CRS+ with original stands?

dpowell
dpowell Posts: 3,068
edited June 2013 in Vintage Speakers
Are these the original polk stands or aftermarket?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ele/3831423069.html
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    edited May 2013
    after market all the way
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    Nothing wrong with after market stands for your CRS+'s :cool:

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    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    edited May 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    Nothing wrong with after market stands for your CRS+'s :cool:

    you are correct just clearing up they are not the original design. by the way yours are a "better" original design ...lucky sucker
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited May 2013
    Thanks, what are CRS+'s worth these days?
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    I am so thankful that Larry made me a pair of these stands. My only problem with them is that they're so nice, the stands are more noticeable than the speakers I re-veneered!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    I am so thankful that Larry made me a pair of these stands. My only problem with them is that they're so nice, the stands are more noticeable than the speakers I re-veneered!

    LOL, I am sure someone would be glad to take the stands off your hands so your speakers are the focus :biggrin:
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    Never going to happen!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2013
    You could just drape a throw blanket over the stands to hide their awesomeness from others :wink:.... just kidding
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited May 2013
    dpowell wrote: »
    Are these the original polk stands or aftermarket?

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ele/3831423069.html
    Somethings not right with the cabinets. The one on the left looks almost swollen, like there was water damage.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    Don't settle on the cabinets! The cabinet is the most important part. Almost everything else is replaceable.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited May 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    Don't settle on the cabinets! The cabinet is the most important part. Almost everything else is replaceable.
    For sure, go over them with a fine tooth comb. Make sure they're solid
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    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    Passive radiator should be in top shape as well, they can be hard to track down.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Somethings not right with the cabinets. The one on the left looks almost swollen, like there was water damage.

    Just looked at the photos. I see what you're talking about, but I don't think they look swollen, I think it's just water staining. Those cabinets do look serviceable to my eyes, assuming you'd be looking to go all out and do a veneer job on them.

    But I'd try to talk the price down, $260 is high. I sold my original CRS+'s for $200 back in 2005, and they were in better condition than these.

    I'd try offering $150, cash and carry, and see if he bites. I wouldn't go much higher though, CRS+'s come up fairly regularly, and you can find pairs in better shape than these. First thing I'd try as a negotiation tactic is to pass on the stands. I don't like those stands at all. Too wobbly for CRS+'s, they will tip over fairly easily.

    Make sure you see them in person, though. Pictures can be deceiving, you'll definitely want to inspect the cabinets and passive radiators before you commit.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    These are nice, but wrong side of the country for you. Pricey though:

    http://frederick.craigslist.org/ele/3826178000.html
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited May 2013
    I was thinking of selling my pair at some point for $800.00. Custom cherry veneer, Tony's boards, Sonicaps, Mills, upgraded to 4.1TL's (with RD0198-1's of course), Larry's rings with 8 bolts on the PR's, Cardas posts, comes with the AI-1, original stands with 22 lbs. of lead shot per stand and custom spikes. All of it in absolute mint condition and no extra charge for my dingus rubs.

    Pricey?
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    I was thinking of selling my pair at some point for $800.00. Custom cherry veneer, Tony's boards, Sonicaps, Mills, upgraded to 4.1TL's (with RD0198-1's of course), Larry's rings with 8 bolts on the PR's, Cardas posts, comes with the AI-1, original stands with 22 lbs. of lead shot per stand and custom spikes. All of it in absolute mint condition and no extra charge for my dingus rubs.

    Pricey?

    Not if someone knows what they are buying. The tweeters, sonicaps, boards, and rings alone are worth over $500.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    Plus, when I sold my original stands I got over $100 for them, can't remember exactly what I sold them for. So to me, it sounds like you're selling the cherry veneered cabinets, the four drivers, the inductors, and the AI-1 for under $200. Oh, and all the work is DONE! Pricey? Hardly. More like a bargain. And if I didn't already have mine done, I'd be buying yours.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,266
    edited May 2013
    On the subject of CRS+ prices, I have a mint pair of CRS+, walnut finish without stands but with factory IC cable. What should I expect to be able to get for them.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2013
    TennMan wrote: »
    On the subject of CRS+ prices, I have a mint pair of CRS+, walnut finish without stands but with factory IC cable. What should I expect to be able to get for them.

    I'd give you two bones today for them, if you're looking for a quick sale! :cheesygrin:
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited May 2013
    I couldn't sell my pair for two bones for months so I decided to keep it. :)

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    I still can't believe you couldn't sell your pair. What are they smoking out there in Colorado?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited May 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    I still can't believe you couldn't sell your pair. What are they smoking out there in Colorado?

    They are doing this in Colorado..

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    And that's just for breakfast.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2013
    What would it cost to pack and ship to Texas?
    Mystery wrote: »
    I couldn't sell my pair for two bones for months so I decided to keep it. :)
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    edited May 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    Plus, when I sold my original stands I got over $100 for them, can't remember exactly what I sold them for. So to me, it sounds like you're selling the cherry veneered cabinets, the four drivers, the inductors, and the AI-1 for under $200. Oh, and all the work is DONE! Pricey? Hardly. More like a bargain. And if I didn't already have mine done, I'd be buying yours.

    You sold them to me Neil $120 + $40 to ship them, worth every penny thanks to Larry for making your custom made ones freeing yours up. If I bought F1's with his stands I could sell my 2 pair of CRS+'s and my original stands. Is F1 still selling his and where does he live?
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2013
    No that is a good deal!

    F1nut wrote: »
    I was thinking of selling my pair at some point for $800.00. Custom cherry veneer, Tony's boards, Sonicaps, Mills, upgraded to 4.1TL's (with RD0198-1's of course), Larry's rings with 8 bolts on the PR's, Cardas posts, comes with the AI-1, original stands with 22 lbs. of lead shot per stand and custom spikes. All of it in absolute mint condition and no extra charge for my dingus rubs.

    Pricey?
    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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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2013
    I still noticed the speakers 1st they are beautiful
    nspindel wrote: »
    I am so thankful that Larry made me a pair of these stands. My only problem with them is that they're so nice, the stands are more noticeable than the speakers I re-veneered!
    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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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2013
    Shipping those stands after they're lead shot? That won't be cheap.....
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    edited May 2013
    Not sure but I think Jesse lives in Chicago, I could be wrong. I would gladly buy his if he was really going to sell them.
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    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited May 2013
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    What would it cost to pack and ship to Texas?
    I'm afraid to ship these.
    Also, I'm keeping these for now since I sold SDA-2B and 3.1TL's already so these are the only SDA left.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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