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Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI

All-weather indoor/outdoor speaker with selectable stereo input mode (White)

MFR # AM8088-A

Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI

Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI

All-weather indoor/outdoor speaker with selectable stereo input mode (White)

MFR # AM8088-A

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Easy to install and good looking

Richard from Charlotte, NC on 9/19/2023

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Too soon to tell regarding hardiness but installation was very easy due to the easy bracket configuration. I have the speakers mounted horizontally partially under the eave/gutters on our patio roof. Sound is excellent and projection very impressive. These Atrium 8's replace a pair of Boston speakers that lasted for 20 years outdoors. They were not as crisp or loud a speaker but certainly stood the test of time. I am impressed thus far after three days of listening pleasure. They are handsome speakers - hopefully they will last in our outdoor conditions

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William from Upper Lake, CA on 9/11/2023

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One speaker sounds great in my backyard easy installation

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Miguel Figueroa from LAKE WORTH, FL on 9/4/2023

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excellent speakers, beautiful sound, without distortion, they are everything I was looking for my pool, great quality for the price, I recommend them if you want an excellent and loud sound

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Brian from Lafayette, IN on 8/30/2023

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Great product. I have 4 of them.

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Replacement Speakers

Dennis from Fredericksburg, TX on 7/28/2023

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Great sounding speakers and easy to install. They replaced a set of Sonance Mariner 54s and love them. Running a Sonos amp.

Pros: Crisp and solid bass. Nice treble response.

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Adam from Fanwood, NJ on 7/10/2023

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Great quality/workmanship and the sound quality is excellent

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Better than expected.

Ryan from Oakton, VA on 7/5/2023

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I expected to be pleased with any Polk product but wow this really impressed

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Rich, deep sound.

Scott from Rochester, MN on 6/26/2023

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These are the best outdoor speakers I've ever owned. I've had five prior pairs of speakers for other decks that were not Polk. None of them come even close to the Atrium8 SDI sound. Well worth the money spent and I highly recommend them. Great value for the sound they deliver.

Pros: 1. Deep rich/wide sound experience 2. Excellent radial articulation. 3. Snap and hold presets secures speakers while adjusting angle. 4. They can handle LOUD if you want LOUD.

Cons: I did not observe anything negative about the speakers.

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Better than expected

Bryan from Patterson, MO on 6/19/2023

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They sound even better that I expected, better than the Polk bookshelves inside the house. The mounting brackets made install and adjustment a breeze

Pros: Easy install, awesome bass from an all in one.

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Nothing better for the money

John from Orlando, FL on 6/13/2023

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This is the third pair of the speakers we purchased in the past 15 years. That should tell you everything you need to know. For the money, and our opinion, there's absolutely nothing better out there.

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing

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Michael from Marcy, NY on 6/10/2023

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Great sounding speakers

Pros: Very easy to setup and use

Cons: None

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Michael from Dothan, AL on 5/18/2023

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Excellent sound and easy installation.

Pros: Sound quality

Cons: A little heavy

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Crutchfield customer from NIAGARA FALLS, NY on 5/15/2023

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Well built but sound quality is very disappointing. I'm driving them with a pioneer elite 100 watt receiver and it's flat.

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Lawrence from Hunlock Creek, PA on 5/10/2023

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The atrium 8 is a very well built speaker. Sound quality is excellent. With a sensitivity rating of 91 it's easy to drive. As large as it is ,it still blends into the background. The only con, when connecting both channels to one speaker is that the right and left channels are not identified ; or if it matters.

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Thomas from Lees Summit, MO on 5/2/2023

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Good sound for the price, have it hooked up in stereo mode, and sounds great on my 15x30 ft deck. Powered by vintage 30 wpc Kenwood receiver. Would recommend for seamless transition from indoor to outdoors!

Pros: Looks, sound

Cons: None

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Randy from Olympia, WA on 4/29/2023

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Great sound ! Easy install! Fantastic price! Super-fast delivery!

Pros: A great speaker all around, but the real bonus is the customer service provided purchasing through Crutchfield.

Cons: NO CONS

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Herbert from Navarre, FL on 4/14/2023

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Rich sound.easy to mount. High quality.

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Vijay from Round Rock, TX on 4/14/2023

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Great speaker and great quality of sound

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Peter from Bradenton, FL on 4/14/2023

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Replaced some very old Bose 151 speakers (blew one out). Chose the Atrium8 SDI based on the spec's and price. Very happy with the speakers, great sound for what I need, I would recommend for good, every day speakers without breaking the bank.

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Mike from Chiefland, FL on 2/12/2023

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Awesome product. Sounds great

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Excelente equipo

Carlos from Doral, FL on 2/5/2023

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Suena genial, muy buena terminacion

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Suzanne from East Aurora, NY on 1/23/2023

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Second set of these purchased. Keeping the white clean has been my only issue, otherwise great sound and look.

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Good speaker input switch makes wiring difficult

Jim from BRIGANTINE, NJ on 12/17/2022

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Like the sound of the Polk Atriums but the input switch makes the wiring of the speakers more difficult than it should be. I tried pushing the switch back with a pair of pliers and wound up breaking the knob to secure the speaker wire, very frustrating!

Pros: Sound and good value

Cons: Difficult installation

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Kyle from Jacksonville, FL on 12/6/2022

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They sound GREAT, I enjoy sitting outside on my Deck in FLORIDA and the Speakers are working wonderful no matter the Weather!

