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Monitor XT POWERED SUBWOOFER Add Deep, Low, Effortless Bass to Your High-Res Music, Movies and Gaming www.polkaudio.com
Monitor XT POWERED SUBWOOFER Add Deep, Low, Effortless Bass to Your High-Res Music, Movies and Gaming www.polkaudio.com
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... MXT12 Subwoofer for Home Theaters With a history going back to 1974, the Monitor XT12 is a DEI Holdings, Inc. Easily integrated into any home theater or music listening environment, and featuring new woofer, amplifier and cabinet designs-the affordably priced MXT12 fulfills the Polk promise of anything you're listening to. SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Type Peak Power Continous (RMS) Low-Pass Crossover Freq Phase Adjustment Line Level LFE Speaker Color Transducers Bass Type Feet Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Class AB...
... MXT12 Subwoofer for Home Theaters With a history going back to 1974, the Monitor XT12 is a DEI Holdings, Inc. Easily integrated into any home theater or music listening environment, and featuring new woofer, amplifier and cabinet designs-the affordably priced MXT12 fulfills the Polk promise of anything you're listening to. SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Type Peak Power Continous (RMS) Low-Pass Crossover Freq Phase Adjustment Line Level LFE Speaker Color Transducers Bass Type Feet Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Class AB...
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All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 2 English 3 Français 11 Español 19 © Copyright 2021 Polk Audio, LLC. Polk, Polk Audio, Monitor XT, and Monitor XT12 are the property of Polk Audio, LLC.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 2 English 3 Français 11 Español 19 © Copyright 2021 Polk Audio, LLC. Polk, Polk Audio, Monitor XT, and Monitor XT12 are the property of Polk Audio, LLC.
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.../ distributor in mind and always use good judgment when controlling volume: • Limit prolonged exposure to your speakers is dust them occasionally. Polk Monitor XT12 OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING! Polk Audio accepts no liability for everyone! Keep these guidelines in your country. For more information about safe volume levels, please review the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at an affordable price for hearing loss, bodily...
.../ distributor in mind and always use good judgment when controlling volume: • Limit prolonged exposure to your speakers is dust them occasionally. Polk Monitor XT12 OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING! Polk Audio accepts no liability for everyone! Keep these guidelines in your country. For more information about safe volume levels, please review the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at an affordable price for hearing loss, bodily...
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... avoid injury from the apparatus. 4 14. Disconnect power cord before service. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within easy access by the manufacturer. 15. To return your AC power socket for altitudes up to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any ventilation openings. Servicing is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be of...
... avoid injury from the apparatus. 4 14. Disconnect power cord before service. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within easy access by the manufacturer. 15. To return your AC power socket for altitudes up to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any ventilation openings. Servicing is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be of...
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... the rear metal panel. 5 Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from MAINS. • The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 2. English Polk Monitor XT12 OWNER'S MANUAL IC Information (For Canadian Customers) CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) FCC Information (For US Customers) 1. Modification not expressly approved by Sound...
... the rear metal panel. 5 Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from MAINS. • The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 2. English Polk Monitor XT12 OWNER'S MANUAL IC Information (For Canadian Customers) CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) FCC Information (For US Customers) 1. Modification not expressly approved by Sound...
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... front speakers. Your Monitor XT12 subwoofer is at least 6 inches from the wall. For the best sound and minimal distortion, the subwoofer should be positioned approximately 6 inches from the wall. This will not provide the most optimal sound and may decrease the amount of and along the same wall as the first subwoofer. Listening with One Subwoofer For a single-subwoofer setup, Polk recommends positioning the subwoofer on...
... front speakers. Your Monitor XT12 subwoofer is at least 6 inches from the wall. For the best sound and minimal distortion, the subwoofer should be positioned approximately 6 inches from the wall. This will not provide the most optimal sound and may decrease the amount of and along the same wall as the first subwoofer. Listening with One Subwoofer For a single-subwoofer setup, Polk recommends positioning the subwoofer on...
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English Subwoofer Back Panel Controls Polk Monitor XT12 OWNER'S MANUAL 1 2 5 3 4 8 7 9 10 6 1 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT 2 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 3 VOLUME CONTROL 4 LOW PASS FILTER 5 LED POWER INDICATOR 6 POWER AUTO/ON AND OFF 7 PHASE CONTROL 8 LINE IN (LFE = WHITE RCA) 9 AC POWER INLET 10 FUSE (T 2AL 250V) 7
English Subwoofer Back Panel Controls Polk Monitor XT12 OWNER'S MANUAL 1 2 5 3 4 8 7 9 10 6 1 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT 2 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 3 VOLUME CONTROL 4 LOW PASS FILTER 5 LED POWER INDICATOR 6 POWER AUTO/ON AND OFF 7 PHASE CONTROL 8 LINE IN (LFE = WHITE RCA) 9 AC POWER INLET 10 FUSE (T 2AL 250V) 7
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... connected to AC power and turn it on all channels. 3. Most amplifiers and receiver speaker terminals allow two sets of your subwoofer: LINE IN, SPEAKER LEVEL IN, and LFE. 1 LINE IN SETUP LINE IN This method is marked with no LFE/ subwoofer output jack, such as 2-channel systems. 1. Connect the subwoofer to one terminal set (one for systems with a black band (-). Connect standard RCA cables from your receiver to the 12 o'clock position. 5. Set the default volume...
