Popping noise from Monitor 70s

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  • ZeroCoolPolks
    ZeroCoolPolks Posts: 53
    edited July 2010
    UPS claim on audio quality, sincerely wish U all the luck in the world on a claim like that.

    I'd try anyway. Shipper might have to make the claim cause they took out the insurance on the packages.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    ZeroCoolPolks wrote: »
    Front covers off, pillow test 1st.

    All the speakers popping or can U isolate the popping to one or two individual speakers.

    Was looking for this forever "i (Bi Wired) the Monitor 50 and OMG did they sound awesome."
    ZeroCoolPolks wrote: »
    UPS claim on audio quality, sincerely wish U all the luck in the world on a claim like that.

    i did not pull the speakers apart yet. that is for tonight when i get home.

    i filed a claim with UPS last night. ill post the updates from it.
    mole'
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,804
    edited July 2010
    You have zero evidence of shipping damage. Hell, you don't even know what the problem is. I'm at a total loss as to why you filed a claim.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    You have zero evidence of shipping damage. Hell, you don't even know what the problem is. I'm at a total loss as to why you filed a claim.

    i was sent 3 boxes. i with a CS2 which the box was in great shape when i got it. then i got 2 Monitor 70s each in its own oringal box. both of them were beat up and the foam inside was all smashed up and broken. i asked grimmace19 if this was how he shipped them and he said no. he said the foam was in good shape as were the boxes.

    i just got home 15 minutes ago and im gonna play with the speakers tonight and see what i find out.

    and just so you know i have not asked grimmace19 for any of the $$$ back from this deal and i did not know that he had insurance on them until i asked after i heard the popping noise. im in no way trying to make $$$ off of this deal if thats what your thinking. in not disreguard my last statement.


    i just want a set of working none popping Monitor 70s.
    mole'
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,804
    edited July 2010
    Nope, that never crossed my mind.

    I do know how UPS claims works and if there is no obvious external damage to the speakers, they will deny it.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Nope, that never crossed my mind.

    I do know how UPS claims works and if there is no obvious external damage to the speakers, they will deny it.

    they do act fast. i filed the claim last night and they came today to look at the packing/boxes they were in. so ill have them ready tomorrow to be picked up and inspected by UPS.
    mole'
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,804
    edited July 2010
    Well, I hope you get what you want, but I have my doubts.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Well, I hope you get what you want, but I have my doubts.

    any advise on the UPS stuff?

    if they dont cover it them ill just have to see about taking them to the Polk Refurb shop or sell them "as is" and get some SDAs im looking at
    mole'
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  • ZeroCoolPolks
    ZeroCoolPolks Posts: 53
    edited July 2010
    Removing the grills and doing a pillow test,
    is not exactly "pulling the speakers apart" :)

    It's simple to remove the grills only.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    ZeroCoolPolks wrote: »
    Removing the grills and doing a pillow test,
    is not exactly "pulling the speakers apart" :)

    It's simple to remove the grills only.

    i opened them up too
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    this is what i found

    i did the pillow test

    the bottom speakers on both were not as loud.

    on Left speaker the bottom 2 sub were making the weird sounds pop.

    on the right speaker it was the bottom 3.

    on the right speaker, the screws were loose and there is no white cotton like material in the box like there was in the left box. i checked the wires and all were hooked up. i did notice that the date on the back of the sub were different. some were from aug 2009 and the others were from aug 2007. parts #s were all the same tho.

    speaker were boxes up and waiting for UPS to pick them up today.

    any input to this?

    and after i played with the speakers. noise was still there on the left. no change
    but the right one sounded like it got louder.......
    mole'
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,804
    edited July 2010
    any input to this?

    If grim was the original owner, it would seem that he or someone he authorized has been inside at least the right speaker.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    If grim was the original owner, it would seem that he or someone he authorized has been inside at least the right speaker.

    im unsure if he was the original owner of them. i made sure i put the speakers all back in the same way. took my time as not to mess them up more.
    mole'
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited July 2010
    I was the original owner and never took them apart. Seems very strange but maybe this is part of the mystery surrounding why and how newegg continued to have these stocked for so damn long. Maybe they are basically odds and ends that polk threw together.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    grimmace19 wrote: »
    I was the original owner and never took them apart. Seems very strange but maybe this is part of the mystery surrounding why and how newegg continued to have these stocked for so damn long. Maybe they are basically odds and ends that polk threw together.

    is that where you got them from?
    mole'
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  • ZeroCoolPolks
    ZeroCoolPolks Posts: 53
    edited July 2010
    If grim is the original owner let him submit a warranty claim to Polk 4 U
    if it's under 5 years & it must be if they are from Egg.