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Crutchfield customer from Spring, TX on 11/6/2022

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Great sound. Easy installation.

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Ben from Raleigh, NC on 10/22/2022

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Fast delivery, easy install and they sound great on my covered 16 x 20 porch.

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Jonathan from Kingston, GA on 9/29/2022

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I absolutely love these atrium 8 speakers. I replaced a pair of Bose 251's with them and I'm glad I did. Chase, the guy I was on a chat with was a great help with his recommendation. No regrets.

Pros: Great looking Great sounding Tweeter placements make a much wider "sweet spot".

Cons: None

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Luis from Carolina, PR on 9/5/2022

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Excellent sound.

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Steven from Waco, TX on 8/31/2022

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Great sound. Purchased these along with a Polk powered subwoofer and I am very pleased with the results.

Pros: Dual tweeters and the ability to run each one individually with stereo inputs.

Cons: None

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Bradley from Brewton, AL on 8/29/2022

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I bought these to replace older, full-size speakers on my porch. Sounds just as good as the old ones and likely to last a whole lot longer.

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Timothy from Blairsville, GA on 8/17/2022

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Good match for an upper porch/deck with lower level fed by older smaller pair of Bose, these polish off the sound. Wired together these complete the upper and lower ranges, particularly when directly in line with them. Bases covered from romantic evenings to entertaining a dozen or so.

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Donald from Staunton, VA on 8/15/2022

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These speakers sound very good and are very easy to hang.

Pros: Sound very good

Cons: No cons!

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Nice sounding, and looking outdoor speakers. Bass is lacking.

Louis from Medfield, MA on 8/12/2022

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I picked these up last year when they were on sale so I'm now going on two seasons of use. I have them on my back deck, powered by a Sonos Amp (which is pricy, but awesome). Overall, the sound is very good. They sound like Polk speakers and you're probably going to need to push that EQ to get them sounding their best. Soundstage is excellent with how far I've placed them apart (15ft or so), you can put on a live recording and really get the party started. You can also drive them HARD without issue, so if you live close to your neighbors, be warned! I had higher hopes for the bass response given they are the largest in this lineup. It's not _bad_ by any stretch, but just not what I was expecting. If I could do it again, I'd go for the largest outdoor speakers in the PSB lineup as I've had nothing but good experiences with them.

Pros: Easy to install, Look nice in white, can play loud

Cons: Bass is lacking for their size

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Great

Hoyt from Colleyville, TX on 8/11/2022

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Awesome model. Great highs and tweeters. When played side by side with old Polk model, far superior. Highly recommend

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Malcolm from VALDEZ, AK on 8/3/2022

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Great sound! Hoping they'll last longer than the Definitive outdoor speakers i bought last year!

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David from Moose Lake, MN on 8/2/2022

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Easy to install. Easy to set up as a single stereo speaker or 2 left and right speakers. Phenomenal sound for the size of speaker. Highly recommend.

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Brent from Stockbridge, MI on 7/25/2022

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Bought two of these for my 35x37 patio and they ROCK! They are as loud as my 500 watt PA system.

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John from Towaco, NJ on 7/18/2022

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Surprising sound for your backyard. No need for a sub. Definitely take 2.

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OUTSTANDING

Douglas from Mechanicsburg, PA on 7/14/2022

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Had a pair of JBL outdoor speakers. Replaced them with these, wow, what a sound upgrade, they have a much more wider range and sound. At half the price of the others.

Pros: Better Sound, better looks, better range.. PERIOD

Cons: None thus far.

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Outstanding replacement

Howard from Pittsboro, IN on 7/3/2022

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I had some Yamaha speakers I dearly loved but after 12 years the speaker material started cracking so it forced me to buy replacements. These Atrium8 SDI speakers are at a minimum as good and in some ways better. They are crystal clear on strings and piano right out of the box. Have let them play at medium sound level for roughly 12 hours and the sound opened up a bit. The bass is nothing to get excited about but it is acceptable for the speaker size. These speakers are big and heavy so make sure you have a solid mounting location. And in case you were wondering, these things can get really loud with no distortion. Overall great speakers I have zero regrets purchasing.

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Well Done.

Rick from Boise, ID on 6/23/2022

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I bought a Polk Atrium 8 to put on my outdoor deck area. At first I set it up to compare with my regular stereo speaker system. It was definitely an underwhelming sound without a doubt. But that should be expected as the stereo speakers were definitely much more of a system than the single unit Atrium 8. I went ahead and set up the single Attrium 8 outdoors on the deck and was pleasantly surprised with it working in a single speaker mode. Maybe because I've never had outdoor high fidelity before. I ordered a second unit since the price reduction promotion had a deadline. When the second unit arrived I installed it. Obviously the stereo outdoors is a little bit of a guessing game unless you listen in the optimum position. But that is rarely what I do outdoors, you move around and take care of things while being outside. You don't really get the stereo separation. Depending on where you are sitting you get a different quality. Overall I like the units snd glad I got them. They're a little difficult to wire up since the five way binding posts are recessed into the cabinet and it's hard to get your fingers in and around on the binding post nuts and the banana connectors I use did not allow the speakers to fully rotate properly. I would buy the speakers again and I'm glad to have them. Listening to them right now enjoying it on the Deck . Well done Polk.

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Kevin from Hopewell Jct, NY on 6/2/2022

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Excellent quality and much better than the Bose speakers I replaced.

