RT2000's any good?

Raven123
Raven123 Posts: 5
edited September 2004 in Speakers
I am about to purchase a set of used RT2000's,

I cannot find anything online about these speakers?
There is some information on polkaudio.com about the RT2000i
and RT2000p, but nothing on the RT2000.

Anyway, I am also going to drive 4 hours away to pick them up, so I would like some honest feedback about this speaker?
Anything, good or bad, I just something to base my decision on?

My RT1000's are deemed unrepairable, so I am looking to buy
the bigger set (RT2000's)
I loved my RT1000's for 4 yrs now, they were totally awsome, and provided me with excellent bass and highs, midrange was somehwat not quite all there, but the rest of the package made up for the loss of mids.

I guess I just want to get that warm and fuzzy feeling inside before making the purchase, so any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone ;-)

Raven~

My Equipment:
NAD C372
Denon 280 CDplayer
Polk RT1000's
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    What do you mean "unrepairable"??? Hardly, you could probably get complete replacement parts right here.

    If they have the dark mid driver, they are RT2000p's. If they have the blue mid, they are 2000i's. There is no RT2000 I know of.

    I have some RT2000p's. You'll like 'em. I guarANtee...:D
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  • brickie
    brickie Posts: 20
    edited August 2004
    Very nice speaker,,Just make sure you got the juice to make them sing! I personally found the bass a little thin though.Sorry, I owned a set for a year before I got their big brothers, the Rt3000p's.

    brickie
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  • Raven123
    Raven123 Posts: 5
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by amulford
    What do you mean "unrepairable"??? Hardly, you could probably get complete replacement parts right here.

    If they have the dark mid driver, they are RT2000p's. If they have the blue mid, they are 2000i's. There is no RT2000 I know of.

    I have some RT2000p's. You'll like 'em. I guarANtee...:D

    When I say unrepairable, I mean that, I purchased an extended warranty from the store I bought them from back in year 2000.
    And the total cost to repair them now (replacing amp and sub) comes up to more than 80% of the speakers current total value. So they deem it unrepairable?. And offer to either:

    A.) Give me my full refund back for the speakers. (which I am doing)
    B.) Get a new pair of speakers from them of the same value.


    But there are no polks that I can find right now that are even remotely close to the quality build of the RT1000's.
    They seem to make them cheap nowadays.. Thinner MDF, no more active subs in the towers etc etc..

    So thats why I am looking at buying these used RT2000's.
    Perhaps someone has a URL regarding the RT2000's?
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004

    RT2000p's

    RT2000i's

    RT3000p's
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  • Raven123
    Raven123 Posts: 5
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by amulford
    RT2000p's

    RT2000i's

    RT3000p's

    Thanks, I've seen the info from polk.com but looking for other sites with personal reviews etc... :)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    SMR Home theater's review

    TNT RT2000i reveiw
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  • Raven123
    Raven123 Posts: 5
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by amulford
    SMR Home theater's review

    TNT RT2000i reveiw

    Thanks ! :)
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  • Raven123
    Raven123 Posts: 5
    edited August 2004
    Well I picked up my RT2000i's and all I can say is WOW.
    These speakers are amazing.. I don't think that polk
    makes speakers like this anymore.. At least I haven't seen any.
    For anyone looking to purchase an older set of RT2000's
    and you've read some poor reviews, I think those are mostly
    polk haters or whatever. I agree that the midrange is not perfect but it is certainly not poor. Watch the bass controls in back of the towers, as you can easily over power the subs and get a poping noise comming from them if you have it turned up past the 2o clock mark.
    Home Theater, is truly an experience in itself, I've never had a powered sub, and with these polks you don't need any.
    Your room will thunder like your under attack. I have never written a review before, and don't consider this to be one neither, just want to let possible new owners know that these speakers are great!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2004
    Hate to say it, but, I TOLD YA SO!!! :D
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited August 2004
    A friend of mine owns a pair. It sounded really good before he blew out one of his bass drivers.
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  • bvette94
    bvette94 Posts: 356
    edited August 2004
    I picked up a pair of rt2000is off ebay for cheap and did a little restoration to them and now i have rt3000ps in front a cs1000p for center rt2000i for rears and fx1000s moved forward. i am in the middle of painting so my system is dismanteled for the moment. i cant wait to hear it or better yet feel it. you will like the 2000is for theater enjoy.
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  • brody05
    brody05 Posts: 329
    edited August 2004
    brilliant, another that likes bass on all channels....

    I got some 2000i in the rear too, you got some good taste dude:

    :eek:
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited September 2004
    I've got a pair of 2000P's and have always been impressed with their sound. And I would love to have another pair for the rears. I also think that movies and multichannel music is a great match for these babies. enjoy!:D
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