T 90 for 2 channel system

wstrickland1
wstrickland1 Posts: 11
edited January 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
I am looking to put together a dedicated 2-channel system. It will most likely be used in a 14 x 16 room and driven with an Adcon GFA 545 100 wpc amp and a Carver CT 26v pre amp. I will be buying a nice turntable and CD player at some point, but have sources to get by with until then. I see T 90 towers for sale @ Tweeter for $350/pair. I am looking for opinions of these speakers. I will listen to all types of music. Will I need a sub? Any opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited January 2006
    Is this a Polk speaker? Can you post a link?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2006
    It's the European version of the Monitor 60....
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    It's the European version of the Monitor 60....

    Thanks for the reply. So is it exactly the same as a Monitor 60? Do you think these speakers would be a good choice for a 2 channel system or are they more suited to HT? The price is certainly right and I know there would not be much of a loss, but if they are designed mainly for HT I won't waste my time. Sorry for the noob questions.

    Thanks

    Billy
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    If you want Polk speakers designed for music, save your money & get one of the LSI series speakers. Those were built for music!
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited January 2006
    Or look for a vintage set of Polk's, like SDA's..........
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    Thanks for the responses guys. I appreciate the advice. The deal seemed too good to be true @ $350 per pair. Too bad I already have my HT needs covered. Thanks again.

    Billy
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    While they are the mid-range speakers in Polk's lineup I've heard them and they are suprisingly good. At $350 they are a very good deal. Yes the LSis are better speaker and you've got some pretty capable gear that should drive the LSis easily(often an issue since they require some good amplification). Used is an option (like SDAs) but you have to know what you are looking at and it is often a crapshoot.

    If you are on a budget and want something now, I think you would be ok with the T90s. Sean (Zero) had a pair for a while and seemed to be impressed. This in and of itself is quite a statement as he is the audio world's version of "Mikey - the Life Cereal kid" who "hates everything!"
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    wstrickland1 wrote:
    Thanks for the responses guys. I appreciate the advice. The deal seemed too good to be true @ $350 per pair. Too bad I already have my HT needs covered. Thanks again.

    Billy
    This is a VERY good deal. They are not just HT speakers.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    As I said, used can be a crapshoot. However, If you are anywhere near Damascus MD, the first two items in this thread would be AS GOOD as you could find anywhere.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36234

    I know the shape they are in and MINT is dead on. You would have to be within driving distance, but if you are...it would be worth the trip.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2006
    I ran them for a while on a small 8w tube amp. Fantastic music speakers, and half off, for a current product, new in box? If you are looking for that new car smell - that's going to be tought to beat at the pricepoint.

    Agreed you should look at Dorokusai's thread, consider going vintage for even more bang-for-buck.

    Cheers,
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2006
    Of course, I'd throw in that the DQ-10's that Russ has on the block, even WITHOUT the regnar upgrades, are damn tough to beat at three times his asking price.

    BDT
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    Great info guys, thanks for taking the time to respond to a new member. I just went to Tweeter and they have them in stock, 4 pair actually. They had them hooked up as well and I was able to A B C several speakers. The T 90s, in my opinion, sounded very good even in comparison to some of the other Polks (RT Series), maybe a little less bass and a little brighter, but still sounded really good, esp for the money. I am going to pull the trigger. Thanks again for all the input.

    Billy
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited January 2006
    Hard to beat at that price point.. if your ears agree with them, go for it by all means!
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    Ok, bought, set up and playing as I type. I am actually very impressed. They sound much better in my room than they did at Tweeter. I have quite a few Klipsch speakers, Legends and Reference, and quite frankly these are smoother than any of those. I'm going to be very happy with the Polks. Thanks to all for your input.

    Billy
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited January 2006
    wstrickland1 wrote:
    Ok, bought, set up and playing as I type. I am actually very impressed. They sound much better in my room than they did at Tweeter. I have quite a few Klipsch speakers, Legends and Reference, and quite frankly these are smoother than any of those. I'm going to be very happy with the Polks. Thanks to all for your input.

    Billy

    Congrats :) I was originally in the market for some Infinity Betas, but circuit city was all sold out and i got a nice set of Polk Monitors (as listed in my signature, and at a pretty decent price). I brought them home and have been very pleased with them every since :)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited January 2006
    Glad to see you happy! Great speakers you got there!
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    Congrats!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    They really have very good bass in my small (12 x 12) room. Much better than the Tweeter Salesman said :rolleyes: Not throw pictures off the wall bass but tight, clean, natural sounding bass. They did a great job with Heavy D as well as AC DC, Elton John and Fleetwood Mac. Now, I know it's the honeymoon still, but I don't think I'm gonna get tired of these any time soon. Sorry to keep going on but daing, I can't get over the price I paid. And being the satisfied owner of alot of Klipsch I am even more surprised and feel fortunate I tried Polk. If these $350 speakers are any indication of what the upper line is like, I may be selling some Klipsch. OK, I'll shut up now. Ya'll know I like 'em! :D

    Billy
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited January 2006
    wstrickland1 wrote:
    They really have very good bass in my small (12 x 12) room. Much better than the Tweeter Salesman said :rolleyes: Not throw pictures off the wall bass but tight, clean, natural sounding bass. They did a great job with Heavy D as well as AC DC, Elton John and Fleetwood Mac. Now, I know it's the honeymoon still, but I don't think I'm gonna get tired of these any time soon. Sorry to keep going on but daing, I can't get over the price I paid. And being the satisfied owner of alot of Klipsch I am even more surprised and feel fortunate I tried Polk. If these $350 speakers are any indication of what the upper line is like, I may be selling some Klipsch. OK, I'll shut up now. Ya'll know I like 'em! :D

    Billy

    I like your enthusiasm!! :D
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  • Doc99
    Doc99 Posts: 100
    edited January 2006
    I really like the T90e. I use them for 100% music, and actually replaced some magnepans with these, and like them better! Lack a bit of low end, but great speakers!
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    for $350 a pair ... no brainer
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    aaharvel wrote:
    for $350 a pair ... no brainer

    I was looking at a higher end Polk, maybe a Lsi something or other, it had a nice piano black finish. Floor model for $1200.

    Uh oh...I'm getting that feeling again.......... :D
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited January 2006
    Ahhh... the Polk LSi15!

    That would be very yummy for your ears!

    Joey
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited January 2006
    Congrats on your new speakers!

    So which Klipsch models are you planning to unload?
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  • wstrickland1
    wstrickland1 Posts: 11
    edited January 2006
    organ wrote:
    Congrats on your new speakers!

    So which Klipsch models are you planning to unload?

    KLF 30s, KLF 20s, KLF C7, RB 35s, RS 7s, RC 7
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