Polk Monitor 11's ~ Rare ~
F1nut
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These are what the Monitor 10's should have been.
My father purchased these new in 1984 from Soundscape in Baltimore after he and my mother attended a New Year's Eve party at Matt Polk's house. They have been in their living room ever since. Unfortunately, I don't have room to keep them.
The Monitor 11 also known as the Model 11 and/or the Monitor R.T.A. 11 corrects the inherent comb filter flaw of the Monitor 10 by restricting the frequency of one mid-driver. They also have a sheet of acoustic foam directly below that mid-driver to control the excessive bass of the 10's. Because of that they are distinct left and right speakers.
I replaced the original rotted acoustic foam a few years ago and installed Larry's rings. Everything else is original. I have cleaned and treated the fuse, fuse holder and binding posts with Pro Gold. I also re-oiled the cabinets, so they are good for years to come. The condition is remarkable for being 34 years old. The walnut veneer is chip free with only a few small nicks. The grills are original and damage free. The only real issue is there are 3 nicks on the black bezel of the right speaker, which of course can't be seen with the grill on and are difficult to see with it off. I may have the owner's manual, but can't promise that one. However, I do have the schematic, which goes with the speakers.
Price: $275.00
Payment: PayPal, cash or check if I know you.
Shipping: I do not have the boxes, but if you want to make arrangements to have them shipped I'll help out. Otherwise pickup or delivery in the Baltimore-Washington, Northern Virginia region.
My father purchased these new in 1984 from Soundscape in Baltimore after he and my mother attended a New Year's Eve party at Matt Polk's house. They have been in their living room ever since. Unfortunately, I don't have room to keep them.
The Monitor 11 also known as the Model 11 and/or the Monitor R.T.A. 11 corrects the inherent comb filter flaw of the Monitor 10 by restricting the frequency of one mid-driver. They also have a sheet of acoustic foam directly below that mid-driver to control the excessive bass of the 10's. Because of that they are distinct left and right speakers.
I replaced the original rotted acoustic foam a few years ago and installed Larry's rings. Everything else is original. I have cleaned and treated the fuse, fuse holder and binding posts with Pro Gold. I also re-oiled the cabinets, so they are good for years to come. The condition is remarkable for being 34 years old. The walnut veneer is chip free with only a few small nicks. The grills are original and damage free. The only real issue is there are 3 nicks on the black bezel of the right speaker, which of course can't be seen with the grill on and are difficult to see with it off. I may have the owner's manual, but can't promise that one. However, I do have the schematic, which goes with the speakers.
Price: $275.00
Payment: PayPal, cash or check if I know you.
Shipping: I do not have the boxes, but if you want to make arrangements to have them shipped I'll help out. Otherwise pickup or delivery in the Baltimore-Washington, Northern Virginia region.
Political Correctness'.........defined
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President of Club Polk
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk
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Very Very nice....
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Gawd....thems are sweet.
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beautiful speakers, GLWTS!
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Beautiful!
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Drool..... Jesse, you're not being nice posting such pron.
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Thanks for offering these rare one owner classics up to polkies. 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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WOW.
You're giving them away for that price!
Beautiful and VERY SPECIAL speakers indeed!!
I wish I was closer.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
WOW.
You're giving them away for that price!
Beautiful and VERY SPECIAL speakers indeed!!
I wish I was closer.
No problem Tony, for you $475.00.
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Beautiful speakers Jesse. It's obvious that these have been VERY well cared for. He11, they look as if they were stored in a museum and never used!
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OK. Can you get Matthew to sign them for me then?
If I had bought them, I'd probably have left you a tip or bought you what ever you wanted for lunch or dinner.
I've been known to do that here locally. Especially now that I can afford to do it.
They do look PRISTINE!Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
I will take em if shipping them to 91390 isn't insane.
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afterburnt wrote: »I will take em if shipping them to 91390 isn't insane.
Bruce, I don't have the boxes for them, so you'd have to look into getting a quote from someone like Craters and Freighters. Let me know if you want to try that and I'll PM my addy info to you along with the dimensions and weight.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Jesse send me the info although by the looks of their site it wont be cheap,
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So far Craters don't answer.
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I'm for rent.
They'll fit in my Camry probably. Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
I would say $600-700 based on amps shipped from Baltimore cost $11002-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a -
Anyone local have 2 boxes at least 38" H x 20" W x 16"D they want to part with? That would give me 2 inches all around to add hard foam board and make them safe for shipping via FedEx.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Not too surprised Ron
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@F1nut have you looked into using “large wardrobe boxes” from uhaul?
That’s what I used when I sold mine and I wrapped the speakers in a cocoon of closed cell foam all the way around before placing them in those boxes. They survived the trip with no issues. The buyer was very happy with them.
These are GREAT speakers folks!Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10 -
Brilliant Victor, thanks I can make those work.
Shipping is now possible. I'd have to pass on the cost of materials, but it would be exactly what I paid.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Kindda sortta close
https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Shipping-boxes-supplies/Shipping-boxes/41-5”-x-38-5”-x-15-75”-Box/?id=17216 -
I still want these, no I need these lol
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Me too! My collection is missing them.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
@Tony M I have no vintage Polks but I am willing to engage in a bidding war until the bitter end! Which is about three fiddy.
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... Stepping back slowly
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I still have a little room left. I might start to triple stack. Oh, wait, I've already done that in some places.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Brilliant Victor, thanks I can make those work.
Shipping is now possible. I'd have to pass on the cost of materials, but it would be exactly what I paid.
Happy to help Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10 -
I fold. They are up for grabs.
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::Arty sneaks in and pounces for the kill::
... And then he wakes up
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::Arty sneaks in and pounces for the kill::
... And then he wakes up
What!? You don't already have a pair?
