Polk 7 speaker bundle built around RT2000p mains for $500?

James in VA

Hi all! Brand new here and I have never owned Polks.

I lost a lot of my home theater set-up in a sad, unfortunate divorce (especially for my daughter). That said, I'm trying to rebuild on a meager budget. I still have my 10+ year old Cambridge 5.1 Soundworks speakers and was really just looking to replace the front mains which are lacking. After deciding today that I was going to pull the trigger on a used pair of Martin Logan Aeons for $700, I came across a Polk bundle in the neighborhood hence my post here. FYI, I watch movies and listen to a lot of music including SACDs and DVD-A (rock, blues, some jazz). I have a Denon AVR3312CI that I just got off an Amazon deal and an Oppo multi-format player.

Here are the 7 Polk speakers that someone in my neighborhood is selling:

RT2000p floor standing speakers (2) with built-in powered subwoofers (each missing 1 of 2 grills)
LS F/X Dipole / Bipole Surround speakers (2)
RT35I Bookshelf/on-wall speakers (2)
Polk Audio CS350-LS Center Speaker (missing grill)

I think these date back to 2000 or so. Anyone have experience with these? I'm especially curious about the mains. FYI, it is $500 for the bundle. I did check the amps on the RT2000p speakers and they are working fine. Cosmetically, they are pretty good save for the missing grills.

I know you are mostly "Polkies" but I'd appreciate your thoughts, especially considering the Martin Logan option.
Many thanks!

James in VA

Velocitydreamer

Can't say much for Martin Logans... Just know their electrostatic speakers are amazingly clear when setup right. I can, however, vouche for the Polk rt2000p's. I have a set for my fronts (soon 3000p's) and love them! The rt35i's are great bookshelves, from the same series as the 2000p's, and I think they're the largest of that series that are feasible for wall mounting. I'm not as familiar with the di-pole speakers, but I know a lot of people like them. I think the center is 1 step down from the 400, but I imagine it's pretty nice. I'm not familiar with the hunt for grills. Can't imagine they'd be too expensive if you find them. I'd say it's a great price, as I paid 350 for the 2000p's alone... and especially if they're in awesome condition (minus grills). Try to talk him/her down anyways, it never hurts... just claim the grills are annoying to find or something lol.