I killed my S-10's

ledhed63
ledhed63 Posts: 3
edited December 2007 in Vintage Speakers
with a little help from Pantera.

Hi all,

I'm a newbie, not an audiophile by any stretch, but man do I miss my Polks! So here I sit, along with several others by the sound of it, waiting for the back-ordered MW8000's to come in.

Like I said, I'm not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but I've been fortunate enough to score some fairly decent (I think) equipment on the cheap, some in need of minor repairs.

My Polks are my pride and joy. I also have a pair of Boston Acoustic A-60's, and a Boston SW-10 that have all been waiting for new foam surrounds for a couple years while I just rocked with my S-10's. Guess I should finally get them fixed!

I aqcuired an old Technics SA-5470 for a great price (read free!) several weeks ago, and was a bit over-enthusiastic with it, and the Polks paid the price.

Anyway, just stopped by to say HI!
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited November 2007
    I have a pair of S8s around here somewhere. Possibly the worst looking speaker Polk ever made. Still, everytime I hear them I'm amazed that they sound as good as they do. I was using one as a center channel for awhile. Welcome to the forum.

    cubdog
    Shuguang Classic S8MK
    Emotiva XDA-2
    Bel Canto M300 mono blocks
    Bel Canto DAC 1.5
    Squeezebox Touch
    Sony SS-M7
    A/D/S L710
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    I hooked my brother up with a whole setup of S bookies, the S4s. Actually look and sound better than I originally thought they would. Got a killer deal on them, which was nice as well.

    I was thinking of getting him some newer speakers for birthday / XMas this year. But, when I asked if he'd prefer towers or bookies, he said he loved his system and didn't want to change a thing. Just wants a new TV.

    Is it a bad sign that I got upgraditis for my brother's rig before he did? For some reason, that just doesn't sound right. I'm actively trying to pass my sickness on to him.

    Anyway, sorry to digress, and welcome to the club! Get some new polks.
    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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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited November 2007
    We barely get to know them, and then they leave us. It's all so horribly tragic.

    If there's one important message here, it's that the Technics must be punished immediately. If you just let this go, it will do it again to some other unsuspecting speaker.

    Welcome to the club.
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    I would light the Technics on fire. . . make it scream in pain.
    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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    There's someone trying to sell either S8's or S10's on the Long Island Craigslist. If you search you should be able to find them. They've been listed about 10 times. I believe they were asking $100, you should be able to talk them down some.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited November 2007
    Marty913 wrote: »

    If there's one important message here, it's that the Technics must be punished immediately.

    Welcome to the club.


    Hook it up to 220:eek:
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  • ledhed63
    ledhed63 Posts: 3
    edited November 2007
    <laughing> but don't you think we're being a bit hard on the Technics? It wasn't entirely it's fault after all!:D
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited November 2007
    I don't know if you're really attached to those S-10's, but I'm thinking you could probably pick up some nice M7's or M10's for about what it's going to cost to put em back together.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    I don't know if you're really attached to those S-10's, but I'm thinking you could probably pick up some nice M7's or M10's for about what it's going to cost to put em back together.

    I agree. I picked up a pair of MINT Monitor 7's with Peerless tweeters for $50 yesterday. Found them on Craigslist.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ledhed63
    ledhed63 Posts: 3
    edited December 2007
    I'll look into those Monitors since it sounds like it's going to be a couple months before the MW8000's are available.
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