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VR3

He sure everything on the srt is working because parts are unobtaintium

polkguy1994

It will be a Rotel RB1095, RD1090, Classe SST800, Rotel Tuner, Rotel Cd/DVD SRT’s front, CS1000p center upper front with the SRT Center lower front, RT3000 rear and (2- pair) FX1000 run bi-polar in rear and di-polar on sides. (2) JL Audio Fantom 13.5 subs.

I am setting up a two channel in separate room for music with a B&K AVR307 , RT2000’s, PSW1000 sub and possibly RT55 in the mix too.

Toolfan66

VR3 wrote: »

He sure everything on the srt is working because parts are unobtaintium

polkguy1994

These are beautiful examples of Prime Polk Audio BLISSFUL Sound, anyone up to putting a value on what your looking at? it has been hell on wheels researching that matter. These are very well maintained and clean examples of SRT might!

VR3

Congrats!

If I had the space and came across a good deal, these would be awesome piece to have on hand!

heiney9

I am so glad I was able to take advantage of a great offer.

polkguy1994 wrote: »

Question for the Forum members, a pair of L800’s or two pair of (9 grade) SRT’s with three controllers and the center channel?

Be aware SRT parts are unobtainable. Controllers and sub amps do fail especially as they get up there in age. It's a damn fine HT system even by today's standards.

H9

ESavinon

only 2 SRT controllers needed. The third is a spare (I would not use a front SRT pair for surround duties).

F1nut

The SRT King has spoken

ESavinon

ESavinon wrote: »

only 2 SRT controllers needed. The third is a spare (I would not use a front SRT pair for surround duties).

I would use 2 pairs of fx1000 for rears plus 2 extra subwoofers if you feel like shaking the foundation of your home. This setup would only comprise a 7.2 plus system. No second SRT center needed unless you have a 120inch plus projector as your screen.

ESavinon

If you want to go the atmos route, then I would consider the L800 for front, L400 for center, L600 for rears, L900 for atmos plus 4 svs subwoofers. The L100 can be used for discreet channels.

polkguy1994

I would like to ask if anyone here can provide an approximate value of the three controllers and two sets of SRT's pictured above? I am still in the negotiating stages and honestly even with all my reseach I have not found it to be easy to set a price tag on Unicorn's in this condition, these are a 9 out of ten. The current care taker has been a great example of a true Polk Audio father.

In these pictures of the component mountain i am sharing, I have a complete RT5000 set up, a new/old stock FX1000 pair in there original box. The two Amps pictured are Rotel RD1090 2 channel @380 per, and the RMB1095 5 channel @200 per. Rotel RT1080 tuner, RDV1060 cd/dvd and All of this will be managed by a Classe SSP-800 Processor, I am purchasing all new XLR cables, speaker wire and etc, for the set up. I will be paying a Paulson Audio Technician to help set this system up correctly. It has turned into a project to say the least. Which is why I would like some help in pricing those SRT Unicorns. The value of this forums experience goes a long ways.

I also have two pair of RT2000, one pair of RT55, one pair of FX500, one CS400, one set of Polk Audio LS FX Series Bipole Dipole, one modified PSW1000 with a phaze linier 1100 wat amp and two JL Audio Fathom f113 13.5. I also have a B&K Component AVR307.

As a 21 year old first timer in 1985, I stumled into Clasic Stereo in Grand Rapids MI. It was there that I first seen the RT20p floor standing, I actually purchased my first set of PolkAudio DB6900 car speakers. Some years later I passed though Classic Stereo again and seen the Polk RT2000. I was hook and that day I swore to myself I would one day own a killer home system.

I actually found a pair of new/old stock RT20p still in the factory boxes on ebay in late 2009, I started searching and found a second set in Ohio in 2010. Upon arriving to the sellers home to pick up the second set of RT20p, the seller told me he had two pair of RT2000 in the boxes, I ran to the ATM and picked those up as well. I sold the two pair of RT20p, and from the sale of the two pair of RT20p, I ended up paying 150.00 for both pair of RT2000 in their boxes. I ended up matching these with the FX500, PSW 1000 (Modified) , CS400, RT55 using a B&K AVR307 to power all of it. I passed through a Sony and Marantz recievers before I go to the B&K.

In the beginning of this recent project I was leaning hard towards Focal Electra 1038 BE towers, Electra Book shelfs and the Electra sub, but something about Polk pulled me back towards this Brand, So here I am over my head back where I started almost 40 years ago, neck deep in Polk Audio brand loyalty.

Dabutcher

Quite the system you are putting together. I hope your room is big enough to handle all that sound and bass?

Welcome to club Polk !
Keep us posted on your journey.
Peace. D

polkguy1994

ESavinon

Any idea what those SRT’s should get price wise, two sets, three controllers and center should draw at point of sale?

Also if your recommendations for;

“I would use 2 pairs of fx1000 for rears plus 2 extra subwoofers if you feel like shaking the foundation of your home. This setup would only comprise a 7.2 plus system. No second SRT center needed unless you have a 120inch plus projector as your screen.”

Does that mean the other set of SRT’s be used in a two channel set up?

ESavinon

$500 each piece if in good condition with no missing parts. I would use the other two towers as a stereo pair for music.

polkguy1994

Esavion

I appreciate you giving me some insight on the value of those SRT, Controllers and Center Channel in the above photos. Those are the very speakers I am negotiating the purchase value for.

I am working in some other new/old stock replacement subs and parts for the RT3000 I have, as future back ups parts on hand.

