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A Look Inside A Polk Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker

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Have you ever wondered how Polk's budget bookshelf speaker is built? In this video I tear down a pair of Polk Monitor XT20 bookshelf speakers and go over the T/S parameters of the drivers, construction quality of the cabinet, and then take a look at the crossover components. At $300 a pair, these are a pretty decent set of speakers for the money.
My review video of the XT20: • A Review of The Polk M...
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Worthwhile Upgrades:
Polyfill Stuffing (must have for the XT20): amzn.to/3SG5WyH
Brass nuts for the XT20 can be found here:
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Brass lock washers: amzn.to/43iaRcK
Products for damping the inside of the cabinet:
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@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

If you would like to support the channel then please consider purchasing your speakers from the below affiliate links. This channel wouldn't exist without supporters like you! Your support is much appreciated! Polk Monitor XT20: amzn.to/3SYbyp5 Polk Monitor XT15 amzn.to/3T1wwnj Polk Monitor XT12 Subwoofer: amzn.to/3uCzc1d My Review on the Polk Monitor XT12 can be found below: XT12 Look Inside: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eYoGlNAEfWc.htmlsi=dN4iy89F73SdqRmQ XT12 Review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6F0wfLlSseE.htmlsi=Oo1fs05Su7F8atRX Polyfill Stuffing (must have for the XT20): amzn.to/3SG5WyH Replace the ferromagnetic nuts on the binding posts with brass below: Brass nuts for the XT20 can be found here: Brass nuts: amzn.to/3IFLOIS Brass nuts vendor 2: amzn.to/3BYrwq9 Brass lock washers: amzn.to/43iaRcK Products for damping the inside of the cabinet: Sonic Barrier 3 layer dampening material (I'm using this on my Q350s): amzn.to/46wSRwT Amazon Basics butyl rubber sound dampening material: amzn.to/3RJWzPr My videos about upgrading speakers can be found here: ru-vid.com/group/PLg0Xq1LbiZBV3JdrXQtMPgv3Lc6YB6fdr My look inside videos on speakers can be found here: ru-vid.com/group/PLg0Xq1LbiZBXWNQtsEOqq_LynPGsLNpxy My videos about subwoofers can be found here: ru-vid.com/group/PLg0Xq1LbiZBW6xl4N0qoMVjsAFOOyq1Me

@ryanchappell5962 15 дней назад

Thanks! I love this style of review! I get to see Everything!

@nobody1841 8 дней назад

Thank you for the tips and tricks. I'll purchase the brass nuts/lock washers + baffling material from your links. These are my first box speakers. Ive been w/o stereo on this sailboat for 18 yrs. These already sound nice w the Aiyima T9 + A07 Max. Krell + MartinLogan before that.

@user-ez3vj7xv5e 3 месяца назад

Bonjour de la France.......... magnifique travail, merci

@aliframadhan1202 6 месяцев назад

Bucking magnets also help reduce magnetic interference with the inductors in the crossover

@NeilBlanchard 6 месяцев назад

FYI, the shape of the woofer frame is called "pincushion" I think? Also, it makes me nervous when drivers are placed face down - pushing on the suspension may be fine, but it also could do damage? Having the vented spider and the vented voice coil is mainly a benefit to more "linear" cone motion, I think? A vented pole piece "overlaps" with the function of the vented voice coil. If there is a phase plug (and no dust cover) then venting the voice coil is less critical. One of the less obvious advantages of a cast frame (with slim/shaped struts) - is less sound reflection back out through the cone. The tweeter plate would be be improved with several layers of cloth and glue (I use denim and Titebond III) to strengthen/damp the ABS plastic. It has to "resist" the flexing caused by the air pressure inside the cabinet. The tweeter appears to be a woven material, which is often a good thing. A 0.1uF bypass cap on the tweeter *at least* would be an easy upgrade. The 3-layer 3/4" thick foam that Parts Express sells would be a great upgrade for the cabinet. A fabric store is a great source for less expensive polyfil.

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Neil! That is very interesting that they refer to these woofer frames as "pincushion". This is the first I'm hearing about that terminology. Thanks for sharing!

@jimbo4203 4 месяца назад

I'm packing my XT20S , thanks for the tip , I've been playing hooked up to a Fosi BT 20 A , my first class d amp , and they sound great on it too 😊

@generationbehindhifi 4 месяца назад

That's the spirit! It will make for a nice improvement for sure.

@jimbo4203 4 месяца назад

@@generationbehindhifi cool

@jimbo4203 4 месяца назад

@@generationbehindhifihey I did the mod this morning and put some more around the tweeters too because one had less than the other , really does make a difference ! I swear it helps the mids and treble too😊

@generationbehindhifi 4 месяца назад

@@jimbo4203 Awesome! Glad to hear it worked out.

@jamesbennett1634 6 дней назад

I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Have you ever used any NoRez from GR Research for cabinet damping?

@generationbehindhifi 6 дней назад

Thanks, James! I have not used any NoRez. I have used a similar product called Sonic Barrier with good results. You can buy it at parts express or Amazon.

@jamesbennett1634 6 дней назад

@@generationbehindhifi Thanks!

