Polk Audio Monitor XT15 High-Resolution Compact Bookshelf Speakers in Black (Pair) - 300147-01-00-005

Polk Audio 300147-01-00-005 Monitor XT15 High-Resolution Compact Bookshelf Speakers in Black (Pair)

The Polk Audio 300147-01-00-005 Monitor XT15 compact bookshelf speaker pair combines Hi-Res Audio certification, 1 in Terylene dome tweeters and 5.25 in Dynamic Balance woofers for music, movies, TV and gaming. Sold as two speakers in Matte Black, the pair can handle front left/right or side/rear surround duties. Each speaker requires external amplification, with recommended power of 30-150W per channel and compatibility with 4- and 8-ohm amplifier outputs. Detailed high-frequency reproduction, responsive bass and clear midrange bring voices, instruments and soundtracks into focus without a large cabinet.

Key Features

Hi-Res Audio Certified Performance

Hear the finer details in high-resolution recordings, movies and games. The Terylene dome tweeters extend to 40 kHz, supporting upper-frequency clarity and the sense of air and space that helps recordings sound open rather than confined to the cabinets.

Dynamic Balance Bass and Clear Midrange

High-efficiency, bi-laminate paper woofers balance responsive low frequencies with low-distortion midrange reproduction. That combination helps voices and instruments remain easy to follow while adding punch to music and movie soundtracks. Overall frequency response spans 48 Hz-40 kHz, with separately specified -3 dB limits of 73 Hz-26 kHz, distinguishing overall extension from the tighter response range.

Dolby Atmos Certified and DTS:X Compatible

Use the speakers with a Dolby Atmos- or DTS:X-enabled AV receiver to build out your home theater. Surround processing comes from the connected equipment, not from built-in decoding in the speakers. For amplifier matching, check the recommended 30-150W per channel and compatibility with 4- and 8-ohm amplifier outputs rather than assuming a universal system match.

Built for Pure Listening

Critically braced MDF helps keep cabinet resonances from coloring the drivers' output, letting the recording take the lead. Nickel-plated 5-way binding posts provide the wired connection to an amplifier or receiver, bringing the same attention to the connection as to the enclosure.

Two-Channel Stereo or Surround Placement

Start a two-channel stereo system with the two supplied speakers, or use them as side/rear surrounds in an existing theater. The stand-mount bookshelf format and supplied feet support shelf or stand placement. Rear-ported enclosures have a Matte Black finish and are not wall-mountable, so plan for supported shelf or stand positioning rather than a wall installation.

Features

• Hi-Res Audio Certified 1 in Terylene Tweeters
  Ceramic motor structures help control resonance for detailed treble.
• 5.25 in Dynamic Balance Woofers
  Bi-laminate paper cones deliver vocal definition and soundtrack impact.
• 48 Hz-40 kHz Overall Frequency Response
  The -3 dB response is specified separately at 73 Hz-26 kHz.
• Dolby Atmos Certified and DTS:X Compatible
  Supports theater playback with an appropriately equipped AV receiver.
• 30-150W Recommended Power Per Channel
  Pair with external amplification compatible with the stated 4- and 8-ohm outputs.
• 86 dB SPL Sensitivity
  Specified at 2.83 V/1 m for a defined amplifier-comparison reference.
• Braced MDF Cabinets
  Internal reinforcement limits unwanted enclosure coloration.
• 5-Way Nickel-Plated Binding Posts
  Provide speaker connections to your amplifier or receiver.
• Removable Precision-Fit Grilles
  Designed to minimize grille interference with reproduced sound.
• Two Speakers Included
  Assign the pair to front left/right or side/rear surround channels.
• Matte Black Stand-Mount Design
  Rear-ported enclosures include feet for placement and are not wall-mountable.
• Designed and Engineered in Baltimore, Maryland
  Reflects Polk Audio's documented design and engineering location.

Footnotes:

Measured performance figures reflect manufacturer testing under specific conditions and vary with the home, settings and use.