Polk T20eb (Euro Monitor 30's) $65/pair at Tweeter

aaharvel
aaharvel Posts: 4,489
edited May 2007 in Speakers
http://www.tweeter.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2124916
H/K Signature 2.1+235
Jungson MagicBoat II
Revel Performa M-20
Velodyne cht-10 sub
Rega P1 Turntable

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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    I already have two pairs of these. They are pretty decent little speakers at $160/pair. At $65, they should be selling like hot cakes! Put them in a garage, spare bedroom, bathroom, office, where ever.

    Add a nice little integrated and you have a plausible 2.0 system.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    I just ordered a pair for the hell of it.

    This is the third time I have tried to order these from Tweeter at an incredible price. Wonder if they will really ship them this time? I doubt it.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2007
    Nice deal

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    Andy, I have read that these have real wood veneer, unlike the Monitor 30's. Is that true?
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    No, I asked Polk directly and they said the only difference was more black trim.

    The finish is pretty nice, especially for a $65 pair of speakers, even if not real wood.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    Thanks for the heads-up on this (apparent) deal!

    I wonder if it's for real, or one of those ploys to get you to buy something more expensive. Anyone actually get them for that price?

    I was planning to set my sister up with an R series HT for her basement (that I'm currently finishing in my spare time). Couldn't pass this up, so ordered 2 pair. Order showed that they're out of stock 1-2 weeks. So, I wonder if the deal is legit.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    I got them when they were $80/pr a while back, and everything went smoothly.

    They wouldn't give me that price in store, but ordering online was a breeze, and they shipped really quickly, too.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Ok, I decided to order a pair of these for a co-worker looking for some kick around speakers. . . and, now the link doesn't work. Went to Tweeter.com, and none of the links to this product are working. In fact, the whole Bookshelf page is down.

    Let me know if any of your orders have been cancelled for those of you that did jump on it already. If not, I'll keep trying to order and/or call in to place my order.

    Thanks.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    Cool, I'll wait it out and see what happens.

    $65/pr, free shipping, no tax...no brainer, but maybe too good to be true.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    When I get home today, I'll check to see if Tweeter cancelled my order.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited April 2007
    Would these make an ok Rear surround speaker?
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    My boss ordered two pair at 9am this morning. He has already gotten a confirmation email stating they are in stock, and will ship in one to two days.

    I ordered mine Saturday night, and my status still says backordered?

    I have a feeling this will turn out just like the last two times I tried to order them, but I have my fingers crossed.
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    66chevyIISS wrote: »
    Would these make an ok Rear surround speaker?

    Yeah, they'd make ideal surrounds in a Monitor series HT.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited April 2007
    BACKORDER
    Leaves warehouse in 1 - 2 weeks

    ~$70 with tax if you're ordering from TX.
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  • chenj16
    chenj16 Posts: 148
    edited April 2007
    link dead
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2007
    Yep, tried to look under 'Bookshelf Speakers' and this is what it says:

    " 0 Items Found

    Coming Soon!
    We work hard to keep all our products in stock year round, but occasionally you will find an out-of-stock item. Please be patient and check back again soon! "

    Right now, per the website - Tweeter doesn't sell ANY shelf speakers.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited April 2007
    Tweeter blows.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    If you check their homepage the T20EB is still on the front page. Polk bookshelf speakers 50% off, then it shows a price of $129. Click the link though, and it's "not available online".
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    I'm calling those jackasses.

    Russ, I IM'd you about the rack. You gonna be around at 9:30-10:30am tomorrow for pickup? My dad will be out that way and has an SUV, won't fit in my ride.

    IM, email, or PM me. . .
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    Hell, I ordered 2 pair last night and I can't even find or track my order on tweeter.com. Looks like a horseshit deal. If this their idea of "marketing brilliance" to suck people in, well they can kiss it. It's gonna backfire.

    If it looks to good to be true...

    We don't have Tweeter in Southwest Ohio, so I've never had the displeasure.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Well, when it works, it works well. Tweeter had all the monitors series at 50% a while back, then threw in a free sub to boot. I got myself into decent 5.1 HT speakers (Euro 90s, Euro 20s, CSi3 later exchanged for CS2 through private sale, and Mirage Omni-12 after trading in PSW10) for like $900 out the door. The sub would've cost me nearly that much itself if I paid full MSRP.

    But, yes, in general, it's a worthless company. Bad demo rooms, incompetent sales persons, bad infrastructure as a whole. Doesn't take much imagination to figure out why they are closing 100+ stores, included every one in DFW.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    Well, my boss just got an email saying his 2 pair have shipped, but only one tracking number. Oddly enough, the single pair I ordered, two days before him, is still listed as "waiting for stock".

    We'll see...

    And the speakers are back on Tweeter's site, listed as half price, reg. $259, on sale for $129.
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited April 2007
    What do you know... My order status has just changed from "BACKORDER" to "Shipped - FedEx Home Delivery" :rolleyes:

    I hope they don't just send me ONE T20e for that $65. That would be pretty funny.

    - Val.
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    VSchneider wrote: »
    What do you know... My order status has just changed from "BACKORDER" to "Shipped - FedEx Home Delivery" :rolleyes:

    I hope they don't just send me ONE T20e for that $65. That would be pretty funny.

    - Val.

    Yeah, I was thinking that they unintentionally or intentionally screwed up the price originally - that the $65 should have been for one speaker.

    However, I would think that these are boxed as pairs, so hopefully that's what you're getting.

    BTW, my 2 pair still show backordered.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    I guess the third time is the charm. They shipped mine yesterday, and I recieved them today in perfect shape. Nice little speakers for $65, should have ordered two or three pair, but I don't even know where I will use these.

    Did you guys get yours?
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited April 2007
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I guess the third time is the charm. They shipped mine yesterday, and I recieved them today in perfect shape. Nice little speakers for $65, should have ordered two or three pair, but I don't even know where I will use these.

    Did you guys get yours?
    I have recieved mine a week ago on the 13th. A very handsome version of Monitor30 in my opinion.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    A steal for $65, no doubt about it.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    Ordered 2 pair on 4/8 - still backordered.

    When did you guys order yours?
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
    Kitchen: Sonos Play5.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2007
    Ordered mine on the 8th. My boss ordered his on the 9th, and recieved them a week before I did. They seem to fill the orders in reverse.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited April 2007
    this sucks the link was dead by the time I saw this post :(
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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