Polk Monitor 70 on sale again

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k0tuynh
k0tuynh Posts: 144
edited June 2010 in Speakers
On newegg with promo code: EMCYTZV22

$149.99 each.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    What is newegg doing? Manufacturing M-70s in a shed behind their offices? Surely there can't be that many of those LEFT?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • k0tuynh
    k0tuynh Posts: 144
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    cnh,
    I am wondering the same thing. I thought this model is discontinued.

    Would be great if A9, or LSi15, LSi25 are on sale regularly like M70
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  • shawnebrown
    shawnebrown Posts: 14
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    Personally, if a sub goes on Sale, i'd be happy.
    Shawn
    Denon AVR-2802
    Front-2 Polk 70
    Center-1 Polk CS2
    Rear-2 Cambridge Sound Tower ll (rears)
    Sub-1 12" Cambridge Sound Sub

    I am gradually upgrading. :o
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
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    Just ordered my pair of monitor 70's today. I'm so excited to try them out.
    HT and Music Rig
    Receiver- NAD T765 HD
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

    Windows 7 Media Center
    T.V.- 40" Sony Bravia LCD 1080P
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3
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  • Nge2015
    Nge2015 Posts: 8
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    Just got my from Newegg today. Can't wait to open it!
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    I just got a pair too from newegg :) (coming on Monday :( ) , cant beat the price really, I was going to get TSi500 but the price was just too much of a temptation, lol, anyway what should I get as a pair for my rear surrounds? what's a good proven match-M30, M40?? My room is about 16x20 feet, thanks, Rob NJ.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    Welcome to Club Polk!!

    You can run an all M-70 configuration if you have the room and the power? Otherwise..M-40s or M-50s (if you don't want to deal with stands will be fine).

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    cnh wrote: »
    Welcome to Club Polk!!

    You can run an all M-70 configuration if you have the room and the power? Otherwise..M-40s or M-50s (if you don't want to deal with stands will be fine).

    cnh

    Hehe, now you got me confused and thinking :D -should I get the floorstanding M50's or put M40's on these http://www.amazon.com/SANUS-SYSTEMS-BF-31B-Speaker-Stands/dp/B00006JQ5O/ref=pd_sim_e_1 stands?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    No need to be confused...it's just a matter of preference...those speakers are pretty similar in performance.....What I do is have my surrounds ontop of 36" bookshelves on either side of the listening area--which works fine, so I don't need stands?

    Whatever works best for you is what I would go with!

    Good luck...an M-70 system is one of the best bangs for the buck for a HT system for a moderately sized room.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    Bad news :( , got the speakers today-well that's a good news, the bad news is one of them does not work, only tweeter works, no bass whatsoever. Swapped the speakers to make sure it was a speaker and not the amp-same thing-no bass from the speaker. So what's a better solution-return it to newegg for replacement or warranty thru Polk?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    Make sure ALL your jumper posts on the back are tightened all the way. When I first bought my M-70s one of the tweeters didn't work. It turned out to be that the jumper--the metal strips that connect the two speaker terminals, TOP to BOTTOM on each side were not making 'contact'. After I secured those the tweeter came alive. This may or may not be your problem. If the jumpers are too bent out of shape...just take some speaker wired and connect the posts positive top to positive bottom, negative top to negative bottom and see if that helps.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
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    cnh wrote: »
    Make sure ALL your jumper posts on the back are tightened all the way. When I first bought my M-70s one of the tweeters didn't work. It turned out to be that the jumper--the metal strips that connect the two speaker terminals, TOP to BOTTOM on each side were not making 'contact'. After I secured those the tweeter came alive. This may or may not be your problem. If the jumpers are too bent out of shape...just take some speaker wired and connect the posts positive top to positive bottom, negative top to negative bottom and see if that helps.

    cnh

    +1, I had a similar issue with my 70's tweeter at the Seattle Mini meet, turned out to be a case of loose nuts, lol. Hopefully you get iy figured out, those 70's are a steal at what they are going for. I love mine. As for your surrounds, like C said, it is all preference and budget. I have a set of TSi 500's as my surrouonds, but before them I had a set of Monitor 40's and they worked great. If you don't want to deal with the hassels of stands, get the 50's or even another set of 70's and call it a day. Welcome to Club Polk.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    cnh wrote: »
    Make sure ALL your jumper posts on the back are tightened all the way. When I first bought my M-70s one of the tweeters didn't work. It turned out to be that the jumper--the metal strips that connect the two speaker terminals, TOP to BOTTOM on each side were not making 'contact'. After I secured those the tweeter came alive. This may or may not be your problem. If the jumpers are too bent out of shape...just take some speaker wired and connect the posts positive top to positive bottom, negative top to negative bottom and see if that helps.

    cnh

    ok, I tightened the posts and nothing but then I kind of pressed heavy on the top and bottom buttons and the speaker came alive!!!!!!!!! :):):) , thanks CNH-you saved me some headaches, thanks man :)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    Enjoy,

    Looks like we saved Polk a call to their Customer Service line. This problem is fairly common. Things expand and contract during shipping and storage.


    Enjoy your new speakers. I still have mine and they're not going anywhere for a while!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
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    Sweet deal man, sounds like one of the binding posts got bent somehow. Glad you got em fixed, now enjoy them. I love my 70's and like C said, they aren't going anywhere for a long time, lol.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • sam1233
    sam1233 Posts: 31
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    I was going to order banana plugs for these babies. But when I looked into the connectors, it has plastic cap on top of the connector. If I remove the plastic cap, will it hold the banana plug?

    Thanks
    Denon 2310CI
    Fronts: Polk Audio M70
    Front Height: Polk Audio M30 (PL IIz Height)
    Center: Polk Audio CS2
    Surround: Polk Audio M60
    Panamax M4300 power conditioner

    Pioneer KRP-500M Kuro Plasma 50 Inch(Love it!)
    Oppo 83 blu ray player
    Roku Xr (Enjoying Pandora, Netflix and many..)
    DTV-5000HD(Electronic Master,renamed from Digiwave) HD TV tuner
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  • beh1731
    beh1731 Posts: 1
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    I tried to buy a pair of 70s on newegg using the promo code you posted, but it gave me this error message: "Although you've entered a valid promo code EMCYTZV22, your order does not currently meet the code's usage criteria. Please double-check your order and try again." Does anyone know what the problem is? Thanks
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
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    sam1233 wrote: »
    I was going to order banana plugs for these babies. But when I looked into the connectors, it has plastic cap on top of the connector. If I remove the plastic cap, will it hold the banana plug?

    Thanks

    yes, all my polks are using bananas, just slip your finger nail under the plug and you'll have a female for your male
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
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    Banana is the way to go. Looks so much better.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    beh1731 wrote: »
    I tried to buy a pair of 70s on newegg using the promo code you posted, but it gave me this error message: "Although you've entered a valid promo code EMCYTZV22, your order does not currently meet the code's usage criteria. Please double-check your order and try again." Does anyone know what the problem is? Thanks

    Yes, I had the same message when I tried to order the black ones, promo code worked for cherry so I got the cherry ones. I think this promo code is either only good for cherry ones or they dont have the black ones in stock??
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    Sup guys, I've been reading this forum a lot and found a lot of info about modding the speakers with better components-is there anything that can be done with Monitor 70's?? links? threads?
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  • supra94tt
    supra94tt Posts: 8
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    Anybody? :(
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