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product_id: 355214031
title: "Monitor XT20 High-Resolution Bookshelf Loudspeakers, Hi-Res Certified Performance, Dolby Atmos Certified & DTS:X Compatible, Black"
brand: "polk audio"
price: "$517.10"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Polk Audio"
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# Hi-Res Audio Certified Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Compatible 6.5” Dynamically Balanced Woofer Monitor XT20 High-Resolution Bookshelf Loudspeakers, Hi-Res Certified Performance, Dolby Atmos Certified & DTS:X Compatible, Black

**Brand:** polk audio
**Price:** $517.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your soundscape—because your ears deserve the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Monitor XT20 High-Resolution Bookshelf Loudspeakers, Hi-Res Certified Performance, Dolby Atmos Certified & DTS:X Compatible, Black by polk audio
- **How much does it cost?** $517.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- polk audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted polk audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek, Versatile Design:** Midnight black finish and compact bookshelf form factor fit seamlessly on shelves or stands, elevating any modern living space.
- • **Next-Level Surround Sound:** Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility means cinematic 3D audio without needing specialized gear—upgrade your home theater effortlessly.
- • **Powerful, Effortless Bass:** 6.5-inch woofer engineered for deep, tight bass that fills your room without distortion—even at higher volumes.
- • **Extended Listening Comfort:** Non-fatiguing sound profile ensures hours of immersive music or movie sessions without ear strain—perfect for the discerning millennial professional.
- • **Immersive Hi-Res Audio Experience:** Certified Terylene Dome tweeter delivers crystal-clear highs for audiophile-grade streaming from Apple Music, Tidal, and Spotify HiFi.

## Overview

The Polk Monitor XT20 bookshelf speakers combine Hi-Res Audio certification with a 6.5-inch dynamically balanced woofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X compatibility to deliver crisp highs, deep bass, and immersive surround sound. Designed for flexible placement and extended listening comfort, these sleek black speakers are perfect for professionals seeking premium audio quality without the premium price tag.

## Description

From the manufacturer Polk Audio Monitor XT20

Review: Excellent Quality For The Price. - These Polk XT20 Speakers were purchased to replace a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 12.0s, which, while excellent, were found to be quite fatiguing over extended listening periods. The Polks also had a superior frequency response range, 38hz - 40,000hz vs 70hz - 20,000hz, for the Wharfedales, which should, on paper at least, give a much more pronounced bass response. In terms of build quality, the Polks were very well-finished (the fine-textured overall black cabinet finishing, a pleasing and modern looking alternative to the common 'black ash' vinyl wraps which adorn so many entry-level bookshelf speakers). The Polks did not have as solid a cabinet as the Wharfedales (an indication of thicker MDF construction and superior internal bracing). The Polks binding posts are also not as high quality as the Wharfedale's, which also boasts twin sets of terminals on each speaker for 'bi-amping'. In terms of performance, however, the Polks were exceptional for what is a budget price. Clear and crisp high treble without being overly bright (with only a slight trace of high-end roll-off) and punchy, tight bass at medium to high volumes with no obvious signs of audible distortion. As with most speakers in this price range, lower volumes did lack a little definition. Only the mid-range performance was slightly subdued, in what was an overall fine attempt at creating a convincing soundstage. Being Rear-Ported, correct placement is also essential to contributing to a balanced soundstage. When tested with a Cambridge Audio Axa35 Amplifier (8 ohm) and Axc25 CD Player, the speakers were easier to drive than their 87db sensitivity suggested, and would undoubtedly be more so with a more powerful integrated amplifier than the Cambridge. The Polks also responded extremely well to EQ, and are actually, by default, quite neutral, so can be 'tuned' quite effectively through Tone Control. For this reviewer, the bass response - while excellent for a budget bookshelf speaker - is certainly not as powerful as other reviews seem to suggest, and a subwoofer would certainly enhance lower frequency response. However, most pleasing of all, is the XT20s ability to provide consistent non-fatiguing listening for extended periods. This was evident through a diverse range of different genres from electronic EDM to Hard Rock, and is, perhaps, the speaker's greatest attribute in an entry-level speaker marketplace where listening fatigue is often cited as the reason why individuals upgrade to the next mid-price level. Overall, an aesthetically pleasing, well-made budget speaker with surprising acoustic performance and sonic dynamics throughout. For the extremely competitive price of £189, you can't really go wrong.
Review: Polk speaker - Very Nice Speaker Working with my yamaha amplifier Excellent sound Quality

