Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max
Score: 79/100
Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX SR
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Polk MagniFi Max AX SR provides a flagship 7.1.2-channel wireless system with rear surrounds, supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and extensive streaming options. Its premium price and limited warranty may be drawbacks for some buyers. Designed for enthusiasts seeking a full-home-theater experience without extensive wiring.
The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max is a premium 5.1.4 soundbar offering 500 W peak power and immersive 3-D audio without a separate subwoofer. Its considerable weight and size make placement challenging, and bass can be weaker on stereo music. Best for large-screen home-theater setups where space and handling are not constraints.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.5 kg | 5.83 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
126.5 cmbest | 114.3 cm | |
17.1 cmbest | 11.8 cm | |
13.5 cmbest | 7.2 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MPEG-H, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround | PCM, Dolby Mono, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos True HD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
Wireless Subwoofer | false | true |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 18.5 kg | 5.83 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 126.5 cm | 114.3 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 17.1 cm | 11.8 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 13.5 cm | 7.2 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the AMBEO Max for its studio-grade immersion, powerful 13-speaker layout and robust 500 W output, especially in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X playback. However, they repeatedly point out its extreme weight and size, noting that mounting is a hassle and that stereo bass performance falls short of expectations.
Everyday users love the sheer impact of the 3-D sound and the ability to get deep bass without a separate subwoofer, praising the premium build. The dominant complaints revolve around the bar's massive weight, difficulty installing or wall-mounting it, and occasional weak bass on music or stereo content.
