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Owner’s Manual
SIGNATURE ELITE SERIES
ES60, ES55, ES50, ES35, ES30, ES20, ES15, ES10
OWNER’S MANUAL
™
ES60 ES55 ES50 ES35
ES30
ES20 ES15 ES10
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Technical Assistance or Service
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker
fails to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Service
immediately at 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. EST, US & Canada only). If, after following the
hookup directions, you experience difficulty, please
double-check all wire connections. Should you isolate
the problem to the speaker, contact the authorized
Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase,
or contact Polk Audio Customer Service at 800-377-
7655 (M-F, 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m. EST, US & Canada only)
or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US &
Canada, please visit www.polkaudio.com for support
contact details.
WARNING: Listen Carefully
Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable
of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could
cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk
Audio, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily
injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of
its products. Keep these guidelines in mind and always
use your own good judgment when controlling volume:
• Limit prolonged exposure to volumes that
exceed 85 decibels (dB). For more about safe
volume levels, go to the Occupational Health
and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines
at http://www.osha.gov/
Product Disposal
Certain international, national and/or
local laws and/or regulations may apply
regarding the disposal of this product.
For more information, please contact the
retailer where you purchased this product
or the Polk Importer/Distributor in your country. More
information is also available at www.polkaudio.com or
by contacting Polk Audio at 5541 Fermi Court, Carlsbad,
California 92008, USA. Phone: 1-800-377-7655.
This symbol on our electrical products or their
packaging indicates that it is forbidden in
Europe to discard the product in question as
domestic waste. In order to ensure that you dispose of
the products correctly, please dispose of the products
according to local laws and regulations on the disposal
of electrical and electronic equipment. In doing so you
are contributing to the retention of natural resources
and to the promotion of environmental protection by
the treatment and disposal of electronic waste.
Contents
Safety Instructions ................................................................. 3
What’s In The Box ....................................................................4
How to Connect Your System ..............................................4
Signature Elite Series Speaker Positioning ........................ 5
Specifications .........................................................................7
Expect Great Sound
Thank you for choosing the Polk Signature Elite Series of
loudspeakers. This new line is bold, stylish and quality-
built for performance. The high efficiency Signature
Elite Series speakers feature Polk patented Dynamic
Balance® tuned drivers and tweeters for clearer highs
and more realistic mid-range. Power Port® technology
creates bigger, more musical, deep bass impact. The
Polk Signature Elite speakers are equipped with an
expanded array of high performance state-of-the-art
audio technologies that elevate home theater and
music with incredible detail. And with their American
modern styling, each speaker features gorgeous curves
and aggressive accents that fits any décor. Pure and
simple, the Polk Signature Elite Series speakers are
American HiFi engineered and designed with your
entertainment in mind.
Having built our reputation as “The Speaker Specialists”
for more than 45 years, we take pride in our superior
sound and build quality, which features many patented
and award-winning audio innovations. For the people
of Polk, building audio products is not just a job—it’s
a passion. And if you’re going to remember one thing,
remember this: We live by the truest principle of what
audio should deliver—great sound at an affordable
price for everyone!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Notes On Use
WARNINGS
• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat
dispersion when installed in a rack.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come
in contact with the unit.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.
• Naked flame sources such as lighted candles
should not be placed on the unit.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing
fluids.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the unit.
A Note About Recycling:
This product’s packaging materials are
recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose
of any materials in accordance with the local
recycling regulations. When discarding the unit,
comply with local rules or regulations.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, [Sound United, LLC] declares that our product
is in compliance with following EU/EC Directives. The
full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at the following internet address:
<EU/EC Directives>
RoHS: 2011/65/EU, and amendment directive (EU) 2015/863
EU declaration of conformity URL:
https://www.polkaudio.com/declarations-of-conformity”
Sound United, LLC
5541 Fermi Court
Carlsbad, CA 92008
EU contact: Sound United Europe, A division of D&M
Europe B.V. Beemdstraat 11, 5653 MA Eindhoven, The
Netherlands
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Binding Posts
To connect wire to the binding post, unscrew the
binding post cap and insert the bare wire into the hole
near the base of the binding post. Do not insert the
insulated part of the wire into the hole as this will not
give you a good connection. Tighten the binding post
cap until it seats firmly with the wire, but do not over
tighten.
Connectors
You have several options when choosing connectors for
your speaker wires, and it’s really a matter of personal
preference. Three of the more commonly used are
banana plugs, spade lugs and bare wire. If you know
where you want to locate your speakers and plan to set
up your system and leave them there, then bare wire will
work fine. Just make sure there are not stray strands
of wire that could come into contact. If you like to
experiment with different speaker locations, spade lugs
or banana plugs offer more convenient options when it
comes to disconnecting and reconnecting wires.
Banana Plugs (US only)
Signature Elite binding posts have openings in the ends
of their caps to accept individual and dual banana
plugs. To use banana plugs, carefully pry out the
binding post plugs to expose banana plug holes. The
binding posts can accept dual banana plugs.
