Polk LS-70 Good? Keep? Sell?

Sweet928
Sweet928 Posts: 1
edited November 2013 in Speakers
Hi All, I found this forum from a Porsche enthusiast site. Someone there suggested I come here. I have a pair of really nice Polk LS70's that I bought new in the early 90's. They are wood gain veneer and in very good condition. No issues with the outside, no fogging, delamination, etc, grills are perfect and no visible issues from the speakers themselves. The problem is I am moving and my wife doesn't want them in the new house. They were being under-used as surround sound speakers for all these years in connection with a Polk center and rears and a Velodine servo sub. They sound and look great but I'm not sure what they are worth and if they are well regarded. Anyone here have an opinion on their value and saleability? Or convince me I'm crazy to let these go when I move.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited May 2013
    Id keep them. They are a nice sounding speaker for both HT and music. What does she want you to replace them with? If she has given you permission to go and get some LSiM's(Polk's newest flagship) I would say go for new, but if the alternative is an acoustimass 321 from Bose???

    If the latter is the case, you would be certifiably insane.:cheesygrin:

    Welcome to CP... hang out for a while, as there are a bunch of cool people here to help you get the most from your Polks.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited May 2013
    .Welcome to CP, hang out for awhile and chime in. The LS70's are a sweet speaker ,hang onto them or you can try selling them in the flea market once you get over 100 posts here. Irrenhaus just got a pair of LS70's last week.:cheesygrin:
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited May 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    .Welcome to CP, hang out for awhile and chime in. The LS70's are a sweet speaker ,hang onto them or you can try selling them in the flea market once you get over 100 posts here. Irrenhaus just got a pair of LS70's last week.:cheesygrin:

    Yes i did, still more listening to do but so far very happy. I just move them to my room for music only but using a Pio Elte to drive them.

    Cheers
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  • attym
    attym Posts: 33
    edited November 2013
    One more vote for the ls70s
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