Polk TL2 SAT (Black)

single 2-way Blackstone series satellite speaker

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The next step in Polk's Blackstone line of speaker, the TL2 satellite speakers give extended bass performance with 3.5" woofers, but have the same small size as their predecessors, thanks to unique Time Lens technology and a curved enclosure design. Dynamic Balance driver technology finish the sound by helping to flatten the audio, so that the only surprises you get from your music and movies are good ones.

Priced and sold as a single speaker

Bigger sound, same space

There are some who would say bigger is better, but for speakers that only goes for their sound. When Polk was designing their Blackstone line of home theatre speakers, they spent years perfecting them — big sound, small body. The middle step in the series, the TL2 satellite speakers keep the same footprint (or wall-print, these speakers are flexible) of their predecessor, but include a larger, 3.25" woofer for extended bass performance.

More than just techno-babble

If terminology such as â€œTime Lens technology,â€� â€œacoustic center,â€� and â€œspatial plane alignmentâ€� make you wonder if youâ€™re buying a speaker or the first time-traveling sound machine, you can rest assured that itâ€™s the former. Polkâ€™s Time Lens technology aligns the tweeter and mid-bass drivers along their acoustic center on the same spatial plane to create a more unified sound, allowing you to identify where sounds are coming from more easily. Meanwhile, the grille lens smoothes out the tweeterâ€™s frequency response, creating a more balanced, natural sound uncommon in compact speakers.

Neutral territory

Sound likes to bounce. No, we donâ€™t mean that it enjoys jumping up and down to a rhythmic beat — we mean it moves off every surface it hits. Much like the actual bouncing though, if you get enough sound bouncing in the same space, it can crash into itself causing nothing but heartache and acoustic loss. While Polk canâ€™t control what happens once the sound leaves the speaker and enters your room, it can control whatâ€™s happening inside the speaker to make sure that the sound bouncing around your room hasnâ€™t already had some crashes inside. To make sure that you get acoustically neutral sound, Polk employs a Curved Enclosure design, using non-parallel surfaces that create a stronger, more rigid enclosure that wonâ€™t cause sound coloration. Combined with the Dynamic Balance driver technology, it also tunes out any unwanted sound by controlling the driverâ€™s frequency response. The result is a rich, warm sound, ready to bounce straight into your eardrums (without causing any damage on the way).

Comfortable sitting down, or hanging out

Itâ€™s great to have options, especially when it comes to getting your speakers positioned. The Polk TL2 speakers have built-in keyhole slots and threaded inserts, so they can easily be positioned on-wall for a sleek looking installation. Of course, if you just want them on shelves, their feet allow them to sit comfortably as well.

Comparison Specifications

Power rating: 10W - 125W per channel
Impedance: 8ohms (nominal)
Tweeter: 0.75" silk dome
Midrange/Woofer: 3.25" dynamic balance composite cone driver
Sensitivity: 89dB
Frequency response: 95Hz - 24kHz
Cabinet design: steel-plate reinforced curved enclosure with time-aligned driver geometry
Inputs: gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Mounting options: keyhole slot; 0.25" x 20 threaded insert