Polk T50 vs Infinity Primus 360

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Short answer: the Polk T50, if you are buying new. The Infinity Primus 360 ranks higher than it (#77 vs #126 of 188 floorstanding speakers, 4.2/5 vs 3.8/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Polk T50 is still sold new at $498.

Polk T50 vs Infinity Primus 360

The Polk T50 is the deeper-bass pick. Pretty deep bass for the price. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 3dB, against 53Hz for the Infinity Primus 360. Watch for: 5dB peak at 1kHz, 4dB bright top end from 11kHz on up.

The Infinity Primus 360 is the more accurate option. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.97 against 4.14 for the Polk T50. Watch for: Manufacturer-spec sensitivity of 93dB runs about 3-4dB optimistic versus the measured 89.4dB average.

Buy the Polk T50 if you want one new; the Infinity Primus 360 is discontinued, so only look for it used.

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Specifications Side By Side

Polk T50 Infinity Primus 360
Price$498 per pair$650 per pair Discontinued
Ranked#126 of 188 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers#77 of 188 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers
Bass Extension (-10dB)38Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)37Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)47Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Impedance4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Audio Science Review)8 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Drivers2x 6.5” bi-laminate paper cone woofers, 1x 1” Terylene dome tweeter + 2x 8” passive bass radiatorsTwo 6.5” mid-woofers, 4” mid-range, 0.75” dome tweeter
Weight75.4 lbs (34.2 kg)48.5 lbs (22 kg) each
Sensitivity86.3dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review)89.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 93dB manufacturer specified)
Dimensions40.4”H x 9.3”W x 12.5”D (1026.2 x 235.0 x 317.5 mm)39” x 8.2” x 13” (990 x 208 x 330 mm)
Woofer Cabinetpassive radiator-
Spinorama Preference Score4.144.97
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.157.10
DIY KitNoNo
Frequency Response-38Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, Manufacturer specified)
Crossover Frequency-350Hz & 3.3kHz, 24dB/octave
Recommended Power-10-200W

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The Two Speakers In Full

Polk T50: $498 per pair Amazon eBay

Polk T50 ranking card

Same family: the Polk T15 (bookshelf, rated 1.9/5).

Pros: Pretty deep bass for the price. Distortion at 86dB SPL/1m is reasonably controlled outside a narrow spike around 250Hz. The reviewer notes performance is “not too bad for a budget speaker” once the two main tonal issues are addressed with EQ. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86.3dB.

Cons: 5dB peak at 1kHz, 4dB bright top end from 11kHz on up. Just okay vertical off axis. Impedance and phase show several resonances between 200Hz-1kHz, with a minimum impedance of 4.2 ohms. Distortion rises substantially at 96dB SPL/1m across the midrange, with repeated peaks between 100Hz-2kHz.

Bass Extension (-10dB)38Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)47Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions40.4”H x 9.3”W x 12.5”D (1026.2 x 235.0 x 317.5 mm)
Drivers2x 6.5” bi-laminate paper cone woofers, 1x 1” Terylene dome tweeter + 2x 8” passive bass radiators
Impedance4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Audio Science Review)
Sensitivity86.3dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review)
Spinorama Preference Score4.14
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.15
Weight75.4 lbs (34.2 kg)
Woofer Cabinetpassive radiator

Infinity Primus 360: $650 per pair Discontinued eBay

Infinity Primus 360 ranking card

Same family: the Infinity Primus 150 (bookshelf, rated 3.4/5).

Pros: A three-way tower from 2005 (two 6.5” mid-woofers, a 4” mid-range, and a 0.75” dome tweeter, 8 ohms nominal) that holds up remarkably well by modern measurement standards: on-axis linearity is within about ±2dB, and the listening window stays consistent out to roughly ±30° horizontal and ±10° vertical off the mid-range axis. Horizontal directivity is well controlled out to about ±75° before tonality starts to drift, meaning the reflected sound in a room stays close in character to the direct sound: a speaker that takes EQ well without fighting itself. Harmonic distortion measures low at both 86dB and 96dB, and multitone distortion stays under the reviewer’s 3% threshold. Silky, smooth midrange with a rich lower-midrange/upper-bass character. No mechanical issues or surround degradation found in a 20-year-old pair, and a second unit measured within about 1-1.5dB of the first, suggesting good long-term consistency for the design. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 89.4dB.

Cons: Manufacturer-spec sensitivity of 93dB runs about 3-4dB optimistic versus the measured 89.4dB average. Bass output drops off fairly quickly below about 50Hz in-room (F3 53Hz, F10 37Hz), so a subwoofer is needed for real low-end extension. Resonances show up around 170Hz, 220Hz, and 350Hz. On-axis, the lower treble can sound a bit bright or sibilant when the speaker is aimed directly at the listener; toeing out about 10-15° (rather than the more extreme 30°) gave the best balance, and some sidewall acoustic absorption further tamed a 4-5kHz peak. Placed close to the rear wall, bass gets boomy: pulling the speakers out about a foot resolves most of it, with roughly 1.5 feet from the wall as a good compromise between bass character and typical room aesthetics. Straying beyond about 25° above or below the mid-range axis introduces audible suckout. No longer in production, so it’s a used/secondhand purchase only.

Bass Extension (-10dB)37Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Crossover Frequency350Hz & 3.3kHz, 24dB/octave
DIY KitNo
Dimensions39” x 8.2” x 13” (990 x 208 x 330 mm)
DriversTwo 6.5” mid-woofers, 4” mid-range, 0.75” dome tweeter
Frequency Response38Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, Manufacturer specified)
Impedance8 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Recommended Power10-200W
Sensitivity89.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 93dB manufacturer specified)
Spinorama Preference Score4.97
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.10
Weight48.5 lbs (22 kg) each