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Impressive

Ramiro from Houston, TX on 5/25/2022

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These things rock! With lots of research these speakers are the ones I decided to go with. Best choice I could've made. Ordered two of these for my patio, powered by a denon receiver S660 . I use them for my music and tv. They work so well I purchased two additional speakers for my Barbecue pit and pool table patio area. Everyone who comes to visit me is blown away on how good this system sounds. The construction of the speakers are second to none. I paid 250 each for the first set and 200 each for the second set that was on sale. I know that they are a bit pricey but the way these are built I plan on having them for a long time.

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Greatest outside speakers iheard

Terry from New Orleans, LA on 5/11/2022

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Large great sounding speakers. Clear and crisp sound

Pros: Easy to install

Cons: Real Large

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Worth the purchase

Darrell from Des Peres, MO on 5/8/2022

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The speaker and mount are well built. I placed multiple of these around my pool deck. Having the stereo sound more localized helps with the experience. Sound is decent but hoped for a little better base response. All in all, I'm happy with the choice.

Pros: Well built, decent sound, good price.

Cons: Bass response could be better.

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POOL TIME !

Ernest from West Columbia, SC on 5/5/2022

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bought 2 pair to set around pool, and sound amazing!

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Woodrow from Middleburg, FL on 5/1/2022

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A lot bigger than I though but oh boy what a sound nice and clear with plenty of bass.

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Andrew from Washington, MO on 4/21/2022

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Polk quality is always outstanding. These speakers are used on my 12x31 screen porch. Great sound.

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Solid sound

Ron from Marietta, GA on 4/13/2022

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I bought two of the Atrium 8's for my pool area which is roughly 50x30. Both of these speakers fill the entire area with great sound. If I turned up my revised all the way up the neighbors will be complaining. They replaced some in-ground speakers we had so I had to hang them on some posts to make sure we covered the area with sound properly. Overall sound is awesome for all kinds of music but they are little light on the bass. If you want heavy heavy bass, you'll need to adjust your equalizer or get an outdoor sub. For 95% of the music I'm listening to they are going to perform well. Can't speak to longevity as I just installed them.

Pros: Feels well-built Solid mid-tones and highs Install was simple

Cons: Light on bass

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Rick from Romulus, MI on 3/28/2022

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Very good sounding speakers, a little bright on the highs , very good bottom for outdoor speakers

Pros: Solidly built speakers with nice low end for bass

Cons: A bit bright on the highs , but not so noticeable on the deck area ??

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Allan Dennis from Branford, CT on 3/27/2022

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Super awesome sound!!

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Richard from Catonsville, MD on 3/22/2022

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Great speakers. Very full sound with plenty of base.

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Lee from Springfield, OH on 3/17/2022

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I got to say these are really good speakers more than I expected .sound really good all over my acre and a third

Pros: Sound great base is all right

Cons: Can't come up with one

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Fantastic Device

Kevin from Nebo, NC on 3/16/2022

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The Atrium 8 is fantastic. Received and installed it this week to play music on our outside patio area. The bracket assembly made the installation super easy. Speaker sounds excellent and using it in dual input mode is great. Great price for performance. I highly recommend this outdoor speaker.

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Lowell from Columbus, NE on 2/24/2022

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Excellent speaker with high quality sound

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Crutchfield customer from Sacramento, CA on 1/9/2022

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Great speakers. Sound amazing. Good price point. Easy to paint and great brackets to hang em with. Wish others had this type.

Pros: Everything.

Cons: Nothing. Buy them.

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Matt from Weston Lakes, TX on 1/8/2022

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Great sound and very easy to install.

Pros: Easy install Great sound Great 1 speaker setup if not buying pair

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Crutchfield customer from Bakersfield, CA on 1/6/2022

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The perfect speaker for any outdoor space!!

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Full rich sound

Crutchfield customer from Oldsmar, FL on 12/12/2021

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Amazing full sound installed I under five minutes. The are built like a Tank should hold up to Florida weather for years,

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The choice to make

Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 11/8/2021

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Good looking speakers. Fit & quality appear very nice. I'm using them on a pool patio and they're much better than the previous speakers I was using. The base is stronger and the music fills the back yard quite well. For the size, the sound quality and volume are great.

Pros: sound quality & strength

Cons: nothing

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Excellent value

Crutchfield customer from Ortonville, MI on 11/8/2021

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This is a very well made outdoor speaker which has some mass. It has the option to go stereo L and R OR, you can go with the 2way input option; which is immediately what drove me to going with this unit. I replaced my tired old outdoor speakers with this one, and while the bass is not going to shake the fillings loose (not what this is intended for anyway) this speaker has warm acoustics and does the mid's very well. We have this running in the garage (3+ car with 20ft ceilings) and it fills the space VERY well.

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Great Speakers

Crutchfield customer from Montvale, VA on 11/4/2021

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Love the sound the price and the quickness of delivery. Thanks so much look for to doing busy with you all again.

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Aaron from Hayward on 9/16/2021

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Great sounds from an outdoor speaker. Decent low end for a 6-inch driver. Plenty loud and plenty crisp. Also bought a sat300/sub100 combo for another area of my yard and these atrium 8's sounds much better.

Pros: Great sound. Easy to mount.

Cons: None really. You get what you pay for here. Nice pair.

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Great seller, great gear

Crutchfield customer from Virginia Beach, VA on 9/15/2021

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Crutchfield, as always is the best. Bought evening online arrived two days later. Polk Atrium 8SDI are superb. Excellent materials, design and sound. Easy mount, will fit between 16"oc ceiling rafters. Don't panic when first used, sound distinctly improved after a short 10-15 minute break in and have exceeded expectations since.

