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Polk Audio TL1 Speaker Center Channel (Each, Black)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,872 ratings
Speaker
Brand Polk Audio
Model Name TL1
Speaker Type Center Channel
Connectivity Technology Auxiliary
Special Feature bass_boost

About this item

  • CREATES A SOUNDSTAGE COMPARABLE TO ANY LARGE SYSTEM. Features two (2) 2.5" drivers, a 0.5" silk dome tweeter & injection molded cones. The APERIODIC-TUNED REAR PORT delivers bass extension and boosts the audio on a shelf or mounted against the wall
  • UNIQUE CURVED SHAPE BASED ON "TIME LENS TECHNOLOGY" – It is specially designed to align the acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass in the same plane, reducing diffraction & distortions, and ensuring the right sounds reach you at the same time
  • BUILD YOUR OWN 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM – According to you room size & requirements, create an immersive surround sound system by adding four to eight satellite speakers and a subwoofer of your choice to this center channel
  • EASY TO CONNECT AND OPERATE – No matter how you choose to set it up, the center channel easily connects to a receiver, just like any other speaker
  • POLK'S UNMATCHED QUALITY AT A SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE. With this value-priced center channel, you can now enjoy premium audio, expert engineering, solid construction, and a spectacular theater experience right at home
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Customer Ratings
4.64.6 out of 5 stars1,872
4.74.7 out of 5 stars31
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5.05.0 out of 5 stars7
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4.74.7 out of 5 stars10,951
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Value for money
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4.6
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speaker size
2.5 inches
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280 millimeters
5 inches
270 millimeters
1 inches
power source
AC
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
Auxiliary
Speaker Wire
Coaxial
Wired
Infrared
Wired
speaker type
Center Channel
Component
Center Channel
Woofer
Center Channel
Center Channel
mounting type
Shelf Mount,Wall Mount
Tabletop Mount
Tabletop
Floor Mount
Wall Mount
Shelf Mount
weight
3.35 pounds
8.45 kilograms
13 pounds
60 pounds
14 pounds
11.45 pounds
model name
TL1
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ES35
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From the manufacturer

Polk TL1 COMPACT CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER WITH 2 1/2 INCH DRIVERS AND A 1/2 INCH TWEETER

Polk Patented Time Lens Technology

TL1 Build your own 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 home theater system

TL1 Center Channel 0.5 inch Silk Dome Tweeters

Time Lens Technology

The acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid /bass driver are located in the same plane for superior imaging, reducing diffraction & distortions, and ensuring the right sounds reach you at the same time.

Build Your Own 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 System

According to you room size & requirements, create an immersive home theater surround sound system by adding four to eight satellite speakers and a subwoofer of your choice to this center channel.

1/2" Silk Dome Tweeters

Delivers crisp, clear imaging and smooth response that’s never tiring. The TL Series creates imaging and frequency balance previously impossible in small, high performance satellite speakers.

POLK COMPACT CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER CLOSE VIEW BASS SPEAKERS AND TWEETER

TL1 Center Channel 2.5 inch Long Throw Drivers

TL1 Center Channel Hi-Gloss “Blackstone” Finish

TL1 Center Channel Tuned Rear Port

TL1 Center Channel Rear Mounting

2 1/2" Long Throw Drivers

Polk’s patented Dynamic Balance Driver Technology scientifically tunes materials to produce a flat frequency response, with sharp detail, transparency and the ability to play loud without strain.

Hi-Gloss “Blackstone” Finish

Matches today’s most stylish flat panel TV’s. You will be astonished at what you’ve been missing until now. You will be thrilled at how quality sound makes your viewing experience bigger, richer, and more exciting.

Tuned Rear Port

Maximizes the low end response of the dual driver design for superior blending with the satellites and the subwoofer.

Fits All Aftermarket Brackets

Combination keyhole slot & 1/4" x 20 threaded insert allows for ultimate flexibility to hang on the wall or ceiling. Or simply hang the speaker securely on a nail using the keyhole slot.

What's in the box

  • Gloss-black center-channel loudspeaker
  • Detachable black cloth grille
  • System Diagram/Warranty sheet
  • Template
  • Online Product Registration card

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    Product Description

    The TL1 center channel speaker brings clear dialogue and dynamic special effects to TV, movies and on-screen action in an ultra-compact design. The silk dome tweeter and mid-range drivers coupled with Time Lens technology deliver smooth highs, superior audio detail and pinpoint imaging. Polk's proprietary, patented Dynamic Balance technology tunes out distortion-causing driver and system resonances. It also features a power port that is designed for bigger, more efficient, deep bass impact, and enables better blending with a subwoofer. The unit’s hi-Gloss "Blackstone" finish matches today's most stylish flat-panel TVs and furniture. Built-in keyhole slots and threaded inserts makes for easy mounting of the speaker.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,872 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers are happy with the quality, clarity, size and appearance of the speakers. They mention that it works out pretty well, produces clear dialog and that it blends with decor. They appreciate the value for money.

