CS400i center and RT800i (cherry)

billbillw

Well, after more than 7 years with the same HT speakers, I'm making some changes to the front stage of my theater setup. The changes are mostly to fit in better with the dimensions of my theater screen, not for sonic improvement.

Offering for sale one CS400i center channel. Widely known to be one of the best ever from Polk. This monster center channel is pretty much perfect. I'll post some photos tonight. Local pickup in metro Atlanta preferred, but I will ship this one if need be. Asking $100 + any shipping costs.

Also offering my RT800i with cherry wood finish. One of Polks best non-powered towers. These ones are in very good shape for the age and functionally perfect. One grill peg is broken, but they stay on just fine. The wood finish looks very good from a foot or two away, but if you look very close, there are some light surface markings (mostly light nicks or intentions) that came from when I originally had these shipped to me. They are definitely living room presentable, no deep gouges. They come with original Polk floor spikes and rubber spike covers. These are for local pickup only. Asking $200 for the pair. Photos tonight.

cambir

Is the CS400i black? Interested in photos and shipping cost.

littlewoodboats

If cambir does not take your CS400i I am interested. A rough shipping quote to 75979 would be appreciated.

billbillw

The CS400i only came in black vinyl. Will get photos up tonight. I'll PM shipping quotes. Don't expect it to be cheap. We are talking about a 30lb speaker that will be in a box that is approx 24x20x12 to give sufficient protection.

billbillw

Photos as promised.

CS400i is perfect except for a hairline scratch on the left side. The serial sticker is MIA.

billbillw

RT800i cherry. These are better than I remembered. They are solid 8/10 on A-gon scale. The marks in the wood are very light and only visible when looking at reflected light. Top left grill peg on one speaker is broken. I tried to glue, but it didn't hold. The glue dust shown around the peg hole in the photo wiped off easily. Custom jumpers included. One small snag in one of the lower grill's fabric. Not noticeable due to black background.

There was a spot on my lens that showed up in several of the photos.

deronb1

Fantastic price on the CS400i. Had one for a while and I do miss it at times. Sold mine for 140.00 and THAT was a good deal.

cambir

littlewoodboats wrote: »

If cambir does not take your CS400i I am interested. A rough shipping quote to 75979 would be appreciated.

I'll step back as I don't really need it right now.

littlewoodboats

Are you sure? I will not snipe from a fellow Polkie. Especially one I have done business with in the past.:eek:

littlewoodboats

PayPal details please and consider this sold

billbillw

CS400i sold. Thanks Steve.

Hope I don't miss it too much. I replaced it with a Pinnacle Classic Gold Center which is shorter and wider. The Pinnacle fits better in front of my 100" projection screen and perhaps it disperses better, but I've already noticed that it doesn't handles the deeper voices nearly as well as the Polk did. The CS400i digs deep.

RT800i still available. Now listed on local CL as well.

cambir

littlewoodboats wrote: »

Are you sure? I will not snipe from a fellow Polkie. Especially one I have done business with in the past.:eek:

No worries here. If I was in, I would have paid already. Enjoy that 400...I love the one I have!

billbillw

Alright, lets get these RT800i sold. I think they are fairly priced, but I might be open to some offers. Not much lower or I'll just use them in my living room 2.1 setup.

billbillw

Bump. hard to find real wood veneer finished speaker in this price range.

billbillw

Bump. Any takers at $175 for the pair?

ken brydson

Thant's a nice deal. GLWS....

billbillw

Bump. RT800i still available.

billbillw

These pretty cherry finish speakers need a home. Great front stage speakers for an HT setup. I believe these will blend well with any of the modern Polk RT/CS series.

billbillw

Bump.
I never thought these would be so hard to sell. They were pretty desirable 7 years ago. Still a great sounding set of towers.

billbillw

Another bump. Nothing wrong with the sound of these towers. They are very comparable to the RTi8.

billbillw

Monday morning bump. This is a lot of speaker for $175.

billbillw

I still have these RT800i. Very nice mains for an HT setup...

littlewoodboats

I am surprised these have not sold. Buy with confidence. The center I bought is in great shape well packed to arrive safely.

billbillw

OK, mark as sold, finally. Went to a local CL buyer.