Picked up a pair of S8's today

skrol
skrol Posts: 3,381
edited November 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I picked up a pair of black S8's today mainly because the price was right (free). I never find these deals.

The gentleman said that one was damaged when it was dropped, that something fell off the back of one of the speakers and that he had it taped in place. He wasn't sure if it worked anymore as they were packed away for several years. I didn't try them yet as I wanted to see what was damaged first. All the MW's and PR's move freely. I pulled the mid-woofer and checked around inside. I don't see anything wrong, no tape. Other than a ding on the corner of the cabinet they look perfect. I'll try hooking them up tonight or tomorrow.

He also gave me a pair of Monitor II M3 wedge speakers. One had something rattling around inside. It turned out to be the crossover board. A little hot glue and it will be good.

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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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2010
    Cool! Nice price too. You don't see these too often. Certainly not the prettiest speakers polk ever made, but pretty decent sound.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,381
    edited November 2010
    I just hooked them up and they play. I did find what the seller was talking about. The SL-5000 tweeters have a plastic mount. The magnet twist-locks into place. One of the locking tabs is snapped off and the magnet can fall off. It is secured with packaging tape but some epoxy should make a permanent fix. I am just glad it wasn't one of those rare MW-8000 drivers that was the problem.
    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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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,381
    edited November 2010
    This is odd. You rarely see these speakers and now I see another pair in Vienna, VA for $25. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/2082398806.html

    Not affiliated.
    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2010
    skrol wrote: »
    I just hooked them up and they play. I did find what the seller was talking about. The SL-5000 tweeters have a plastic mount. The magnet twist-locks into place. One of the locking tabs is snapped off and the magnet can fall off. It is secured with packaging tape but some epoxy should make a permanent fix. I am just glad it wasn't one of those rare MW-8000 drivers that was the problem.

    Congrats-Nice find.
    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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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited November 2010
    The S series well was the S series. Not a favorite of mine. The M3's were cool, a lot of different apps for those. A good find and the price was right. Enjoy. :cool:
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2010
    Pics of the M3s?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,381
    edited November 2010
    I listened to the S8's I thought they sounded pretty decent. I may need to replace the one tweeter though as it seems a little attenuated when compared to the good one. The cabinets are very solid and well constructed. I think the cabinets and grills will clean up pretty nice. Then I have to figure out what to do with them.

    I reattached the M3 XO board with some hot glue. They are working perfectly well. I may use these in my lowly HT system. I haven't taken photos yet but here is the link for info on the M3: http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/recent/m3ii/
    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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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    hmmm... off the back of a truck and a fast get-away too

    a lucky day for ya !
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