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    382 customers mention338 positive44 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it has a clear sound, musicians' voices sound excellent, and it's more than adequate for most people. Customers also mention that it reduces the bass to avoid muffling sound and the high to remove the hiss sound. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance and recommend it to others.

    "Love this speaker. Clear sound, plenty of base, slim and nice looking" Read more

    "...Bass, mids, and highs are all very well represented. It's a warm and full sound, never boomy, never tinny, never muddy...." Read more

    "...small size looks good and sounds as good or better than expectedsolid purchase" Read more

    "...The sound is crisp with not distortion, even at higher volumes. I thought I would feel the need for an immediate upgrade but that isn't the case...." Read more

    161 customers mention152 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that it is a really capable performer in a small package, and is very satisfied with its performance. The sound field felt unified and even, and it works out pretty well. Some say that it's an impressive piece of equipment, and works well as a center speaker.

    "Love this speaker. Clear sound, plenty of base, slim and nice looking" Read more

    "...A really capable performer in a small package, at a daft price." Read more

    "...the sound from this center speaker to blow you away, but it does the job nicely for what its designed for at a good price...." Read more

    "...speaker was exactly what I was looking for - low profile, typical high quality Polk build, attractive design and (hopefully) balanced, yet powerful..." Read more

    157 customers mention157 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's a relatively inexpensive speaker that provides more oomph for the money.

    "...A really capable performer in a small package, at a daft price." Read more

    "...For the price they sound great and have plenty of power for my needs. small size looks good and sounds as good or better than expected..." Read more

    "...you away, but it does the job nicely for what its designed for at a good price...." Read more

    "This is a game changer for a center channel at reasonable cost. Drama and voices much better with this...." Read more

    143 customers mention136 positive7 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the speaker. They mention that it's small enough to fit in small spaces, yet it still packs a punch. Some say that the mids could be clearer but the highs are good. Overall, most are happy with the sound quality and size of this center channel.

    "Love this speaker. Clear sound, plenty of base, slim and nice looking" Read more

    "...Pleasantly surprised doesn't even begin to describe it. This speaker is tiny, and yet provides a properly rich sound...." Read more

    "...For the price they sound great and have plenty of power for my needs. small size looks good and sounds as good or better than expected..." Read more

    "...and the option to mount on the wall, as well as having a flat bottom to sit on a shelf was a huge plus...." Read more

    79 customers mention79 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it blends with decor and provides good sound quality. Some appreciate the sleek design and the black color. They also say that it has a nice gloss and complements their Polk front speakers perfectly.

    "Love this speaker. Clear sound, plenty of base, slim and nice looking" Read more

    "...Looks pleasant and unassuming enough, without any faddish bling, or instantly dated design touches...." Read more

    "...to do with very little fanfare or bells and whistles, and looks great with the grill on, or off. I have them off to match my components...." Read more

    "...I think they punch above their weight class. This speaker is nice and small and does exactly what I need it to do...." Read more

    68 customers mention59 positive9 negative

    Customers like the clarity of the speakers. They mention that it produces the most clear dialoge, and supports midtones better. They also say it's great for dialogue for home theaters, and plays a key role especially for dialogue. Customers also enjoy hearing the center channel details that they were missing.

    "...Drama and voices much better with this. We use a Yamaha 5.1 surround system but didn't have center speaker so purchased this. Glad I did." Read more

    "Considering it's slim size, the dialogue is quite clear and intelligible. A great buy on sale." Read more

    "...Dialog comes through nice and clear - and paired with my Polk Monitor 70s and Polk PSW10 subwoofer - the sound field is excellent for the most part..." Read more

    "...5.1 surround set-up at some point, but I am really enjoying hearing the center channel details that I was missing." Read more

    28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the product has tons of mounting options and is straight forward. Some customers also say that the insert on the rear makes it easy to fabricate a custom mount. Overall, most are happy with the ease of installation and recommend the product to others.

    "...Install was a breeze, and the option to mount on the wall, as well as having a flat bottom to sit on a shelf was a huge plus...." Read more

    "Very well packaged and shipped. Sound quality is very good. Easy to hook up. What more can you ask?" Read more

    "...It took, at most, five minutes to set up. Great sound, nice bass and treble response, especially after I adjusted levels to my taste...." Read more

    "...Easy to recommend." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers like the profile of the speakers. They mention it has a low profile, which is particularly attractive. Some appreciate the small profile shape and the fact that it does not block the screen.

    "...This speaker was exactly what I was looking for - low profile, typical high quality Polk build, attractive design and (hopefully) balanced, yet..." Read more

    "...It worked out pretty well. It's low profile dimensions were also perfect for my setup." Read more

    "...To top it off, the TL1 has a very low profile, which may be important to many people because a center speaker is always sitting just below..." Read more

    "...What's really great about this speaker is its slim profile... compared to most of the monster-sized center speakers that are on the market, this one..." Read more

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    Top reviews from the United States

    Angelo Yacovett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Center speaker
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Love this speaker. Clear sound, plenty of base, slim and nice looking
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    Angelo Yacovett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Center speaker
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
    Love this speaker. Clear sound, plenty of base, slim and nice looking
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    LW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Small Scale, Big Performance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    I frequently buy stuff expecting the absolute least from them, only to not even reach that low bar. Reviews were uniformly good on this centre speaker, but that doesn't always count for much on here. Purchased it at a low sale price, and expected to be disappointed as I was swapping out a great sounding speaker that was unfortunately just too bulky for its position on a mantel.

