Polk Audio Monitor XT20 1" Terylene Tweeter & 6.5" Dynamically Balanced Woofer, Bookshelf Speaker (PAIR) Black

I have never used Pol audio before, but a fellow musician recommended it and I started reading up. Then I figured in my budget these XT20's were the only ones. I read up and did more study as sadly there isn't a place where I could go and check out multiple speaker brands myself. Thankfully the internet was of much help, saw these are and picked them up. Sounds amazing, a full clarity spectrum even without subs, sounds clean, no audible distortions even at higher volumes though I listen not at a very high volume. The lows are well defined, the mids are juicy and the highs are very well defined. Loving listening to music on these, infact I am listening more and enjoying it so much. Love it! Also yea, greaet packaging from the seller! great stuff, thank you

Though in India it is costly due to customs charges. Paired with Marantz PM6007 and having fun. Also bought Auris blueMe for BT streaming. My first audiophile system.

Klipsch Reference R-50M で音楽全般を楽しんでいましたが、POLKも興味があって本製品購入しました。Klipschと比較して遜色なく、むしろ高音の柔らかさ、音場の広がりといいこの値段とは思えません。Klipschはきりっとした広域が魅力ですが、深みはPOLKが上です。さすがに北米で高評価が理解できます。安いのに一生ものの価値があると思います。

Fantastiche, dopo anni di ricerhe e prove ho trovato i diffusori che aspettavo, prezzo prestazioni ineguagliabili, ben costruiti ottimi materiali, bellissimi i woofers ed altrettanto i tweeters, solidissimo e ben rifinito il cabinet, connettori ribusti ed in fine il suono, equilibrato i bassi ben prifondi non gonfiati gli alti ed i medi mai fastidiosi e ben dettagliati regalano un suono naturale e mai affaticante potrei stare intere giornate a riscoltare tutti i brani per risentirli come mai li havevo ascoltati con una nuova aria di freschezza Stramega consigliatissimi

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.

Qué pasada de altavoces, qué bien y que fuerte suenan. No les hace falta subwoofer para hacer retumbar la casa. Temía que fueran demasiado brillantes, pero para nada.

AVアンプを探していたところ、サイト上に表示されていたので拝見しました。なんか、凄い評価が高いなあ、と思い、実物で視聴できないながらも、youtubeの空間録音の音源を聴いてスピーカー購入の予定はないにもかかわらず実物で聴きたいと思いポチってしまいました。 結果、大正解。 私が購入した（おそらく10年前程）当時の同価格帯（為替が影響するでしょうが）の高評価人気を博したDALIセンソール1（売っぱらったのでもう手元に無いですが、当時の記憶を元に）と比較しました。 第一印象は、おお！良い音。DALIセンソール1に低音をいい具合に足した感じでバランス良き、DALIセンソール1に比べ、変な色付けもなく、良い意味でのモニター的な音質。また、横への広がりがよくボーカルが中央へ出て好印象でした。 おそらく円安の影響もありながら、この価格帯。DALIセンソール1とどちらを選ぶ？となれば私はこちらを選びます。 コスパ最強！