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Sound fills entire backyard

Crutchfield customer from Rice Lake, WI on 9/12/2021

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We installed these under our deck facing our large backyard and lakeshore. They are hooked up to a Denon receiver with Heos to control music remotely. These speakers fill the backyard with awesome quality sound. We have another set of "comparable" speakers on the lakeshore that was at the same price point and we just ordered another set of Atrium8's because the difference in sound is night and day. The "comparable" speakers sound like a bedside alarm clock compared to the Polk. This is our third set of Atrium8 and I would recommend them to anyone.

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Crutchfield customer from Carolina, PR on 8/16/2021

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Tremendo producto calidad de sonido

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Crutchfield customer from Queen Creek, AZ on 8/2/2021

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Talks about how there is decent lows, but little portable speaker boxes honestly have better lows than this speaker. I would recommend trying something else.

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Crutchfield customer from Ponte Vedra, FL on 8/1/2021

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They look and sound great. Allison was wonderful and helpful!

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Crutchfield customer from South Weymouth, MA on 7/25/2021

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I was a little overwhelmed with the size of the speaker when I opened the boxes (my bad for not checking first) but so impressed with the sound. These are excellent speakers. Great help from the support team pairing these with other options.

Pros: Excellent sounds, easy to install.

Cons: Very large, be sure you have the space and mount securely.

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ROBERT from Belgrade, MT on 7/24/2021

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I have used 3 of the 8 SDIs for my outdoor theater now for 3 years and they sound vantastic and I wash them off and they still sound great..My theater sounds very nice thanks to my Polk audio speakers..

Pros: I have the 4s for my surrounds and the 8s for my main and center..

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Crutchfield customer from Plymouth, MA on 7/13/2021

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Great outdoor speaker. paint was a lil chipped in small and screen had minor dents that popped out but look wrinkled now but overall performance wise works great.

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Crutchfield customer from Independence, KS on 7/10/2021

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This speaker is amazing. Unless your looking for earth shattering this speaker was more than satisfying. Hard to believe one speaker could so rich

Pros: Two Chanel speaker for small to medium space.

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Crutchfield customer from Temple, NH on 7/10/2021

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Very good sound for the price. I was actually surprised by the crisp clarity of the vocals compared to the speakers it replaced. Very pleased.

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Crutchfield customer from Enid, OK on 7/6/2021

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Great speaker. Easy to install.

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Crutchfield customer from Solomons, MD on 7/5/2021

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I was amazed at the depth of sound from these outdoor speakers!

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Crutchfield customer from Franklin, MA on 7/5/2021

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Crutchfield provides quality speakers at reasonable prices.

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Crutchfield customer from Georgetown, TX on 6/20/2021

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These speakers sound great

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Crutchfield customer from Whitehall, PA on 5/31/2021

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This speaker is excellent for back yard listening. I wired it for both right and left channel and currently have set up inside an enclosed breezeway at a window to our back yard. I am able to pivot it to the garage when working there or in the driveway. It is currently being driven by a Yamaha HTR-5150. This speaker reminded me how much I liked the old receiver when it was my primary one. This speaker is nice for casual listening all day long but I really love it when you turn the volume up. The base is powerful and clean, mid range and highs are crisp as as well as the highs. only limitation I see is how close are your neighbors. I have had it about a month and I have the itch to crank it up more while working outside. I have been fairly reserved so far (good break in levels). It's gonna happen some day. I hope the neighbors wanna rock. Love it!

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May need two

Crutchfield customer from Pittsford, NY on 5/29/2021

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Many outdoor speakers are sold in pairs, but not these. I bought a pair and they sound great.

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Crutchfield customer from Georgetown, TX on 5/26/2021

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They sound great! Mounting hardware would have been nice. Even for an additional cost. Well with the extra money!

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Crutchfield customer from Bel Air, MD on 5/25/2021

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Excellent sound and easy to install. All you need is some #12 screws and a secure stud or location to drive the screws. Look at the instructions for optimum placement. Nice bass response even at lower volume levels.

Pros: Great Sound Easy to install

Cons: A bit heavy but that is needed to get the good sound.

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Wow Polk atrium 8's!!!! WOW!!!

Crutchfield customer from Freeport, TX on 5/22/2021

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Great sound, a lot more powerful than I expected. I have a 40x60 metal barn with 16' eve. I have 2 of the Polk atriums 8's and they fill the room with sound.

Pros: Great Sound with plenty of power.

Cons: Not much of a con, I did add a sub for more bass.

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Crutchfield customer from Hudson, FL on 5/5/2021

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These are great. One heck of an upgrade from my old bose 151 speakers. Clear with great bass that fills the space.

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Crutchfield customer from Massapequa, NY on 4/24/2021

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sound is amazing and great sub in this speker

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Awesome for larger yard

Crutchfield customer from Schenectady, NY on 4/21/2021

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I paired these outdoor speakers with a Sonos Amp and am very happy with the sound quality. I was nervous that they wouldn't be loud enough to fill the backyard but those fears were quickly washed away once the volume hit about 25% of its potential. Great bass response as well!

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Crutchfield customer from Crestview, FL on 4/7/2021

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Awesome sound and easy to install!

