POLK AUDIO SR1 Wireless Surround Speakers (Pair)

POLK AUDIO SR1 Wireless Surround Speakers (Pair)

The Polk Audio SR1 is a pair of wireless surround speakers that upgrades the original Polk MagniFi Max sound bar system to true 5.1 surround sound. Instead of simulated rear effects from the front bar, the two SR1 speakers sit behind the listening position and carry genuine rear-channel sound, so film effects, crowd atmosphere and music ambience genuinely surround the listener. Each speaker simply plugs into a mains socket and links wirelessly to the MagniFi Max sound bar at the touch of a button, so the Polk Audio SR1 adds real surround without speaker cables running across the room. Note that the SR1 is made for the original MagniFi Max system; the newer MagniFi AX sound bars use the SR2 wireless surround kit instead, so buyers should check which MagniFi system they own before ordering.

Why Choose Polk Audio SR1?

The Polk Audio SR1 is chosen because it is the single upgrade that changes a sound bar system most. A front bar, however good, cannot place sound behind the listener, and virtual surround processing can only approximate that effect. Adding the SR1 pair turns the MagniFi Max into a complete 5.1 system: dialogue and front effects stay anchored to the screen, while rear effects, ambience and music envelopment come from behind, which is how film soundtracks are mixed to be heard. Installation is deliberately simple — one-button wireless linking, no receiver, no speaker wire, no calibration routine — and the compact speakers sit on end tables or wall-mount cleanly without dominating a room. Because they work with the MagniFi Max’s Dolby Digital and DTS decoding plus its Movie, Sport and Music modes, the SR1 pair inherits the whole system’s surround processing rather than adding a separate one, and they are the exact surrounds supplied in the MagniFi Max SR bundle, so timbre and level matching with the bar are by design.

Key Features

• True 5.1 upgrade: turns the MagniFi Max sound bar system into a genuine 5.1 surround system.
• Wireless linking: one-button control wirelessly links both speakers to the MagniFi Max sound bar.
• No speaker cables: each speaker needs only a mains power socket — no cable runs across the room.
• Compact placement: small speakers for end tables, shelves or wall mounting behind the listener.
• Matched to MagniFi Max: the same surrounds supplied in the MagniFi Max SR bundle, timbre-matched to the bar.
• Full surround processing: works with the system’s Dolby Digital, DTS, SDA surround and Movie, Sport and Music modes.

Best Suited For

The Polk Audio SR1 suits existing MagniFi Max owners who want real rear surround, renters and apartment dwellers who cannot run speaker cables, and living rooms where a wired surround installation is impractical. It is ideal for film and sport viewing, where rear effects make the largest difference, and for anyone who already owns the MagniFi Max bar and subwoofer and wants the complete system the Max SR bundle offers. It is not a standalone speaker pair — the SR1 speakers only work as wireless surrounds with a compatible MagniFi Max sound bar — and it is not the surround kit for MagniFi AX models, which use SR2 surrounds instead. Buyers without a MagniFi Max bar should buy a complete sound bar system rather than the SR1 pair alone.

Setup and Connection Guide

Place the two SR1 speakers behind or beside the main listening position, on end tables or shelves, or wall-mounted with the supplied template, roughly at ear height when seated. Plug each speaker into a mains power socket using the supplied extra-long power cords, then use the one-button wireless link control to pair them with the MagniFi Max sound bar — no speaker wire, receiver or app setup is required. Set the sound bar to the Movie, Music or Sport mode to suit the content, and balance the surround level from the sound bar remote if rear effects feel too prominent or too quiet from the main seat. Keep a clear path between the speakers and the bar where possible, since walls and large furniture can reduce wireless range, and re-link the speakers with the same one-button control if they are ever moved to another room.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the Polk Audio SR1 speakers work on their own?

No. The SR1 is a pair of wireless surround speakers designed to work with the Polk MagniFi Max sound bar system. They do not play music standalone and need the MagniFi Max bar as their source.

Will the Polk Audio SR1 work with my MagniFi Max AX sound bar?

No. The SR1 is made for the original MagniFi Max system. MagniFi AX sound bars use the SR2 wireless surround kit instead, so AX owners should order SR2 surrounds.

Do I need to run speaker cables for the Polk Audio SR1?

No. The SR1 speakers link wirelessly to the sound bar. Each speaker only needs a mains power socket, using the supplied long power cords, so no speaker cable crosses the room.

Technical Specifications

Explore Related Products: Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar — a related option from the Pro Audio Video range that pairs with the surround speakers described above.