Basic Tower, Center, Bookshelf and
Satellite Surround Speaker Hookup
(ES60, ES55, ES50, ES35, ES30, ES20, ES15, ES10)
Make sure that the red (+) and black (–) connectors
on your amplifier or receiver connect to the red (+)
and black (–) connectors on your speakers. If your
speakers sound “thin,” with little bass and little or no
center image, odds are that one of the speaker wires is
connected backwards. Double check all connections.
What’s In the Box
Each box contains:
1. Loudspeaker(s)
2. Owner’s manual
3. Registration card
4. Adhesive-backed rubber pads (eight for bookshelf
speakers or four for center channel speakers)
5. Wall mount template (for ES35, ES15 and ES10 only)
(Speaker cable not included)
How to Connect Your System
To get the best sound quality, it’s important to wire
your speakers correctly.
Wire Preparation
Follow the hookup directions included with your
receiver/ amplifier. Strip 1/2” (12.7mm) of insulation
from each of the two conductors of the wire to
expose the bare metal and twist each of the individual
conductors into single unfrayed strands. Note that
one of the terminals on the rear of each speaker is red
(+) and the other is black (–). Make certain that you
connect the wire from the positive (+) terminal of your
amplifier or receiver to the red (+) terminal on your
speaker and the wire from the negative (–) terminal
of your amplifier or receiver to the black (–) terminal
on your speaker. Most wire has some indicator (such
as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two
conductors to help you maintain consistency.
These recommendations are for all connections from
the amplifier/receiver to each speaker:
Power Amplifier
Runs Gauge mm2
Lengths up to 25’ (5 m) 16 or better 1,5 or better
Lengths greater than 25’ (5 m)
but less than 50’ (15 m)
14 2,5 or better
Lengths greater than 50’ (15 m)
but less than 75’ (25 m)
12 4,0 or better
Lengths greater than 75’ (25 m) 10 6,0 or better
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Bi-Wiring (ES60, ES55 and ES50 Towers)
Bi-wiring can provide noticeable improvements in
the overall transparency of your loudspeakers. After
removing the jumpers, run separate speaker wires
to the low and high frequency drivers from a single
amplifier (the upper set of binding posts are for the
high frequency drivers, the lower set of binding posts
are for the low frequency drivers). Connect one set of
speaker wires to the upper terminals on each speaker
and one set of wires to the lower terminals. Connect
the other ends of both wire sets to the same amplifier
outputs. See Amplifer/AVR’s user manual for
configuration instructions.
Bi-Amping (ES60, ES55 and ES50 Towers)
Bi-amping allows you to use separate amplifiers for the
high and low frequency sections of your loudspeaker
for greater dynamic range and lower distortion.
We recommend that your separate amplifiers have
identical gain to preserve the speaker’s voicing
balance. After removing the jumpers, connect the
speaker wires from the high frequency amplifier
outputs to the upper set of terminal posts on each
speaker. Follow the same procedure for connecting
the low frequency amplifier outputs to the lower set
of terminals. Remember to maintain correct wiring
polarity (+ to +, – to –) in all connections. See Amplifer/
AVR’s user manual for configuration instructions.
Placement Recommendations for the ES35 and ES30
Center Channel Speaker
The most popular placement for your ES35 or ES30
center channel speaker is on a shelf below your flat
screen TV (if you have an older box TV, a popular option
is to place your center channel speaker on top of it,
anchoring the dialogue and effects to the screen).
Note: For older TV’s, the ES35 and ES30 are NOT
magnetically shielded.
Also compatible as a left, center or right speaker
(L/C/R), the ES35 center channel speaker includes built
in keyhole slots for easy wall-mounting (see instructions
on wall mount template for more information).
Processor Mode
Note: Set these speakers (ES35, ES30, ES20, ES15, ES10)
to “small” in your receiver’s Bass Management Settings.
Set to “large” for tower speakers (ES60, ES55, ES50).
The “bass management” or “speaker configuration”
menus of most surround receivers offer the choice
of “normal” or “wide” modes for smaller speaker
operation. In discrete channel digital processors, these
modes are referred to as “small” and “large.” Normal
(small) mode filters bass frequencies from center
channel, bookshelf and satellite surround speakers,
and sends them instead to the front left and right main
speakers or to the subwoofer output (LFE) jack. Wide
(large) mode sends an unfiltered, full-range signal
to these speakers. Use the Small (normal) mode for
optimum center and surround channel performance
and reliability.
Signature Elite Series Speaker Positioning
To maximize the sound quality of your speaker
system—whether you’ve purchased tower speakers, a
center channel speaker, bookshelf speakers, or satellite
surround speakers—correct placement is everything.
Take a look at the following examples and give them a
try based on the Signature Elite Series speakers you’ve
purchased.
Note: Your Signature Elite Series speakers are
compatible with 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 setups
(optional subwoofer shown in graphics).
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High Frequency Amplifier
Low Frequency Amplifier
Lower Input Lower Input
Upper InputUpper Input
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Amplifier
Input Input
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