Polk Audio T15 Black
Score: 78/100
Sonos Era 100
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Sonos Era 100 is a compact wireless smart speaker offering rich stereo sound, Trueplay tuning and support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and AirPlay 2. Its lack of a battery and limited waterproofing restrict placement options. Best suited for indoor rooms where high-quality sound and smart-home integration are priorities.
The Polk Audio T15 is an entry-level bookshelf speaker pair with high sensitivity and magnetic shielding, delivering clear mids and bright highs. Its trade-offs include modest bass extension and potential impedance dips on low-power amps. Ideal for budget-conscious listeners in small rooms who need wall-mountable speakers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0.09 kHzbest | |
89 dBbest | 84 dB | |
8 Ωbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.74 kg | 2.02 kgbest |
2best | 2best | |
5 yearsbest | 1 years | |
1.905 cmbest | 1.3 cm | |
13.335 cmbest | 10.2 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
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General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 1 years |
Audio(4) | ||
Frequency Response (kHz) | 0.045-24 kHz | 0.09 kHz |
Sensitivity (dB) | 89 dB | 84 dB |
Driver Size (cm) | 1.905 cm | 1.3 cm |
Woofer Size (cm) | 13.335 cm | 10.2 cm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Support | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.74 kg | 2.02 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 8320 cm³ | 4235 cm³ |
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Professional reviewers commend the T15's vented enclosure, Dynamic Balance drivers, and high sensitivity, noting that it delivers solid performance for its price and size. However, they also point out measurable bass roll-off and impedance dips that could challenge low-power or less robust amplifiers, and they caution that the ported design may introduce some low-frequency resonance.
Everyday users love the T15 for its surprising bass, clear mids, and easy wall-mounting, often describing it as a budget winner for small rooms. Common complaints focus on the need for a subwoofer to get deep bass, occasional mids muddiness at high volumes, and a preference for speaker stands over shelf placement.
Professional reviewers praise the Era 100 for its refined stereo imaging, powerful bass, and fast, future-proof processing, noting that the addition of Bluetooth 5.0 and Trueplay on both iOS and Android broaden its appeal.
User feedback is sparse in the provided data, but the consensus among everyday consumers appears to be positive regarding sound quality and multi-room integration, with no major recurring complaints noted.
