Polk 7A pics

gatemplin
gatemplin Posts: 1,595
edited February 2005 in Vintage Speakers
I stole, errr ...bought these recently and they have become my favourite speakers. They aren't as detailed in the midrange as my Monitor 3s or Minis or TangBands, but they have much better bass and are not fatiguing at all. They are very smooth sounding and image very well.

I built some temporary stands out of plywood. They are angled back about 3 degrees.
Graham
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Here is a closer pic.
    Graham
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Doh!
    Graham
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Here is a pic of the Polk tag.
    Graham
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2005
    They are AMAZING speakers. Take a look at the Carolina Polk Gathering showcase for the 'family' pair.

    That's a Peerless, double fused model, EARLY. I'm talking Dickeyville era early, circa 1978 or so.

    One listen the the 7a's (such as yours), and one soons realizes why out of all the garage-based speaker companies of the era Polk was one that 'made it', while so many others didn't.

    Cheers,
    Rooster
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN

    That's a Peerless, double fused model, EARLY. I'm talking Dickeyville era early, circa 1978 or so.

    Cheers,
    Rooster

    Coolo. Yeah they are definitely great speakers. Better than any others I have heard from that era. The drivers are all original.

    They dont sound like any modern speakers I have hear either, and thats a good thing IMO. The more I listen, the more I like them. Very solid build and the crossovers appear to be very high quality as well.
    Graham
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN

    One listen the the 7a's (such as yours), and one soons realizes why out of all the garage-based speaker companys of the era Polk was one that 'made it', while so many others didn't.

    Cheers,
    Rooster

    which is why I'm a polky spending my hard earned buck on electronics:p

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2005
    Gate - Those look fantastic. If you ever want to move them to make room....look no farther.

    Did you make the stands based on the information I provided? Or did you wing it? I am just wondering.

    The stands look dead-on.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2005
    Yes, very nice find indeed...

    Drivers look pristine...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited February 2005
    _very_ nice. But, don't they distort your TV at all? Just seems a little close for these speakers.
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    Gate - Those look fantastic. If you ever want to move them to make room....look no farther.

    Did you make the stands based on the information I provided? Or did you wing it? I am just wondering.

    The stands look dead-on.

    Thanks Doro. Yep they were made using your specs.
    _very_ nice. But, don't they distort your TV at all? Just seems a little close for these speakers.

    Nope. They big grey box on the right is an unshielded subwoofer too. Never had any problems.
    Graham
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2005
    ahhhh. the much beloved Monitor 7's.

    gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling in my loins. errr heart :p
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2005
    Those look EXACTLY like my 10's.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by Loud & Clear
    Those look EXACTLY like my 10's.

    Say what?

    Here is a pic of 7s next to 10s.

    176_36_big.jpg
    Graham
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited February 2005
    He means as in original Mon10....same look.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    He means as in original Mon10....same look.

    I see, I am easily confused.
    Graham
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2005
    Doro has it right.

    Whoops, that pic is too big. Sorry.

    Also, it looks like the finishes are a bit different. But you can see how similar they are.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2005
    Looks good L&C. I think the finishes are the same. My camera takes really crappy, dark pics in that room. For example, the cones on the Paradigms are clear in the pic, but in real life you can barely see through them.
    Graham
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