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btubbs
btubbs Posts: 1
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just purchased a set of monitor 7s have a crown K1 power amp and an Emotive preamp also have an old rotel preamp can't wait to get them does anyone have ideas on stands for these Bobby
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,205
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,019
    edited July 2022
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    See above.^^^^^^^^

    Click here for general rules on placement. It mentions the height and triangle spaces plus...experimentation to your likings.

    https://uturnaudio.com/pages/speaker-placement
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,457
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    Welcome to club Polk Bobby! Search engine is your friend. Or if you wait a little longer @Gardenstater will be on here to answer all your questions :D
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,094
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    Howdy @btubbs! Nice loudspeakers! Which era of 7s? By all means, pleas post a photo if you have the inclination. :)

    We just had an interesting if a bit esoteric discussion on stands, as fate would have it. :)
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2690635

    Now, I am not trying to be mean... but... umm... that Crown amp might not be the best choice of amplification for those Polks. Got any other options in the house?

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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 675
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    Welcome! I really liked my series 2 Monitor 7's back when I was in college. I had to replace the tweeters after playing them too loud for too long at a dorm party, so don't do what I did! Enjoy them!
    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 309
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    Welcome!
    A few months back, I found a nice pair of original 7 speakers with the original boxes. Like you, I’m looking for stands, but I need to find the original short style!
    I have a pair of second and third generation stands to trade for the ones I need. What generation of 7s do you have? Post some pics!
    I’ve learned a lot from this site. The guys are a tremendous wealth of knowledge. 2 thumbs up.
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  • PFJ
    PFJ Posts: 5
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    Hi all, I've found some S4 monitors for sale here in Australia. Haven't heard them yet but plan to. One owner from new! He says they are from late '80s/early '90s. Looks like 5 way binding posts? He tells me they also have magnetic grills,? Apparently perfect condition. Should I consider these or go for a new discontinued pair of RTi a3's at half the retail price? I have heard these and do like them.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 4,726
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    The SL5000 tweeters sound great, but you have to make sure the tweeter mount tabs haven't cracked over time or the magnets can easily fall off their bezel frames.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Welcome btubbs! Get ready for a wonderful and fun journey! I'm reminded that I was in your shoes not too long ago, and learned so much from the folks here! Keep us posted !!!
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