Polk Audio Monitor 60 Series II Floorstanding Speaker (Black, Single) - for Home Audio | Affordable Price | 1" Tweeter, (3) 5.25" Woofers
Brand | Polk Audio |
Model Name | Monitor 60 Series II |
Speaker Type | Woofer |
Special Feature | Built-in microphone |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home Theater |
About this item
- ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS, this tower speaker includes a 1" Dynamic Balance dome tweeter and (3) 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance woofers, guarantee HIGH QUALITY AND IMPRESSIVE POWER IN A 3-WAY DESIGN
- INCREDIBLE SOUND AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. Enjoy clear, crisp and spacious stereo sound with wider dispersion for 3-dimensional and more lifelike audio in your bedroom, living or entertainment room
- DELIVERS DETAILED HIGH FREQUENCY RESPONSE WITH REALISTIC REPRODUCTION OF VOCALS & INSTRUMENTS. Powerful deep bass, better mid-range and superior audio are sure to make your party and movie nights exclusive
- CREATE A COMPLETE AND IMMERSIVE HOME THEATER SETUP by adding a Polk CS2 Center Speaker & Polk Monitor 40 or 30 Surrounds. Monitor speakers are magnetically shielded, so you can place it near your TV and not worry about distortions
- Polk's UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, RELIABILITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP has made it one of the most trusted names in home audio speakers and entertainment systems. They bring out BEST IN TECHNOLOGY, so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART!
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.7 | — | — |
Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | — | — |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | — |
Bass quality | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | — | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Audio Advisor, Inc. | Audio Advisor, Inc. |
speaker size | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 400 millimeters | 1043 millimeters | 4 inches | 4 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
speaker type | Woofer | Tower | Bookshelf Speaker | Tower, Monitor, Tweeter, Woofer | Surround Sound | Surround Sound |
mounting type | Floor Mount | Floor Standing | Wall Mount | Floor Standing | Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount |
weight | 31 pounds | 32 pounds | 9 pounds | 20 pounds | 2.5 kilograms | 2.5 kilograms |
control method | remote | remote | — | remote | application | — |
model name | Monitor 60 Series II | ES50 | MXT15 | MXT60 | — | — |
From the manufacturer
Since the founding of Polk in 1972, it’s been our mission to craft high quality, great sounding wireless music systems, speakers, sound bars, headsets, car audio, and home theater solutions that everyone can enjoy. For the people of Polk, designing and building authentic audio solutions is our true passion.
Polk speakers are designed and engineered by Polk Audio, Inc. at our research and development facilities in Maryland and California.
Monitor 60 Series II Floorstanding Loudspeaker
The Monitor 60 Series II sports a slim, stylish and sturdy design for a minimal footprint in your home theater setup. Its features a 1" dome tweeter and three 5.25" drivers, giving you bright, detailed highs, unfailing midrange tones and more deep bass response with its Critically Tuned Flared Port. Monitor 60 Series II is designed with Polk’s patented Dynamic Balance technology ensuring you get great sound via quality driver materials, speaker geometry and overall construction.
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The name monitor is special to Polk. The original Polk monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original monitor Series is the line that made Polk famous with its simple, sturdy construction, Clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging all at a price that made Great sound available to everyone. The reborn monitor Series is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and Home theater. They are highly efficient, so they can be driven easily by unpretentious receivers, and they are voice matched for lifelike surround sound s. The monitor Series boasts a stylish look that complements today's flat screen technology, with wood grain finishes and modern titanium faces. Built for Speed, sound and value, The monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.
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Product Dimensions | 14 x 7 x 37.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 31 pounds |
Manufacturer | Polk Audio |
ASIN | B006QL0XXQ |
Item model number | AM6095-B |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #218,219 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #107 in Floorstanding Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 27, 2011 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 200 Watts |
Item Weight | 31 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the sound quality, value, appearance and clarity of the speakers. They mention that the treble is open and articulate, with a clean open sound stage. They appreciate the low end strength and that the speakers are well built. They say the speakers look great and are great in their living room.
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Customers generally like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the treble is open and articulate, without being harsh or forward, and that James Brown's voice sounds life like. They also appreciate the clean, open sound stage, and the speakers' durability.
