Educate me.

cmy330go
cmy330go Posts: 2,341
edited November 2007 in Vintage Speakers
So in a moment of weakness I clicked the Buy-it-Now on these Monitor 5JR+. Can anyone tell me exactly what I'm dealing with. I know that there are some strong preferences among members for certain models of tweeters on vintage Polk's.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Dave
HT
Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

2 CH
Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited November 2007
    I'll leave the specific comments up to the experts but I think you got a great deal. The 5JR+ sold for $370 a pair new and the SL2500 is trickle-down SL3000 technology from the SRS line. No tax, free shipping, and they look great. I know it''a a generalization but if the seller was using tubes to drive them then he's probably the type guy who appreciates and takes care of his equipment.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2007
    Marty913 wrote: »
    ....I know it''a a generalization but if the seller was using tubes to drive them then he's probably the type guy who appreciates and takes care of his equipment.

    I had similar thoughts. In fact that was the straw that broke the camels back.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    edited November 2007
    I've still got a pair of those that I bought new in 1992. I always have enjoyed them and I really don't think you could go wrong at that price.

    I haven' t had the amount of equipment go through my house that many CP folks here have, but I think they do a good job at what they do--They're clear and musical, and while they don't have anything approaching the bass response of my 11TLs, they do OK for what I consider to be a large bookshelf speaker.

    I replaced the tweeters with the RDO's and I really feel that was a significant improvement. When I first got them, I was amazed by the treble response, but over time began to feel that they were a bit "too" present in the treble. I melted the SL2500 tweeters with a crappy receiver and eventually found my way to Club Polk for advice on how to replace them. Enough time went by before I installed the new tweets that I didn't have the clearest A/B impression of the RDO vs. the SL2500, but I know that my ears preferred the silk domes.

    I've still got the Monitor Series 2 literature--Let me know if you'd like a scan of them. It appears that I've got the black and white owners manual as well as the glossy color sales booklet.

    Anyhow, enjoy your new speaks! Let us know your impressions once you throw some wattage at them. Mine are currently "resting" until we finish our bedroom addition, so perhaps your comments might spur me to finish the electronics portion of the project.

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2007
    I had a new pair of these in 1992 as well, loved them. They were shown no mercy and driven with a 250 watt Soundcraftsmen amp. They never disappointed.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited November 2007
    You'll get very decent bass response out of them and their bigger brother eats up current like I've rarely seen in a bookshelf.
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2007
    agfrost wrote: »
    ....I've still got the Monitor Series 2 literature--Let me know if you'd like a scan of them. It appears that I've got the black and white owners manual as well as the glossy color sales booklet......

    That would be great. I'd be more than happy to compensate you for your time.

    Would you prefer to print and mail them, or just scan and e-mail them. I have no problem printing them myself if you wish to save yourself some time.

    Thanks again!
    Dave
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    congrats !

    That looks to be a very good deal !

    Nice bookies to be sure......
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    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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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited November 2007
    Damn it, I live so close to that guy I could **** and his nose would cringe....This is what I get for purposely avoiding E-Bay....Nice find man, those look real nice.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    edited November 2007
    Hi Dave,

    PM me your email address and I'll send out the PDF scans I made. Let me know if they come out OK on your end, if not I can send out a hard copy.

    Still want to hear from you once you get a chance to listen to them.

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2007
    They have arrived.....but not without issue. The seller actually packed them quite well. However between the age of the speakers and the low temperatures, apparently the hot glue on the crossover couldn't hold up anymore. One speaker had an inductor that had completely come off the crossover board, the other speaker had one hanging by a single lead. So I spent about an hour re-soldering and gluing the coils back on. All seems to be working well. Other than the crossovers, these speakers are in great shape! The only flaws I've found are some tiny dings on the back corners.

    Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to get a set of speaker stands back from a friend of mine so that I can do some serious listening.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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