Polk Audio

Polk Monitor XT60

A entry-level home audio speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with Floor-standing tower speaker.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Floor-standing tower speakerBlackIndividual speakerTerylene dome
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • No active (powered)
Score profile

Where the Polk Monitor XT60 wins and loses

Scored against the home audio speakers class
OverallValueFuture-proo…505045
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Future-proofing
45
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Form factor

Form factorFloor-standing tower speaker
Sold asIndividual speaker

Drivers

Tweeter typeTerylene dome

Power and sensitivity

Nominal impedance4

Design

FinishBlack

More specs

FloorstandingYes
Head to head

Polk Monitor XT60 vs Q Acoustics Q Acoustics QB12 Subwoofer

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
Polk Monitor XT60Q Acoustics QB12 Subwoofer
 Polk AudioPolk Monitor XT60This pageQ AcousticsQ Acoustics QB12 Subwoofer
Overall score50 /10050 /100
Form factorFloor-standing tower speaker
Who it's for

Is the Polk Monitor XT60 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable home audio speaker for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need active (powered), in which case a higher-tier home audio speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Polk Monitor XT60 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other home audio speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Polk Monitor XT60?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the home audio speakers class.

How does it compare to the Diamond SW150 Subwoofer?

The Diamond SW150 Subwoofer scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.