Polk Audio warranty for speakers & soundbars
The short version
Polk Audio doesn't cover everything, but keeps speakers and amplifier covered to 3 years. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 27 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Polk Audio's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 3 years
- Partial coverageSpeakers3 years
- Partial coverageAmplifier1 year
Varies by model line
Polk Audio words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- SoundbarsFull: None. Partial to 3 years
- Speakers (bookshelf, tower, in-wall, outdoor, subwoofers)Full: Lifetime. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only; it ends if you sell or give it away.
- Keep your original receipt.
- Exact terms are in the owner's manual for your model.
How other brands compare for speakers & soundbars
- 1. Bowers & Wilkins65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Marantz65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 3. SVS65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 4. Denon43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. Fusion43/100 · Full: 3 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for speakers & soundbars.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
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- Guitar CenterMost items45 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- VerizonMost items30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
- Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
- SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for speakers & soundbars where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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