I did see a brand new single/pair of L800 Right/Left sold seperately for 1999.00 each. That is a hell of a price savings from the 2700.00 odd regular asking price. At this time I am in a dilemma on what to purchase? The SRT are renowned, but older and twice as hard to maintain if any problems arrise. The LSIM707 Floor Standing are catching my eye as well.

Have you noticed the difference in the types of Polk Audio SRT LS F/X Rears and
Polk Audio RT F/X bipole/dipole rear speakers? The speaker cones are different in both pairs. The SRT version has a different center cone and wire post.

They are clearly different speakers, I got lucky and bought the real SRT LS F/X version.

Polk Audio LS FX Series Bipole/ Dipole;
"A Speaker of Considerable Sophistication." Home Entertainment Magazine

Critics have acclaimed the SRT f/x rear speakers because Polk has packed an extraordinary amount of performance in a very convenient package. The SRT f/x rear speakers give you optimum performance in a wide variety of room positions. Experts agree that a diffuse soundfield gives the most realistic and exciting sound effects.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115477126015


Polk Audio RT F/X bipole/dipole speakers rtfxrc;

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225329201100?hash=item3476aabfcc:g:tlYAAOSwO6tjs2CQ&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAsGFlYEtFg+aO8ysELWv28DOEoHRlOXGQsjyroNXuTYFcK6lyphdicrKiCh0MbNKWdBceovmFEls252KMyP8VeSa7Sxw1+E1tO3SqqohevJH5GNFsJv2t9lbrX2JgJbY0TOXS9P+fnNtxZCokmU5O+6h+Uzk9FhITwN6P5FipP3OPBb8AMu9MJWAutK9/ySOMKal39HgpBOvbBb0MWtHMMmGRGeJqlk0MRToxRQC3S3sq|tkp:Bk9SR9T6gpjIYQ



Polk LEGEND L800 LEFT - Floorstanding Speaker - BROWN *New $1,999.00
Polk LEGEND L800 RIGHT - Floorstanding Speaker - BROWN *New $1,999.00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255773037087?hash=item3b8d42d21f:g:1T4AAOSwUvVizIfP&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4MoV4isbFT2Qk65mpYTIHdLRISkNLMSXrfkXrQuLU5ZrwuJNV6Nfd3xvRvHV8+NSuiG3uUdVB6RtCPr/4pRg3Z3Onz+Cd0o/cVjaVK6ofuaWDPnzy8URQqye5fiiD5+wjfA2KAijriiDbbdgrYdQQCdCa7q+32nPPJuKNgjuSX2ejMu8kCwC/ps2KwN21OZ7DGyZFWqzvEE8l7TuuMJV6/qHEvxISfj3K+HiZN+4+nPlkZwavMQKJ1QQbKwCGUKk47pdSZ8CKAH412dp8Nif5q67md5tAd9kfZ4XRPZzTKAl|tkp:BFBM-IKA4shh

polkguy1994

Question:
Why are these black ash priced substantially lower in price then the other sets you are showing on your eBay page?

These are priced at 1999.00 and the other black ash are 2999.00


Response:

As a company, we made a temporary promotion in Polk products.
regards


eBay:

nexgennetwork

Emlyn

That seller only seems to have black right channel and brown left channel speakers.

VR3

If you can find the infamous black paint.....

dpowell

Make sure the subs work. By this I mean check both the amps and the sound to ensure the spiders have not dosconnected. Common problem with rhe SRTs. I had to repair both subs on the SRTs I owned previously.

As others have said, the SRTs are a rare breed and parts are not obtainable. Personally, I sold my SRTs in favor of 2.3TLs after doing a side by side comparison. I would go with the new Legends over the SRTs. Much more simple implementation. No SDA and sub controller needed.

Emlyn

Having dual Fathom subs to use in the sysem opens up possibilities for other main speakers than the SRTs for sure.

CJ4life

Sad I missed the sale! Would have definitely picked up the L800s @ 40% off.

Does Polk usually do a good Black-Friday sale?

pitdogg2

CJ4life wrote: »

Sad I missed the sale! Would have definitely picked up the L800s @ 40% off.

Does Polk usually do a good Black-Friday sale?

Never.

CJ4life

pitdogg2 wrote: »

CJ4life wrote: »

Sad I missed the sale! Would have definitely picked up the L800s @ 40% off.

Does Polk usually do a good Black-Friday sale?

Never.

Unfortunate. Are you saying Polk's just don't go on sale, or just not for Black Friday?

skipshot12

Asked & answered….

CJ4life

skipshot12 wrote: »

Asked & answered….

I'm assuming you mean the one or two posts in this thread that state once a year or so that Polk holds a forum-specific sale? I didn't see anything else...

Emlyn

Members were wondering for the first couple of years after introduction if the Legend line was ever going to go on a discount. The speakers now regularly go on sale through authorized dealers. The forum deal was kind of in between an employee discount and a regular sale price.

skipshot12

CJ4life wrote: »

skipshot12 wrote: »

Asked & answered….

I'm assuming you mean the one or two posts in this thread that state once a year or so that Polk holds a forum-specific sale? I didn't see anything else...

He said Polk never had a Black Friday sale.
That’s how I took it.

mikejedi0619

Well the L200 and L100 were very recently on sale at a nice discount FWIW. But as far as Black Friday I have not seen that

VR3

Only things with Alexa have black Friday deals

smartie_panta

The L600s have been out of stock for quite a while now. Does anyone know how often that kind of thing happens (or more importantly, for how long)?