WTB: Monitor 7s or 10s or better in Ohio

KeithV
KeithV Posts: 107
edited November 2006 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Heya,

I've decided to rebuild my 2 channel rig after not being able to bring it cross-country when I moved last year. I am looking for either a set of Monitor 7s, 10s, maybe RTAs. I've been looking on ebay, and there are some good deals, but then the shipping is outrageous due to weight, so I would like to drive 100-150 miles at most to pick them up.

If you have anything like this or a similar offer let me know!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    I'm just east of Indy and have a really nice pair of 10As w/ Peerless tweets and original stands, but no grills. If you're interested, I'll let them go for $150. I also have a MINTY pair of RTA 8TLs for $175.
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    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    Hmm... Those 10s are just about what I was looking for.. the RTAs would save a ton of space though. What is so different about the RTAs? I'm looking for a wide soundstage and warm, but accurate, sound. I used to have RTi70s on my stereo rig, and I loved how they sounded.

    Also, since you've used both, which is easier to drive? I may end up doing with a 60wpc older SS amp, ST-120s or GFA-535, or possible two of either of those if they can be bridged.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    Dang ND, you have wharehouse.

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    Personally, I believe the RTAs are the most accurate of the two. The 10s have better bass response and that sweet Peerless tweeter, but the RTAs are a better at imaging. I've driven both with 20 watt tube monoblocks to extreme volumes, so I'd say both are fairly equal in that category. Personally, unless you're just wanting to rock out, I'd go with the RTAs over the 10As. Now if we were talking about 7As, that would be a different story.

    Keith,
    If you drive over, you can demo them both and then decide which would suit your needs the best.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    jakelm wrote:
    Dang ND, you have wharehouse.

    Jake

    I'm gonna have a clearance sale real soon.:p
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Now if we were talking about 7As, that would be a different story.


    I dont want to get into a debate war, but the 7a's or 7b's with the peerless have the best imaging overall.

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    yea I'm not all about volume. I like medium to high volume levels, but I'm more concerned about full sound, I hate too much bass, but I hate it when its all warm with no detail.

    Well, are you actively trying to sell these right now? I work in retail and getting anything done the week of thanksgiving is nearly impossible, but I would love to come give them a listen, and come home with a pair (probably the RTAs).. hell, I might take both, but my girlfriend would make me pay lol
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    I'm gonna have a clearance sale real soon.:p

    Let me know...I would love stacked 7's. Especially with the HK635 I just picked up.

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    Sorry Jake, but the 7s aren't EVER going anywhere...probably my second favorite Polk speaker and mine are minty fresh. I got them from the original owner.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    jakelm wrote:
    Let me know...I would love stacked 7's. Especially with the HK635 I just picked up.

    Jake

    Speaking of the 635, I know a place to get it pretty cheap.

    I woulda picked it up, but I'm looking for a two channel setup right now.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    My dad has stacked 7a's...I think he put GPS tracking on them..incase they were stolen.

    You know the song "dont take the girl".....well it should be "dont take the Polks"
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    I tell ya what, you get me one of those 635s and I'll pay you some difference on top of whichever speakers you'd want.
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    KeithV wrote:
    Speaking of the 635, I work for CC and we've been clearing out our Infinity stuff.. Some lucky guy got one of those for $200!!

    I woulda picked it up, but I'm looking for a two channel setup right now.

    He picked up a HK 635 for $200? Is CC smoking something?

    I think if that reciever had a blown power supply and a cracked face and all dented up it would still be worth more than $200.

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    For $200 bucks that would have been one hell of a 2 channel amp.


    Show me the receipt...lol:D
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    I tell ya what, you get me one of those 635s and I'll pay you some difference on top of whichever speakers you'd want.

    I'll see what I can do.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    Better yet, if you can get me one of those 635s I'll let you have both pairs.
    See, I'm thinking about, finally, putting togather an all LSi HT and the centerpiece will be a HK AVR.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    jakelm wrote:
    For $200 bucks that would have been one hell of a 2 channel amp.


    This may sound strange, but I want a simple setup. 2 channel power amp, and a preamp with two inputs.. one for a CD player, one for a turntable.
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Better yet, if you can get me one of those 635s I'll let you have both pairs.

    heh I'll see what I can do.
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    HK and Polk are like Bonnie and Clyde. Like peanutbutter and jelly. Like Luke and Vadar. Like beer and pizza.

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Sorry Jake, but the 7s aren't EVER going anywhere...probably my second favorite Polk speaker and mine are minty fresh. I got them from the original owner.

    AND...if for any reason Noel decides to sell them...I'll be picking them up 2 hours after the FS is posted; will not respect any dibs :)
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    350??????...DAMN (sorry)...I spent more than that on a refurb.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    jakelm wrote:
    HK and Polk are like Bonnie and Clyde. Like peanutbutter and jelly. Like Luke and Vadar. Like beer and pizza.

    Jake

    I dunno... I have an AVR235 right now for my theater setup, but I have it matched with infinity primus bookshelfs.. Sounds decent. (ok, not really.. sounds like **** for music)
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    We can still work something out for either one you can get, okay?
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    ND....I have a TEAC double cassette deck.....Can we work something out?

    P.S. Did I mention it was double???

    Im just picking...
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    ohh teac, don't they make flight data recorders??? :)
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2006
    KeithV wrote:
    ohh teac, don't they make flight data recorders??? :)

    It is a black box....and it has gone through a ton of abuse...and still kicking.


    Oh..I mean I have babied it since day one:p
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    are the RTAs bi-ampable?
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    Nope
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  • KeithV
    KeithV Posts: 107
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Nope

    wow still up huh..

    hey another questions.. I was able to buy a Dynaco ST-120, then I found some discussion about how awful they are... I used to run my RTi70s with a Marantz 1060b which was only... about 25wpc. Would it pay off in the long run to spring for something in the 100wpc range from NAD or B&K?
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