Polk Refurbs from ebay

Slyder01
Slyder01 Posts: 115
edited February 2011 in Speakers
Has anyone bought polk remanufactured refurbed speakers/subs from polk direct off ebay and if so how did the product look and perform,, any problems with it.
Thanks
Yamaha rx-a2000 AVR
Polk csi5 Center
Polk rt16 Main
Polk fxia6 Rear Surround
Paradigm Micro Rear Back
Onkyo bookshelf Front Presence (for now)
PSW 450 Front Sub
DSW MicroPro 4000 Front Sub
DSW MicroPro 2000 Rear Sub
Samsung c6300 60 inch LED
Sony BDPs370
Room Size 15x30
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  • intangible
    intangible Posts: 262
    edited February 2011
    The one I bought was brand new for all I could tell.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited February 2011
    Bought my sub and A1's from Polk Direct.
    Everything is perfect. Items didn't even have a fingerprint on them thats how clean they were. Would buy from again....definitely!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited February 2011
    I would recommend it 100%. I have purchased over 20 items from Polk E-bay and have never been dissapointed. You are buying directly from Polk and it comes with a warranty, not to mention a great price most of the time. AND Polk Customer Service is the BEST there is, so don't even question your purchase, rest assured, any issue will be resolved promptly.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2011
    Everything looked brand new.
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited February 2011
    I bought a PSW505 from Polk direct it looked brand new and I won it for $197!
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited February 2011
    I bought a Polk SR 10 inch subwoofer from them. It arrived fairly quickly for what I paid. I paid $8 to ship a near 30 pound subwoofer. It arrived in a bout a week. I unpacked it, it was a beat up horrible looking box. Which worried me, after taking it out I found new manuals, new warrenty card (less than if you bought it new only 6 month vs the 3 year regular price) It smelled brand new. It had the voice coil replaced as far as I can tell. The only part that looked used was the screw terminals that you place the speaker wire into. Minor scratches.
    I paid $138 all said and done for a near brand new subwoofer that is upwards of 400 depending where you buy it.

    I would say, if you want to get a great deal buy direct, they even offered to send me a new one free of charge after I had an install problem which was actually the amp I had....so they stick by thier product regardless of refurb or otherwise
    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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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited February 2011
    I have purchased all of my Polk speakers from Polk Direct. Have not noticed a single problem with any of them. Very highly recommended.
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,346
    edited February 2011
    BUY THEM!!!! You will be very pleased!!!! RTiA9's and CSiA6 for me, have had them for two years now without any problems,and if they were refurbs I could not tell...:biggrin::cool::wink::smile:
    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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  • Slyder01
    Slyder01 Posts: 115
    edited February 2011
    thanks for all the replies guys! I guess i'll pull the trigger on the micropro 4000,, down the road the rtia9's... The most concerns i have is the shorter warranty so i called polk and was just saying that knowing my luck right after the warranty something will go wrong and she said no problem it more than likely would get fixed even though it has that shorter warranty
    Yamaha rx-a2000 AVR
    Polk csi5 Center
    Polk rt16 Main
    Polk fxia6 Rear Surround
    Paradigm Micro Rear Back
    Onkyo bookshelf Front Presence (for now)
    PSW 450 Front Sub
    DSW MicroPro 4000 Front Sub
    DSW MicroPro 2000 Rear Sub
    Samsung c6300 60 inch LED
    Sony BDPs370
    Room Size 15x30
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited February 2011
    I bought a subwoofer from the Polk Ebay store.It looked and perfomed as new.I can recommend the site.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,346
    edited February 2011
    Yep Polk Customer Service is TOP NOTCH!!!!
    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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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited February 2011
    I bought a CSi5 on ebay and it looks brand new. I think it's just overstock items that they need to sell quick
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited February 2011
    nhhiep wrote: »
    I bought a CSi5 on ebay and it looks brand new. I think it's just overstock items that they need to sell quick

    Agree 100% with this post and others before it: bought a pair of LSi F/X speakers and they were flawless. Highly recommended.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited February 2011
    I got my CS1 from Polk direct and have been completely satisfied w/ shipping, condition, everything.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited February 2011
    Yep, a no-brainer for me. For sure.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited February 2011
    I bought a pair of LSi9's a couple of years ago. Still look and sound excellent and I saved a pile of cash.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited February 2011
    This is a great thread.

    There should be a sticky for just the ebay questions/comments

    Im looking at getting a pair of tsi500s and there SOOOO cheap on ebay. I mean hell brand new its 800, refurbed ones are 365, even with tax and shipping, its almost 50% off.
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    I bought my Polk Monitor 60's $165.00 and CS2 $82.00 from Ebay site and they looked brand new, no scratches, fingerprints & looked brand new. I have not hooked them up yet as I am waiting for receiver. I would buy from them again.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    Also check Newegg. I was watching a pair of Monitor 40's on Ebay site and they were already at 124.00 with a day left to bid, Newegg has them for $129.00 with 2.99 shipping. Great deals at Newegg as well and buying New you get the full 5 yr factory warranty, only 2 yr warranty on Refurbished speakers. Give them a look as well.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited February 2011
    Polk store on ebay is the way to go!
    LSI25's=Ebay
    LSIC=Ebay
    FX=Ebay
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • Slyder01
    Slyder01 Posts: 115
    edited February 2011
    UPDATE.... Thanks to all the great and positive replies I will be a proud new daddy to an MP4000 from polk direct! I was keeping an eye on them and once they put a holiday sale on them for an extra 100 off, i almost didnt get my hands on one. I really wanted two but at this time the funds arent there.
    thanx fellow polkies!
    Yamaha rx-a2000 AVR
    Polk csi5 Center
    Polk rt16 Main
    Polk fxia6 Rear Surround
    Paradigm Micro Rear Back
    Onkyo bookshelf Front Presence (for now)
    PSW 450 Front Sub
    DSW MicroPro 4000 Front Sub
    DSW MicroPro 2000 Rear Sub
    Samsung c6300 60 inch LED
    Sony BDPs370
    Room Size 15x30
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