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.

Ni chicos ni grandes, aguantan 200w bien sonados, actualmente los uso con un Behringer A800 y muy bien, también los use con un par de CROWN XLS 1002 en un sistema bi-amplificado con subwoofers y sonaba bestial, pero su verdadero encanto es usarlos solos, porque tienen buen timbre y bajeo controlado sin ser esponjoso para apreciar los detalles. Si recomiendo a ojos cerrados, también las pequeñas XT15 son un encanto.

It's true - Polk has upped their game the past few years with better tuning of their speakers and the MXT-20 is no different. I was able to get these for a very good price, the build quality is pretty decent as speakers have generally been built better for several years now. Great bass, down to 38Hz although this can become un-refined a bit at higher volume. Very responsive to EQ, the bass can get thick on certain recordings but is not muddy. The tweeter plays a bit on the tame side, these are definitely not bright with my amps. They are rated up to 200 watts so they can get pretty loud The grills are nice, not magnetic but the fabric is a pleasant tweed. The light-colored driver is a magnet for being touched with the grills off. Really good job by Polk, the MXT / Signature Elite / Reserve lines are all impressive and have replaced the previous models considerably. If these boxes can be placed 24"- 30" on stands with on-axis the sound is very focused at moderate/high volume. They are much better than I expected and work better with high power amps like other Polk speakers I've owned. The price varies but are often on sale, hard to find better value for a speaker this good.

Fantastic Monitoring speakers at a fair price. I am very surprised by the high definition / resolution sound these speakers deliver. Highs, mids and bass are exellenty balanced (thousand times better than any Presonus or M-Audio I have owned) and therefore extremely well suited for pro music production. These speakers are really heavy and checks all the boxes for flawless superior quality. I am very happy with this purchase and can whole heartedly recommend these speakers to music producers and audiophiles alike. If you are serious about high quality pro sound monitoring speakers then this is absolutely a must have for you.

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.