Harman Kardon Enchant 900 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX
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Choosing between the Harman Kardon Enchant 900 and Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Harman Kardon Enchant 900 scores higher in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 5.0.2 vs 3.1.2.
The Harman Kardon Enchant 900 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Harman Kardon Enchant 900 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 4 scored dimensions. The Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Harman Kardon Enchant 900
Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.0.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 195W | — |
| Driver Count | 9 | 11 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | Yes | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | No | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | — |
| AirPlay 2 | No | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Room Calibration | EQ Calibration | — |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | JBL One | Polk Audio |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Harman Kardon Enchant 900 at 5.0.2 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX at 3.1.2
- Driver Count: Harman Kardon Enchant 900 at 9 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX at 11
- BT Version: Harman Kardon Enchant 900 at 5.3 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX at 5.0
- Total Power (RMS): Harman Kardon Enchant 900 at 195W vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX at —
- DTS:X: Harman Kardon Enchant 900 at No vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX at Yes
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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