Polk monitor 10a

tubeman
tubeman Posts: 7
in Vintage Speakers
Hello, I am new to the forum. I have a chance to buy a pair of monitor 10 a that are completely stock. No modifications no upgrades everything original. I would imagine the capacitors would need to be replaced. What is a fair price for these speakers? They are in A1 condition.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    What is the asking price?
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  • tubeman
    tubeman Posts: 7
    275
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited October 15
    Too much, IMO. However, looking at eBay prices those are slightly less.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • joebass3
    joebass3 Posts: 286
    Where are you located? Prices on these can be all over the place and vary widely depending on location. In the Baltimore/Washington DC area they are sometimes super cheap. I paid $75 for a clean pair of 10A's with Peerless tweeters. I see a pair available now for $100, and they include stands.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,604
    $150 in excellent condition with all drivers working. Make sure the midwoofers are not frozen.
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  • tubeman
    tubeman Posts: 7
    Thanks so much guys for all the great info! I’ll make him an offer. I also have a chance to buy a pair of what I believe to be the Polk 5 jr?
    It has an 8” radiator,6” mid and I believe a peerless tweeter but for some strange reason he painted the cabinets white! Asking 100 dollars. Offer 25-30?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,574
    tubeman wrote: »
    Thanks so much guys for all the great info! I’ll make him an offer. I also have a chance to buy a pair of what I believe to be the Polk 5 jr?
    It has an 8” radiator,6” mid and I believe a peerless tweeter but for some strange reason he painted the cabinets white! Asking 100 dollars. Offer 25-30?

    I believe that is a Monitor 5. The monitor 5jr had a port, 6.5" driver and a tweeter. The monitor 5jr+ had a 6.5" driver AND 6.5" passive with a tweeter.
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  • tubeman
    tubeman Posts: 7
    Thanks Pitdogg2,
    As I said, they are painted gloss white for some odd reason. What do you think would be a fair price? He is asking $100.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,574
    tubeman wrote: »
    Thanks Pitdogg2,
    As I said, they are painted gloss white for some odd reason. What do you think would be a fair price? He is asking $100.

    Bought mine for $20. Gloss white, he should pay YOU to take them.... B)
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  • tubeman
    tubeman Posts: 7
    I could walnut or oak veneer them. Good winter project!
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  • tubeman
    tubeman Posts: 7
    Has anyone listened to the monitor XT20 ? They seem to be getting good reviews. Have a chance to buy for around 200 new.
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 339
    tubeman wrote: »
    Hello, I am new to the forum. I have a chance to buy a pair of monitor 10 a that are completely stock. No modifications no upgrades everything original. I would imagine the capacitors would need to be replaced. What is a fair price for these speakers? They are in A1 condition.

    Where are these located?
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  • tubeman
    tubeman Posts: 7
    Sterling Heights Michigan,a suburb 25 miles north of Detroit. The Monitor 10’s are down to 250. I offered 150 with stands but he didn’t go for it
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 339
    The speakers and stands sold for $350.
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