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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 131 reviews

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Customers praise the Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker Pair for its excellent sound quality and impressive bass response. Many customers find the speakers to be a good value for the price and appreciate their attractive appearance. The size is also well-received, with some finding them perfect for specific spaces, and they handle power effectively.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good choice!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clear Crisp sound. They fit my space perfect. Make sure you have the space out from the wall 6-8 inches for the best sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’d give it 5 stars, but Best buy was a horrible experience. No so-called experts, just normal people trying to get by. So when i went to ask about the “Everything needed online, and all that was needed. I still had to come back to the store multiple times, and spend more money to get what was required! The bundled items online gave me mismatched brands which can cause delays, and not even the required front speakers were associated with the “everything needed”. At the store I specifically asked for an audio expert, so they can confirm I was purchasing everything i needed, he answered every thing I said with a yes! I got home did my install, and my new receiver said I was missing required Front speakers, so I had to go Back to the store, luckily black friday had bookshelf speakers, same brand great price! The speakers are great during movies, and video games, music too! Makes you really feel like you set up your own mini theater. Happy with product, im glad i did my own research, also that im Done with soundbars and connectivity issues with subwoofers!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice speakers.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these speakers, very rich sound and nice looking. I have them hooked up to a sony receiver, turntable and subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Polk Audio
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      Hello Ryan,
      We appreciate your purchase of our XT20 bookshelf speakers and are honored to be a part of your listening journey. Happy listening! PolkAudioMarketing

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love these

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use them in my home office to keep me sane during the day. Very good quality sound at a reasonable price. Nice rich sound with excellent frequency response across the whole range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These sound amazing on my Onkyo tx-nr6050. The sound quality from them is amazing and they can get rather punchy as well. Feeding each a little over 200watts and they handle it with ease.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These guys kick! They can handle power very well! Plus even my neighbors down the street can hear these speakers!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good budget speaker for surround or a 2.1 system.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker, it's not a $1000- $2000 bookshelf speaker. It sounded really laid back and neutral at first. After several hours playing time it is kind of bright sounding or a U shaped sound. It was paired up to a Emotiva TA1. Pair these with a nice sub and you have a nice two channel system that will make you forget about a sound bar. They are good but not great, my KEF speakers have better detail and sound more natural. But for the price of these Polk's on sale they hard to beat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, Punchy Bookshelf Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Right off the bat, these speakers sound pretty good—if a little inaccurate. They definitely have more of a “V” sound signature (heavier in the lows and highs), but not as bad as some more mainstream powered offerings. The bass is plenty punchy for their size. In my setup I didn’t feel the need to add a subwoofer (open, living room area, semi vaulted ceiling, partial carpet). I tried them with a Polk 10” sub but it just made it muddy—leave the sun for your home theater setup and fly these solo as a 2.0. The highs are a little less clear at times but present, less accurate and crystalline than say the Sony SSCS5, but still palatable. If too much for you, knock the treble down one notch on your amp/receiver and try again. Overall these kind of feel like PA speakers a bit. Punchy and loud, decently accurate but clearly emphasizing getting a good amount of sound out into the space. They like to be turned up pretty loud. I’d be happier with them if the price was lower like it used to be a couple years ago. If you see them on sale they’re a good option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rear speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers for the price about speaker stands with them they look immaculately and so professional in my game room

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really solid!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers are great even without a sub! I'm thinking about adding one anyway to see how they perform

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Downsizing my speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers do a good job of replacing a pair of "huge" old speakers. They sound fine and save a ton of room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth getting.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers are awesome. I had Sony's (really nice speakers to be honest) but I wanted a little more base so I swapped those out with the Polk's. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. Good bass but not overpowering (as would be expected) and nice and clear. I paired them with some Polk T15's I had and even the wife noticed a difference. Plus I got these as an open box deal (incredible price and listed as excellent condition) and I am extremely happy with them. Give them a shot. You wont be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Polk Audio
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      We are thrilled to be a part of your listening experience. Happy listening. PolkAudioMarketing

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They sound like they cost way more than they do. Would recommend as a budget solution everytime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High Quality Great Price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Impressed with the overall sound, deep, crisp. Quality construction. Bought the more expensive Klipsche for comparison . Polk were the winners. Took Klipsche back.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Been happy with these for almost a year!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid performers at a very reasonable price. I have these paired with a vintage amp and everything sounds exactly the way I expect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bookshelf speaker

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great bookshelf speaker! Worth every penny. Strong and high quality surround sound. A little bit heavy so it requires a sturdy wall mount.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Polk Audio

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers for the price, have a lot of bass and sound nice with my Audio Technica!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This spaker has made my home system sound great. I really love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Polk audio

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound for the size and a good price, they look great as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Polk xt20

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers have unbelievably great bass and the sound quality is so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Polk Audio
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      We very much appreciate your feedback. Happy listening. PolkAudioMarketing

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