Polk Audio has announced the launch of its Monitor XT Series, a Dolby Atmos-compatible and hi-res certified speaker line-up.
Polk states that the new range uses cost-effective components to deliver high-end, immersive sound at an accessible price point. It includes two floor-standers, slim and full-size centre channels, two bookshelf models, a 12-inch powered subwoofer and a height module for Atmos sound.
The range of size options is intended to enable customers to build a home theatre or hi-fi system tailored to their space and budget. Moreover, the Monitor XT Series speakers are all timbre-matched with the aim of making mixing and matching models easier. They're also engineered to be driven by a wide variety of amplifiers and receivers.
The XT60 and XT70 floor-standing models showcase dynamically balanced woofers paired with responsive passive radiators, which the company says produce a punchy tonal sound with ultra-low distortion. The XT60 is priced at £349 ($398, about AU$700) per pair, while the XT70 is £499 ($598, about AU$950) per pair.
There are two options for bookshelf speakers: the XT15 costs £149 ($149) per pair and the larger XT20 is £249 ($249, about AU$500) per pair. There's also a choice for the centre channel, with the XT30 priced at £169 ($149, about AU$300) and the slimmer XT35 at £199 ($249, about AU$400).
Speaking about the new range Frank Sterns, president of Polk Audio, said: “Monitor XT provides all listeners an entry point into Polk Audio's 50 years' worth of experience building iconic loudspeakers that deliver clarity, high-output and effortless bass.