"...The bass is more natural and I would describe it as more punchy than boomy. But I also have my sub-woofer allocated to handle the deeper lows...." Read more
"...These are awesome speakers when paired with a sub woofer, the right receiver and proper room set-up - I feel like I am in the recording are in the..." Read more
"...The presence of sound I get from these has me listening by choice to 2ch stereo and eliminating the center speaker entirely as the imaging i hear..." Read more
"They sound really good with my Denon receiver. Very pleasant, full sound when turned way up or low and in between. I'm really happy." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say that it's well worth the price, a solid speaker for the cost, and does a great job for the price.
"...Even at the price they are right now, they are still well worth the price for how good they sound...." Read more
"...to a lot of live shows and I couldn't be happier with these modestly priced towers...." Read more
"Not enough bass but good for the price" Read more
"...front, CS 10 in the center and T 15's for the rears, good system and affordable. I have a sub but only turn it on for movies, never use it for music...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They say that the product is amazing, well built, and affordable. Customers are also impressed with the clarity, low end strength, and solid construction. They find the speakers to be very well suited for mid range and high frequency use.
"...They do well with movies, but absolutely shine with music, especially Vinyl playback. You hear everything...." Read more
"...time with these as my front left and right mains and I am pleased with the performance...." Read more
"...Sound is amazing. Speakers look great and are made from quality materials. Can’t say enough good things about them." Read more
"...Very solidly built, as are all of Polk products. I have them bookend my TV stand (Whalen) and they go well together...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that the towers are nice, sound amazing, and look sleek and great in their living room. Some say the finish is okay. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and quality of the product.
"...It’s spectacular.Sound is amazing. Speakers look great and are made from quality materials. Can’t say enough good things about them." Read more
"...Incredible sound with minimal effort. The look is just as beautiful." Read more
"...For the price they are a great deal! They are built sturdy and look good!And yes the price is per speaker." Read more
"...But these things blow me away as far as style and Quality. I would have given them five stars...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the mid and upper registers have amazing clarity, the highs are clear and vivid, and the drivers are focused and clear. The speakers have great detail and blend beautifully, with the bass tapering off, but without a hump. Overall, customers are happy with the speakers' clarity and image focus.
"...The Monitor 60's have very exceptional clarity. So clear in fact, I found myself turning down the treble a few notches as they were very bright...." Read more
"Paired up with a yamaha ( true 125 watt .. set on 8 ohms crystal clear .. surprised with the bass ... I knew the treble and midrange would be..." Read more
"...It seems almost shameful to say that these speakers have the best image focus that II have heard in my audiophile room...." Read more
"...Very clear mid-range and crisp highs, and as long as I am sitting in that sweet spot the bass is pretty good!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the speakers. They say it's slim and fits on each side. Customers recommend them for small to medium size rooms and say they fit the bill beautifully. They also say that the speakers are high-quality, sleek, and will amaze you.
"...Additionally, the Monitor 60s produce excellent spatiality (amphitheater affect), but not phenomenal (concert hall reflecting affect) sound that..." Read more
"...decent and get decently loud without spending much, and these fit the bill beautifully...." Read more
"...The monitor 60's are a bit deep but the narrow profile allows them to slip right in next to the tv and they don't crowd the room like the wide..." Read more
"...Pair with 1 or 2 subs, easily encapsulates a large living room. No chance Id pass on these. Steal for the price of a muffler." Read more
Customers like the depth of the speakers. They mention that it has good mids and highs, but lacks bass. Customers also like how the highs come to life and that the sub compensates for it. Overall, customers are satisfied with the depth and quality of the speaker.
"...Yes the mids were great but they were not very cinematic, did not have the impact of my Sony SS F7000 while watching movies and playing games...." Read more
"...Very clear mid-range and crisp highs, and as long as I am sitting in that sweet spot the bass is pretty good!..." Read more
"...Very good sound. And I don't mean "for the price". Crisp clean highs, smooth mid-range, and full rich lows...." Read more
"a very nice speaker for the price point, has good mids and highs, but lacks bass...." Read more
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I bought the Monitor 60's to replace an old pair of Sony's I had been using as front speakers since 2000 in my surround setup. With everything having gone HD and because I wanted our vinyl collection to sound superb, I think I selected a pretty good set of speakers. I have always been happy with Polk sub-woofers, so I wasn't hesitant at all to give their speakers a try.
