I have an old set of Polk audio speakers from 1978 timeframe but only a serial number.It is 10 73318

frado7602
frado7602 Posts: 5
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Any help giving me the model number as well as possibly worth. Thanks.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,554
    Since you didn't include any pictures, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Monitor 10
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  • frado7602
    frado7602 Posts: 5
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    Here are pictures.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,207
    A photo with the grills off might help us to help you narrow it down to one of two models, based upon the time frame you mentioned. It appears as if @pitdogg2 nailed it though, honestly (1977–1982). The tweeter style is what we are specifically looking for. A close up of the tweeter, along with another shot of the other 4 drivers may help us to confirm for you.

    Oh, my manners. Please allow me to offer you a very warm welcome to Club Polk.

    Tom
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  • frado7602
    frado7602 Posts: 5
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    Hope this helps.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,151
    edited June 19
    Monitor 10 with Peerless tweeter. Worth whatever someone is willing to pay, which ain't going to be much.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,857
    edited June 20
    One is earlier than the other; the one that had the stapled on stub that someone tore off. What does that one look like with the grill off?

    The one you showed dates around 1979. I'm not sure when the midwoofers and the passives stopped being the silver basket style and went to a black painted style but it was some time after 1979.

    If you remove the crossovers there could be a date on them, as well as the midwoofers and the tweeters.
    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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  • frado7602
    frado7602 Posts: 5
    [img]https://us.v-cdn.net/5021930/uploads/editor/t7/ithv0gt8jm mj.jpeg[/img]

    Here is the other speaker which is the same as the previous one.

    From what I gather these aren’t worth much. They still sound great! I may try to get $100 each.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,554
    edited June 20
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    Be prepared to cut your price in half.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,701
    I removed the space near the end of the URL and I was able to view this image:

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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,857
    So, is the older one Rosewood vinyl and the other one Walnut vinyl? If so, that will reduce value.
    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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  • frado7602
    frado7602 Posts: 5
    No. Both are rosewood.
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