introduction and a word of thanks

tx_polkhead
tx_polkhead Posts: 248
edited November 2007 in Vintage Speakers
Hi, I will start by admitting I am a total noob to the world of quality audio. Five years ago I purchased a sony 5.1 receiver, a panasonic DVD player and Acoustic Research Sat/Sub package, I think I spent a whopping $500, for the first few years I was in happy as a pig in slop! Then I remembered a college buddy who had a pair of polks, well every party he was designated DJ, those speakers had so much body they filled any space with loud rich music. That memory started my Craig's List search for my very own polks. A couple of months ago I found a pair of Monitor 10's the black studio version for $200 in near mint condition, when I was to meet to close the deal the seller backed out. I had done my research by lurking and reading old post here. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and I found listed and purchased my FIRST POLKS! They are Polk Audio RTA 12C, in fair cosmetic condition, it appears that one of the tweeters was replaced and they sound warm and rich, of course I really want to replace my Sony with something that will still handle the 5.1 or 7.1 when watching movies, but more importantly a receiver that will handle the 2 channel music more musically. Without further delay here are a few pictures in the following order:

fronts (clothed)
fronts (naked)
tweeters
C/O

again thanks for the help and yes I will and do have questions.
Abel in Dallas
Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
Post edited by tx_polkhead on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited November 2007
    Welcome in to our house of horrors! Good looking set you got there.... enjoying how it sounds?
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    welcome!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    Welcome to the forum Tx, great speakers you have there. The 12c's are excellent. The first thing I would look to do is replace the Sony. There are great brand AVR's on the market. What you want to look for is one with 7.1 pre/outs. The pre/outs will allow you to go with external amps in the future.

    My favorite AVR is the HK. harman/kardon builds excellent AVR's and has pre/outs for upgrades later on. I own a HK 635, I bought form http://www.harmanaudio.com/ , they are referbished, half the price of new, tested to work, and full factory warranty.

    You might want to check into something with 1.3 HDMI connection, to take advantage of the new surround formats avaliable with the HD players (for future upgrades).

    Denon, Marantz and Onkyo are just some of the other great manufactures, but I found the HK sounds best with Polks.

    The next step, I would do, is upgrade the tweeters. Polk has the new RDO tweeters which I understand are even smother and better sounding then the originals. Maybe someone could chime in on the model # that replaces your current tweet.

    You have stepped in a new relm of sound now. Try not to get too upgrade crazy...lol

    But again , good luck and welcome...


    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:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited November 2007
    Yahoo! I've got a pair of mint RTA12C's as well and I loves 'em!

    Nice grab!
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2007
    ah, the RTA-12's. they openned my eyes to grea audio many many moons ago. thats a slammin good start you got there :D
    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.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2007
    Welcome Abel, there is more than a handful of DFW area Polkies!
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    Congrats & Welcome.
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited November 2007
    Welcome. A great looking set of Polks and thanks for including pictures (I am sooo easy to amuse).

    I second (for the most part) what jakelm said. I have an HK AVR-240. I like all the 7.1 flexibility but find it a little lacking in power for 4-6 ohm Polks. I bought a 5-channel Carver amp and now use the HK for a pre-amp/processor so I'm definitely in favor of having pre/outs. If you view a new receiver as a "temporary amplification source" but a "long term SS processor" then I would definitely agree with the HK, Denon, Onkyo suggestion.
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tx_polkhead
    tx_polkhead Posts: 248
    edited November 2007
    I knew the Sony was the weak link but I'll have to wait till after the holidays before I start looking for a replacement. Someone mentioned a tweeter upgrade, anyone know a ballpark dollar amount for the replacement tweeters? Also from the above Tweeter close up picture 3 of the 4 grill mount knobs are broken, anyone know the part number or name so I can order some. I forgot to mention I purchased the speakers for $150, every time I listen to them or even walk by them I get a smile on my face, the kind of smile that comes from getting a true bargain.
    Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited November 2007
    Welcome tx_polkhead this is an awesome forum. Enjoy the ride.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tx_polkhead
    tx_polkhead Posts: 248
    edited November 2007
    russman, if there is a DFW meeting of 'polkies' please give me a heads up at abel(at)abelsanchez(dot)com I really would like to hear some of the high end system I keep reading about. The fellow I purchased these from was driving them with a HUGE Integra Amp and a Carver CD that was bigger than my receiver, the first CD I played was the Oh Brother where art Thou soundtrack, the first track in the chain gang breaking rocks, I said wow he said Holy ****, I knew I could live with them.
    Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2007
    Welcome Abel,You will find a lot of Vintage Polk Audio lovers here...a just a word of warning...they will give you a world of ideas on how to spend your hard earned money:D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited November 2007
    :D...and lots of it!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited November 2007
    Welcome TX


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter