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The Monitor 60 speaker is part of Polk's Monitor series speaker that is a throwback to their 1970s era Monitor speaker line. These speakers are designed to provide a balance of performance and value whilst maintaining a simple, sturdy construction.
Mid/Woofer 3 - 5-1/4" Diameter (13.34cm)
- Dynamic Balance Bi-laminate composite cone driver, magnetically shielded
Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
- Dynamic Balance Silk/polymer composite dome, magnetically shielded
MSRP $650.00
Release date July, 2004
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Polk Audio Monitor 60 | single - cherry finish
• Polk Audio Monitor 60 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Cherry)
• Polk Monitor 60 Floorstanding Loud Speaker
UPC: 747192110574
EAN: 0747192110574
MPN: AM6022-A
Polk Audio Monitor 60 | single - black finish
• Polk Audio Monitor 60 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)
• Polk Audio Monitor 60 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)
UPC: 747192110567
EAN: 0747192110567
MPN: AM6025-A
Competitors
Polk Audio Monitor 60 is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $990.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 30-day risk free in-home audition with paid return shipping
- Excellent build quality and components
- Excellent value speaker
- Free shipping to the USA
- Includes floor spikes and footers
Polk Audio Monitor 60
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Aperion Intimus 5T
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MSRP $650.00
Released November, 2006
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Available in three finishes (Black Ash, Rosenut, Cherry)
- Affordable, high quality speakers
Cons
- Rear facing vent ports prevent placing too close to wall
- bass and midrange performance can be lacking
- better for home theater than dedicated music listening
Polk Audio Monitor 60
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Paradigm Monitor 7 v.5
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MSRP $500.00
Released January, 2005
Pros
- Probably the best sounding speaker you can buy for this price
- Magnetically shielded
- 3-way crossover design
- Front-facing ports allow you to place close to a wall
Cons
- Cones are very sensitive to touch; especially the tweeters. Dent easy
- Limited bass response
Polk Audio Monitor 60
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Infinity Primus P362
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MSRP $800.00
Released --
Pros
- Excellent for surround sound because of bipolar design
- Only require 4" inches of rear clearance from wall
- Glossy, black piano finish
Cons
- Not as well-suited for music as a traditional floorstanding speaker
- Don't include magnesium-cast basket found in BP8B and BP10B
Polk Audio Monitor 60
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Definitive Technology BP6B
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MSRP $600.00
Released January, 2006
Pros
- Value-priced speaker
- Excellent high-frequency detail
- Dual binding posts can be bi-amped or bi-wired
Cons
- Requires rear clearance room because of rear-firing vents - limits placement
- Not a real wood finish - vinyl woodgrain
- Only available in one color or finish - black
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Klipsch RF-52
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Reviews
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Pros
- Value-priced floor-standing speaker
Cons
- Only 2-way crossover design (competitors feature 3-way and 2.5 way at this price point)
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