## Features

- HI-RES AUDIO CERTIFIED: Monitor XT20’s new Terylene Dome tweeter makes them perfect for enjoying high-resolution audio from Apple Music, Tidal, desertcart Music HD, Qobuz, and Spotify HiFi.
- CLEAN, TIGHT, EFFORTLESS BASS: MXT20’s Dynamically Balanced 6.5” woofer plays loud and low, delivering Polk’s famously smooth mid-range and powerful, effortless bass.
- DOLBY ATMOS CERTIFIED & DTS:X COMPATIBLE: Compatible with the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound enabled AV receivers and 4- & 8-ohm amplifiers, Monitor XT does not require specialized equipment to deliver great sound. Add the MXT90 Height Speaker (available separately) to add new dimensions to your surround sound environment.
- FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT: Use MXT20 as your front, surround, or rear speakers on shelves or stands. Their midnight black finish and modern design will make a bold statement in any room.
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: The MXT20 can be paired with louder amplifiers and can produce deeper bass (a full half octave lower) than the compact MXT15.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09BMVVDX5 |
| Antenna Location | For Computers, For Music Players, For Surround Sound Systems |
| Audio Driver Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Audio output mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,915 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 27 in Home Cinema Speakers 174 in Hi-Fi Speakers |
| Box Contents | Polk Audio XT20 Book Box 2 Pack |
| Brand | Polk Audio |
| Brand Name | Polk Audio |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,179 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 7 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Legno |
| Frequency Response | 40 KHz |
| Frequency response | 40 KHz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.8D x 27.9W x 45.7H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Shelf Speakers |
| Item Weight | 12 Pounds |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Polk Audio |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Fidelity Supply Chain Solutions Ltd. Orion Close, Mustang Park, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8NW, United Kingdom |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 40 Watts |
| Model Name | Polk Monitor XT20 High-Resolution Bookshelf Loudspeakers |
| Model Number | MXT20 |
| Mounting Type | shelf;stand |
| Mounting type | shelf;stand |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Features | Hi-Res Audio Certified |
| Product Warranty | 5 Year Manufacturer |
| Series Number | 20 |
| Speaker Size | 450 Millimetres |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
| Speaker maximum output power | 40 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Entertainment Systems |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Speaker Diameter | 6.5 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 747192133412 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology Type | No Wireless Communication Technology |
| Woofer Driver Diameter | 6.5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Polk Audio
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Frequency response:** 40 KHz
- **Material:** Legno
- **Model name:** Polk Monitor XT20 High-Resolution Bookshelf Loudspeakers
- **Mounting type:** shelf;stand
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 40 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Bookshelf
- **Special feature:** Hi-Res Audio Certified

## Images

![Monitor XT20 High-Resolution Bookshelf Loudspeakers, Hi-Res Certified Performance, Dolby Atmos Certified & DTS:X Compatible, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HTbkyz+2L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How high is this speaker please.
Thanks.**
A: About 25cm

**Q: Mxt30cbk is it have wall mouting option?? i want it to hang above my pc monitor. no space on the desk. currently own mtx60 + avr 2700h denon**
A: Sorry but they don't fit on the wall.

**Q: I would like to use this as center speaker on my pioneer av 5.1 system, will it work ok?**
A: This will work great as a centre speaker as part of an AV amp set up. The speaker itself is not powered

**Q: Are the cables included?**
A: No. You will have to source your own. I recommend having banana plugs fitted to the cables you get for ease of installation

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Quality For The Price.
*by H***1 on 2 March 2025*

These Polk XT20 Speakers were purchased to replace a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 12.0s, which, while excellent, were found to be quite fatiguing over extended listening periods. The Polks also had a superior frequency response range, 38hz - 40,000hz vs 70hz - 20,000hz, for the Wharfedales, which should, on paper at least, give a much more pronounced bass response. In terms of build quality, the Polks were very well-finished (the fine-textured overall black cabinet finishing, a pleasing and modern looking alternative to the common 'black ash' vinyl wraps which adorn so many entry-level bookshelf speakers). The Polks did not have as solid a cabinet as the Wharfedales (an indication of thicker MDF construction and superior internal bracing). The Polks binding posts are also not as high quality as the Wharfedale's, which also boasts twin sets of terminals on each speaker for 'bi-amping'. In terms of performance, however, the Polks were exceptional for what is a budget price. Clear and crisp high treble without being overly bright (with only a slight trace of high-end roll-off) and punchy, tight bass at medium to high volumes with no obvious signs of audible distortion. As with most speakers in this price range, lower volumes did lack a little definition. Only the mid-range performance was slightly subdued, in what was an overall fine attempt at creating a convincing soundstage. Being Rear-Ported, correct placement is also essential to contributing to a balanced soundstage. When tested with a Cambridge Audio Axa35 Amplifier (8 ohm) and Axc25 CD Player, the speakers were easier to drive than their 87db sensitivity suggested, and would undoubtedly be more so with a more powerful integrated amplifier than the Cambridge. The Polks also responded extremely well to EQ, and are actually, by default, quite neutral, so can be 'tuned' quite effectively through Tone Control. For this reviewer, the bass response - while excellent for a budget bookshelf speaker - is certainly not as powerful as other reviews seem to suggest, and a subwoofer would certainly enhance lower frequency response. However, most pleasing of all, is the XT20s ability to provide consistent non-fatiguing listening for extended periods. This was evident through a diverse range of different genres from electronic EDM to Hard Rock, and is, perhaps, the speaker's greatest attribute in an entry-level speaker marketplace where listening fatigue is often cited as the reason why individuals upgrade to the next mid-price level. Overall, an aesthetically pleasing, well-made budget speaker with surprising acoustic performance and sonic dynamics throughout. For the extremely competitive price of £189, you can't really go wrong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Polk speaker
*by S***F on 13 April 2026*

Very Nice Speaker Working with my yamaha amplifier Excellent sound Quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love them
*by O***R on 20 December 2025*

These are my first proper Hi-Fi speakers I've ever owned and I'm blown away. Paired these with the Aiyima A80 and a Presonus Eris Sub 8 and I'm in heaven. I never thought I'd hear this much clarity, detail and sound stage from the music that I listen to. A great example was the song: Mirror by the Supreme beings of leisure, it almost sounds like a different version with things in it I didn't hear before, even with my hidizs mp145 iem's. So very happy and I'd give more starts I could. Also got them for £97 so the value is unbeatable for me.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Polk Monitor XT20 Pair of Bookshelf or Surround Speakers - Hi-Res Audio Certified, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Compatible, 1" Terylene Tweeter & 6.5" Dynamically Balanced Woofer (Pair, Midnight Black)
- FosPower Banana Plugs 10 Pairs / 20 pcs, Closed Screw 24K Gold Plated Speaker Plug Connectors for Speaker Wire, Wall Plate, Home Theater, Audio/Video Receiver, Amplifiers and Sound Systems

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*Last updated: 2026-07-11*