Vintage Polk's

Mr. Baskum
Mr. Baskum Posts: 8
edited August 2005 in Vintage Speakers
Hello all, I am brand new to this board,and was looking for some info on a pair of floor models I recently purchased at a super bargain price. They are RTA907455, and stand 33 inches tall (flat to the ground, no legs), 11 inches deep, with a nine inch face width. Was wondering the year, original list price,etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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  • Mr. Baskum
    Mr. Baskum Posts: 8
    edited August 2005
    Me again, sorry the # is RTA9007455, left a zero out initially.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited August 2005
    that's a serial number, not a model number.

    You have a pair of RTA series speakers, there is somebody here with more knowedgle than me on which RTA you have, I think they are the RTA 8

    Give the number of drivers and such, attach a picture.
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    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10057

    Do they look like these?
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Mr. Baskum
    Mr. Baskum Posts: 8
    edited August 2005
    No,but they do have the two drivers, with a silver dome tweeter in between, and the port hole is near the base, I think the year is somewhere between 88, and 90. Waiting to replace my konked out computer, so sorry no photos at this time, my backup is this rather sorry webtv unit!
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited August 2005
    If they look like this then they are RTA 8's I think. Might be 8t's or 8tl's not sure.... but here are some specs I stole off of polksda's website :) (after pic)

    rta8t-04.JPG

    Years of Production: 1988

    Original MSRP: $650/pair

    Drivers: 1 - 1" coil dome tweeter, 2 - 6.5" midrange

    Dimensions: 33.5"H x 9"W x 11.5"D

    Weight: 40 pounds each

    Specifications
    Frequency Response:

    Impedence: 6 Ohms

    Recommended Power: 20 - 250 watts per channel

    Efficiency: 89.5dB
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,723
    edited August 2005
    Yep, they are RTA 8T's. http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/service/models/modelpartslist.php3?model=rta
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  • Mr. Baskum
    Mr. Baskum Posts: 8
    edited August 2005
    Thanks for nailing it for me guys, those be the ones alright!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    Yeah, the first ones were RTA 8TLs, just the upgraded version of what you have. I've enjoyed mine alot. One suggestion, though, is if your planning on keeping them, replace those tweeters with the Polk silk replacements. You can get them for $48 including shipping, just by mentioning that you're a member of Club Polk. :)

    Enjoy
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Mr. Baskum
    Mr. Baskum Posts: 8
    edited August 2005
    Thanks ND13, this may sound like a dumb question, but what are the advantages in gong to the silk tweeters?
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2005
    Smoother high frequencies. The metal based tweeters you have now are considered "bright" by some. The replacements are not as "bright".

    You would not be able to get originals if you have a problem with one of them. Then you would have to replace both, anyway.
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  • Mr. Baskum
    Mr. Baskum Posts: 8
    edited August 2005
    Thanks amulford!
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  • burdette
    burdette Posts: 1,194
    edited August 2005
    Mr. Baskum wrote:
    Thanks amulford!

    I'd disagree with that. I **love** the SL2000s.

    If you replace them, rather than throw the old ones away, send them to me. I can dispose of them properly without a hazardous materials fee....
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2005
    Mr. B,

    This tweeter thing can become somewhat of a "buzz" topic around here. The word bright is not a bad thing in itself, means the tweeter is detailed, however, sometimes when folks here say "bright" they really mean harsh. The problem with the sl2000 is that it exhibits a standing wave somewhere around 12-13 khz, the Polk replacement tweeter addressed this wave problem. The replacement tweeter is known to be more laid back in its presentation or less bright, most folks like it, some dont. It is simply a matter of taste, room, gear etc.


    RT1
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited August 2005
    I for one had no issue with the 2000 tweeters but I must say I do like the silk replacement better.
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