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Polk Audio Monitor 60 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $324.95
Buy New: $178.55
You Save: $146.40 (45%)
New (3) from $149.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Color: Black Oak
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36.2
Dimensions (in): 42.9 x 17.8 x 11.2
Legal Disclaimer: In-stock orders ship within 24 hours of the next business day. All units a Factory Fresh with full manufacturer warranty.
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM6025-A
Model: AM6025-A
UPC: 747192110567
EAN: 0747192110567
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Single 3-way floorstanding speaker that delivers high performance at a reasonable price | | • | Equipped with three 5.25-inch bi-laminate composite dynamic-balance drivers | | • | Equipped with one 1-inch silk polymer-composite dynamic-balance dome tweeter | | • | All MDF construction with 0.75-inch-thick baffles and extensive cabinet bracing ensure resonance-free enclosures | | • | Magnetic shielding allows safe placement next to TVs and video monitors |
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Product Description
sold individually * video-shielded * bass-reflex design * frequency response 48-24,000 Hz (-3dB) * handles up to 200 watts * warranty: 5 years *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Wonderful Sound, Excellent Value January 15, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I purchased my Polk Audio Monitor 60s after auditioning "higher end" (read alot more expensive) floorstanding speaker offerings from KEF iQ series, Klipsch RF and F series, and similarly priced speakers from Wharfedale, the Boston Acoustics Horizon floorstanding speaker, and also Polk Audio's own Monitor 50 and Monitor 70.
To my ears, the Monitor 60s combine the best elements from all of these speakers. They have a wonderfully open, spacious and detailed sound that results in realistic reproduction of instruments, voices and soundstage. I was bothered by the brightness of the KEFs and Boston Acoustics speakers though these speakers may have had slightly better soundstaging capability. I didn't like the sound of the treble from the Klipschs (specifically their tone and their detail/resolution capabilities), though they had better bass extension and great dynamics (slam). I found the Monitor 50's sound too lightweight, and I was surprised that I didn't like the tonal balance of the Monitor 70s - they sounded too dark to my ears.
As other reviewers have noted, the bass is a little too light for home theater use (i.e. to really create floor shaking explosions) but adding a subwoofer (I already had two) removes that problem. On their own, without a subwoofer, I find the bass more than enough for critical music listening. Your mileage may vary, but I have never liked the sound of any subwoofer for music listening (it's too boomy), and the Monitor 60's tonal balance sounds just right for everything from rock, classical, jazz, latin, electro. The bass is very fast and tight and extends deep enough to reproduce nearly all instruments, except deep organ notes and some electronic bass.
So I'm very very happy with the Monitor 60s particularly at their low price!
 Excellent speaker for the price November 28, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I recently purchased a pair of these speakers and added a 10-inch subwoofer as well as two bookshelf monitor series speakers. WOW! For speakers that Polk Audio considers entry level these are an excellent choice for someone who wants to save money and get a well rounded speaker system that covers an array of music genre. From Classical music to Rap, these speakers will do the job.
Excellent for home theater or music use! Great for money February 25, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I got these for my home theater. I previously had the JVC 1000-Watt system TH-C5. Needed something with more clarity. Here's my setup: Front R&L - Polk Monitor 60s, Center - Polk Csi3, Rear - Polk RTi4, Sub - Hsu VTF-2MK2, Receiver Onkyo TX-604.
I did alot of research before finally ordering these speakers and heard alot of speakers at my local Fry's. First off, I really wanted floorstanding for my fronts, but wanted to spend under 700/pair. Alot of people complain about how there's no Bass with these speakers and they are right. These speakers need to be supplemented with a subwoofer (which is essential for any home theater system in my opinion). But the high/midrange of these speakers are amazing for the price. The speakers sounded better than the Monitor 50's especially at higher pitches, and they did sound crisper at duller volumes. But I did not notice a big difference between these and the monitor 70's. So, I'd recommend these M 60's over the 70's as the 70's dont justify the higher price tag.
And wow the clarity of this system is amazing. Movies, HD television (like 24, Prison break, and Lost), and my downloaded music videos all have a whole new feel to them. Its spectacular. I love POLK! I'm so glad I got rid of my JVC's. by the way, did I mention, that speakers look sexy! Everyone gives it a wow factor when they walk in and look at them, not to mention listen to them.
Superb sound for any occasion October 29, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have heard in previous reviews about how these speakers don't have any bass and it's so absurd. These speakers have the most amount of bass I have ever heard out of a set of floorstanding speakers with no subwoofer. You truly do not need a subwoofer with this set, although with one it only makes the sound better. I find these speakers to be a superb deal for the money. I am pushing 75w RMS to each speaker and they sound beautiful with my Onkyo receiver. I am very pleased with my purchase. I have played these speakers extremely loud for a long period of time with anything from rap to rock and they do not distort and keep on playing strong. They have taken my abuse with ease and are a very good speaker for anyone who likes extremely well sounding audio, and superb durability.
Wonderful Sound, Excellent Value January 19, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased my Polk Audio Monitor 60s after auditioning "higher end" (read alot more expensive) floorstanding speaker offerings from KEF iQ series, Klipsch RF and F series, and similarly priced speakers from Wharfedale, the Boston Acoustics Horizon floorstanding speaker, and also Polk Audio's own Monitor 50 and Monitor 70.
To my ears, the Monitor 60s combine the best elements from all of these speakers. They have a wonderfully open, spacious and detailed sound that results in realistic reproduction of instruments, voices and soundstage. I was bothered by the brightness of the KEFs and Boston Acoustics speakers though these speakers may have had slightly better soundstaging capability. I didn't like the sound of the treble from the Klipschs (specifically their tone and their detail/resolution capabilities), though they had better bass extension and great dynamics (slam). I found the Monitor 50's sound too lightweight, and I was surprised that I didn't like the tonal balance of the Monitor 70s - they sounded too dark to my ears.
As other reviewers have noted, the bass is a little too light for home theater use (i.e. to really create floor shaking explosions) but adding a subwoofer (I already had two) removes that problem. On their own, without a subwoofer, I find the bass more than enough for critical music listening. Your mileage may vary, but I have never liked the sound of any subwoofer for music listening (it's too boomy), and the Monitor 60's tonal balance sounds just right for everything from rock, classical, jazz, latin, electro. The bass is very fast and tight and extends deep enough to reproduce nearly all instruments, except deep organ notes and some electronic bass.
So I'm very very happy with the Monitor 60s particularly at their low price!
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