Polk Monitor XT60
Score: 57/100
Sonos Sub Mini
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Sonos Sub Mini is a compact wireless subwoofer that adds deep, accurate bass to Sonos speaker systems. Its sealed dual-woofer design delivers impressive low-frequency performance, though it is relatively heavy and limited to one unit per room.
The Polk Monitor XT60 is a high-resolution floor-standing speaker with a 6.5" woofer, Terylene dome tweeter and dual passive radiators, delivering deep bass and detailed highs. Certified for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, it excels in immersive home-theater setups, though its modest sensitivity and lack of a built-in sub-woofer may require a strong amp.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 165 Wbest | |
38 Hzbest | 25 Hz | |
40,000 Hzbest | 120 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 kg | 6.35 kgbest |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
— | 165 Wbest |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 9.07 kg | 6.35 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 38 Hz | 25 Hz |
Frequency Response (High) (Hz) | 40000 Hz | 120 Hz |
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Professional reviewers praise the XT60 for its smooth on-axis response, low distortion, and impressive high-frequency clarity, noting its Hi-Res certification and Atmos compatibility provide a spacious, immersive experience, while cautioning that proper room integration is essential.
Everyday users appreciate the deep, tight bass, clear dialogue, and noticeable benefit from Hi-Res streaming, describing the speakers as easy to drive and premium-looking, though complaints focus on limited sub-bass below 40 Hz, flimsy grilles, and bright tweeters in reflective spaces.
Professional reviewers praise the Sub Mini as a game-changing compact subwoofer, highlighting its dual 6" woofers, sealed force-canceling design, and precise Class-D amplification that deliver deep, articulate bass.
Everyday users love the dramatic improvement in bass depth and the sub's small footprint, but note its size feels larger than expected and it offers limited impact in large spaces.
“Beautiful combo. Very happy with it.”
“Fits perfectly under the couch where my old sub would never go.”
“It looks like a piece of modern art, not a speaker.”
