The Best Kept Secret in Speakers? Monoprice Monolith Encore T6 and THX 465-T



The Monolith by Monoprice Encore T6 and THX 465-T speakers both promise unprecedented performance for the money. The value is there, sure, but are they SO good that they make other, more expensive speakers irrelevant? Just how good are the Encore T6 and THX -465T and do they really offer performance that competes well with pricier models from well-known brands, or is there a hidden sacrifice nobody is talking about? Check out my review of the Monolith Encore T6 tower speakers and the THX 465T Dolby Atmos tower speakers to find out if either deserves a place in your living room.

Buy now:
Monolith by Monoprice THX-465T: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2942700-11552490?sid=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monoprice.com%2Fproduct%3Fp_id%3D38546
Monolith by Monoprice Encore T6: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2942700-11552490?sid=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monoprice.com%2Fproduct%3Fp_id%3D43149
Polk Signature Elite ES60 : https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Signature-Elite-Tower-Speaker/dp/B09BCWCNN8?tag=dt-youtube-20
PSB Alpha T20 : https://www.amazon.com/PSB-Alpha-T20-Tower-Speaker/dp/B07MT639LC?tag=dt-youtube-20
Klipsch RP-280F: https://amzn.to/3B3dSS2
Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F: https://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Monitor-3000F-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B07JG6NR1G?tag=dt-youtube-20
Focal Chora 826-D: https://www.amazon.com/Focal-Chora-Cinema-Standing-Speaker/dp/B086M37YL9?tag=dt-youtube-20
Klipsch RP-8060FA II: https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGR0lITUJGS01FS0ZCR0VNSUpN?sid=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klipsch.com%2Fproducts%2Frp-8060fa-ii-dolby-atmos-floorstanding-speaker
Klipsch Reference Next R-605FA: https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-605FA-High-Performance-Horn-Loaded-Floorstanding/dp/B09P9T28F8/?tag=dt-youtube-20

Read more at digitaltrends.com:
Best speakers for 2023: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/best-speakers/
How to know if you’re actually getting Dolby Atmos sound: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/dolby-atmos-sound/

Read more from Caleb at digitaltrends.com: https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/calebd/

00:00 Intro
03:08 Encore T6 Overview
04:49 THX-465T Overview
05:45 Performance
09:57 Compared to competition & each other
13:13 Final thoughts

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This Post Has 28 Comments

  1. Glen Gatt

    I have the rp 8000,and they really are good stage and dynamic spot on,but I don't like the Dolby Atmos up firing,I believe in heights and in selling, for Atmos,some brands are doing a great job, so much so that one have to wonder,if it's worth buying the high end!

  2. Michael K

    It is very hard to hear you over the background music in the video. Food for thought on future videos.

  3. Robert Pitt

    I find it hard to think and concentrate while the hi volume interfering background music is playing while your speaking. (No disrespect towards your work of course) thank you

  4. MrDafloof

    I run their THX-365T mini towers with their THX-365C center and Monolith 15 subs. Great setup for the money.

    FYI the mini towers were $201 each and those THX-465T's can sometimes be had for around $500 per speaker.

  5. Luke Davis

    I run these speakers as well as the 13” monster subs. Unreal performance and pass the THX standards. Very neutral sounding but still surprise me with their dynamics. The center channel is truly special.

    BTW, the cabinet is a monster and made of HDF. Not sure what he is talking about needing more bracing, but we all have our opinions. What I don’t like is the laminate on the cabinet, I can see it peeling over time at the edges if moved around often.

  6. PalosRob: TMRC

    Hi Caleb, really terrific review especially seeing that you don't do speaker reviews that often. But dear God tell your producers or editors to stop with the music behind you. It's irritating AF! Let's just hear you the way we hear you when you do TV reviews.

  7. Patrick Ralls

    Caleb, I really want the 465-T's. Btw, you are quite handsome buddy.

  8. paris scott

    Does the 465t experience any of the same mid-bass issues as the t6? You state that it’s better built, but I wonder if the issue is completely resolved with the bigger speaker… thank you!

  9. Aaron B

    Thank you for your review. I wanted to give a little constructive criticism about your backing track, it's mastered a little high compared to your vocals. There were a few points in the video I actually had to rewind to understand what was said. That being said, I think your reviews are well structured and quite informative, and I really look forward to the new OLED tv lineup reviews and whatever else you might have cooked up for us the rest of the year.

  10. wrpaulw

    Make a lot more sense in the US – in Australia the T6 retails at up to 1550 USD each!!!

  11. zimm

    Music was a bit too loud, otherwise great video. I love learning about "secrets" in the audio category as much as you do haha

  12. So if we compare this with the polk R700 white R900 on the top. What will be the better choice? Not sure if they are even available in Europe.

  13. Bill Milosz

    Vented speakers trade low frequency extension for transient accuracy. Vented speakers has a more boxy sound; planar speakers have no box therefore no boxy sound at all. If all you need is loud noise, these speakers will suffice. But if you know what music sounds like, you'll want something better.

  14. Ben23 A

    Happy to see audio reviews! 👍🏼

  15. ichinichisan

    For a spoken review I'd stick with background music instead of foreground music.

  16. JOKEM

    so sad monoprice pulled out of europe :/
    They offered some great price/performance stuff.
    Same as with drop… they also left 🙁

  17. Pedro Luciano

    Heard them. Thought they are good but boxy. Better than pr😅ce qould lead to believe.

  18. Charles Varrone

    I am a faithful follower of your videos and think you are pretty much the gold standard for reviews. The background music on this video is far too loud, and most of all very distracting. I will be extremely disappointed if this becomes the norm.

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