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Craig from ROCKLIN, CA on 2/21/2021

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Used this solution on my front porch. The space is smaller about 8x15 and using a single stereo speaker is really slick. Sound is solid and if you want to turn it up, plenty loud. I do not miss stereo separation on my porch. Clean look and good quality Polk product.

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Exactly what i was looking for

Crutchfield customer from Boynton Beach, FL on 12/10/2020

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Worthwhile upgrade!

Crutchfield customer from Springboro, OH on 9/16/2020

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Purchased a pair of these as an upgrade to working but 10+ year old Sonance outdoor speakers for our newly remodeled patio. These are powered by the zone 2 output on a Yamaha RX-A1070 which according to Crutchfield support, would push them nicely. This is a very nice pairing with the receiver and a substantial upgrade. Sound throughout the spectrum is more full, rich and has amazing clarity with plenty of volume when needed. We have an eclectic taste in music to say the least, ranging from jazz, funk and 80's alt, to old school punk and metal. These speakers do not disappoint. I will say, if you are an basshead, the bass and bottom end of these speakers is extremely good for their size, but they do not compare to or will be able to replace a set up with a subwoofer. I think expecting these speakers to cover that range is unrealistic. We're extremely happy with these and of course Crutchfield's support is always fantastic. Cheers!

Pros: Outstanding outdoor speaker sound quality, rock solid mounting hardware and build quality, easy installation when replacing existing speaker setup

Cons: None really. Maybe include good fasteners along with the mounting brackets? Very minor...

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Crutchfield customer from Lodi, OH on 9/15/2020

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A good speaker. It will be left outdoors during the Ohio winter so I hope that Polk is as it says.

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Crutchfield customer from Warrenton, OR on 9/12/2020

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We just purchased the Atrium 8SDI two weeks ago and the speakers were easy to install and sound great!

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Great Pool Deck Sound

Crutchfield customer from Palm Bay, FL on 9/8/2020

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Really nice sound out of these speakers. Mounted out on the side of the house under cover pointed out to the pool area. Hooked up my old Pioneer receiver to drive my favorite oldies channel.......... Just doesn't get any better !!

Pros: Great sound, nice looking, being able to switch from one channel (left or right) to stereo at each speaker is a nice feature.

Cons: Can't think of any...Then again these are POLK speakers ...

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Crutchfield customer from Great Falls, VA on 9/8/2020

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Came in time, easy to install and sounds great

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Polk outdoor speakers, yeah!

Crutchfield customer from San Marcos, CA on 9/6/2020

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Purchased Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI speakers. Got a pair of them & I am more than just satisfied. Fills my patio & backyard with clear, clean, crisp sound. From Siri radio, cds, vinyl, even old time cassettes, all sound quite good. My taste run from Blues to Rock, Folk to Country Swing, Motown to big brassy band music. They all come through great. Very easy to install. Can't wait til the quarantine is lifted and we can gather again to enjoy music. We all need music more than ever now.

Pros: Sound great. A value at the open box price. Easy to install. Very clear & clean at low & high volumes. Bass comes through well, tuned right. Don't look half bad.

Cons: I have none.

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Polk 8 for the win

Crutchfield customer from Leesburg, VA on 9/6/2020

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Amazing sound quality. I mounted two each in stereo mode on my patio. Full sound, realistic bass, crisp highs and a very even sound across the patio. The wide distribution pattern of the speakers covers the patio great and sounds almost exactly the same on either side as in the middle. Doesn't sound quite as good as my Polk RTi A7 based 3.1 system for music but it's really shocking close given that it's a 2 speaker outdoor system. Both are very enjoyable in their respective settings.

Pros: Sound quality, balance, realism, dispersion pattern, study

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Crutchfield customer from E Grand Forks, MN on 8/23/2020

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Great sound quality. Was better than I was hoping for

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Built Polk Tough

David from PLANT CITY, FL on 8/21/2020

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These speakers have been working great. They are in a covered lanai but are exposed to Florida weather and humidity and keep working like a champ. Currently, these are powered by a Marantz NR 1200 giving the 8 ohm Polk Atrium speakers 75 watts. These can get loud, take a beating, and keep asking for more. They can be heard well at a distance. The one 6-1/2" woofer sounds more on the warm side. The two 1" aluminum dome tweeters are nice and crisp without being too harsh or fatiguing. From what I have experienced with these speakers if you have only one speaker set to the stereo mode you will get audio through both tweeters and the woofer. If you set the speaker to single you will get audio through one tweeter and the woofer. The overall frequency response in the specifications is 45-27,000 Hz. I can say they can handle the bass frequencies well and do produce some nice kick/thump but, don't expect these to shake the house. Let's be realistic they have a 6-1/2" woofer there is only so much a speaker this size can do. If you want more bass, just get an outdoor sub. The mounting brackets are very well made and solid metal with what seems to be a powder coating. The one downside was that they don't come with the screws to mount the brackets. This was solved with a quick trip to the hardware store.

Pros: Durability Resistance to weather Great sound

Cons: No bracket mounting screws included

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Crutchfield customer from Jackson, NJ on 8/16/2020

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The speakers are amazing. Great bass response along with clear highs and mids. Highly recommend. They sound amazing in 1/3acre yard.

