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Polk Audio Monitor 30 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) | 
| Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $229.95
Buy New: $99.99
as of 9/7/2010 08:45 PDT details
You Save: $129.96 (57%)
New (5) Used (1) from $95.00
Seller: phucle00
Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 3103
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16
Dimensions (in): 17.4 x 14.4 x 12.3
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM3025-A
Model: AM3025-A
UPC: 747192118563
EAN: 0747192110505
ASIN: B0002ZSFTG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pair of bookshelf 2-way speakers that delivers superior linearity, definition and sound imaging | | • | Equipped with one 5.25-inch bi-laminate composite dynamic-balance driver | | • | Equipped with one 1-inch silk polymer-composite dynamic-balance dome tweeter | | • | All MDF construction and extensive cabinet bracing ensure resonance-free enclosures | | • | Built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets provides secure on-wall mounting |
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Product 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, with wood grain finishes and modern Titanium faces. Built for speed, sound quality and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.
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 Want a Great Sound System for Your PC/Mac?? September 6, 2010
PD (Southwest)
Forget all these weird little speakers for PCs you buy at Office Mega stores... get a pair of these Monitor 30s. They are well shielded to go next to your monitor and they sound good, especially for the price. These are real near-field monitors, the sound quality will not disappoint you!
Important, you'll need a power amp to drive them, and Amazon has the perfect solution: The Pyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3. I sit this little powerplant right on my desk, and it drives these Polk Monitors perfectly. Best of all, I can change volume in an instant with one knob, instead of hunting around my system tray for the Sound Control Panel and trying to lower volume 13 mouse-clicks later. This setup will sound good and natural, not boxy. You can add the Polk PSW10 powered subwoofer later if you like as well.
 NEXT GENERATION OF BOOK SHELVES August 26, 2010
L. Solomon
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The POLK MONITOR 30 is a credible little speaker that is superb for the price. Back in my day, "bookshelf speakers" were all the rage. These were mostly two-way acoustic suspension boxes, typically with a 8" woof and a dome tweet. Leading the pack were the AR-4 and the KLH 17. Sure, there were larger walnut-clad speakers that were awesome, but at 70 pounds, you had to had a VERY substantial bookshelf. In spite of the moniker, the AR-3's and KLH 5's usually wound up on stands on the floor.
Getting back to the now famous AR-4 and KLH, these were true bookshelf's- They had a remarkably wide range and could fill a room. The big negatives were weight and efficiency. A minimum of RMS 25 watts was needed. A lot more to avoid low end distortion.
So, let's cut to the present. No longer an artists craft, speakers today are computer designed affairs. The current trend leans toward floor standing towers, or woofer on the floor satillite systems. Both are superb in general. Thanks to computer design, efficient enclosures and chinese-made components, a very decent pair of loudspeakers can be had for under $500 a pair. These are comperable to much more expensive boxes from the 1960s/70's. But what about a TRUE bookshelf? These little Polk monitors are light enough to be wall mounted with little more than a nail. The newer ported design (goodbye acoustic suspension) is worlds more efficient. The sound? I myself am using the POLK MONITOR 30 as surround rear channels for a high-end home theatre. They are spectacular. On a few occasions I switched them to front main. Much to my amazement, the full-range sound was excellent. A limited bottom end to be sure, but totally musical and acceptable for a college dorm or small room. Now, add the fact that TWO of these babies can be had for under $100. They are comperable in sound to the little KLH and AR of their day. Those sold for about $50 apiece. Account for inflation and you get the picture. So, there you have it. The POLK MONITOR 30 can be used for either a small HIGH QUALITY stereo setup, or as absolutely spectacular surround sound boxes. A word about POLK. This high-end speaker company rocked the industry with their first generation of audiophile towers. They were expensive to boot and could only be found in esoteric audio salons. Today, thanks to computer-guided manufacturing and chinese labor, Polk can offer fine instruments at a remarkably low price. The POLK MONITOR 30 is the junior of the batch, but is still excellent compared to fine bookshelves of the past. Bottom line- these are damn good little speakers at any price. Enjoy!
Super Legit pair of speakers!!!!!!!!!! April 26, 2010
Grant T. Bennett
I got these from Amazon.com for super cheap. Total came to like $104 including shipping and no tax because they came from Oregon. I researched speakers for a while, and I am not using these for home theater like everyone else is, I am strictly using them for music only. I was scared that they weren't going to perform very good for music. But they were awesome, I mostly listen to Hip-Hop,Reggae,Funk, or smooth Jazz. They sound awesome but if you listen to the music I do you need more bass. Most of the guys on here will tell you to get a sub-woofer, but the bass that I want to hear is the mid-bass not that really annoying crashing,loose,ugly,nasty bass from most sub-woofers. If your looking for the type of bass that is tight,punchy,and controlled, then definitely don't get a home theater sub, you would be smarter to run either a car sub in your house, because car subs are specifically designed for music unlike home theater subs. You can either run the car sub or what I did was pick up some old speakers with really big woofers like 10-15" and those will get you the mid-bass. Overall these are not the best speakers on the market, however for the money they are a true value.
Excellent quality February 18, 2010
Ram Vinayak Motipally (Dallas, TX)
Bought them on amazon. Price was amazing. Installed them as my rear surround speakers. Works beautifully.
Wow January 4, 2010
Curtis Ritchey
I've been a fan of Polk speakers for more than 20 years but these speakers sound way better than they have any right to given their the price and size.
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