Polk Monitor XT60 Midnight Black
Score: 80/100
Polk Audio Signa S4
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Polk XT60 tower speaker delivers deep bass and high-resolution detail with full Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, making it a strong budget floor-standing option. Its limitations include a single woofer that caps peak volume and a heavier-than-advertised weight. Ideal for entry-level immersive home-theater setups in medium-sized rooms.
The Polk Signa S4 is a slim Dolby Atmos sound bar with a powerful 410 W output, VoiceAdjust dialogue enhancement, and a wireless subwoofer, delivering immersive audio for small to medium rooms. Its drawbacks include the lack of a standard HDMI input and occasional Bluetooth hiccups, which may affect connectivity flexibility. Best suited for budget-conscious viewers with 40-55" TVs who prioritize immersive sound and dialogue clarity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 | 6best | |
— | 410 Wbest | |
86 dBbest | — | |
6.5 inbest | — | |
1 inbest | 1 inbest | |
— | 5.9 inbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 lb | 19 lbbest |
5 yearsbest | 3 years |
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Audio(1) | ||
Audio Channels | 2 | 6 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
System Weight (lb) | 20 lb | 19 lb |
System Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 36.4 x 7.5 x 9.09 in cm | 2.4 x 41.2 x 3.7 in cm |
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Professional reviewers describe the XT60 as a budget-oriented floor-standing speaker that punches above its price class, offering hi-res certification, dynamic full-range sound, and effortless bass thanks to the passive radiators, making it a solid choice for entry-level immersive home-theater setups.
Everyday buyers give mixed feedback, praising the energetic bass, detailed highs, and immersive staging for movies and music, while noting concerns about the speaker's actual weight and occasional lack of refinement at higher listening levels.
“huge soundstage”
“powerful bass that rumbles behind couch”
Professional reviewers commend the Signa S4 for its impressive bass output, clear dialogue thanks to VoiceAdjust, and effective Atmos height effects, noting it offers strong value in the entry-level Atmos segment. However, they criticize the missing standard HDMI input and the need for careful bass balancing, suggesting it's best suited for users who prioritize sound impact over extensive connectivity.
Everyday users love the easy wireless sub setup, the room-shaking bass, and the clear speech reproduction, especially for movies and sports. Common complaints revolve around the sub's heft, occasional Bluetooth hiccups, and the inability to connect multiple HDMI sources, with some noting the bass can dominate mids if not tuned.
