Help me identify these polks
hagmanm2
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This should be pretty easy for you guys: picked these up a while ago off of CL but never used besides the first few months I had them. Both seem to be in perfect shape (cosmetically and functionally).
The problem is neither speaker has the back sticker showing identification.
I'm looking to start using these or to give them to a friend who needs a simple setup for his turntable. What can you guys tell me about these speakers that might be helpful. Thanks!
The problem is neither speaker has the back sticker showing identification.
I'm looking to start using these or to give them to a friend who needs a simple setup for his turntable. What can you guys tell me about these speakers that might be helpful. Thanks!
Living Room: Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-25 | Turntable: Technics SL-B200 | CD Player: Rotel RCD-955AX | Fronts: Polk RTiA3 | Center: Polk CSi A4 | Rears: Polk FXi3 | Sub: Velodyne DPS-10 | Cables: AudioQuest Type4 & TypeA
Office: Carver HR-742 | Speakers: RTi6 | Turntable: Numark 1600
Office: Carver HR-742 | Speakers: RTi6 | Turntable: Numark 1600
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I'd guess LS 70's. Black tweeter doesn't look right though...
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Here's one of my 50's. Definitely a different tweeter.
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In the OP's picture is cabinet tapered or am I just seeing it that way ??
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pumpkinman wrote: »In the OP's picture is cabinet tapered or am I just seeing it that way ??
All of the LS speaks have a tapered cabinet.
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Look like LS50. LS70 have bigger hole/port.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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That looks like the soft dome tweeter from the R series speakers.
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That looks like the soft dome tweeter from the R series speakers.
That's what I thought too. FrankenPolk perhaps? To the OP, if they are 50's or 70's, I have spare correct SL6001's if you need them.
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The tweeter is fine, just dis colored.
That'd be the best discoloration, uniform all around.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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Nice toys.
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Thanks all, I'll measure when I get home and PM about the tweeters. ^_^Living Room: Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-25 | Turntable: Technics SL-B200 | CD Player: Rotel RCD-955AX | Fronts: Polk RTiA3 | Center: Polk CSi A4 | Rears: Polk FXi3 | Sub: Velodyne DPS-10 | Cables: AudioQuest Type4 & TypeA
Office: Carver HR-742 | Speakers: RTi6 | Turntable: Numark 1600 -
Those are not the correct woofers either. They look to have something embossed on the dustcaps. Polk woofers don't have that. Also, the glue line between the woofer surround & cone is huge. Looks like a sloppy refoam job which wouldn't be need with a Polk woofer.
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Those are not the correct woofers either. They look to have something embossed on the dustcaps. Polk woofers don't have that. Also, the glue line between the woofer surround & cone is huge. Looks like a sloppy refoam job which wouldn't be need with a Polk woofer.
You might be right about a foam job but the woofers DO have an embossed dust cap.
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Those are not the correct woofers either. They look to have something embossed on the dustcaps. Polk woofers don't have that. Also, the glue line between the woofer surround & cone is huge. Looks like a sloppy refoam job which wouldn't be need with a Polk woofer.
Woofers/dustcaps are correct.
Looks like the surround separated and was glued back on.
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Not to confuse. But those woofers kinda look like the S8/S10 woofers sortaPost edited by boston1450 on..
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boston1450 wrote: »Not to confuse. But those woofers kinda look like the S8/S10 woofers sorta
I've had S4, S6 and S8 but don't remember their dustcaps having that design.
I think they were all smooth dustcaps on the S series AFAIR but I've seen those dustcaps, can't remember what model I had though.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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^^^^ yes your correct. The out'r woofer looks similar-where the surround sits on the basket. The dust caps are smooth on the 6&8's i had. They look very similar is what i thought. I have never seen/heard the OP's model. But i wouldnt mind
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I remember now.
Those embossed dustcaps were on the drivers of my CS350LS center.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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Realized that the pic I posted earlier was the speaker that I had replaced the drivers over the years. The replacements didn't have the embossed dust caps. Here's the one with all the originals.
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Do those sound as good as they look. Sharp looking speaker IMO..
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boston1450 wrote: »Do those sound as good as they look. Sharp looking speaker IMO
I like 'em but mine are moved to rear surrounds since I got my LS90's for mains.
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ken brydson wrote: »boston1450 wrote: »Do those sound as good as they look. Sharp looking speaker IMO
I like 'em but mine are moved to rear surrounds since I got my LS90's for mains.
That's a matching set, all the way to the embossed dust caps on the center.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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ken brydson wrote: »boston1450 wrote: »Do those sound as good as they look. Sharp looking speaker IMO
I like 'em but mine are moved to rear surrounds since I got my LS90's for mains.
That's a matching set, all the way to the embossed dust caps on the center.
I've got LSfx's on the sides that match too...
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Yup, LS50s. Looks like the tweeters and one of the 6.5"s are different. Do you think the surround separating then being reglued would affect speaker function?
They def are sharp looking speakers, I have these and some 7Cs in waiting. The 7Cs I'd like to clean up as the veneer is a little rough around the edges. I've looked at a couple of threads of Polkies refinishing the cabinets, looks like a fun project!
Living Room: Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-25 | Turntable: Technics SL-B200 | CD Player: Rotel RCD-955AX | Fronts: Polk RTiA3 | Center: Polk CSi A4 | Rears: Polk FXi3 | Sub: Velodyne DPS-10 | Cables: AudioQuest Type4 & TypeA
Office: Carver HR-742 | Speakers: RTi6 | Turntable: Numark 1600 -
Yup, LS50s. Looks like the tweeters and one of the 6.5"s are different. Do you think the surround separating then being reglued would affect speaker function?
They def are sharp looking speakers, I have these and some 7Cs in waiting. The 7Cs I'd like to clean up as the veneer is a little rough around the edges. I've looked at a couple of threads of Polkies refinishing the cabinets, looks like a fun project!
I know the Mystery.
The tweeters and one woofer are from S8.
Look at the S8 on the outside on bottom row.
They are exactly same.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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We have a winner! Memory fails again.
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Yup, LS50s. Looks like the tweeters and one of the 6.5"s are different. Do you think the surround separating then being reglued would affect speaker function?
They def are sharp looking speakers, I have these and some 7Cs in waiting. The 7Cs I'd like to clean up as the veneer is a little rough around the edges. I've looked at a couple of threads of Polkies refinishing the cabinets, looks like a fun project!
I know the Mystery.
The tweeters and one woofer are from S8.
Look at the S8 on the outside on bottom row.
They are exactly same.
S8 has a 7.5" woofer, LS50 is 6.5. Guess again...
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Could be from S6 or S4 but tweeter and woofer both look like from S series.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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