RT2000P vs RT2000I have an opportunity to purchase

dl090465
dl090465 Posts: 212
edited April 2011 in Vintage Speakers
Hello all,

I have an opportunity to purchase a set of RT2000I speakers locally for $500. They are supposed to be in excellent condition.

Is there a noticeable difference between the RT2000P that I already have vs the RT2000I ??

Is the price right ??

Is this a worthwhile upgrade to "Room 2" in my sig as it will replace my RTi100's ???

Thanks for the input,

Dave
Room 1:
ONKYO TX-SR608
Polk Complete RT 5000 System
Polk RT3000p's Front
Polk CS1000p Center
Polk FX 1000's Rear


Room 2:
ONKYO TX-SR608
Polk RT2000's Front Someone Please Sell Me Some RT3000 so I can have a second RT5000 setup !!!!
Polk CS1000p Center
Polk FX1000's Rear
Polk PSW 120 front
Polk PSW 505 rear
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited April 2011
    Highs are a little more laid back the RTxxxi's but not drastically so, at least from what I understand. $500 is a little high. Might talk him down to $300. Even then...
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  • dl090465
    dl090465 Posts: 212
    edited April 2011
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    Highs are a little more laid back the RTxxxi's but not drastically so, at least from what I understand. $500 is a little high. Might talk him down to $300. Even then...

    Wow, i didn't think RT2000i or RT2000p would sell that low...

    I currently have the RT2000p in one room and RTi100 in the other. I just wonder what kind of upgrade the RT2000i would be to the RTi100....
    Room 1:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk Complete RT 5000 System
    Polk RT3000p's Front
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX 1000's Rear


    Room 2:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk RT2000's Front Someone Please Sell Me Some RT3000 so I can have a second RT5000 setup !!!!
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX1000's Rear
    Polk PSW 120 front
    Polk PSW 505 rear
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  • civilian
    civilian Posts: 357
    edited April 2011
    I picked up some 2000P's up locally for 300. I'd rate them at an 8/10 as they were a little dirty and had some minor scratches here and there.
    They sound amazing!

    Can you a/b your 100's and 2000's?
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  • dl090465
    dl090465 Posts: 212
    edited April 2011
    i don't really have the room to a/b them......i want the ones that are local but the owner won't go below $500, I offered $400 and he turned it down....
    Room 1:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk Complete RT 5000 System
    Polk RT3000p's Front
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX 1000's Rear


    Room 2:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk RT2000's Front Someone Please Sell Me Some RT3000 so I can have a second RT5000 setup !!!!
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX1000's Rear
    Polk PSW 120 front
    Polk PSW 505 rear
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited April 2011
    $500 is over priced for those. I owned a pair of the RT2000P's. The 'i' version has a different mid driver but I can't imagine that you'll notice much of a difference. Honestly, if you're looking at a different speaker for music, don't spend your money going with a lateral move. Grab a pair of SDA 1C's for right around the same price and you'll not want to listen to your RT2000's ever again...... :)
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  • dl090465
    dl090465 Posts: 212
    edited April 2011
    dpowell wrote: »
    $500 is over priced for those. I owned a pair of the RT2000P's. The 'i' version has a different mid driver but I can't imagine that you'll notice much of a difference. Honestly, if you're looking at a different speaker for music, don't spend your money going with a lateral move. Grab a pair of SDA 1C's for right around the same price and you'll not want to listen to your RT2000's ever again...... :)


    Thanks for the response.....I am not looking to use them for music, just as an upgrade and eliminate my RTi100's from one of my rooms.

    I already have a pair of RT2000P and withe the FX1000 and CS400, they are awesome for home theater....
    I am so suprised by the diminished value for a pair of RT2000I in like new condition....In any case, I offered him $400 and he is holding out for $500...too much....he has until Friday to come to $400 or I will just keep what I have....I rarely listen to my set up in room 2 in my sig so I guess I will be saving money....


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    Room 1:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk Complete RT 5000 System
    Polk RT3000p's Front
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX 1000's Rear


    Room 2:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk RT2000's Front Someone Please Sell Me Some RT3000 so I can have a second RT5000 setup !!!!
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX1000's Rear
    Polk PSW 120 front
    Polk PSW 505 rear
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited April 2011
    Yeah, sad to see but it's the reality. I sold my RT2000P's for around $300. You could probably score the RT3000's for not much more than he's asking for his RT2000's. Those are a HUGE step up from the 2000's. Hands down no comparrison betwteen the two (both for HT and music).

    You have a great setup. Those FX1000's are amazing surrounds. I sold mine only because the new place doesn't have wall space. Had to go for in-wall's.

    Just FYI, it may not be on your radar right now but if you put SDA's in Room 2, you'd be in there a LOT more.:biggrin:
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited April 2011
    Actually the I series has a redesigned crossover and new mid range driver. I also understood that the tweeter was updated. There is a difference in the way they sound but not drastic. If you like the P models you will love the I model.

    500.00 really isn't that much money for a pair of 2000.00 then speakers. I think if they are in excellent condition I would buy them for that price. Never a bad Idea to make an offer but if the seller wants 500 give it to him.
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  • dl090465
    dl090465 Posts: 212
    edited April 2011
    dpowell wrote: »
    Yeah, sad to see but it's the reality. I sold my RT2000P's for around $300. You could probably score the RT3000's for not much more than he's asking for his RT2000's. Those are a HUGE step up from the 2000's. Hands down no comparrison betwteen the two (both for HT and music).

    You have a great setup. Those FX1000's are amazing surrounds. I sold mine only because the new place doesn't have wall space. Had to go for in-wall's.

    Just FYI, it may not be on your radar right now but if you put SDA's in Room 2, you'd be in there a LOT more.:biggrin:


    Thanks again for the response...yes i absolutely LOVE my FX1000's, even my FX500's in the other room put out some of the best surround sound i have heard...If i ever came across another good deal on a pair of FX1000's I would jump on it....
    Room 1:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk Complete RT 5000 System
    Polk RT3000p's Front
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX 1000's Rear


    Room 2:
    ONKYO TX-SR608
    Polk RT2000's Front Someone Please Sell Me Some RT3000 so I can have a second RT5000 setup !!!!
    Polk CS1000p Center
    Polk FX1000's Rear
    Polk PSW 120 front
    Polk PSW 505 rear
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  • jdog123456
    jdog123456 Posts: 2
    I just picked some up at a garage sale for literally 20$ for both. They are a 7/10 cause the stuff is peeling off the front a little and the grills are a little beat up but they sound amazing
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    Pics?
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,658
    Parts are worth way more then 20.00. You stole em
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