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Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II ranks #23 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
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Experts prefer Sony SSCS3 over Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Sony SSCS3 received 5 endorsements from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), Popular Mechanics (23 Sep 2023) The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023) and 2 others. Meanwhile, Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jul 2023
BestReviews ranked Sony SSCS3 as #3 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Sony SSCS3 Wide Soundstage... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 23 Sep 2023
Popular Mechanics ranked Sony SSCS3 as #2 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Sony SSCS3 Best Value... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 11 Oct 2023
The Master Switch ranked Sony SSCS3 as #2 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 20 Sony SSCS3 Best Budget Floorstanding Speakers... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 1 Jun 2023
ZD Net ranked Sony SSCS3 as #5 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Sony SSCS3 Best floor standing speaker for audiophilesSource: www.zdnet.com - On 14 Nov 2023
Gadget Review ranked Sony SSCS3 as #5 Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 Sony SSCS3 Best for Crisp-Clear Sound... ... ... Source: www.gadgetreview.com
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Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II 
Sony SSCS3 
As can be seen below, Sony SSCS3 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic  | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com  |
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| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 | - |
3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 8
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS, this tower speaker includes a 1" Dynamic Balance dome tweeter and (3) 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance woofers, guarantee HIGH QUALITY AND IMPRESSIVE POWER IN A 3-WAY DESIGN
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From Seller:
- Floor standing speaker with Hi-Res Audio perfect for your home theater or music listening setup, sold individually, not as a pair.
- Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way coaxial, four-driver speaker system
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Official Urls:
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EAN Numbers: 0027242873100, 0702679479056, 0702679479094
UPC Numbers: 027242873100, 702679479056, 702679479094
Model Numbers: SSCS3
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Three-Way
Three-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
38 - 25000 Hz
45 Hz – 50 kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
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Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material
The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
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Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Wooden finish
Dimensions
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Weight
31 lbs
25 lbs
Tweeters
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Composite Dynamic Balance dome
Soft dome main tweeter
Woofers
Woofer Size
A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Silk/polymer composite
Silicon steel plate in the woofer
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
- MDF Body Material
- Dynamic Balance
- Neodymium Magnet Type
- Wooden finish
- Has high quality structure
- Mica Reinforced Cellular cone to prevent audio distortion
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Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II are a very popular and one of the cheapest options. They have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Audio T50 or Dayton Audio T652 .
Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II are $372.35 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
Sony SSCS3 are a very popular and one of the most affordable options. They have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch Synergy F-200 or Abramtek E600 .
Sony SSCS3 were released in 2018. There are a few newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Sony SSCS3 are $271 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
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