What receiver do I need to use the Monitor XT90?

A seven-channel or higher Dolby Atmos or DTS:X compatible AV receiver. Its 89 dB sensitivity and 4-to-8-ohm rating let it work with most such receivers.

Can I wall mount it instead of placing it on a speaker?

Yes. It has a built-in keyhole slot for wall mounting, or it can rest on top of the Monitor XT20, XT60 or XT70.

Does it work with DTS soundtracks?

Yes. It is DTS:X compatible and also supports DTS Virtual:X, alongside Dolby Atmos.

Its rated response is 94 Hz to 22 kHz, so it handles height effects and ambience rather than deep bass.

Is it a powered speaker?

No. It is a passive speaker with nickel-plated binding posts and is driven by your AV receiver, rated at 30 W RMS and 100 W peak.

Where is the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker cheapest?

At Walmart, for $119.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

Where can I buy the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Polk Audio, Bowers & Wilkins.

Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker

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Last seen at $119.00 at Walmart on Nov 12.
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Our take on the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker

The Monitor XT90 is a Dolby Atmos-certified height module that adds an overhead dimension to a home theater. It uses a 4-inch dynamically balanced woofer and a tweeter in an anti-resonant cabinet, and it can sit on top of the Monitor XT20, XT60 or XT70 towers or hang on a wall through a keyhole slot. Its 89 dB sensitivity and 4-to-8-ohm rating let it run off most AV receivers, and a five-year limited warranty backs it. It is the budget-minded way into Atmos and DTS:X upfiring sound, though it needs a seven-channel-capable receiver and a compatible front speaker to sit on.

Best forOwners of Monitor XT20, XT60 or XT70 speakers adding AtmosSmall to mid-size rooms with a 7-channel AV receiverRenters or owners who want wall-mounted height effectsFirst-time Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setups

Pros

Dolby Atmos certified and DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X compatible
Sits on top of XT20, XT60 or XT70 fronts or wall mounts via keyhole slot
High 89 dB sensitivity works with 4- and 8-ohm receivers
Anti-resonant cabinet and anti-diffraction grille for cleaner output
Five-year limited Polk warranty

Cons

Needs a seven-channel Atmos or DTS:X receiver to be useful
Upfiring effect depends on ceiling height and flatness
Limited bass extension, reaching down to 94 Hz
Only 30 W RMS, so it suits effects rather than loud standalone use

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Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker price history

Lowest price we've seen: $119.00 on Nov 13 at Best Buy. Tracked across 13 stores since Nov 13.

About the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker

The Polk Audio Monitor XT90 is a pair of height speakers that adds an overhead sound layer to a home theater.

Type: Height speaker module, pair (2 speakers)
Color: Beige
Frequency response: 94 Hz to 22 kHz
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Power handling: 30 W RMS, 100 W peak
Dimensions: 7.5 in W x 5.6 in H x 8.4 in D
Weight: 6 lb
Wireless: None (no Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay or Chromecast)
Audio: High-resolution audio

Specifications

color: BeigeSource
Connections: Speaker ConnectionSource
Bluetooth: NoSource
NFC: NoSource
Frequency Response (min) (Hz): 94.0Source
Depth ("): 8.4Source
Height ("): 5.6Source
Features: Built-in Wall MountSource
Impedance (min) (ohm): 4.0Source
Sensitivity (dB) (dB): 89Source
Speaker Output (RMS) (W): 30.0Source
Wi-Fi: NoSource
App Control: NoSource
Frequency Response (max) (Hz): 22000.0Source
Suited for Height Channels: YesSource
Chromecast for Audio: NoSource
Speaker Output (max peak) (W): 100.0Source
Signal Separation: 5-WaySource
AirPlay: NoSource
Spotify Connect: NoSource
Width ("): 7.5Source
Impedance (max) (ohm): 8.0Source
AirPlay 2: NoSource
Multiroom: NoSource

Questions and answers

What receiver do I need to use the Monitor XT90?: A seven-channel or higher Dolby Atmos or DTS:X compatible AV receiver. Its 89 dB sensitivity and 4-to-8-ohm rating let it work with most such receivers.
Can I wall mount it instead of placing it on a speaker?: Yes. It has a built-in keyhole slot for wall mounting, or it can rest on top of the Monitor XT20, XT60 or XT70.
Does it work with DTS soundtracks?: Yes. It is DTS:X compatible and also supports DTS Virtual:X, alongside Dolby Atmos.
How low does it go?: Its rated response is 94 Hz to 22 kHz, so it handles height effects and ambience rather than deep bass.
Is it a powered speaker?: No. It is a passive speaker with nickel-plated binding posts and is driven by your AV receiver, rated at 30 W RMS and 100 W peak.
Where is the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker cheapest?: At Walmart, for $119.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.
Where can I buy the Polk Audio Monitor XT90 Height Speaker?: 14 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Polk Audio, Bowers & Wilkins.