Joining Club Polk

cpltk2
cpltk2 Posts: 4
edited July 2010 in Speakers
Recently purchased a Monitor 70's off newegg at a price I couldn't refuse. Toss up between the Polks, Onkyo, Klipsch, and Polk won :)

Looking for a CS2 at a decent price, any places I should be looking at considering Newegg is sold out :(
Mains: Polk Monitor 70
Center: Polk Monitor CS2
Front Effect: (?)
Surround: (Leaning toward Monitor 50's or 60's.....)
Rear Effect: (?)
Sub: Polk PSW505
Reciever: Yamaha RX-V2092
Display: Sharp Quattron LC60LE810UN
Blu-ray: PS3
AV PC: Mac Mini
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited July 2010
    Welcome to the forum.

    You could take a look at Polk store on Ebay. They will have some deals out there also.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited July 2010
    eBay. Welcome!
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited July 2010
    Welcome to CP cpltk2.

    Might want to check out polkdirect on ebay for the cs2 but you may need wait a while for one to come up.
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited July 2010
    Polkdirect on eBay usually sells refurbished items. If you don't mind buying fixed items straight from the company that sells/makes them, they usually have great deals. I've considered buying from them a few times.
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  • cpltk2
    cpltk2 Posts: 4
    edited July 2010
    Hmm never considered getting a refurb item.

    Anyone have any experiance with them? IE: worth getting over new?
    Mains: Polk Monitor 70
    Center: Polk Monitor CS2
    Front Effect: (?)
    Surround: (Leaning toward Monitor 50's or 60's.....)
    Rear Effect: (?)
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Reciever: Yamaha RX-V2092
    Display: Sharp Quattron LC60LE810UN
    Blu-ray: PS3
    AV PC: Mac Mini
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited July 2010
    "User" polkdirect on Ebay is Polk's direct outlet for refurbed units. Some people can't tell the difference between these and new. There may be minor cosmetic imperfections. Polk is a one of a dieing breed of companies that really cares about customer service and quality. You should have no worries about buying refurbed from Polk. I think the only real difference is that the warranty period on refurbed units is less than a "new" one. IIRC, it's 1 year instead of 5.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited July 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk. I have purchased items refurbished, and never a regret.

    Enjoy your stay here!

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited July 2010
    I bet you could buy a monitor 70 from Polkdirect, set them side by side with your current 70s, and you'd never know the difference.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    cpltk2 wrote: »
    Hmm never considered getting a refurb item.

    Anyone have any experiance with them? IE: worth getting over new?
    Welcome to CP cpltk2 (hey, I was once a corporal (cp) in the Canadian Forces and now I am a TK). Now, that I know of Polk eBay store is not only about refurbished. Comments from many of the people her that bought refub from Polk reported that they epected they were open box rather than refurbed as they looked as new. You also get the same outstanding customer service from Polk if you buy from their eBay store. Not counting substantial savings :cool:
    GoBigBlue wrote: »
    I bet you could buy a monitor 70 from Polkdirect, set them side by side with your current 70s, and you'd never know the difference.
    I actually never seen any 70s on Polk eBay store, weird isn't it.
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • cpltk2
    cpltk2 Posts: 4
    edited July 2010
    OK put a bid in on a set...
    I hate waiting lol
    Mains: Polk Monitor 70
    Center: Polk Monitor CS2
    Front Effect: (?)
    Surround: (Leaning toward Monitor 50's or 60's.....)
    Rear Effect: (?)
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Reciever: Yamaha RX-V2092
    Display: Sharp Quattron LC60LE810UN
    Blu-ray: PS3
    AV PC: Mac Mini
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    cpltk2 wrote: »
    OK put a bid in on a set...
    I hate waiting lol
    Good luck, I hope you get what you are looking for and at a decent price. I think your chances might be good at getting good deals nowadays as most people must targetting their hard eaned money toward a nice vacation (not counting the fact that the US economy is still not the healhtiest :( )
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited July 2010
    I have bought 2 pairs of speakers of Polk direct. Except for fedex damaging one of the woofers in the second pair they are all absolutely flawless. Which by the way, Polk sent me a new driver for free within a few days...they have great customer service, so bid with confidence and enjoy your new speakers:D
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,349
    edited July 2010
    You can call Polk direct and ask them if they have the refurb speaker you are looking for and buy it straight from them. I say forget eBay if you can...