    Pleasantly surprised doesn't even begin to describe it. This speaker is tiny, and yet provides a properly rich sound. Bass, mids, and highs are all very well represented. It's a warm and full sound, never boomy, never tinny, never muddy. I don't appear to have sacrificed a thing in terms of sound quality in moving down to something comfortably a third of the size of my other speaker. Looks pleasant and unassuming enough, without any faddish bling, or instantly dated design touches.

    Speaker terminals are recessed so your connections don't get in the way of sitting or hanging it flush to a wall.

    Difficult to know what more to say. I have it as part of a 7.2 set-up in a large room and it never gets lost competing with the other speakers. A really capable performer in a small package, at a daft price.
    23 people found this helpful
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    SurfCaster
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice speakers for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
    Style: Speaker + Home SpeakersVerified Purchase
    I'm not an audiophile but didn't want a sound bar so i got these Polks for a new TV. For the price they sound great and have plenty of power for my needs. small size looks good and sounds as good or better than expected

    solid purchase
    5 people found this helpful
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    Christian Neal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear sound, sleek design, easy install.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    I purchased this to complement my bookshelf speakers of my sound system. Not having a center channel made it quite difficult to hear voices clearly.

    Install was a breeze, and the option to mount on the wall, as well as having a flat bottom to sit on a shelf was a huge plus. I actually have mine sitting on top of my Sony receiver, and it is almost the same width so it fits perfectly.

    The sound is crisp with not distortion, even at higher volumes. I thought I would feel the need for an immediate upgrade but that isn't the case. I'll use this one for as long as I can!
    2 people found this helpful
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    JR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, no complaints!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    A solid center speaker that does the job right out of the box. Polk items can go really high end, especially when buying a complete system, but individually you can build your system on a budget without breaking the bank.

    It does exactly what it is supposed to do with very little fanfare or bells and whistles, and looks great with the grill on, or off. I have them off to match my components. The sound is solid, and naturally it is not made to carry the entire weight of the sound system, but to round it out as a team player. It is solidly built, looks great, and looks nice in front of my 50 inch Samsung. Do not expect the sound from this center speaker to blow you away, but it does the job nicely for what its designed for at a good price.

    One caveat if you are not hanging it on the wall, the speaker dips a little low when resting it in front of your TV, so it looks off with a slanted downward look. It drove me nuts, so you will have to undertake your own solution since they did not supply any small supports for those thinking of resting in on an entertainment center. Buy some basic sticky furniture pads, or use any other item under the front corners that can stabilize the speaker and make it stand more upright. Once I did this, the look improved dramatically and the sound is going where it should, vs bouncing downwards away from you.

    A great buy and I am pleased all and all. Polk always comes through with solid products that work like a charm.
    13 people found this helpful
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    PAB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Voices Nice and Clear
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    This is a game changer for a center channel at reasonable cost. Drama and voices much better with this. We use a Yamaha 5.1 surround system but didn't have center speaker so purchased this. Glad I did.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Todd A Hill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice speaker
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Very good sound. A bit more than what I was expecting.
    One person found this helpful
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    Tony T.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great For The Price
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Considering it's slim size, the dialogue is quite clear and intelligible. A great buy on sale.
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    Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bocina central
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 23, 2024
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Está bocina polk quedo genial con mis otras bocinas se escucha muy bien y sus conectores de la parte trasera fácil de conectar el cable, es una buena opción si vas empezando en esto del audio o teatro en casa
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    JV - Purchaser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value: quality sound at a very reasonable price
    Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2022
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    As the saying goes "it's not the size of dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog"... and this little compact center channel has got some big fight. Highly recommend it...well worth the money.
    One person found this helpful
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    Norbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars War überrascht
    Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2024
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Besser als gedacht,bin sehr zufrieden.
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    Franko Hard-Rider
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfaitement intégré...
    Reviewed in France on March 11, 2024
    Style: SpeakerVerified Purchase
    Reliée à un viel ampli audio-video YAMAHA RX-V465, elle complète deux enceintes de bibliothèque ELTAX que j'utilise comme enceintes frontales. Elle assure parfaitement sa fonction centrale sans différence de tonalité avec les autres. Très bonne restitution des voix. De plus, son encombrement limité et son design effilé m'ont permis de facilement l'intégrer dans un espace au dessus de mon écran. Pour le moment, j'en suis entièrement satisfait.
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    Nigel Vivian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2018
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    Pretty good I needed a physically small speaker and this fitted the bill
    One person found this helpful
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