Monitor 2

Declano
Declano Posts: 2
in Speakers
I have two Big Polk Audio Bookshelf speakers (22" x 10") I purchased at least 30 years go. The only reference I can find to the model of speaker is a small note on the back listing: Monitor 2. Is there more to the model? The speakers are really beautiful, real wood casing with the black front. Are these valuable?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,437
    Pictures would help.
    I believe you're seeing the monitor series 2 badge. Which is the monitors series second generation.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    edited April 2021
    That has to be a Monitor 5 Series 2.

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    George / NJ

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  • Declano
    Declano Posts: 2
    I believe the Monitor 5 Series 2 is correct. I tried to upload photos but failed after numerous tempts. thank you for your help.

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,437
    It does seem like they forgot to fill in the stick info. At least on the speaker.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,375
    I think that was the standard. They are the Monitor Series 2 from the early 90's. The actual model number is the M5 just before the serial number.
    Stan

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    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

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