    Just my .02
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited July 2010
    Welcome!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited July 2010
    Ruuuuunnn!!!!!
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  • Pappy1
    Pappy1 Posts: 63
    edited July 2010
    Hi cpltk2,

    Welcome to Club Polk! My wife and I routinely buy items through e-Bay with rarely a snag, if that gives you any confidence. I have found Polk speakers on e-Bay, although if I had the choice I would prefer to use the Polk e-Bay store.

    FWIW, I am enjoying the "synergy" that exists between my M70s and the CS2! No regrets regarding any of my equipment choices. The folks here at the "Club" gave me alot of good advice, and I'm confident that you will feel the same.

    Best Wishes,

    Pappy

    AVR - Pioneer VSX 9040TXH
    TV - Samsung HL-T6756W DLP
    BD - Panasonic DMP-BD605
    Cable - CableOne HD DVR
    Fronts - Polk Audio Monitor 70s
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rears - Polk Audio Monitor 60s
    Subwoofer - Polk Audio PSW 505
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Rick88 wrote: »
    Hey Technokid, congrats on your 2000TH post!!!
    Oh, didn't even noticed that, I like round nubers 2K is nice (would be nicer in $$$ :D ).
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    You can call Polk direct and ask them if they have the refurb speaker you are looking for and buy it straight from them. I say forget eBay if you can...

    Just my .02
    Why pay MSRP? MSRPs are inflated prices IMHO. Polk ebay store is a much better bang for the buck when considering the same quality products and outstanding service.
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited July 2010
    I dream of having 2000 posts, one day.

    To the OP. Did you take advantage of the Newegg $20 off each speaker? I want a pair now.
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  • spock 2054
    spock 2054 Posts: 163
    edited July 2010
    cpltk2 wrote: »
    Recently purchased a Monitor 70's off newegg at a price I couldn't refuse. Toss up between the Polks, Onkyo, Klipsch, and Polk won :)

    Looking for a CS2 at a decent price, any places I should be looking at considering Newegg is sold out :(

    Both the black and cherry CS2 units should be back in stock on 8/3/10. Use the auto-notify function to alert you with the item has been restocked.
    polk monitor 70's
    center - polk monitor cs2
    surround - polk monitor 60's
    surround back - jbl e10
    sub - velodyne dps 12
    sub - polk psw110
    avr/pre-amp - onkyo tx-nr809
    amp - adcom gfa-5500
    amp - carver av405
    display - sharp lc70le847u
    tv - silicon dust hd homern
    blu-ray - oppo bdp-103
    hd dvd- toshiba hd xa2
    control - logitech harmony one
    turntable - technics sl1500 mkII
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  • cpltk2
    cpltk2 Posts: 4
    edited July 2010
    I just decided to go with Polk CS2 refurb unit from Ebay.
    Heard good enough reviews about them so I don't mind.

    I also went and purchased Polk Audio PSW505 from newegg.... $255 shipped for a the subwoofer, I couldn't resist.

    Big toss up between the Polk vs. Elemental Designs vs. Subwoofer build kit from parts express...but for $250, the tightwad in me won.

    Mains: Polk Monitor 70
    Center: Polk Monitor CS2
    Surround: ? Leaning toward Monitor 50's or 60's.....
    Surround back: ?
    Sub: Polk Audio PSW505
    Reciever: Yamaha RX-V2092
    Display: Sharp Quattron LC60LE810UN
    Blu-ray: PS3

    Building up my system week by week, good times...too bad I'm driving my wife nuts :)
    Mains: Polk Monitor 70
    Center: Polk Monitor CS2
    Front Effect: (?)
    Surround: (Leaning toward Monitor 50's or 60's.....)
    Rear Effect: (?)
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Reciever: Yamaha RX-V2092
    Display: Sharp Quattron LC60LE810UN
    Blu-ray: PS3
    AV PC: Mac Mini
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