Is it worth getting monitor RTA-15TLs for $50?

subkron
subkron Posts: 76
edited June 7 in Vintage Speakers
Someone just wants to get rid of his 15ts, description indicated one works other doesn't. Cabs, grills look decent. I really don't need another project (working on an 8t at the moment), but thinking of getting. I can deal with crossover & tweeter upgrades and magnet shifts, wondering whether it is better to get and part out or to upgrade and sell. These are less desirable than others I believe, not sure what the market would bare?

Comments appreciated.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    Do you have a room where they can sit 3'-4' from the back wall?
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  • subkron
    subkron Posts: 76
    @pitdogg2 Hahaha, no way. It is more of fixing them up and moving them along, really just a project.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,310
    They're always great for picking up for spare drivers.. :D Especially at that price..
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,927
    Polk’s red-headed stepchild. $400 was too low for me to sell mine and the rest is history. For $50, I’d buy a spare pair for parts.

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,140
    I always wanted to try a pair of these. @bcwsrt with your setup, I bet yours sound really good.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,927
    I’d love to get some more experienced ears than mine on them, but especially with what I’ve been fortunate to assemble around them (amp, DAC, cables, room treatments, subs, etc.), to me they sound outstanding.

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    edited June 7
    msg wrote: »
    I always wanted to try a pair of these. @bcwsrt with your setup, I bet yours sound really good.

    Well they would have if his guy that did the crossovers could handle a soldering iron.
    That guy was a hack!!
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,140
    I heard he used a soldering gun and a half eaten Snickers bar.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,927
    Well, be careful who you trust! @msg just gave away the “secret sauce” to the rest of youze crossover gurus! 😝

    Yes, it was I who disagreed with your post there, @pitdogg2! Forever grateful, sir! 👍

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    Pffft, honestly I don't give a rats rear end who disagrees. If I can't make fun of myself that just leaves that Mark guy.....
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