HK Audio Polar 8 MK2 (Black)

After a long search, research, comparison, and watching videos and reviews, I knew I wanted a pair of HK Polar 12s. Just then, the MK2 was introduced, and retailers started a small "price war". Musix won (although others were not much more expensive), and they could also deliver immediately. Now, let's talk about the equipment I usually use in pairs: - Reggae DJ party in a loft (old, converted barn) for about 50 guests: The entire space vibrated, the bass was powerful for such a room, and the mids and highs were extremely clear! The DJ and guests had a lot of fun, while a neighbor had less... - Enough for a small rock/pop band at a celebration on August 1st in the community hall. Due to the mixed audience, the volume was set more conservatively. In front of the stage, it rocked, while one could still talk normally at the bar. - The same band outdoors on the lawn in front of a church, about 150 visitors spread out: With an additional 15' subwoofer and two small delays (simple active boxes at about 12m), it was great! Loud enough and pleasant. The lead singer's voice comes through very clearly! - A single tower as a Bluetooth speaker at home: Master volume at -20dB, the subwoofer at around 1/2 to 2/3. This works and sounds surprisingly well! The two Polar 12s alone are not enough for a large Go-Go party, rock night, or heavy metal open-air event, but for smaller to medium-sized events, they are a very good, easy-to-transport solution (a car trunk full). That's why I bought them. They produce a good amount of sound "downwards", and depending on the situation, an additional subwoofer can still be useful. The mids and highs are very precise without needing to make much adjustment. Speech is transmitted very clearly and understandably. Therefore, the system is also suitable for speeches or moderation (although the versions with the small subwoofer are also suitable). Due to the column principle with a relatively large radiating surface, the feedback susceptibility is also relatively low. However, you can achieve this if you really want to. Bluetooth works immediately, but it's not top-notch. There is no AptX, and the range is also not outstanding. However, the sound quality is acceptable. However, I have experienced several dropouts that end in a digital crackling and humming sound. However, this only occurs with my mobile phone; from the PC, it has never happened. But my mobile phone only does this with the HK, not with others. Just re-pair, and it works again. The "TWS" stereo function only works with one Bluetooth source! As soon as you connect with a cable, you cannot pair the second speaker with the first via Bluetooth. This is not as clear in some reviews, but it was logical to me from the beginning. Useful accessories that I also purchased: Two 20m rolls of hybrid cable (power + audio) and one 2m XLR cable to connect to the roll or directly to the speaker, depending on the situation. Two simple furniture rolling carts to move the subwoofers instead of carrying them (they weigh just over 20kg). Conclusion: - Very good sound, especially speech and vocals are very clear - They are very versatile and can be used as a PA front, Bluetooth speaker, and delay line (the delay is built-in, if you don't already have a delayed output at the mixing console) - Unbeatable for the price, at least I don't know anything better currently. - I will not give up my two HK Polar 12 MK2s!

After a long search, research, comparison, and watching videos and reviews, I knew I wanted a pair of HK Polar 12s. Just then, the MK2 was introduced, and retailers started a small "price war". Musix won (although others were not much more expensive), and they could also deliver immediately. Now, let's talk about the equipment I usually use in pairs: - Reggae DJ party in a loft (old, converted barn) for about 50 guests: The entire space vibrated, the bass was powerful for such a room, and the mids and highs were extremely clear! The DJ and guests had a lot of fun, while a neighbor had less... - Enough for a small rock/pop band at a celebration on August 1st in the community hall. Due to the mixed audience, the volume was set more conservatively. In front of the stage, it rocked, while one could still talk normally at the bar. - The same band outdoors on the lawn in front of a church, about 150 visitors spread out: With an additional 15' subwoofer and two small delays (simple active boxes at about 12m), it was great! Loud enough and pleasant. The lead singer's voice comes through very clearly! - A single tower as a Bluetooth speaker at home: Master volume at -20dB, the subwoofer at around 1/2 to 2/3. This works and sounds surprisingly well! The two Polar 12s alone are not enough for a large Go-Go party, rock night, or heavy metal open-air event, but for smaller to medium-sized events, they are a very good, easy-to-transport solution (a car trunk full). That's why I bought them. They produce a good amount of sound "downwards", and depending on the situation, an additional subwoofer can still be useful. The mids and highs are very precise without needing to make much adjustment. Speech is transmitted very clearly and understandably. Therefore, the system is also suitable for speeches or moderation (although the versions with the small subwoofer are also suitable). Due to the column principle with a relatively large radiating surface, the feedback susceptibility is also relatively low. However, you can achieve this if you really want to. Bluetooth works immediately, but it's not top-notch. There is no AptX, and the range is also not outstanding. However, the sound quality is acceptable. However, I have experienced several dropouts that end in a digital crackling and humming sound. However, this only occurs with my mobile phone; from the PC, it has never happened. But my mobile phone only does this with the HK, not with others. Just re-pair, and it works again. The "TWS" stereo function only works with one Bluetooth source! As soon as you connect with a cable, you cannot pair the second speaker with the first via Bluetooth. This is not as clear in some reviews, but it was logical to me from the beginning. Useful accessories that I also purchased: Two 20m rolls of hybrid cable (power + audio) and one 2m XLR cable to connect to the roll or directly to the speaker, depending on the situation. Two simple furniture rolling carts to move the subwoofers instead of carrying them (they weigh just over 20kg). Conclusion: - Very good sound, especially speech and vocals are very clear - They are very versatile and can be used as a PA front, Bluetooth speaker, and delay line (the delay is built-in, if you don't already have a delayed output at the mixing console) - Unbeatable for the price, at least I don't know anything better currently. - I will not give up my two HK Polar 12 MK2s!