Polk Signature Elite ES10 Bookshelf Speakers Pair

Big Sound From a Small Speaker

The Polk Signature Elite ES10 is a compact, versatile speaker that punches well above its size. A 4-inch driver, a hi-res Terylene tweeter and Polk's Power Port bass technology give it fuller, clearer sound than most speakers this small, whether you use the pair as bookshelf stereo speakers or as surrounds in a home theatre.

Why You'll Love It

• Fuller sound than it should have: Polk's Power Port technology, borrowed from its floorstanding towers, gives the ES10 more low-end weight and less of the thin sound small speakers usually have, so music and movies feel bigger.

• Bookshelf or surround, your call: Use the pair as compact stereo speakers, or as side, rear or height surrounds in a home theatre. They're timbre-matched to the rest of the Signature Elite range, so they blend seamlessly into a bigger system.

• Crisp, detailed highs: A Hi-Res Audio Certified Terylene dome tweeter reaches beyond 40kHz for clean, detailed treble, ideal for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and hi-res music.

Under the Hood

• Power Port bass technology: Polk's patented port design smooths airflow for deeper, cleaner bass from a compact cabinet, the same tech used in the flagship SE60 towers.

• Dynamically Balanced array: A 4-inch mid/woofer and 1-inch tweeter with phase-optimised precision crossovers deliver an even, lifelike soundstage from wherever you sit.

• Easy to place and drive: At just 21cm tall with wall-mount options and an easy 8-ohm, 87dB load, they fit almost anywhere and run happily from any amp or receiver rated 20 to 100 watts.

CHT Insider Verdict

The ES10 is one of the most versatile little speakers we sell. It's a really good compact bookshelf speaker for a small room or desk, and an ideal surround or height speaker in a home theatre, especially if you already run Polk Signature Elite fronts and want a perfect timbre match. For the money, it's hard to beat for flexibility.

Pro Tip: These roll off around 67Hz, so add a subwoofer and the ES10 punches like a much bigger speaker, whether in stereo or a home theatre. It's the cheapest way to turn a compact pair into a full-range system.