Monitor 5B w/VR3 Mods

factorz
factorz Posts: 353
edited May 2014 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Well I hate to see them go, but I have a new pair of speakers coming at the end of the month so got to make room. These are in good shape with a few nicks but nothing major. Trey gave these the once over and the following mods have been completed.

Tweeter network
Mundorf Mox Resistors
Clarity Cap PX

Midbass Network -
Solen PB400v

I also applied some Sonic Barrier to the cabinets and Dynamat the drivers. Trey also wanted to try something different and we did the fortress plate on the back which can be seen in this thread.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?154878-Polk-Audio-Monitor-5B-Crossover-Modification-Thread&daysprune=365

Happy to send pictures if needed. Would like to keep this a local sale to Milwaukee if possible. $175 takes them home.
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  • gmjungbluth
    gmjungbluth Posts: 232
    edited March 2014
    Wow. That's a great deal for all the work you've put in to these. I'm sure they sound amazing. I love my recapped Polk 7As and the recap components don't come close to this!

    Good luck with the sale!

    G
    HT System:
    Marantz NR-1403
    Front: Klipsch CF-4
    Rear: Paradigm Atom V3
    Center: Boston Acoustic VR12
    Sub: Bowers & Wilkins ASW600

    2Ch:
    Restored Fisher 500C
    Yamaha P-500 Turntable

    Living Room:
    Harman Kardon 3380
    Restored Polk Monitor 7B

    Bedroom:
    Harman Kardon VR-3750
    Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble
    Polk PSW10

    In and out of rotation:
    KLH Model 6,
    Polk LSI7
    NAD 7100
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited March 2014
    If I were local those would be mine.

    GLWS!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited March 2014
    Well I was trying to be fair on the pricing and make sure my Polkies get it a shot at it first. I will list on my local CL in another week at a higher price.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited April 2014
    Weekend bump.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited April 2014
    FYI I will be attending the Axpona show at the end of the month in Chicago if somone wanted to meet up and take these off my hands. Most likely hitting the show on Friday but nothing is set in stone.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited April 2014
    FYI I will be traveling to the Louisville/Lexington, KY area for business if someone was interested in meeting. I could be able to meet the night of the 16th in Louisville and Lexington the 17th before I head back home. Let me know. Thanks.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited April 2014
    When the 5B is modded it becomes a simply amazing speaker. Hopefully someone can work something out to pick these up. I will probably never part with my modded 5B's. It would be a shame if these left the Polk family.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited April 2014
    Bump with lower price $160. Thanks for looking.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited April 2014
    Pm sent...would love to see some pics if.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited April 2014
    Weekend bump. Final price drop $150.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited April 2014
    factorz wrote: »
    Weekend bump. Final price drop $150.

    Sent you a PM.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2014
    Maybe I missed it but what tweeter is in there?
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited April 2014
    I will take them if you can ship.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited April 2014
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    Sorry it took so long to get some pictures up. I know a few have asked about shipping but would like to keep local.
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited April 2014
    Any chance you'll be making your way over toward Minneapolis in the near future? If so, I'd be interested!

    2-channel
    Squeezebox Touch| MSB Analog DAC | Audio Research Ref 40 Anniversary Edition| Pass Labs X350.8 | Wilson Audio Sasha 2

    Home Theater
    Arcam AVR 550 | GoldenEar Triton One | GoldenEar SuperCenter XXL | GoldenEar Aon 3 | JL Audio Fathom F113v2
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited May 2014
    Weekend bump.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited May 2014
    Somebody needs to grab these before they go on Craigslist or Ebay and end up in the hands of some teenager. :lol:
    The price is ridiculous good.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited May 2014
    Bump for a great set of speakers. I have these in the garage rig right now but really think they need to find a good home. Make me a offer.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited May 2014
    factorz wrote: »
    Bump for a great set of speakers. I have these in the garage rig right now but really think they need to find a good home. Make me a offer.

    You ship, I buy.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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