Polk Audio Monitor 40 (cherry)
Manufacturer: Polk Audio, Inc. Part number: MONITOR 40
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- The name "Monitor" is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio 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 Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging all at a ... Read more
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5 stars
muddy compared to my other speakers.
by yzfr1dude on November 8, 2011
Pros: cheap if found at the right time.
Cons: old technology.
Summary: one word review of bookshelf speakers over the last year. polk mon30: muddy, mon40: muddier, bic 62s: bright, monitor audio: br1, warm, monitor audio: br2, lifeless. boston acoustics a26, accurate.
Summary: one word review of bookshelf speakers over the last year. polk mon30: muddy, mon40: muddier, bic 62s: bright, monitor audio: br1, warm, monitor audio: br2, lifeless. boston acoustics a26, accurate.
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10 stars
Excellent and powerful bookshelf speakers
by spaceace5 on January 3, 2007
Pros: Great frequency range handling
Cons: none so far
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- Manufacturer: Polk Audio, Inc.
- Part number: MONITOR 40
- Description: The name "Monitor" is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio 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 Audio 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 newly 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 environments. The Monitor Series boasts a stylish look that complements today's flat screen technology. Built for speed, sound and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.
General
- Product type Speaker
- Speaker quantity 2 x Bookshelf speakers
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 7 in x 12 in x 15.7 in
- Weight 16.1 lbs
- Color Cherry
- Enclosure material MDF
Features
- Speaker Type 2-way - Passive
- Woofer size (inches) 5.25 in,
1 in - Response bandwidth 47 - 25000 Hz
- -3dB frequency response 57 - 24000 Hz
- Input impedance 8 Ohm
- Recommended amplifier power 20 - 125 Watt
- Sensitivity 89 dB
- Crossover frequency 2300Hz
- Magnet type Neodymium
- Magnetic shield Yes
- Connectivity technology Wired
- Recommended placing Bookshelf
- Detachable grilles Yes
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Speakers input
Details
- Driver details 2 x Mid/woofer driver - 5.25 in - Dynamic Balance,
1 x Tweeter driver - 1 in - Silk/polymer composite - Dynamic Balance
Compatibility | Accessories
- Remote control None
Power
- Power device None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 5 years warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 5 years
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