What receiver works with the Monitor XT12?

Any receiver or processor with a subwoofer output, or an amplifier with speaker outputs through its speaker-level inputs. In our catalogue that includes Denon AVR-S570BT, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-S670H.

How powerful is the Monitor XT12?

The Polk Monitor XT12 has a 50 W continuous amplifier.

How low does the Monitor XT12 go?

The Polk Monitor XT12 is rated down to 24 Hz. In a room, modes can lift or cancel bass by more than 10 dB, so placement matters as much as the rating.

Does the Monitor XT12 have speaker-level inputs?

Yes. It has speaker-level inputs as well as a line-level input.

How big is the Monitor XT12?

The Polk Monitor XT12 measures 407 × 418 × 456 mm (16 × 16.5 × 18 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 17.7 kg (39 lb).

Polk Monitor XT12

Name: Polk Monitor XT12
Brand: Polk
Price: 399.00 USD

Monitor XT series

The Polk Monitor XT12 is a powered subwoofer with a 50 W amplifier and a 12-inch driver, rated down to 24 Hz. It connects to all 26 receivers and processors in our catalogue.

Amplifier

50 W

Continuous power

Driver

12 in

One driver

Bass extension

24 Hz

Lowest rated frequency

$399 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers connect to it?

It takes a line-level input, so any receiver or processor with a subwoofer output can feed it.

Connects
Receivers and processors with a subwoofer output
26 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 26 receivers and processors we checked

Connects26

Denon AVR-S570BT
5 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
Yamaha RX500A
7 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-S670H
5 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X1700H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-S770H
7 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-NR6100
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Yamaha RX-V6A
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X1800H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-S970H
7 amplified channels · 90 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-RZ30
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Pioneer VSX-LX305
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-NR7100
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Marantz Cinema 70s
7 amplified channels · 50 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X2900H
7 amplified channels · 95 W at 8 Ω
Pioneer VSX-LX505
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-RZ50
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X3800H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X3900H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
Marantz AV7706
11 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Denon AVR-X4800H
9 amplified channels · 125 W at 8 Ω
Marantz Cinema 50
9 amplified channels · 110 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X6800H
11 amplified channels · 140 W at 8 Ω
Anthem AVM 70 8K
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Monoprice HTP-1
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Emotiva RMC-1L
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Marantz AV 10
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos

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Monitor XT12 specifications

Amplifier: 50 W
Drivers: 1 × 305 mm
Low end: 24 Hz
Inputs: Line, speaker-level
Size: 16×16×18 in
Weight: 17.7 kg (39 lb)
MSRP: $399 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Questions about the Monitor XT12

What receiver works with the Monitor XT12?: Any receiver or processor with a subwoofer output, or an amplifier with speaker outputs through its speaker-level inputs. In our catalogue that includes Denon AVR-S570BT, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-S670H.
How powerful is the Monitor XT12?: The Polk Monitor XT12 has a 50 W continuous amplifier.
How low does the Monitor XT12 go?: The Polk Monitor XT12 is rated down to 24 Hz. In a room, modes can lift or cancel bass by more than 10 dB, so placement matters as much as the rating.
Does the Monitor XT12 have speaker-level inputs?: Yes. It has speaker-level inputs as well as a line-level input.
How big is the Monitor XT12?: The Polk Monitor XT12 measures 407 × 418 × 456 mm (16 × 16.5 × 18 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 17.7 kg (39 lb).

References

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