Polk Audio MXT 15

Compact speakers to start with

The Monitor XT15 pair brings music and films to a component system.

The Polk Audio Monitor XT15 pair forms a small stereo front stage or two surround channels for films and games. Each cabinet has a 5.25" paper woofer and a 1" Terylene dome tweeter.

Key features

• Drivers: 5.25"; tweeter: 1" Terylene
• Recommended amplifier power: 30-150 W
• Overall response: 48 Hz-40 kHz
• W x H x D: 165.1 x 269.2 x 182.4 mm
• Five-way binding posts for speaker cable

For limited space

Compared with the XT20, the much shorter and shallower cabinet fits more easily on a sturdy shelf. Nickel-plated five-way binding posts connect to the amplified outputs of an AV receiver or stereo amplifier.

Its stated overall response is 48 Hz-40 kHz, with a lower -3 dB limit of 73 Hz. In a cinema setup a subwoofer can handle deeper effects. Hi-Res Audio certification applies to the speaker; Dolby Atmos depends on the complete system.

At 182.4 mm deep, the cabinet can fit an open shelf. Choose the XT20 and its 6.5" driver if a larger front speaker suits the space. The pair can serve as surrounds later if a larger front stage is added. For surround duties, place the pair symmetrically around the listening area and keep the rear connections accessible.