What model Polks are these...?

TomF
TomF Posts: 4
edited October 2005 in Vintage Speakers
I have a pair of older Polk Audio speakers I bought used about 8 years ago. I used to have the boxes they came in, and it had the model number on it...however, these were thrown out about 4 years ago. The speakers themselves have no model number on them...only a serial number and labels that say "Left Channel" and "Right Channel", located just above where the connections are made on the back. The serial numbers are:

LC 11 3141 and RC 11 3166.

I have pictures, but am not sure how to post...

The speakers are about 33" X 16" wide X 12" deep, and have a tweeter, two midrange's side by side, and a woofer below.

They are fantastic speaker, and I enjoy them very much. I would like to have an owner's manual to go with them, but need to know the model number first.

Any one have any idea? As I said, I have pictures that I could email if that would help.

Thanks,

Tom
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2005
    Sounds Like The Monitor 1o Series.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited September 2005
    Sounds like a monitor 11 to me. Very rare. Great sound. If this is them and you want an owner's manual I can send you one in an e-mail. PM your info.

    Do they look like this?:
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2005
    We'll know as soon as we see some pictures.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited September 2005
    He'll know when he looks at them & the pic. I posted above :)
    Monitor 10's were not labeled Left & Right BTW.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2005
    I did not see the pic you posted when i wrote my reply.
    I believe you're right though.They may be the monitor 11s.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • TomF
    TomF Posts: 4
    edited September 2005
    OK...How do you post the thumbnails...?

    Thanks to everyone for the quick response!

    Tom
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited September 2005
    There is a little manage attachments button at the bottom when you go into advanced reply. From there you just click browse then find your photos and click upload. When it is done uploading you can close that window and go from there.

    btw cool speakers. They don't come up very often. What kind of condition are they in?
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  • TomF
    TomF Posts: 4
    edited October 2005
    Here are some photos of my speakers. They are in great shape, and sound awesome:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2005
    that model is detrimental to your health, and you should send them to me for proper disposal... :D

    Nice sppeaks btw..

    welcome to the jungle..club polk that is...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
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    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
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    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
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    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited October 2005
    Very cool Tom :cool: Mine are a little lighter in color - the 11's shown in the 1st pic aren't mine.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    They weren't actually marked left and right channels from the factory, were they???
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2005
    They shouldn't have been... no need to. But who knows, Polk was doing odd things at the time. :)
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited October 2005
    Yes, they were/are. They're referred to as RTA11 Reference Monitor System (Model 11) in the manual. Doro and F1 will tell you that it was just a snafu. I'm just telling you what the manual says. Mine are labeled the same way. I believe BlueMD has a set and so does F1's pop.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    I'm not saying they weren't, just that it looks as though the stickers on his were made by a label maker from Wal Mart.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2005
    cool speaks, those are definitly keepers!
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    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited October 2005
    ohskigod wrote:
    cool speaks, those are definitly keepers!

    YMMV :) OR MMMV :D
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • TomF
    TomF Posts: 4
    edited October 2005
    Thanks to all for the info and support. I am driving these with a Rotel RB-5000 power amp, and a yamaha C-6 Tuner that I bought back in 1980 when I was stationed in Okinawa. They don't get much use, unfortunately, as they are upstairs and we don't spend much time up there. :mad:

    That may change...I need to start spending more time up there appreciating them!
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