The Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD Theater delivers excellent sound from a single speaker bar, but its lack of built-in Blu-ray is a real sticking point.
The system consists of just two parts: the SurroundBar speaker and the DVD Console (below), which houses the amplifier, electronics, and DVD player.
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Unlike many home theater systems, the SurroundBar 360 DVD Theater includes several video inputs--though none are HD-capable.
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The remote can be programmed to control a TV and cable/satellite box.
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The SurroundBar 360 can be set up in minutes, with as few as three wires--including the power cable. The onscreen menu lets you set any other variables quickly and easily.
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Overall, the Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD Theater offers great sound for a single-speaker system, and obviates the need for a separate subwoofer. We just wish Polk would follow-up with a Blu-ray model as well.
