polk XT15 Compact Bookshelf Speakers Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
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Table of Contents
- polk XT15 Compact Bookshelf Speakers
- Expect Great Sound
- Technical Assistance or Service
- Product Disposal
- Care and Cleaning
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- Adding Adhesive-Backed Rubber Feet
- How to Connect Your System
- Speaker Positioning
- Specifications of XT15,XT20,XT30,XT35
- Limited 5-Year Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
polk XT15 Compact Bookshelf Speakers
Expect Great Sound
Thank you for choosing the Polk Monitor XT™ Loudspeakers. This new line is
bold, stylish and quality built for performance. These high-efficiency
speakers feature Polk’s patented Dynamic Balance® tuned drivers and tweeters
for clearer highs and a more realistic mid range. The Polk Monitor XT speakers
were designed to sound great and also look great; with the subtle accents,
this product can live in any decor. Pure and simple, the Polk Monitor XT
speakers are the true definition of “Expect Great Sound”.
Having built our reputation as “The Speaker Specialists” for more than 45
years, we take pride in our superior sound and build quality, which features
many patented and award-winning audio innovations. For the people of Polk,
building audio products is not just a job—it’s a passion. And if you’re going
to remember one thing, remember this: We live by the truest principle of what
audio should deliver—great sound at an affordable price for everyone!
Technical Assistance or Service
If your product was damaged during shipping, please contact the authorized Polk Audio retailer where you purchased your product. For technical support, FAQs, and repair information, visit http://polk.custhelp.com. For a complete list of contact information, visit https://www.polkaudio.com/contact- us. Support email addresses and phone numbers vary based on the region where you purchased your product.
WARNING: Listen Carefully
Polk Audio loudspeakers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk Audio accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products. Keep these guidelines in mind and always use good judgment when controlling volume:
Limit prolonged exposure to volume levels that exceed 85 decibels (dB). For more information about safe volume levels, take a look at the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at http://www.osha.gov/.
Product Disposal
Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply
regarding the disposal of this product. For more information, please contact
the retailer where you purchased this product or the Polk importer/distributor
in your country. More information is also available at
www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at
5541 Fermi Court, Carlsbad, California, 92008, USA. Phone:
1-800-377-7655.
This symbol on our electrical products or their packaging indicates that it is
prohibited in Europe to discard this product(s) as domestic waste. In order to
ensure that you dispose of the product(s) correctly, please dispose of the
product(s) according to local laws and regulations on the disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment. In doing so, you are contributing to the
retention of natural resources and to the promotion of environmental
protection by the treatment and disposal of electronic waste.
Care and Cleaning
The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them occasionally. Never apply any abrasive or solvent- based cleaner or any harsh detergent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sound United, LLC declares that our product complies with the following EU/EC Directives:
- EMC:2014/30/EU
- LVD:2014/35/EU
- RoHS: 2011/65/EU and amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863
- ErP: EC regulation 1275/2008 and its framework directive 2009/125/EC including amendment 801/2013
EU Contact:
Sound United Europe A division of D&M Europe B.V. Beemdstraat 11, 5653 MA,
Eindhoven The Netherlands
UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sound United, LLC declares that our product complies with the following UK regulations:
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
- The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
- Eco design for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010
UK Importer:
D&M Audiovisual Ltd.
Cells 1 & 2 Kopshop, 6 Old London Road
Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6QF UK
Adding Adhesive-Backed Rubber Feet
To keep your Polk speakers firmly in place and prevent damage to floors or furniture, it’s a smart idea to attach the included adhesive-backed rubber feet to the bottom of your speaker.
Note:
- XT15 / XT20 / XT30 / XT35: You must install the rubber feet before using the product.
- XT60 / XT70 / XT90: Rubber feet come pre-installed.
How to Connect Your System
To get the best sound quality, it’s important to wire your speakers correctly.
How to Use Binding Post Connectors
Loosen hex nut and insert bare speaker wire through hole. Tighten hex nut down
to make connection.
