subwoofer, and quick installation, though they note the non-backlit remote, absence of voice-assistant support, and occasional Bluetooth disconnects.
Reviewers commend the clear dialogue and feature set, yet criticize the thin bass, subtle Atmos effects, and lack of Ethernet and analog inputs.
Everyday users appreciate the easy setup and dialogue clarity, but many add the Bass Module 500 for low-end power and note the lack of Ethernet and limited Atmos immersion.
“Dialogue is crystal clear, even in loud action scenes.”
“The subwoofer hits harder than expected for its size.”
“Set up in under 10 minutes - just plugged in HDMI and it worked.”
