Polk Monitor 10A
So I have a very nice set of Monitor 10a's that I don't know what I want to with.
I would love your input
A) Leave stock as they sound very nice
Upgrade crossovers - probably sound better
C) Sell
I would love your input
A) Leave stock as they sound very nice
Upgrade crossovers - probably sound betterC) Sell
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They're "rosewood", too! ;-)
Any of those three choices could be a good one for you. Replacing XO capacitors will almost certainly make them sound better - it will certainly make them sound different.
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Those look to be in excellent condition. I would suggest Option (B) - you upgrade the crossovers, as well as the additional (and cheaper!) battery of usual upgrades/modifications (listed all over the place on this forum). Then, you'll likely never want to get rid of them. Each of the changes will add to a cumulative upgrade that is incredible.
I think Monitor 10s are about the easiest listening speaker I've ever owned. -
Should you decide option C, I believe we can make that happen.
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Seems to me, no one can answer those questions but you.
I have a pair of 10As and they're here for "good"!
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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They look really really nice. Upgrade the x-overs and have a lot of fun or sell them to a fellow Polkie!!
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Those appear to be in gorgeous shape and would and do have people drooling here for a pair of those. If it were me do the x-overs. Those are keepers.2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E
H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-
Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc -
Nice pair.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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And if you want to take them with you, they would make nice caskets, just have to divide you up.Main Family Room: Sony 46 LCD, Sony Blue Ray, Sony DVD/VCR combo,Onkyo TXNR 708, Parasound 5250,
Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.
Living Room: Belkin PF60, Parasound HCA2200, MIT ProlineEXP balanced IC's,Emotiva XDA-1 DAC/Pre,Emotiva ERC2 transport,MIT AVT2, Polk LSI 9's. -
Does anyone have the values handy for the caps?
If I were to sell these what kind of value do they have?
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http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?38755-POLK-AUDIO-Speaker-Wiring-Schematics-amp-More-ALL-MODELS-except-SDA
this page has schematics, but you are going to want to pull the crossovers and read the values from the caps and resistors to be sure of everything.
Very nice speakers. I would dearly love to have those in my stable.Polk Lsi9
N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
NAD 1020 completely refurbished
Keces DA-131 mk.II
Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2 -
You can find the wiring and cap values here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?38755-POLK-AUDIO-Speaker-Wiring-Schematics-amp-More-ALL-MODELS-except-SDA
Gorgeous speakers there man. I am normally not an old Monitor fan but those would convert me just on aesthetics alone."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
Dang you Steve and your faster typing skills! :redface:"Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
The drool on my keys made my fingers go faster.....Polk Lsi9
N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
NAD 1020 completely refurbished
Keces DA-131 mk.II
Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2 -
Any recommendations for brand of caps and resistors?
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I used Sonicap Gen 1 and Mills 12W resistors in my RTA 11T, and the results we excellent. It is most likely the most frequent combination recommended here for many older Polks.
http://www.soniccraft.com/sonicaps.htm
http://www.soniccraft.com/mills_resistors.htm
Clarity caps and Mundorf MOX resistors also work well, and Daytons, Solens, and Jantzens are the lower cost caps.Polk Lsi9
N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
NAD 1020 completely refurbished
Keces DA-131 mk.II
Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2 -
I was wondering if anyone would catch that. It was that way when I bought them, I am the second owner.Nice speakers, I've got a pair of old Monitor 5s, excellent sound with the Peerless tweeters which is what appears to be in yours(correct me if I'm wrong folks). But the one in the right speaker appears to be mounted...upside down ?
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I was wondering if anyone would catch that. It was that way when I bought them, I am the second owner.
Nothing a dollar screw driver can't remedy!
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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Nice looking pair no doubt! I want some 12's someday!HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
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I would open them up and get the values directly off the caps.
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Problem fixed.Nice speakers, I've got a pair of old Monitor 5s, excellent sound with the Peerless tweeters which is what appears to be in yours(correct me if I'm wrong folks). But the one in the right speaker appears to be mounted...upside down ?
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Those sure are purdy
if you decide to keep them & upgrade good luck. If you decide to sell them youll have no problem selling them. Getting harder to find em like that condition nowwa days .. -
Nice setup... Keep them
However inquiring minds want to know...
How do they hold up against your Infinitys ?? -
The Polks are nice and easy to listen to for long periods of time. Very laid back and non- fatiguing.
The Kappa 8's have much more life and dynamics from top to bottom.Nice setup... Keep them
However inquiring minds want to know...
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The crossover upgrade will bring all the life and dynamics you'll ever need to the Monitor 10s. The original NP Electrolytics used in Lo-Pass are well past their prime, and affect the entire bass region. The Mylar and Silver Mica used in the Hi-Pass are mediocre at best, and the Sandcast Resistors suck. Don't know what your budget is, but Sonicaps, with Mills MRA-12 Resistors will bring those puppies to life, very warm and musical. If you like a bit more detail/in your face sound, then Clarity ESAs and Mundorf MOX resistors would suite you. You can also temper the Clarity ESAs with Mills Resistors instead of the Mundorf MOX. Don't forget to clean and treat the fuse blocks with DeoxIT, and possibly consider some of the high-end fuses available instead of the conventional BUSS Fuses.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
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
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
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Dave.....What is the advantage or benefits of using a higher end fuse?
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Bruce, the fuse is in series with the entire Hi-Pass section. Some can hear the difference between a typical BUSS fuse from the hardware store, and one made specifically for audio. Some can't. I've never heard one of the high-end fuses, so I don't have any ears-on opinion either way. I just mentioned it so the OP knows all his options.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
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
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
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Thanks for the info Dave. I will look into it and perhaps experiment and report back.
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Can anyone tell me if these stands are the originals?
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Can anyone tell me if these stands are the originals?
I'd say no. Mine were black and at an angle. Unfortunately mine were destroyed by water in a small flood. Fortunately the speakers were not harmed!HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
They are not.
