Polk Audio Monitor 40 Main / Stereo Speaker
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Polk Audio Monitor 40 Main / Stereo Speaker

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  • Speakers Function: Main / Stereo
  • Construction: 3-Way
  • Connectivity: Cable
  • Magnetic Shielding: Magnetically Shielded
  • Nominal Power: 20 Watt RMS
  • Peak Power Handling: 125 Watt
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Polk Audio Monitor 40 Main / Stereo Speaker

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 imagingall 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 todays flat screen technology, with wood grain finishes and modern Titanium faces. Built for speed, sound and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.

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50% off the Polk Audio Monitor 40's!

bysome_guy5 Dec 23, 2006
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Pros great sound
Cons if only they could be smaller.
Recommended it? Yes

Recently I started the search for the ultimate set of bookshelf speakers, that I can afford that is. Speakers are one thing that is very hard to research on the internet. Unlike some other electronics products you can't simply look at a list of features and specs and reputation and make a purchase... Read full review »

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Decent mid-range speaker

bydpvwia Jun 23, 2009
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Pros Nice general construction and appearance.<br>Decent overall sound quality.
Cons Possibly poor bass response.
Recommended it? Yes

I use these as 2nd zone speakers in my kitchen, where they have to be placed up high.  I'm nto blown away by the sound quality, but I'm not sure if it's due to my receiver set-up.

General construction seems pretty nice - the woofer and tweeter materials, grills, connections, etc all look... Read full review »

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Awesome book shelf speakers

bydrifter666 Nov 19, 2005
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Pros Very natural sound, slim profile.
Cons None at tis price
Recommended it? Yes

I got Polk M40 at circuit city for $130. Probably best bookshelf speakers under $250. JBL E50, Klipsch SB-3, Yamaha NS-333 were the others I was considering. Only JBL and Polk has three drivers. Since I got a great deal on M40, it was too good to pass. Completely satisfied. Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN MONITOR40CH

Key Features

Speakers Function Main / Stereo
Construction 3-Way
Connectivity Cable
Magnetic Shielding Magnetically Shielded
Nominal Power 20 Watt RMS
Peak Power Handling 125 Watt

Technical Features

Impedance 8 ohm
Sensitivity 89 dB
Frequency Response 47 Hz - 25 kHz
Bi-amping With Bi-amping

Components

Woofer Material Polymer Composite
Tweeter Size 1"
Woofer Size 5.25"

Design

Terminal Binding Post
Cabinet Finish Wooden
Outdoor/Indoor Indoor
Mounting Bookshelf

Dimensions

Weight 16 lb.
Depth 12 in.
Height 15.75 in.
Width 7 in.

Warranty

Warranty 5 Years

Miscellaneous

UPC 047192110520
Product ID 22780660

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