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Crutchfield customer from Hialeah, FL on 7/26/2020

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Sound excellent

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Crutchfield customer from Hollidaysburg, PA on 6/30/2020

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After listening to other smaller speakers and reading various reviews on Polk Atrium 8 SDI's, I am extremely pleased with the quality of sound. No extra base needed! They have what you'll want. I am using 2 in stereo in wide open space and the sound is fabulous!!! Got a great deal from Crutchfield's outlet on new speakers without any defects

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Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 6/18/2020

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Put one up in the yard and wired it for stereo. Fantastic sound. Wasn't sure if I would need a second one, but its plenty on it own.

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Crutchfield customer from Salyer, CA on 6/15/2020

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Good speaker overall. One likely design flaw resulted in a wire post was broken (out of the box), one each on the pair I bought. Perhaps could be built with a larger diameter post? Okay but simply had to screw the bare wire to connect instead of using a plug in adapter. Too much trouble to send back.

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Crutchfield customer from Eureka, MO on 6/10/2020

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I have only had this for a couple weeks but so far it sounds great. It is a great compliment to a pair of Bose 251 Environmental speakers on my large patio and help fill out the space.

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Crutchfield customer from Sacramento, CA on 6/10/2020

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Great speakers and highly recommend. Using on a roof top and positioned at each corner. Very clear and good bass response.

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Excellent Sound and Built Well

Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 6/9/2020

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I have only tested these speakers connected to the Bose SA-5. The only EQ in the Bose SA-5 is Base attenuation. That said, for best audio playback I mainly use music that is in the HI-FI, CD, or HD Master range. And the audio is Great! I installed on my Patio/Pool deck.

Pros: Nice design, great sound, mounting is rugged. One speaker can be configured as 2 for stereo output.

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Crutchfield customer from Linden, NJ on 6/3/2020

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Very happy! Excellent sound quality, easy to install 100% compatibility with Bose soundtouch SA-5 amplifier.

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Crutchfield customer from Bellmore, NY on 6/2/2020

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Went up easy and sounds great on the patio.

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So happy with the sound of these

Crutchfield customer from Duncannon, PA on 6/1/2020

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Love these outdoor speakers. They are replacing some Klipsch speakers that were several years old. They provide excellent bass and would highly recommend them.

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Awesome!

Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 6/1/2020

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Might just be the best $ I ever spent. Simple setup and easy install with wonderful rich sound and more bottom end than I expected.

Pros: Everything about them.

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Crutchfield customer from Snohomish, WA on 5/31/2020

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Sounds goof for an outside speaker.

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Crutchfield customer from Cos Cob, CT on 5/31/2020

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Excellent sound.Best speaker I ever had.Crisp and clear...

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Polk Audio Atrium8 SDI Speakers are great

Crutchfield customer from Canton, MI on 5/18/2020

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Speakers sound great, and the bracket attachment to the speaker is very innovative and easy to install in an overhead position. Nicely done.

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Crutchfield customer from Birmingham, AL on 5/11/2020

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Great, rich sound.

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Crutchfield customer from Tellico Plains, TN on 5/9/2020

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Looks great, good workmanship

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Crutchfield customer from Glassboro, NJ on 4/29/2020

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They arrived a day early and sound great. I have a 1/2 acre property and I can turn them up to be heard all over the property. They sound great. Full range of great highs to decent bass once I turned up the bass on that zone.

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Crutchfield customer from Richmond, VA on 4/21/2020

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Good speakers. Ordering by phone was excellent, product arrived next am...

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Rocking upgrade on Outdoor Speakers

Crutchfield customer from Katy, TX on 4/15/2020

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Replaced my 2 Polk Audio Atrium5s that lasted for 15 years with Atrium8s. The sound quality is excellent and looking forward to tens of years of use! The 5s are still usable and have another place in mind for them once I clean them up of course. Polk Audio Atriums truly rock!

Pros: Installation easy Sound quality awesome Aesthetics pleasing

Cons: Nothing so far other than little pricey but I always say Buy High - Cry Once, Buy Cheap - Cry all the time.

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Atrium 8s + Vintage Amplifier

Crutchfield customer from Slidell, LA on 4/8/2020

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The pool is finally finished and ready for the season. I wanted sound on the patio. I came across the Luxman R 1040 amplifier/receiver that my Dad gave me a decade ago packed in a box. There were two Sony CD/DVD players inside the box. This was my son's things from when he went to college. I was getting the receiver back. I spoke with Crutchfield about the Polk Atrium 8 speakers. I noticed the frequency range down into the 40s. This was my best hope for a full sound. I placed the order and was surprised how quickly the package arrived. I also purchased some 14-2 gauge wire. Pricey, but I knew that it would deliver a good signal and be worth the investment. The speakers were mounted to the brick wall on the patio. After connecting the components I was shocked by the quality of sound this system produced. The 40 watt Luxman amplifier, made in 1978, was a top shelf piece of equipment in it's day. It still sounded rich and full. The speakers produced a clear top end with all of the bass that was needed. If I selected the Loudness button on the receiver, I would have to change the EQ of my mix due to the enhanced lows and mids that were coming from the amp. I am very pleased with the Atrium 8 speakers. Their quality is amazing. Very solid, weather proof, and built extremely well. The two Crutchfield sales people that I dealt with during my phone calls were very helpful. They know the products and are qualified to comment and guide the customer. Thanks

Pros: Solid construction and design. Outstanding sound with plenty of lows when mounted against a solid surface.

Cons: None

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A "must have" for the patio!

Crutchfield customer from Boynton Beach, FL on 12/17/2019

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Great sound! I have 2 powered by a Sonos amp and running in stereo and they rock.

