Vintage Polk Speaker worth keeping?

haghighi
haghighi Posts: 33
edited June 2013 in Speakers
Folks,

I have a full 7.1 system that has been unused for several years: RT12s, RT10s, RT5s, CS225, FX500, FX1000 speakers which my wife is making me get rid of. I was planning on using them in another room but she says they are two big and must get of her storage space. I am bummed out because I upgraded all the tweeters to the tri laminate so they all match, and they are in great condition. I can likely hide them over at my brothers, but worried he will ruin them and not really appreciate the build quality (he has no concept how to care for anything and has gone through several cheap speakers).

Do you guys think I should just part ways with them and sell them? Is there a market for these vintage speakers? I believe they are still better than some of the newer ones produced today. Would like to hear from some old school polkies as well that know these speakers....
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2012
    The RT series for the money is arguably the best line that Polk has put out, especially for home theater. With that said, you can store them at my house rent free :)
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2012
    Dude, you've been a member for over 10 years and you don't know the answer to that! You have a nice system there, one worth keeping and what you're saying doesn't make much sense.

    Have you had this system for a while? If so, why is your wife miffed now? Negotiate and put the system where "you" want to!

    You know "you" want to do!

    (And under the new rules you need 100 posts to sell that here--just in case that's what this post is really about).

    Good Luck!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • haghighi
    haghighi Posts: 33
    edited July 2012
    nguyendot wrote: »
    The RT series for the money is arguably the best line that Polk has put out, especially for home theater. With that said, you can store them at my house rent free :)

    Lol, thats what my brother told me!
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  • haghighi
    haghighi Posts: 33
    edited July 2012
    cnh wrote: »
    Dude, you've been a member for over 10 years and you don't know the answer to that! You have a nice system there, one worth keeping and what you're saying doesn't make much sense.

    Have you had this system for a while? If so, why is your wife miffed now? Negotiate and put the system where "you" want to!

    You know "you" want to do!

    (And under the new rules you need 100 posts to sell that here--just in case that's what this post is really about).

    Good Luck!

    cnh

    Well I obviously have been away from the Polk world for a while. I actually replaced my 7.1 system years ago with some Monitor Audio Gold series 7.1 system (all except the Polk PSW650 still have that in the system!). So my wife is basically saying that I need to get rid of this second set. She attempted to donate them on several occasions believe it or not! I've got some caution tape around them now in the original boxes, and she is basically saying if I don't get rid of them, I have no chance of buying any new electronic gear! Techincally I did negotiate if she let me build my HT I would get rid of them 2 years ago, but I am having a hard time coming to terms with this. I keep thinking we'll put it in a vacation home and I will be bummed if I don't have them when that happens.

    Thanks about the info for classifieds, I guess that makes sense to ensure people are legit, obviously I have not posted much. At any rate if I do sell them, I think I would prefer local sale to avoid shipping, I was thinking posting them on audigon and specifying local pickup.
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  • haghighi
    haghighi Posts: 33
    edited July 2012
    I am curious what the build quality of current Polks are, I have not kept up with the line, are they made in the US or overseas now?

    I know most manufacturers claim they are designed in the US but assembled elsewhere, does this matter to anyone? I suppose build quality is still good?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2012
    Just about all new Polks are made over seas but designed here. The build quality of the top lines, RTI-A, LSI and LSiM series is very good, though. Take a look at Polk's ebay site for some nice buys!

    http://stores.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Direct

    Stock changes quite often so keep your eye on that site!

    Sorry if I came a off a bit too hard!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited July 2012
    Well I would sell them and at least get some cash. I think the ones made over here arr better and they are all made over in China now. But really you need to find her weakness with mine it is Miles Davis and Barbara Streisand, I can do anything I want :redface:
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • haghighi
    haghighi Posts: 33
    edited December 2012
    Yes I think I finally had to put these up for sale on craigslist in Los Angeles. If you guys can advise if these are good prices, they all have the boxes as well:

    RT12 w/ Trilaminate tweeter upgrade $200
    RT5s $75
    f/X 1000 $250
    F/X 500i $100
    CS 400i $175
    CS 225 $75

    I think they are priced to sell, but I have not found any online so I have no clue, ideally I would sell them all for a package price, but that seems hard to do. Wife is threatening to donate them!

    Let me know if you think they are priced too high polkies...
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  • Bugstyvy
    Bugstyvy Posts: 119
    edited March 2013
    haghighi wrote: »
    Yes I think I finally had to put these up for sale on craigslist in Los Angeles. If you guys can advise if these are good prices, they all have the boxes as well:

    RT12 w/ Trilaminate tweeter upgrade $200
    RT5s $75
    f/X 1000 $250
    F/X 500i $100
    CS 400i $175
    CS 225 $75

    I paid $300 for RT12's with a Harman Kardon AVR 100 and a 5 disk matching changer(8350) If that helps
    Mcintosh MC2300
    Mcintosh 2105
    Integra Pre amp 9.8
    Pro-ject Record Player
    Sony 200 disc CD Changer
    Basic Wiring
    60" Samsung Series 8
    SDA-1.2TL
    SDA-3.1TL (unused at the moment)
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  • MUDMAN97
    MUDMAN97 Posts: 17
    edited June 2013
    Do you still have these available for sale? I am interested in the F/X 1000's.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,668
    edited June 2013
    MUDMAN97 wrote: »
    Do you still have these available for sale? I am interested in the F/X 1000's.
    ..Try PM poster. Its obvious he has less than 100 post & this isnt a (FS) classified post as it appears..good luck on your search....
    ..
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  • be83663
    be83663 Posts: 192
    edited June 2013
    Of course, the Vintage Speakers are worth keeping........

    In Your Heart.

    If you want a better sound all stemming from the better new technologies, please buy the new LSiM series.

    Thank you for your valuable inquiry.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited June 2013
    Oldies but goodies. .... keep it if u can otherwise. ..gotta keep the wifey happy. Happy wife happy Life.
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • breystonfan
    breystonfan Posts: 15
    edited June 2013
    The RT's are nice speakers. I owned the RT5's and they are great bookshelf speakers
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2013
    Keep Speakers, replace WIFE! It's what I did. :wink:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2013
    Keep the speakers!
    Jake
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited June 2013
    This is a zombie thread.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • bondslex
    bondslex Posts: 109
    edited June 2013
    Absolutely
    LSI 15
    LSI C
    LSI FX
    80 fx ls for atmos
    Velodyne SPL-10
    Marantz 7012
    Panasonic 9000
    JVC 420
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