Polk Audio T15 100-Watt Home Theater Bookshelf Speaker-Complete Instructions

You can get a superior home theater experience with immersive surround sound. These speakers are designed to deliver a natural, well-balanced sound with enormous bass even at the lowest frequencies, thanks to their (1) 0.75″ tweeter and (1) 5.25″ Dynamic Balance Driver. Use these wall-mountable bookshelf speakers as FRONT, LEFT-RIGHT SETUP, SURROUNDS, OR REAR SPEAKERS to be fascinated by detailed sounds with crystal clear vocals, sufficient to fill any small to medium-sized room. You can create a full-fledged 5.1 home theater setup using two T50 Tower Speakers, one T30 Center Channel, two T15 Bookshelf Speakers, and a subwoofer from Polk’s T-series speakers.

Polk speakers are compatible with most home theater av receivers, allowing you a variety of setup options: single or multi-room with 2.0, 2.1, 3.1 systems, or an immersive 5.1, 7.1, or 9.1 setup. POLK’S unmatched quality at an affordable price Polk’s unmatched quality at an affordable price. You can now enjoy superior acoustics, high-quality construction, simple setup, and a fantastic theatre experience right at home with these budget-friendly speakers.

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR SYSTEM

To get the best sound quality, it’s important to wire your speakers correctly.

HOW TO USE BINDING POST CONNECTORS

Loosen hex nut and insert bare speaker wire through hole. Tighten hex nut down to make connection.
NOTE: Do not insert insulated section of wire into hole (you will not get a connection).

BASIC SPEAKER HOOKUP

Make sure that the red (+) and black (-) connectors on your amplifier or receiver connect to the red (+) and black (-) connectors on your speakers. If your speakers sound “thin,” with little bass and little or no center image, odds are that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards. Double check all connections.

PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE T30 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

The most popular placement for your T30 center channel speaker is on a shelf below your flat screen TV (if you have an older box TV, a popular option is to place your center channel speaker on top of it, anchoring the dialogue and effects to the screen).

PROCESSOR MODE FOR THE T30 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

NOTE: Set Center Channel Speaker to “small” in your receiver’s Bass Management Settings.

The “bass management” or “speaker configuration” menus of most surround receivers offer the choice of “normal” or “wide” modes for center channel operation. In discrete channel digital processors, these modes are referred to as “small” and “large.” Normal (small) mode filters bass frequencies from the center channel speaker and sends them instead to the front left and right main speakers or to the subwoofer output (LFE) jack. Wide (large) mode sends an unfiltered, full-range signal to the center channel speaker. Use the Small (normal) mode for optimum center (and surround) channel performance and reliability.

T SERIES SPEAKER POSITIONING

To maximize the sound quality of your speaker system—

whether you’ve purchased T15 Bookshelf Speakers, a T30 center channel speaker, or T50 tower speakers—correct placement is everything. Take a look at the following examples and give them a try based on the T Series speakers you’ve purchased.

NOTE: Your T Series speakers are compatible with 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 setups (optional subwoofer shown in graphics).

LISTENING IN 3.1 SYSTEM (T15, T30, T50)

Get the most realistic stereo image by placing speakers as far apart as the listeners are sitting from them. If room conditions require that you place the speakers farther apart, you may choose to angle the speakers toward the middle to support a more solid center image.

LISTENING IN 5.1 SURROUND (T15, T30, T50)

You can use the T Series speakers as rear surround speakers in a Polk Audio home theater system. Ideal rear channel surround speaker placement is on a side wall, slightly behind and above the listening position.

LISTENING IN 5.1 SURROUND—ALTERNATE OPTION (T15, T30, T50)

Alternate rear channel surround speaker placement for T Series speakers. If you cannot place rear surrounds on the side walls, position them on the rear wall above the listening position.

WALL MOUNTING THE T15 BOOKSHELF SPEAKER

The T15 features a built-in keyhole slot for easy wall mounting. Follow the steps below to safely wall mount these speakers.

ADDING ADHESIVE-BACKED RUBBER FEET TO THE T SERIES

To keep your Polk speakers firmly in place and prevent damage to floors or furniture, it’s a smart idea to attach the included adhesive-backed rubber feet to the bottom of your speaker.

CLEANING YOUR POLK SPEAKERS

You bought Polk quality for a reason. Keep your speakers looking good for years to come with these simple tips.

FAQs

Are the Polk T15 speakers powered?
Wired stereo systems are compatible with the Polk Audio 5-1/4″ Bookshelf Speakers. These speakers require a stereo receiver / amplifier to be powered; they do not come with one.

What is the wattage of the Polk T15 speakers?
They have 100 watts of power

What is the best way to set up my Polk speaker?

To get started with your Polk Assist, simply plug it in and it will turn on immediately.
The Google Home app is required to finish the setup.
To name your speakers location, simply follow the directions…
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Polk Assist to your WIFI network.

What is the best way to connect my Polk speaker to my receiver?
Connect the two wires on the opposite end of the speaker cord to the matching terminals on the rear of the receiver or amplifier labelled for that specific speaker. The positive (red) terminal is connected to the red wire, while the negative (black) terminal is connected to the other wire.

Are Polk speakers up to snuff?
The Positive. For the money, the large Polk T50 tower speakers sound fantastic. They have a 1-inch tweeter, 6.5-inch woofer, and two 6.5-inch bass radiators, and they look great.

What is the weight of a Polk T15?
it weighs 8 oz.

What is the purpose of the Polk Connect app?
Polk Connect is the Polk Command Bar’s companion app. It will assist you with connecting your Polk Command Bar to your Wi-Fi network as well as linking your Amazon account to enable Alexa Voice Services.

What is the procedure for resetting Polk Assist?
For around 12 seconds, press and hold the microphone button on the rear. You’ll hear it reboot and see the display change to SET.

What’s the best way to tell which speaker wire is positive and which is negative?
Color-coding: Speaker cables are frequently color-coded to make it easier to remember which is positive and which is negative. Red and black are the most prevalent color codes, with red denoting positive and black denoting negative.

Can I use my phone to operate my Polk sound bar?
The software organizes and indexes your music for you automatically. The app also takes care of speaker setup and provides you complete control over volume and speaker selection. Select one or stream to all of them at the same time

References

User Manual