Pros: Fantastic sound Great quality construction

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Disappointed

John from Danville, CA on 11/10/2019

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I moved up from the atrium 45 to the atrium 8 hoping for more mid range and bass. I have a large yard and hated hearing nothing but treble. I didnt get much more with the atrium 8. Very disappointed in this speaker. If this speaker is used in a small, enclosed space, it might work.

Pros: Mounting

Cons: Large, heavy, not worth the money

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Great bang for the buck!

Crutchfield customer from Newark, DE on 8/21/2019

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Good bass and overall sound quality from 2 channels into one speaker. Just what I needed. Used in a doogy day care where there is much barking and you can't hear stereo anyway.

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Crutchfield customer from Verona, WI on 7/30/2019

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Great Sound. Great bass for their size. The dual mode, left/right channel in the same speaker is real handy for locations where you would normally need two side by side speakers. Saving $ and aesthetics. Connect the cables and you're good to go in minutes. Received them only two days after the order. Highly recommended.

Pros: Two Speakers in one. Great sound.

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Ferndale, WA on 6/27/2019

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Excellent sound quality, during low and high volumes. I have a very large back yard, these speakers are perfect for my back yard. They where easy to mount up under the eaves of my home. I would recommend these to anyone with a large entertainment space.

Pros: Sound quality Brackets and speakers are easy to mount

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Crutchfield customer from N Myrtle Bch, SC on 6/20/2019

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Sound quality is wonderful, easy to install.

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Good speaker

Crutchfield customer from Chardon, OH on 6/5/2019

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Withstands heavy rain, stronger low end than expected

Crutchfield customer from Heber City, UT on 6/3/2019

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The minute I finished installing these on the wall of my house facing my backyard, there was a heavy downpour of rain! I immediately went and confirmed the weather ratings to see if I should take them back off the wall until there was more clear weather. With the military grade water submersion certification, I decided to leave them up. When the rain passed later that day, I power them up and was pleased to find both speakers not only worked but sounded fantastic. Since installation a couple weeks back, it has rained several times and the speakers continue to operate as expected. Despite not having eaves or another overhang to increase the bass output, I could still feel the low end standing 15-20 feet away. As noted by others here, these are definitely capable of disturbing the neighbors!

Pros: Weather resistant certification, performance at the price point, easy installation, flexible wall mounting options included, more bass than expected

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Solid Build Quality

Scott from Pine, AZ on 5/30/2019

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The build quality of these speakers is truly impressive: solid enclosure, and well crafted. They inspire confidence just handling them. The mounting method is typical of most outdoor speakers: A simple bracket requiring two screws into the wall and big, easy to handle twist screws connecting speaker to bracket. BUT the TRULY innovative and ergonomic touch was the sliding guide on speaker top and bottom easing the connection of bracket to speaker. A really neat touch. As for sound, well, like the speaker, its solid and distortion free. BUT if you are looking for bass, you'll a need a subwoofer. I dont care what anyone says - an 8" or smaller driver is simply NOT going to produce bass; it physically cant. The lack of bass was the reason for only 4 stars.

Pros: * Build Quality. * Bracket Guides on Speaker. * Bass Port on Rear.

Cons: * Lack of Bass.

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Sweet Speakers

Bob from Cumberland, RI on 5/26/2019

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These replaced an old set of Bose 151's. The Bose speakers were good sounding speakers that served me well. They endured the weather of many New England seasons however, it was time to replace them. I thought about getting another set of Bose but I wanted a speaker with a lower range and didn't want to futz around installing an outdoor subwoofer. These Polk Atrium8's fit the bill nicely. They are warm-sounding with a tight low end and their dual tweeter configuration maintains crisp, bright highs. I'm running two of these in a conventional 2-channel, stereo configuration. I'm very happy with the clean sound these speakers produce.

Pros: Excellent low end capability, nice mounting brackets, well-made, crystal clear sound reminiscent of Polk's classic Studio Monitor series.

Cons: None

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Just buy it!

Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 5/26/2019

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i have a large backyard and had to install 4 of these for proper coverage. sound is amazing! no need for a subwoofer. A whole lot of power.

Pros: loud, crip sound. no need for a shbwoofer, military grade water prooding

Cons: i wish it had a cover for the wires since it is outdoors

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Crutchfield customer from Doylestown, PA on 4/21/2019

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Great for outdoors.

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Crutchfield customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 4/21/2019

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Excellent speakers

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Crutchfield customer from Guaynabo, PR on 4/1/2019

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Best service!!

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Crutchfield customer from Eugene, OR on 3/31/2019

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Easy to install, look great and have made sitting around the fire pit and working outside with our favorite tunes playing, so much more enjoyable!

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Clear Sounding

Linda from Lawton, OK on 12/23/2018

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These speakers will be used outdoors, however, since it's the winter season, we only hooked them up indoors to ensure everything worked. We also purchased a Denon AVR-X2400H amp to power them which has plenty of options for expansion later. The Polk's sound pretty clear and have good power, they could have a little more bass. I can't wait to be listening poolside this Spring.

Pros: Clear Sounding

Cons: Could use a little more bass.

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Crutchfield customer from West Fargo, ND on 10/15/2018

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Easy install, looks great. So far great sound quality!

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Mid bass way overrated. Deep bass non-existant. Treble only okay.