@jeon1524 3 месяца назад

Very good review

@generationbehindhifi 3 месяца назад

Thank you! This is my look inside video. My review video can be found here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EepA40x2_9Y.htmlsi=O1d2_HTDAdmYBFu4

@billc9266 6 месяцев назад

This was a FANTASTIC review! Too bad I saw it after buying and mounting these speakers to the wall on brackets. I really like they way they sound but I don't have anything to compare them too in quality other then my Klipsch towers. I will buy the baffling material using your link. QUESTION: If I wanted to replace the cross over completely, would you have any recommendations? You might say "Can't be done." or "Try this...." One last thing; what is the issue with have ferromagnetic nuts? What will replacing them with brass accomplish? Thank you again!!!

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks again for the support! IEEE did a white paper on ferromagnetic parts in audio connectors and its a good read. Basically the study proved that ferromagnetic parts introduce passive intermodulation, aka 3rd-order harmonics distortion to the signal! Simply put, there's a reason why high end speakers use non ferromagnetic parts in the signal path. Paper can be read here: ieeexplore.ieee.org/ielaam/22/8681220/8632973-aam.pdf

@BoRerunn 6 месяцев назад

Fosho , you have to teardown the fabled Sony SSCS5 and JBL Studio 530

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

I already did the JBL Studio 530 and its very impressive! Especially at the under $300 sale price. :)

@Funkyfresh408 2 месяца назад

I’m indecisive between Polk tx120 or the crewin Vega LA 165 . Break down on pro and cons best bang for your buck . Thanks

@generationbehindhifi 2 месяца назад

You should have look at the look inside video of the LA165. IMO the LA165s are better built and to me sound a little better. I especially like the tweeter on the LA165s over the XT20s. Keep in mind that sound quality is a very subjective topic so I would recommend you order both pairs and return the pair you don't like.

@Funkyfresh408 2 месяца назад

@@generationbehindhifi thank you

@csimet 6 месяцев назад

For a budget speaker, I'm very happy with the 4 I own for my home theater front and surrounds (I have space limitations). They have a decently punchy base response. I got mine on sale late last year for about $220 a pair. Question on the polyfill link you gave... how far does a one pound bag go? Enough for 2 to 4 XT20s?

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

You should have enough polyfill to stuff four XT20s if you use the same amount in each cabinet that I did (92 grams). The damping material that I bought includes 1 pound of polyfill which is about 452 grams worth. IMO stuffing the cabinets on the XT20 is a must!!!

@csimet 6 месяцев назад

@@generationbehindhifi Perfect! I agree 100%. Any decent speaker is usually filled completely and it is odd they did not do so, especially since it costs little extra. BTW... worth mentioning... if you have to place these speakers close to a wall/corner, then I suggest stuffing the ports to calm down the boomy response they tend to have. A sock works very well. Love to see you teardown and test the RSL CG3M / CG23M speakers. Great value for the cost.

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

@@csimet Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep RSL in mind but I think I'm too small to matter to them (my channel).

@BoRerunn 6 месяцев назад

Are Fozi and Aiyima mono amps on your radar

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

At this time I'm keeping it primarily to speakers. I barely have enough time to finish my videos on speakers. :)

@BoRerunn 6 месяцев назад

@@generationbehindhifi keep up the good work. Your doing an amazing entertaining job

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

@@BoRerunn Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words!

@BoRerunn 6 месяцев назад

@@generationbehindhifi fosho

@youssefhamidi8152 2 дня назад

Polk to me is the walmart of speaker brands.

@pulDag 6 месяцев назад

Hi GenerationBehindHifi guy, I like your style of reviews, but the echo sound of your voice is atrocious. Please for your own good get some proper close mic (RODE etc). Thank you.

@generationbehindhifi 6 месяцев назад

Sorry! I'm still new to this. I'll probably quit doing live intros on my videos because a lot of you seem to dislike them. If you know of a mic that will work well. let me know and I'll buy it.

@romainbailet6488 Месяц назад

its not true says 20Kh is the max , its more 28kh , google latest medical data

@kenanguliyev1947 4 месяца назад

Hello. What do you recommend for my Aiwa amu-120BT amplifier Polk Monitor XT20 or Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf? Thank you. @generationbehindhifi

@generationbehindhifi 4 месяца назад

Neither. Get the JBL Studio 630 from Crutchfield. They are currently on sale for $349.99 a pair. That's a steal!

@kenanguliyev1947 4 месяца назад

@@generationbehindhifi How are these JBL Studio 630 different from these? I'm just new to this.

@generationbehindhifi 4 месяца назад

@@kenanguliyev1947 I would order both and decide for yourself. You could easily return the one you don't like for a full refund since Polk, Elac and Crutchfield all have great return policies. As for differences, the drivers, crossover, and cabinet are much better on the JBL. The JBL is on a super sale right now and IMO offers phenomenal value for money.

@kenanguliyev1947 4 месяца назад

@@generationbehindhifi thanks for the advice, I should definitely buy JBL, their sound is much better than Elac or Polk

@generationbehindhifi 4 месяца назад

@@kenanguliyev1947 At the price point you're working with then yes, I think the JBL's are a much better buy than the other two options you presented. The JBL 630 is a $700 speaker that is currently on sale for $349.99 from Crutchfield.