The Monitor 60's have very exceptional clarity. So clear in fact, I found myself turning down the treble a few notches as they were very bright. Have played them with Vinyl, CD, Blu-Rays and streaming music via Bluetooth. Am using a circa 2008 Onkyo 7.1 Surround receiver and though it only puts out 85 watts a channel, these do outstanding and can get very loud, but remain clear and non distorted even at high volumes. The bass is more natural and I would describe it as more punchy than boomy. But I also have my sub-woofer allocated to handle the deeper lows. Settings on my receiver are +4 for treble and +4 for bass (sub set at +6) and that seems to be near the 'sweet spot" for these babies as far as balanced sound. Of course, different factors will determine how you adjust your levels such as room size, etc. They do well with movies, but absolutely shine with music, especially Vinyl playback. You hear everything. You would think you were listening to a CD, that's how clean and clear they are.
On a previous review I read someone had issues with the contact plates with the bi-amp wiring posts. I did not experience this issue. Just unscrewed the caps on the binding posts and connected the wire and tightened everything down accordingly. Overall, these are bang for the buck and I'm very happy with this purchase.
Resurrected my stored 40+ year old Pioneer SA 6500 integrated amp, TX 6500 Pioneer receiver, and Bose 301 bookshelf speakers. The Bose speaker placement is on my computer shelves, approximately 6 feet above the floor in my small home office. I am no Audiophile, but am a music junkie and appreciate great sound without home modifications. Once I cleaned my 20 watt per channel system (Deoxdit’d jacks and potentiometers), I began enjoying the music while teleworking. However, I wasn’t completely satisfied with the low frequency response (bass) the Bose were providing and decided to augment with floor speakers. After researching different manufacturers and customer reviews, I decided on purchasing the Polk Audio Monitor 60 Series II speakers; since nominal impedance is 8 ohms, has broad frequency response, rated over 100 watts and costs under $350 for a pair. Once received and connected, I had mixed feelings on the purchase. What I think I originally heard were muted speakers that needed break-in; higher frequencies (cymbals) did not sound crisp/clean and bass seemed muted. However my break in at low volume, gradually increasing with time, has changed my perception. Over the past two weeks ago, the speakers have grown on me. Midrange frequencies are absolutely clean and life like, with amplified acoustic guitars really sounding incredible. Higher frequencies are becoming cleaner, and bass is close to what I desired when buying.
One slight drawback is the bass. When I purchased the SA-6500 in ‘77, it was paired with Pioneer floor speakers having 8 inch woofers. Those speakers when flexed (above volume 5 setting) would reverberate your soul and the house. This pair doesn’t quite produce the same affect I remember of the bigger Pioneer speakers. However, they do satisfy the soul with deep and rich sound when cranking higher power. Additionally, the Monitor 60s produce excellent spatiality (amphitheater affect), but not phenomenal (concert hall reflecting affect) sound that fully immerses the listener. Naturally part of the issue is my small room, and furniture/speaker placement. The other is current single tweeter design versus a multi-arrayed set up designed to throw sound in different directions; which no manufacturer could produce and sell at the Monitor 60 Series II price point. With all stated, I would purchase again based upon my situation (amp/room/purpose) and experience to date. The sound I get with this set receives a 4+ star rating from me. If based solely on price and what you get, should be rated a 5. When paired with the Bose and my eyes closed, I can perceive I am in a live/concert presentation from the front row.
I see purchasing another set of 60s in my future when I upgrade my surround system, with the intent to use as the front speakers.
My kudos to Amazon and Polk on service. I purchased the set during the weekend and received notification speakers were shipped first thing Monday with a next week delivery. My first speaker arrived that Friday afternoon. Because UPS stated shipment was delivered via their tracking service, I believed one was lost in transit, or never shipped. I waited until noon the next Monday to call Amazon for assistance. The company representative promptly ordered a replacement; without question. However, later that evening (after 7pm) UPS delivered the second speaker. After logging into my account, I easily canceled the replacement, and confirmed with a follow-up call. I had great customer service during both calls and appreciate the support. My only recommendation would be for the shipping warehouse to write, or stamp, box number when shipping multiple units. This will prevent over anxious customers from perceiving order was not completed properly; yes my confession and apologies.
January 2021 update. Relocated home office to finished room over garage. This spaced out the speakers to over 10 feet from left and right channel. I also paired with a Boston Acoustics VR-500 active sub woofer - wired sub woofer to receiver, then Polk Monitor 60 Series II to the sub woofer. The pairing of speakers and placement - back of room for the 60 Series II has created a sound environment that is exceptional; with great spatiality and bass punch. These are awesome speakers when paired with a sub woofer, the right receiver and proper room set-up - I feel like I am in the recording are in the studio. I believe you will be happier purchasing these at a lower price and taking the money saved on 2to buy a nice sub woofer to give these the bass punch, vice spending $500.00 on a pair of other floor speakers only.
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