CL: Polk Speakers - Model 10's (Finksburg, MD)

skrol
skrol Posts: 3,378
edited December 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I thought that this was an interesting one. The seller apparently used to work for Polk Audio and made these Model 10 speakers back in the day.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/2080032006.html

BTW, I am not affiliated.

I emailed him for details regarding version and customization. I'll let you all know what I find out as I am not planning to buy them at this time.

Stan
Stan

Main 2ch:
Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

HT:
Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

Other stuff:
Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited November 2010
    I may know who that is. If its who I think it is, he would ask more than 2 bills unless they had flood damage or had been chewed on by the dog. :cool:
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited November 2010
    I emailed yesterday and he said no pics available.No stands with them,he is using the stands for other speakers.His initials are LL if you think it's the same guy.I believe he worked in IT at Polk so not sure of his speaker building capabilites.Maybe great.Maybe not.
    I will go look at them if they dont move in a week.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited November 2010
    I know who it is ! Not who I intially thought though. Yes, he worked at Polk for many years and was the IT head honcho. A good guy. They should be some good speakers. Back in the day Polk employees could get their pick of components etc because you knew the other people who worked on all the various component lines. :cool:
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited November 2010
    cool thank you
    may have to check them sooner
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited November 2010
    brgman wrote: »
    cool thank you
    may have to check them sooner

    I live across town and am thinking about them myself (kidding).
    I wanted to add that LL ended his career there in IT. From what I remember he did work on the production lines earlier on. It wasn't uncommon for Polk employees to work their way up as the company grew quickly from the 70's to the 80's. I have heard several stories of the special treatment these speakers received when they were intended for employee use. So my advice is to get them. Let me know if you do. Cheers. :cool:
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited November 2010
    I did get an email response from LL. He said that they are technically version 10B. They are mostly standard components but the crossovers came from one of their sound labs so it produces slightly more 'brilliance' than the standard 10B's.

    It is really cool that Polk Audio had such perks for their employees. The other gentleman that I know (ZP) did much of the work on the Monitor Series II, RTA TL and SDA TL lines. I have not seen them but he told me he as a pair of his own Signature Reference Series SDA SRS 1.2TL. It would be interesting to see/hear how they differ from the production models.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited November 2010
    skrol wrote: »
    I did get an email response from LL. He said that they are technically version 10B. They are mostly standard components but the crossovers came from one of their sound labs so it produces slightly more 'brilliance' than the standard 10B's.

    It is really cool that Polk Audio had such perks for their employees. The other gentleman that I know (ZP) did much of the work on the Monitor Series II, RTA TL and SDA TL lines. I have not seen them but he told me he as a pair of his own Signature Reference Series SDA SRS 1.2TL. It would be interesting to see/hear how they differ from the production models.

    A) Ask ZP if he worked for CC ? B) Is he a big soccer fan ? If both are true I know who it is. Tell them I said hey, it's been a while since I spoke with them. As far as a perk, I am not so sure of that. But knowing a lot of the people there helped. Since most all of the employees knew each other you could hand select your drivers, tweeters and x-overs. These components usually were dead center in the response curves. In one instance a friend of mine had his drivers double coated (the shiny stuff, I can't reveal the name due to proprietary reasons). Not sure why he did this execpt to say he did it.
    I don't think a lot of people knew this went on but yes it was very cool to be around. Cheers. :cool:
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2010
    Did anybody get these?This cat won't answer my emails.
    Kind of a bummer i think they'd be a good match for a ht with my 5jr's in the bedroom.
    If he sold them he should pull the add.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited December 2010
    I sent the gentleman an email to see if they are still for sale. I mentioned that you may be interested and to check his email for your response to his CL ad.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2010
    Thanks skrol
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2010
    Nothin' skrol??
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited December 2010
    I haven't heard anything. The guy works in IT so you would think he'd be checking his email.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2010
    Kind of a shame.i live 15 min away and wanted to check em out.Oh well,thanks for trying.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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