Atrium 55's

scubalab
scubalab Posts: 3,103
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Stumbled on a pair of used Atrium 55s locally for $50. Just wondering if that is a good deal. I currently have an old pair of M3 II all weather speakers that are still running strong (even though they're 20+/- years old and have not been very well cared for since installing them outdoors a couple years ago).

Thoughts on whether these newER Atriums would be an improvement and are worth the asking price?

Thanks - Al
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    I'd say they are a good deal and snatch em up... The current Atriums on Polks ebay site are at the cheapest 80 bucks and those ones use a 4 1/2 woofer and a 3/4 tweeter...

    I believe yours are a 5 1/4 woofer and a 1" tweeter....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    Thanks Dan. I believe you're correct. From what I found on them, they were the middle of the Atriums at the time (the 45s were the smaller ones, and the 65s were the larger ones). The 55's look to be 100WPC, 5-1/4" woofer, 1" tweeter. Probably most comparable to the current Atrium 6's.

    I'm going to check them out this evening. For 50 bucks, I don't have much to lose, and likely something to gain! Plus, these are black, and if anything, will look better than my dirty white M3's!

    I'll post later on my impressions.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    Those sound fantastic on our deck with the Polk outdoor sub. That looks like a really good price.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    Well, unless there's anything major wrong with them, they'll likely be coming home with me. May have to consider the sub at some point!
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    Got 'em. They cleaned up really nice and sound great. Now to get them installed outside to replace the M3's. I was really impressed with the bass from such a small speaker...
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    The Atriums are on my short list to buy for myself here in the next bit. Tunes will grilling out.....

    And I'd finally get to use my Zone 2 on my Integra lol...... (so I need to figure out how to do it hehehe)
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,208
    My Atrium 55's get a lot of use...grilling, swimming, playing basketball, or just sitting outside relaxing the tunes are usually going.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • jemb
    jemb Posts: 2
    Anyone know where I can get a replacement 5.25” speaker for one of my Atrium55’s. Live in the UK and can’t get one from anywhere or even the US to ship!?
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    Send an email to: Kim.Jasper@soundunited.com and he'll refer you to someone who can help.
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  • jemb
    jemb Posts: 2
    Thanks Ken, did as you suggested and Kim Jasper came up trumps!! Thanks 😊
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