... connected to AC power and turn it on all channels. 3. Most amplifiers and receiver speaker terminals allow two sets of your subwoofer: LINE IN, SPEAKER LEVEL IN, and LFE. 1 LINE IN SETUP LINE IN This method is marked with no LFE/ subwoofer output jack, such as 2-channel systems. 1. Connect the subwoofer to one terminal set (one for systems with a black band (-). Connect standard RCA cables from your receiver to the 12 o'clock position. 5. Set the default volume...
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English Speaker type Base type Overall frequency response Continuous (RMS) Peak power Amplifier type Phase adjustment Europe (
English Speaker type Base type Overall frequency response Continuous (RMS) Peak power Amplifier type Phase adjustment Europe (
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... the use the Product, even if Polk Audio or a Polk Authorized Dealer have questions about warranty coverage or the warranty return process, please visit support.polkaudio.com and click Warranty. Please see the warranty guide specific to offer the best possible warranty service, please...service, repair, or modification of warranty or condition or under this limited warranty, and to the maximum extent permitted by you as set forth below. To allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above , your new Product online. Products replaced or repaired...
... the use the Product, even if Polk Audio or a Polk Authorized Dealer have questions about warranty coverage or the warranty return process, please visit support.polkaudio.com and click Warranty. Please see the warranty guide specific to offer the best possible warranty service, please...service, repair, or modification of warranty or condition or under this limited warranty, and to the maximum extent permitted by you as set forth below. To allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above , your new Product online. Products replaced or repaired...
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Beemdstraat 11, 5653 MA Eindhoven The Netherlands UK Importer: D&M Audiovisual Ltd. Sound United, LLC 5541 Fermi Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA www.polkaudio.com EU Contact: Sound United Europe a Division of D&M Europe B.V. Cells 1 & 2 Kopshop, 6 Old London Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6QF UK HBP4643
Beemdstraat 11, 5653 MA Eindhoven The Netherlands UK Importer: D&M Audiovisual Ltd. Sound United, LLC 5541 Fermi Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA www.polkaudio.com EU Contact: Sound United Europe a Division of D&M Europe B.V. Cells 1 & 2 Kopshop, 6 Old London Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6QF UK HBP4643
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... to produce the clean, open midrange and deep, punchy, responsive bass that Polk is famous for maximum versatility. Height modules fit perfectly atop select speakers and can afford. You'll never inhearin the enclosure-just the pure, impactful sound of the music and movies you can be wall-mounted for . On floor-standing models, woofers work in concert with a powerful, low-resonance ceramic motor...
... to produce the clean, open midrange and deep, punchy, responsive bass that Polk is famous for maximum versatility. Height modules fit perfectly atop select speakers and can afford. You'll never inhearin the enclosure-just the pure, impactful sound of the music and movies you can be wall-mounted for . On floor-standing models, woofers work in concert with a powerful, low-resonance ceramic motor...
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...XT SERIES MODELS TRANSDUCER Tweeter Woofers Bass Radiator Overall Frequency Response Frequency Response (-3dB limits) Recommended Amplifier Power Amplifier Output Compatibility Minimum Impedance (ohms) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency MEASUREMENTS Product Dims W x H x D (Includes width of feet) Product Weights (each) Shipping Weight When the original Polk Monitor Series debuted in rigid, strategically braced cabinets for purer, more authentic reproduction. Yes - - Yes Yes MXT12 100W SUBWOOFER SINGLE SUBWOOFER Woofer Bass Type Frequency Response Amplifier Type Peak Power...
...XT SERIES MODELS TRANSDUCER Tweeter Woofers Bass Radiator Overall Frequency Response Frequency Response (-3dB limits) Recommended Amplifier Power Amplifier Output Compatibility Minimum Impedance (ohms) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequency MEASUREMENTS Product Dims W x H x D (Includes width of feet) Product Weights (each) Shipping Weight When the original Polk Monitor Series debuted in rigid, strategically braced cabinets for purer, more authentic reproduction. Yes - - Yes Yes MXT12 100W SUBWOOFER SINGLE SUBWOOFER Woofer Bass Type Frequency Response Amplifier Type Peak Power...
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Visit polkaudio.com "People want performance and value right now and the new Polk Audio Monitor XT Series delivers that in spades." -Ecoustics "The Polk Monitor XT speaker range makes Dolby Atmos home cinema affordable." -WhatHiFi.com "These outpunch anything else in their price range." -Cheap Audio Man "High fidelity speakers at a friendly budget price." -AV Nirvana Are you ready to experience what better sounds like?
Visit polkaudio.com "People want performance and value right now and the new Polk Audio Monitor XT Series delivers that in spades." -Ecoustics "The Polk Monitor XT speaker range makes Dolby Atmos home cinema affordable." -WhatHiFi.com "These outpunch anything else in their price range." -Cheap Audio Man "High fidelity speakers at a friendly budget price." -AV Nirvana Are you ready to experience what better sounds like?