    I've sold used speakers and back them to mauf.'s warranty, but that's me:)

    Wonder if it's the speakers or the elec. crossovers causing the popping.???

    What the " " does UPS have to pick them for in the first place ?????? They saw them.
    I wouldn't let UPS take them anywhere without a check in my hand.
    Be sure to get a receipt from UPS for both M70's when they pick them up or they'll conveniently loose them, Hope not.

    Maybe U meant UPS inspects them where your at.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    ZeroCoolPolks wrote: »
    If grim is the original owner let him submit a warranty claim to Polk 4 U
    if it's under 5 years & it must be if they are from Egg.

    I've sold used speakers and back them to mauf.'s warranty, but that's me:)

    Wonder if it's the speakers or the elec. crossovers causing the popping.???

    What the " " does UPS have to pick them for in the first place ?????? They saw them.
    I wouldn't let UPS take them anywhere without a check in my hand.
    Be sure to get a receipt from UPS for both M70's when they pick them up or they'll conveniently loose them, Hope not.

    Maybe U meant UPS inspects them where your at.

    when i talked to Polk CS they said if i got the speakers used that the warranty would no longer be good. would be cool if Grim could hook that up but it might be more of a hassle than anything.
    yes UPS did pick them up and they gave me a receipt for them. the guy said they wanted to look as to how they were packed and such. you can tell the box was messed up and the middle and top foam on both were all messed up. so if UPS takes care of this than ill be happy. i can get them repaired from the Polk Refurb place in Vista. if its gonna be too much ill just look for some used ones and sell these "AS-IS"
    mole'
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  • ZeroCoolPolks
    ZeroCoolPolks Posts: 53
    edited July 2010
    The original owner could do the warranty with Polk.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    ...i picked up an Adcom GFA-545 MKII, B&K Ref 10 Pre Amp and an Acurus A200x3..

    mole': how much did you pay for the Acurus A200x3?
    How do you like it?
    There is one here on CL today asking $450

    Hope no one minds a little more misdirect..since this thread has gone all over the place anyway :D
    (if it a problem, LMK, and I'll start a new thread)
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    kcoc321 wrote: »
    mole': how much did you pay for the Acurus A200x3?
    How do you like it?
    There is one here on CL today asking $450

    Hope no one minds a little more misdirect..since this thread has gone all over the place anyway :D
    (if it a problem, LMK, and I'll start a new thread)

    i have yet to use it cause my Denon 2311ci has NO Pre-Outs for an ext amp. but i ordered a Pioneer Elite SC-07 on friday. so ill know here really soon.


    i picked it up from a local. was about to get it for $300 no power cord tho


    STILL WAITING FOR INFO FROM UPS on my Monitor 70s. =(
    mole'
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited August 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    I picked it up from a local. was about to get it for $300 no power cord tho
    STILL WAITING FOR INFO FROM UPS on my Monitor 70s. =(
    What does "about to get it for $300" mean???

    Good luck with your suit :eek:
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    kcoc321 wrote: »
    What does "about to get it for $300" mean???

    Good luck with your suit :eek:

    was able to get it for $300

    sorry
    mole'
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  • nedh84
    nedh84 Posts: 143
    edited August 2010
    bad luck mole :(

    I hope you get your issue resolved. M70's are cool
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    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds side- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW505

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    nedh84 wrote: »
    bad luck mole :(

    I hope you get your issue resolved. M70's are cool

    UPS said that they will send updates to the shipper (grimmace19) but none to the buyer (me)

    so just waiting for updates now.
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    still no updates yet............
    mole'
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  • ZeroCoolPolks
    ZeroCoolPolks Posts: 53
    edited August 2010
    Did UPS tell you what their time limit on claims is, there should be a limit how long they can hold your property hostage :).
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    i called yesterday but they wont give me any info on it. said that they "UPS" will contact the shipper about the claim and im to get the info from them.
    mole'
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  • ZeroCoolPolks
    ZeroCoolPolks Posts: 53
    edited August 2010
    Grim has to call you.

    See this at egg,

    Polk Audio Monitor 60 Cherry Floor standing

    * Now: $99.99
    * $2.99 Shipping

    Lowest ever on the 60"s

    and the 50's are 80.00 each WOW:D
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    ZeroCoolPolks wrote: »
    Grim has to call you.

    See this at egg,

    Polk Audio Monitor 60 Cherry Floor standing

    * Now: $99.99
    * $2.99 Shipping

    Lowest ever on the 60"s

    and the 50's are 80.00 each WOW:D

    i told him what they said in a PM. he said he would let me know whats up.

    thats crazy cheap.
    mole'
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited August 2010
    Patients patients patients
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