Note: Do not insert insulated section of wire into hole (you will not get
a connection). Basic Speaker Hookup
Make sure that the red (+) and black (-) connectors on your amplifier or
receiver connect to the red (+) and black (-) connectors on your speakers. If
your speakers sound “thin,” with little bass and little or no center image,
odds are that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards. Double check
all connections. Processor Mode for Center Channel Speaker
Note: Set Center Channel Speaker to “small” in your receiver’s Bass
Management Settings.
The “bass management” or “speaker configuration” menus of most surround receivers offer the choice of “normal” or “wide” modes for center channel operation. In discrete channel digital processors, these modes are referred to as “small” and “large.” Normal (small) mode filters bass frequencies from the center channel speaker and sends them instead to the front left and right main speakers or to the subwoofer output (LFE) jack. Wide (large) mode sends an unfiltered, full-range signal to the center channel speaker. Use the Small (normal) mode for optimum center (and surround) channel performance and reliability.
Speaker Positioning
To maximize the sound quality of your speaker system— whether you’ve purchased
XT15 bookshelf speakers, an XT30 center channel speaker, or XT70 tower
speakers—correct placement is everything. Take a look at the following
examples and give them a try based on the Polk Monitor XT Series speakers
you’ve purchased.
Note: Your Polk Monitor XT Series speakers are compatible with 2.0, 2.1,
3.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 setups (optional subwoofer shown in graphics).
Listening in 5.1 Surround
You can use the Polk Monitor XT Series speakers as rear surround speakers in a
Polk Audio home theater system. Ideal rear channel surround speaker placement
is on a side wall, slightly behind and above the listening position.
DOLBY ATMOS® 5.1 Configuration
Speaker Placement in Listening Area
Primary Speakers
Front (L/R)
Surround Back (L/R)
Listening in 3.1 System
Get the most realistic stereo image by placing speakers as far apart as the
listeners are sitting from them. If room conditions require that you place the
speakers farther apart, you may choose to angle the speakers toward the middle
to support a more solid center image.
Listening in 5.1 Surround—alternate option
Alternate rear channel surround speaker placement for Polk Monitor XT Series
speakers. If you cannot place rear surrounds on the side walls, position them
on the rear wall above the listening position.
DOLBY ATMOS® 5.1.4 Configuration
Speaker Placement in Listening Area Primary Speakers
Front (L/R)
Surround Back (L/R) Stackable Height Option
Add XT90 on top of Front (L/R) and Surround Back (L/R)
Listening in 7.1 Surround
Enjoy added depth to your surround sound experience with four rear surround
speakers instead of two. Primary Speakers
Front (L/R)
Surround (L/R)
Surround Back (L/R) DOLBY ATMOS® 7.1.4 Configuration
Speaker Placement in Listening Area Primary Speakers
Front (L/R)
Surround (L/R)
Surround Back (L/R) Stackable Height Option
Add XT90 on top of Front (L/R), Surround (L/R) and Surround Back (L/R)
Specifications of XT15,XT20,XT30,XT35
Specifications of XT60,XT70,XT70
Limited 5-Year Warranty
Polk Audio, LLC (hereinafter “Polk” or “Polk Audio”) provides this limited warranty to the original retail purchaser only.
This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other party.
Polk Audio warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that the loudspeaker(s), passive crossover component(s) and enclosure (“Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.
To allow Polk to offer the best possible warranty service, please register your new Product online at: www.polkaudio.com/registration or call Polk customer service at 800-377-7655 in the USA and Canada within ten (10) days of the date of original purchase. Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt.
Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 5541 Fermi Court; Carlsbad, CA 92008. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the factory or Polk Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, Polk or the Polk Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk. This warranty shall terminate if purchased from an unauthorized dealer or if any of the serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If this Product is
defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy
shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio
be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of
the
use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio or a Polk Authorized
Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim
by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to
you.
All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada, the United States of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges. Please see the warranty guide specific to Polk Products purchased in countries or territories not referenced herein.
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. Beemdstraat 11, 5653 MA
Eindhoven The Netherlands
UK Importer:
D&M Audiovisual Ltd.
Cells 1 & 2 Kopshop, 6 Old London Road Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 6QF UK
References
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