Polk Audio Monitor XT15 – Compact Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
The Polk Audio Monitor XT15 is a compact passive bookshelf speaker pair designed for music, movies, gaming and home cinema. Each speaker features a 5.25-inch Dynamic Balance® bi-laminate woofer and a 1-inch Terylene dome tweeter, delivering clear midrange, responsive bass and detailed high-frequency reproduction up to 40kHz.
Key Features
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5.25" Dynamic Balance® Woofer: Bi-laminate driver delivers clean midrange, punchy bass and low-distortion performance.
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1" Terylene Dome Tweeter: Extends high-frequency reproduction up to 40kHz for detailed Hi-Res Audio playback.
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Hi-Res Audio Certified: Designed to reproduce high-resolution music, movie and gaming content with extended detail.
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Compact Bookshelf Design: Small cabinet makes the XT15 suitable for shelves, stands and space-conscious audio systems.
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Critically Braced MDF Cabinet: Rigid enclosure construction helps reduce unwanted resonance and sound colouration.
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Nickel-Plated Binding Posts: Five-way terminals provide a secure connection to compatible amplifiers and AV receivers.
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Removable Precision-Fit Grille: Designed to minimise sonic interference while providing a clean appearance.
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Flexible System Use: Suitable as front left/right speakers in a compact system or as side and surround channels in a home cinema setup.
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Amplifier Friendly: Compatible with amplifiers and AV receivers designed for 4Ω and 8Ω speaker outputs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Passive Compact Bookshelf / Standmount Speaker |
| Series |
Polk Audio Monitor XT |
| Driver Configuration |
2-Way |
| Woofer |
1 × 5.25" (13.43cm) Bi-Laminate Dynamic Balance® Woofer |
| Tweeter |
1 × 1" (2.54cm) Terylene Dome |
| Total Frequency Response |
48Hz – 40kHz |
| Frequency Response (-3dB) |
73Hz – 26kHz |
| Sensitivity |
86dB (2.83V / 1m) |
| Amplifier Output Compatibility |
4Ω / 8Ω |
| Minimum Impedance |
4.1Ω |
| Recommended Amplifier Power |
30 – 150W per Channel |
| Crossover Frequency |
2.2kHz |
| Speaker Inputs |
1 Pair of 5-Way Nickel-Plated Binding Posts |
| Cabinet |
Critically Braced MDF |
| Hi-Res Audio Certified |
Yes |
| Finish |
Matte Black |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
165.1 × 269.2 × 182.4mm per Speaker |
| Weight |
4.08kg per Speaker |
| Quantity |
Pair (2 Speakers) |
System Integration
The Monitor XT15 can be used as the main left and right speakers in a compact stereo system or as side and surround speakers in a Monitor XT home cinema setup. Its compact dimensions, 86dB sensitivity and compatibility with 4Ω and 8Ω amplifier outputs make it suitable for a wide range of compatible stereo amplifiers and AV receivers.