Could someone kindly identify the model of these older Polk speakers? Thank you.

Mark_MM
Mark_MM Posts: 3
in Vintage Speakers
Could someone kindly identify the model of these older Polk speakers?
Thank you very much. Photo attached below. And, if anyone wishes to comment on this model's reputation or quality or "issues" or such, those comments would be welcome. Thanks.
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Approx Physical Specs :
21" H x 9.5" wide x 13" Deep ((53cm high x 24.3cm wide x 23cm deep))
Weight: 31.3 pounds ((11.8 kg))
Approx Speaker Sizes: Two speakers at 5.5" diameter; Tweeter 1.2" diameter.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    Every time I click on a manualslib link inside their website to get a manual, a Windows Defender spoof popup occurs that tells me my credentials, passwords, blah blah blah have just been stolen. Beware. If it happens just close your browser.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,436
    edited October 2022
    The RT55i is a little different, different drivers and crossover. Yours are RT55, the ( i ) versions are the "improved" version. Not that it makes a big difference but it IS something you should be aware of.

    The link Polk sent was to all the ( i ) versions. I was able to read everything with no problems.
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  • Mark_MM
    Mark_MM Posts: 3
    Yes, I see that, Gardenstater. Thank you for pointing that out. When I checked that web link, I avoided the pop-up and instead clicked on the visible pages to try and read the text. That was difficult for me. Perhaps there's another way to download manuals. I suggest others do NOT try that web link mentioned earlier, and instead, ask Polk Inc for a better link for user manuals and all. Good luck, and thanks for the post.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    edited October 2022
    Mark_MM wrote: »
    Yes, I see that, Gardenstater. Thank you for pointing that out. When I checked that web link, I avoided the pop-up and instead clicked on the visible pages to try and read the text. That was difficult for me. Perhaps there's another way to download manuals. I suggest others do NOT try that web link mentioned earlier, and instead, ask Polk Inc for a better link for user manuals and all. Good luck, and thanks for the post.

    I have absolutely no idea why the site doesn't get shut down! Maybe security program companies and Microsoft itself want people's computers to be hijacked. It is good for business? I have reported this to Norton SafeWeb multiple times and they still show the site as safe.

    https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/manualslib.com

    Read the 10 Users Reviews which are obviously ignored by Norton

    https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.manualslib.com
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,436
    edited October 2022
    Interesting that you guys had problems. I used Edge and Firefox browsers, my security is paid Malwarebytes and McAfee I also use a pop up blocker. Both Malwarebytes and McAfee have absolutely saved my behind numerous times and didn't even bat an eye on that site.

    In the past yes I've used it numerous times to download manuals. It has been a long time since I was there.

    Strange.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    edited October 2022
    The pop up blocker is probably why you didn't have a problem.

    I am using the latest version of Google Chrome and I checked in my settings and the default is currently enabled which is "Don't allow sites to send pop-ups or use re-directs". Maybe I no longer would have a problem with manualslib.com site but I don't plan on trying it.

    I also specifically added https: // www. manualslib.com (no spaces) to the sites that are not allowed to send popups or use redirects just for extra measure.

    Norton Internet Security didn't stop the popups or redirects for me in the past.

    I never had a problem with manualslib.com a couple or more years ago. It has gone rogue at some point and still is getting away with it.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited October 2022
    Here is the PDF of that manual.

    Trying again.
    RT.pdf 17.3M
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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