Monitor XT10 is a Ported type Powered Subwoofer by Polk Audio with a frequency range of 24-160 Hz. It was released in 2023. It features 1 x 10" Bi-laminate paper Woofer, and powered by a Class D 50 watts amplifier.
A 10 inch Dynamic Balance long-throw woofer on a Class D amplifier, down-firing port, timbre-matched to the Monitor XT speakers. Polk publishes no amplifier rating and no response table for it; the 24 Hz figure is their own claim in the product copy.
Monitor XT10 is a member of Polk Audio's Monitor XT series of Powered subwoofers. The Monitor XT range is Polk Audio's affordable modern line of bookshelf, tower and center speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these subwoofers as well as review and comparison links.
Polk Audio Monitor XT Series Subwoofers
Polk Audio Monitor XT Series Speakers
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Frequency Response
Polk Monitor XT10 has a Frequency response range of 24-160 Hz at ±3dB. With the help of its 1 x 10-inch driver and 50 watts RMS ( 100 watts MAX ) amplifier, the Monitor XT10 can go as low as 24 Hz which doesn't quite offer full range sound (20Hz-2kHZ) but it gets really close.
Here we have a comparison of how Monitor XT10's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Powered Subwoofers
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Among all subwoofers in our database with a max MSRP price of 500$, these are the 2 Powered Subwoofer models that can reach deeper bass levels than the Polk Monitor XT10's 24Hz:
Low-Pass CrossoverPolk Monitor XT10 has a variable Low-pass filter (LFP) which lets you choose a frequency level between 40-160 Hz in order to block any frequencies above that point from reaching the amplifier.
Inputs and Outputs
- PreampLevel Inputs: Stereo RCA/LFE
Polk Monitor XT10 External Dimensions and Weight
Polk Monitor XT10 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-11/16 x 11-7/8 x 16-5/8inch (399.0 x 302.0 x 422.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Polk Monitor XT10 is approximately 1274.4cm2 / 197.5inch2.
Weight
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Weight
Subwoofer Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk Monitor XT10 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Ported subwoofers are generally accepted to be more suitable for home theatre systems whereas the sealed designs are preferred for music oriented systems.
Port Position
Polk Monitor XT10 is a down-firing port speaker
Does the Polk Monitor XT10 come with a Grille?
Monitor XT10 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Monitor XT10.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Monitor XT10 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk Monitor XT10
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand | Polk Audio |
| Full Model Name | Polk Monitor XT10 |
| Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Frequency Response | 24-160 Hz |
| Enclosure Type | Ported |
| Enclosure | Bass Reflex |
| Firing Direction | Down |
| Port Position | down |
Amplifier & Driver |
| Power (Peak) | 100 watts |
| Amplifier Type | Class D |
| Woofer | 10-inch Bi-laminate paper |
| Controls & Connections |
| Low-pass Crossover | 40-160 Hz |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Line-level Inputs | Stereo RCA/LFE |
Physical |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 15-11/16" x 11-7/8" x 16-5/8" (399.0 x 302.0 x 422.0mm) |
| Weight | — |
| Grille | Yes |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years |