SRT system?? whats it worth
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OK, so i'm not very knowledgeable on all of this. I acquired a full SRT system from a relative. It had been sitting for a long time so I brought it in to a local speaker shop (Midwest speaker repair) and had them go through each cabinet. They said it would be 530 to get everything in tip top shape. The system is the huge center channel, the two giant towers and both rear speakers (they have speakers on both sides). Also have the sound processer head unit. I also have an old sony mobile es receiver for it STR-DA333ES
So what the hell is the system worth? I would imagine its worth repairing. I would have to do so if selling either way. the cabinets are in good shape. any ideas? anyone interested in them?
So what the hell is the system worth? I would imagine its worth repairing. I would have to do so if selling either way. the cabinets are in good shape. any ideas? anyone interested in them?
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OK so you're going to be hit with a bunch of people telling you that you're not allowed to post for sale things until you reach 100 posts, so let's get that out of the way.
+/- $500 to bring them up to tip top shape is probably worth it. Why not just keep them? Stick around, there are plenty of people here who will help you get the most out of those amazing speakers.So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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$36... Yeah, I'm a high roller...
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I would buy these, but only if they came with Matt's lab coat.
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I need to hear them work before I would judge their value . To many amps, speakers and tweeters involved. I see they have the control module. And also...do they have the remote ? Didn't it come with a remote ?
Watch out for a CL robber too. Somebody could be just waiting to ambush someone bring 1500 + cash to a strange location. Check them out thoroughly before you go. I just saw a few videos of thugs using CL to get cash. The people bringing the cash, sometimes don't get to go back home.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Unless I'm reading it wrong, the OP is just looking for opinions on whether or not it's worth $530 to get them repaired. I think he just put the thread in the wrong location. I've been wrong before though.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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Unless I'm reading it wrong, the OP is just looking for opinions on whether or not it's worth $530 to get them repaired. I think he just put the thread in the wrong location. I've been wrong before though.
I feel he's asking 2 questions. The value of a working set ....and if bought, would 530 added on the sellers price be recoupable for a flip down the road.
I was thinking about what if nothing works.. I've been told , yea it works and then get home and no it doesn't work. I've never laid out a lot because I never could but...
.. And if it's a ploy to draw in some cash carrying prey.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
It seems like OP is trying to figure out the best way to get the most money out of them and also seeing if anyone here is interested in them. The first part of the question is fair and I'll add my $0.02, which isn't worth any more than that... The SRT system was a really nice system at the time but these things are only going down in value as time goes on. My advice is to sell them as-is on your local craigslist. Be honest and up front about their current condition and what Midwest Speaker Repair suggested be replaced. But I personally would not invest $530 into fixing them just to sell them. You may end up having a hard time finding a buyer and in the meantime you are out $530. I think you will minimize your risk that way and let someone else take on the project to fix them up.
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He says right in the first sentence that he acquired a set. If he got them for free and would only need to invest 530 bucks to get them going it would be well worth the cost.
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Watch out for a CL robber too. Somebody could be just waiting to ambush someone bring 1500 + cash to a strange location. Check them out thoroughly before you go. I just saw a few videos of thugs using CL to get cash. The people bringing the cash, sometimes don't get to go back home.
I have an "APP" for that......
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Where's @Gatecrasher when you need him? He's the SRT expert.
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Esavinon is the SRT king, Gate was a poser.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Sorry, I didn't scroll to the very first post. I feel bad...
I thought I had. I always try to read the whole thread before making comments. It's been a while and I guess I'm still a little rusty .Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Someone local has these for $3,000 with all the speakers and control center, but without the remote. I wonder how this would compare to my LSi system with 15s, 9s, 7s, and the FX....
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mgraziano1975 wrote: »Someone local has these for $3,000 with all the speakers and control center, but without the remote. I wonder how this would compare to my LSi system with 15s, 9s, 7s, and the FX....
Go listen and let us know! I imagine that they are pretty impressive, but consider what you can get from someone like SVS right now for that money...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
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mgraziano1975 wrote: »Someone local has these for $3,000 with all the speakers and control center, but without the remote. I wonder how this would compare to my LSi system with 15s, 9s, 7s, and the FX....
The SRT system will blow the LSi rig and anything from SVS away.
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Here's the ad on CL. I would snag these if they were local!
https://austin.craigslist.org/ele/d/very-rare-polk-srt-speakers/6694369322.html
Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
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I like how owner outed the low ballers in his ad. I wonder how many sets were actually made? I have never seen any offered up this way. Peace. DMIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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I'm not entirely on board with the premise that only 20 of these sets were ever assembled. No way, I call bluff.
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I'm not entirely on board with the premise that only 20 of these sets were ever assembled. No way, I call bluff.
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Heck, In my limited travels I've personally seen 3 sets. And I don't get out much. -
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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I believe it was less than 1000. They were very expensive as well.
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That set has been on Austin Craigslist for at LEAST three years. The seller clearly is NOT motivated...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 -
mgraziano1975 wrote: »Someone local has these for $3,000 with all the speakers and control center, but without the remote. I wonder how this would compare to my LSi system with 15s, 9s, 7s, and the FX....
The SRT system will blow the LSi rig and anything from SVS away.
I don’t doubt it Jesse, it’s just that they are huge, and I would worry a bit about the controller lasting. But I am close to Austin, and if we buy a house with space and SAF for a big HT, I will be thinking hard about that set...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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I interpreted the seller’s claim of “only 20~ sets in existence” to mean that there are only around 20 sets that are still in existence.
I agree with Dabutcher and do like how he called out the ridiculously low low-ballers out in the ad! -
There were more than 20 sets sold and there are more than 20 sets in existence today because the SRT King has at least that many.
Keep in mind that the SRT system came in many configurations. The one in the ad is the basic system. The full balls out system was north of $20k.
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