Polk Monitor XT60 Tower Speakers vs Dayton Audio T652-AIR

The Polk Monitor XT60 Tower Speakers makes for an outstanding Tower Speaker at its $250 price point. The Dayton Audio T652-AIR, however, while a good product overall, doesn't really manage to stand out from its competition.

Popular Mechanics, a review site with a history of doing objective hands-on testing, has great things to say about the Polk Monitor XT60 Tower Speakers. In fact, it's "Best Budget" in its "The 8 Best Tower Speakers For Ultimate Entertainment" roundup, which points toward it being a good Tower Speaker.

As for the Dayton Audio T652-AIR - CNET, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Dayton Audio T652-AIR review: So much speaker, so little money roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.