Dayton Audio SUB-1200 vs Polk Monitor XT12
The Dayton Audio SUB-1200 has more amplifier power (80 W vs 50 W) and costs less ($200 vs $399). The Polk Monitor XT12 plays lower (24 Hz vs 25 Hz).
What each one works with
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| SUB-1200 | Monitor XT12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers it connects to | 26 of 26 | 26 of 26 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| SUB-1200 | Monitor XT12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier | 80 W | 50 W |
| Drivers | 1 × 305 mm | 1 × 305 mm |
| Low end | 25 Hz | 24 Hz |
| Inputs | Line, speaker-level | Line, speaker-level |
| Size | 16×17×18 in | 16×16×18 in |
| Weight | 20 kg (44.1 lb) | 17.7 kg (39 lb) |
| MSRP | $200 each (MSRP, August 2026) | $399 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: Dayton Audio SUB-1200, Polk Monitor XT12.
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References
- Dayton Audio SUB-1200: Owner's manual, parts-express.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Dayton Audio SUB-1200: Manufacturer product page, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT12: Spec sheet, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT12: Owner's manual, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT12: Manufacturer product page, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT12: Manufacturer product page, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)
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