Polk S4 Specs

ncw
ncw Posts: 62
edited March 2003 in Speakers
Hi,

I have a question that I hope to get answer for. This question is regarding the model S4 that I bought many years ago. Will someone please post the Electrical Specs for the S4?

Thanks in advance.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2003
    My neighbour has a pair of S4 but I never took a look at the specs. The only thing I remember is the 100watts power handling written on the back. The lower frequency should be similar to the RT5, 35, 35i and I think the tweeter used in it goes up to 26kHz.

    Maurice
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  • ncw
    ncw Posts: 62
    edited March 2003
    Maurice,

    Thanks for the info. How much better is the RT38i compared to the S4?
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2003
    I haven't heard the 38's. But I think it should sound better than the S4 because the 38's have a new tweeter, improved woofer, and Accoustic Resonance Control(not in the S4). I know that the 35i sounds better than the S4 because my neighbour moved the S4 to the back when he got the 35i and the 35i sounds better. The S4 still sounds very good though(pretty close to my RT5). You should find a good dealer with a good demo room and have a listen. I'm pretty sure most of the difference you'll hear will be from the tweeter. It all comes down to personal preference. You may end up liking the sound of your S4 more than the 38's.

    Maurice
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  • psanta
    psanta Posts: 2
    I have 2 pairs of S4 speakers and I found the spec sheet in my filing cabinet. Attached is the PDF.
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    psanta Posts: 2
    BTW, the S4s are quite nice bookshelf speakers with great sound. I would not hesitate to get a pair if they are in good shape. I recommend them.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,611
    And there you have it! Took almost 20 years for the answer but hopefully the wait was worth it! :D
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,387
    I have a pair of S4 that I'm using as surrounds. As mains, they are ok but the port chuffs if driven hard.
    Stan

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