Richard from Flagstaff, AZ on 8/14/2018

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Color me unimpressed. The mid-bass response was indeed better than average for an outdoor speaker when testing in my living room, but by the time I hung them under my eaves, the performance wasn't any better than my old $100/pair no-name units. The treble again isn't anything special. It's fine. It's sufficient. It's not worth the coin, by a fair margin. Again, my old no-namers would come in with a tie. There is no deep bass to speak of, but no one should really be expecting that from hanging satellites. The brackets are really well designed however, making hanging these (rather heavy) speakers a breeze. They click into place, and hold solid while you're screwing in the end caps. I sure can't say that for my old guys. The brackets don't allow infinite adjustments, just very positive clicks of angle - probably 10-15 degrees each. I haven't really tried to test the total volume, but my instinct is that they are quite loud. I'm powering them with the Zone 2 output on a modern Yamaha home theater receiver, and found them to easily eclipse what any sane person would want in the background for their deck. I have no doubt that I could tick off my neighbors with these, but since there isn't a full-range spectrum to enjoy, I believe they will be quite safe. Honestly, they just aren't any better than other similar units I've tried in the past. That doesn't mean they aren't good -- it just means that I wouldn't recommend them

Pros: Great bracket system. Construction seems sturdy.

Cons: Dynamic range underwhelming. Not bad, just not special within the category. Friggin' expensive. Heavy speakers will require solid mounting. Angle of tilt is limited to set values.

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Crutchfield customer from Rancho Mirage, CA on 7/26/2018

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They sound Great and worked Perfectly with my use.

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Crutchfield customer from Windsor, CT on 7/16/2018

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Great sound. Nice looking.

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Crutchfield customer from Westlake, OH on 7/15/2018

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Excellent Sound for our back patio.

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Look Great ! Sound Greater !

Scott from Canandaigua, NY on 7/12/2018

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Replaced my 10+ year old Yamaha NS-AW150 speakers which had served me well with these Polk Atrium8's. The bass is superb and tweeters deliver crisp vocals and highs. Very satisfied with the product and the Crutchfield team !

Pros: Superb sound at low volume as well as being played loud !

Cons: None

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Jason from Greensboro, NC on 7/9/2018

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Very full sound for our bonus room! Using just one (due to lack of space) but have set up as a single stereo speaker. Very very pleased!!

Pros: Full rich sound with great highs and low bass

Cons: None

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AAAA++

Michael from Holbrook, NY on 6/28/2018

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Crutchfield customer service is by far the best i've ever experienced. Personalized, efficient & thorough!! Oh and the speakers sound amazing too... better than expected!

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Steve from Louisville, OH on 6/26/2018

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Have owned Klipsch and Definitive Technology in the past. These Polk Audio Atrium8's are by far the best, from the bracket design to the overall sound quality.

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Oscar from Rosemead, CA on 6/25/2018

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The Polk speakers were a pleasant surprise. My entire adult life has been Bose for about 30 + years. After reviewing the online specs on all outdoor speakers, I broke out of the box and purchased my fist pair of Polk Atrium8 SDI outdoor speakers. The beautiful sound even got the attention of secondary sound critic... my wife. I agreed with her that the Polk speakers beat out my most prized speakers the Bose 251. Now for the Pros and Cons.

Pros: Nice sound range and especially on the low end.Something I could not get with Bose.

Cons: They sound great !

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Great speakers

Derek from Morristown, NJ on 6/18/2018

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Bought a pair of these. Arrived on Friday, installed them on Saturday. Very well thought out bracket design made for a quick & easy installation. Just make sure you're ready before snapping them in place, as it is not easy to get them out, especially on a ladder. Sonically, they really sound great. Mine are soffit mounted about 16ft up and fill the whole yard remarkably evenly with sound without having to drive them hard at all. But if I do want to drive them hard and have some fun, they can certainly take it. Only notes regarding the fidelity is the low end doesn't fully develop until I'm about 20ft back, and there is a very small amount of boxy-ness (200hz) to the sound with certain tracks, but both of those could just as easily be an artifact of the speakers' placement rather than the speakers themselves. Very pleased with them and would certainly recommend them to anyone.

Pros: Simple installation, crisp & clear sound.

Cons: None!

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Polk outdoor excellence!

Shawn from Collegeville, PA on 6/17/2018

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The Atrium8 SDI speakers are well built, easy to install, and have a full sound the fills our yard.

Pros: Well built Easy install Full sound

Cons: None so far

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Great for party music, not so great for home theater

Arthur from Naples, FL on 6/11/2018

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I would give these speakers four stars if I was rating them for outdoor music, especially for loud rock and roll. They can handle a lot of power and have good strong bass. However my intent was dual purpose. I also wanted them to be used as TV speakers when I was watching outdoors. They do not carry the voice well for that. These speakers are not bad, but not great, for outdoor home theater. If you are similarly seeking speakers that can be used for both outdoor party music and TV movies, you should consider selecting speakers that more closely match your higher priority.

Pros: -Can handle a lot of power. -Strong bass. -Perfect for pool parties.

Cons: -Muted sounds at high frequencies. -Does not carry voice well for, say, TVs.

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Worth every penny

Crutchfield customer from Lago Vista, TX on 5/21/2018

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Best outdoor speaker I have heard. Way better than the Bose I replaced. Big bass and good treble. Best part is to be able to hook up both stereo channels on the same speaker. The single woofer delivers both channels, and it has two tweeters, one for the left channel one for the right. IMO, for outdoor application where you seat or stand in so many different places, a single speaker is the best way to always hear both channels. Best outdoor stereo sound for the price of one speaker. Can't beat that!

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