heh -- some Model Nine fun posted on youtube
mhardy6647
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As seen in a post today at audiokarma; not sure if this was known to any or all here (or if it is of any interest, truth be told).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1o5j1jJNXQ&feature=youtu.be
I have always been perversely fascinated with the Model Nine :- )
I actually have a pair of the somewhat later Monitor Series Model 9A; same basic design but using a proper tweeter (the Peerless silk dome) and electronic crossover instead of a "free range" Motorola piezo. I actually think they sound pretty darned good; I've always liked those CTS 4-1/2" pincushion frame "fullrange" drivers, I'll readily admit.
The video (and the AK thread) is about the original Nine, though. I haven't heard a pair of those in decades, so I really cannot at this late date say anything intelligent about how they might compare to the 9A.
modelnine by Mark Hardy, on Flickr
EDIT: The AK thread.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/polk-model-9-vintage-speakers-video-review.692878/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1o5j1jJNXQ&feature=youtu.beI have always been perversely fascinated with the Model Nine :- )
I actually have a pair of the somewhat later Monitor Series Model 9A; same basic design but using a proper tweeter (the Peerless silk dome) and electronic crossover instead of a "free range" Motorola piezo. I actually think they sound pretty darned good; I've always liked those CTS 4-1/2" pincushion frame "fullrange" drivers, I'll readily admit.
The video (and the AK thread) is about the original Nine, though. I haven't heard a pair of those in decades, so I really cannot at this late date say anything intelligent about how they might compare to the 9A.
modelnine by Mark Hardy, on FlickrEDIT: The AK thread.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/polk-model-9-vintage-speakers-video-review.692878/
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Thanks for sharing Mark. I would love to get my ears on some 9's. Its hard to tell what they really sound like without being there. I myself dont desire alot of bass. Good video..
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first for me never knew they were bi-polar
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Same CTS Driver as the original Bose 901Home 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
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
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Nice to see some Model 9's in operation. Can't discern anything regarding SQ from You Tube. The dude is wearing panty hose and skinny jeans. It's PFB?
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Interesting story. Rola and CTS both produced those drivers, and sold them to everyone.mhardy6647 wrote: »Indeed they were.
http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/264355#Comment_264355
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
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
I like them -- I have a small stash down da basement.
Huge magnets on them (given the size of the driver).
The 9As are impressively sensitive; SE 2A3 drove them respectably well, if memory serves.
The 9As are buried deep downstairs (they got brought up here early on in the slow transition from MA to NH). I ought to dig them out again some time...
