PLEASE help me identify my speaker

midimacmobile
midimacmobile Posts: 5
edited February 2007 in Vintage Speakers
I have a pair of very strange looking Polk Audio speakers - I've never seen any like these - I never hooked 'em up - they seem to be some kinda high end consumer home stereo speakers ? - got 'em from a friend along with a NAD 1300 amp + 2600A reciever/preamp/phono hookup/aux ins - I'm not trying to sound like a beginner in audio - I do it for a living - I.B.E.W. local#1 audio tech 25years - these speakers have no marking other that Polk Audio on speaker covers - these have a complex crossover/filter > RTA 12 filter on the top for tweeters with a cloth covering - the front has a pair of side by side 5 1/2" speakers with a 15/12"? passive speaker below them - the hookup method is banana connectors - help! - where can I see images of vintage speakers ? ....... thank you Tom Oh ! ... midi-mac-mobile@sbcglobal.net
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited February 2007
    sounds like they're RTA-12's.... A very nice sounding vintage Polk Model. You can find pictures by searching the forums.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2007
    I agree, if it has the crossover on he top and it says RTA-12, then it probably is, but that should be 2 6.5" drivers side by side and a 12" passive
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

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    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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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited February 2007
    Welcome to the club Tom.

    RTA 12 Filter System. Nice :)

    Click the search button in the blue bar above and search for "RTA12". There are pages of discussion and photos. We like photos, especially naked ones without the grilles. Post one of yours when you get the chance.

    The RTA 12c is similar to yours and you can view the manual here:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/downloads/manuals/home/12CManual.pdf

    Check your tweeters here:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25377
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited February 2007
    Try hooking them up, they sound great. From your description they are most likely RTA 12's.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited February 2007
    Yup Im guessing RTA 12's pic pic pic we want pics
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • midimacmobile
    midimacmobile Posts: 5
    edited February 2007
    I AM VERY Thankful for the help ... I saw some coments from those who know how to get aroung in this forum/group ... this my first experience here and it took me this long to stumble into these replies ... again I thank you and please forgive my errors ... it's just my hobbie you know - life I mean ......
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  • midimacmobile
    midimacmobile Posts: 5
    edited February 2007
    those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who did not hear the music ... by Angela Monet
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2007
    Welcome to Club Polk
    Enjoy your RTA12's
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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