2 Channel in the Crapper . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited January 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Not what you think . . . my main rig is great.

. . . but how would these sound in my bathroom?

Is $100 a fair price?
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http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/515793994.html
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited January 2008
    Not bad. Not a steal, IMHO but not bad.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited January 2008
    Definately.....nice soothing music in the bathroom could potentially help bowel movements.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I think the price is a bit high. I might be willing to pay $75. I really like the way these speakers look. They have that vintage look that strikes some kind of nostalgia for me (not sure why as these speakers were made when I was suckin' on bottles.)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited January 2008
    ****, those are Monitor 5's.

    Eh, the 7's are where it's at, broham.

    I bagged a pair of 5's at a pawn a couple years ago with Russman for 45 bones.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Ok I'll lowball the punk and see what I can do. I really want a pair of Monitor 10Bs in my thrown room, but I may not be able to get out the door when I'm done.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited January 2008
    Go with the 7's. They were the class of the Monitor series.

    The 10's are a cool speaker but can't image worth a ****. Those are Polk's words, not mine. (that were given under a heavy dose of Jim Beam)

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2008
    First and foremost...break out the vacuum and clean that return air grill then get yer dusty arse to the home center and stock up on some quality pleated furnace filters. We'll talk speakers after you get back.:p
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Interesting . . . so Monitor 7s. I'll give a look . . .
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited January 2008
    Might want to go with outdoor speakers in a bathroom unless it's really large. I would think the excess humidity would be hell on standard speakers, but I guess if you can get them cheap enough it wouldn't really matter.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    skipf wrote: »
    Might want to go with outdoor speakers in a bathroom unless it's really large. I would think the excess humidity would be hell on standard speakers, but I guess if you can get them cheap enough it wouldn't really matter.

    No humidity . . . this is strictly a dark room with a head.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited January 2008
    Every serious Polk fan needs to have a pair of Monitor 7's tucked away.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    I'm a polk fan and I don't have any polks . . . I feel like a total turncoat. :(
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2008
    LSi inwalls in the crapper! It's the only way to go (pun intended!) :D
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    No humidity . . . this is strictly a dark room with a head.


    If you sell them, be sure to disclose, "smoke free inviroment, but....may have some odor"
    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:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    Go with the 7's. They were the class of the Monitor series.

    The 10's are a cool speaker but can't image worth a ****. Those are Polk's words, not mine. (that were given under a heavy dose of Jim Beam)

    BDT

    Matt Polk also said the Monitor 10 was his favorite of the entire line when told by the faithful 7 they liked the 7, he was sober, why does one always have to be better than another?? I like both the 7 and the 10, its a tie, just a plain ole tie, I like ties, that is the way life sometimes is, you tie, no overtime, no sudden death, no neat little box of this is better, you tie.

    RT1
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited January 2008
    Point well taken, Ted and I didn't mean to sound as if I were insulting the 10's. They are a great, musical and fun to listen to speaker. No doubt. Apologize if I came accross as a little terse about the 10's...I'm 2 weeks short and got sand in my drawers, perhaps I'm getting too crabby in my old age.

    I prefer the 7's though....that's the beauty of the hobby. If we had all the money in the world, there would be no need for option.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    IMO, 7's sound much better than 10's. It could have been my room or setup, but the 10's sounded bloated to me.
    "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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
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    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    7.gif

    Mine has windows and blinds . . .
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    You know Troy I think you hit the word for me, the 10's are fun, I use them only for rock, loud **** rock, not refined at all, the 7's I like much better for detailed acoustic guitar, jazz even classical.

    RT1
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Any Polk speaker built with the MW65xx's and Peerless tweeters are great.
    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:
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    So anyone going to buy these or am I going to have to continue glossing over the ad until I get the gumption to just go ahead and do it.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited January 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    You know Troy I think you hit the word for me, the 10's are fun, I use them only for rock, loud **** rock, not refined at all, the 7's I like much better for detailed acoustic guitar, jazz even classical.

    RT1

    Agreed, broham. If you want to rock out with your c*ck out...the 10's are where it's at. So, perhaps they ARE the spekaers for the crapper.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    ........
    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:
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