Polk Audio Atrium Garden Speaker System

Mulch and Music

By Ethan Dougherty on 5.25.10

YJust because you’re outside doesn’t mean you don’t deserve good sound. Bring the bass (and midrange, and treble) pool or patio-side with a Polk Audio Atrium Garden Speaker System ($599). We had an opportunity to trial the system this past month with a volunteer who offered up his patio (a rarity) and party (not a rarity) here in New York. The system proved to be the perfect addition. Coupled with a receiver and packed iPod, we cranked the music and no matter what the volume, the Polks sounded great. Quick tip: a sign of great speakers are their ability to produce clear, quality sound at low volumes.

Polk has wisely focused the outdoor the system around bass, a sonic element that changes the entire experience of outdoor sound. The 10″ Dynamic Driver long-throw subwoofer housed in a sealed-resin enclosure provides deep musical bass (and can double as a 200 lb plant stand). Paired with the two-way Sat30 satellite speakers which featured a 3.5″ long-throw midrange driver and 1″ voice coil, the trio produce fantastic sound throughout their range, even when the party’s at full-bore.

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Acoustically-Matched Two-Way Design delivers dynamic sound on its own, or blends seamlessly with the Sub10 subwoofer, even in difficult, wide-open outdoor spaces.
Dynamic Balance® Driver Technology: 3 1/2" long-throw midrange driver with 1" voice coil, vented pole-piece, rugged butyl rubber surround and composite cone; 3/4" composite dome neodymium tweeter. Capable of handling up to 100 Watts of power to deliver superb clarity, detail and high efficiency with less distortion, at both moderate and higher volume levels, even in outdoor environments.
Flying Bridge-Mounted Tweeter never gets in the way of the woofer, for smooth, realistic sound in a compact housing.
Capacitive Coupling Technology enhances the bass performance of the Sat30. CCT is an advanced signal-blocking technology that determines exactly where a small speaker usually skimps on bass output. Special circuitry then compensates by boosting response in this critical frequency range. More bass response means a wider dynamic range with more musical realism. Sat30s deliver the best sound under the sun (or, in the rain)!
Withstands Years Of Weather with a mineral-filled polypropylene housing, 1mm aluminum grille & stainless steel hardware. These speakers live outside year-round, with permanent color impregnation and All-Weather waterproofing. 5-Year Warranty!
Exclusive Shock Absorbing Gasket withstands blows from weed whackers, mowers and other lawn equipment.
Metal Security Plate foils thieves and keeps Sat30s planted safely in your garden.
Comes With A 1 Meter Cl3-Rated Direct Burial Pigtail Cable; no exposed wiring for the weed whacker to cut.
Maximum Wiring Flexibility With Built-In High-Performance Crossover Technology. The Sat30, with built-in high-pass filter, can be connected directly to its own amplifier channels for independent volume control. Or an easy two-channel connection can be made by connecting the three-speaker sub/sat system to your two-channel amplifier.
Individually Packed, all mounting hardware included.
8 Ohm Compatible.
100 Watt Power.
Color: Chestnut Brown, Paintable.

Big Bass In Your Outdoor Space, And BeyondHeavy-duty bass performance and heavy-duty all-weather durability combine to deliver indoor-level bass impact outdoors or in your home's transitional areas. The Sub10 is the perfect complement to a set of Sat30s, and rounds the system out with the full dynamic performance of a high-end audio system. Paint it to match the décor in your sunroom or by the pool. With serious bass fun, the Sub10 is the life of the outdoor party!

200 Watt Downward-Firing Subwoofer delivers earth-shaking bass, literally.
Massive 10" Long-Throw Dynamic Balance® Driver Technology eliminates driver distortion for deeper, cleaner bass even at higher volume.
Dual 2" Voice Coil Design reproduces bass from both stereo channels, producing more power in the lower frequencies with the help of Capacitive Coupling Technology. You get big outdoor bass for big outdoor impact.
Housed In A Molded And Sealed Acoustically Ideal Resin Enclosure and marine-certified, our guarantee of years of weather-proof outdoor performance.
Eye-Bolt Security Anchor And Screw-Down Points for added stability and security.
Color-Impregnated Resin Will Never Fade. Paint it to match your outdoor décor. Use it as a plant stand or a pedestal table; the engineers say you could stand an elephant on it. If you happen to have an elephant, we'd appreciate if you don't try this. (If you do try it, though, please send us pictures.)
Includes 1 Meter Cl3 Rated 4 Conductor Direct Burial Pigtail Cable. No exposed wiring gets in the way of the weed whacker.
Maximum Wiring Flexibility With Built-In High-Performance Crossover Technology. The dual-voice-coil Sub10, with built-in low-pass filters, can be connected directly to its own amplifier channels for independent volume control
Optional Grille Available Separately.
8 Ohm Compatible.
Color: Terracotta, Paintable.