Polk Audio FXIA6W Satellite Speaker

In order to meet the demands of the new high definition multi-channel music formats such as SACD and DVD-Audio, the FXi are wide bandwidth loudspeakers with excellent fundamental sound quality that matches Polk RTi front channel models. For enveloping and non-localizable surround effects the FXi models feature components mounted on opposing baffles set at a 45º angle. This arrangement provides the listener with an ideal balance of direct and indirect sound.

One baffle contains a Dynamic Balance mid/bass driver and 1" dome tweeter, identical to the components used in Polk's RTi front and CSi center speaker models, for smooth effects panning without tonal shift. The other panel has an additional 1" dome tweeter and a switch that allows the speaker to be switched between Bipolar and Dipolar radiation patterns. This feature, pioneered by Polk Audio, enables the user to select the polar pattern that gives the best performance for the chosen room placement. A Dipolar pattern is preferable with side-wall, in-line with the listener, placement. For rear wall placement, the Bipolar setting provides better performance.