Monitor 5 or Monitor 7, How do I tell?

vooman68
vooman68 Posts: 2
edited January 2008 in Vintage Speakers
I have an older pair of Monitor speakers that I bought in the late 80's. I just don't remember which Model they are.:o
Is there an easy way to tell? Would a picture help? The only markings I see are on the back, I believe it is the serial number. Thanks,

>>NEW:
I couldn't figure out how to quickly add the pictures. So, from the posts, I measured the PR's, I'm assuming the large cones on the bottom, and they are indeed 10". On the Back label, under Monitor Series, the number is "7 41612".

Any idea what they are worth today? I may be looking to part with them as I haven't used them in a few years.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    Lets see some pics.
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  • vooman68
    vooman68 Posts: 2
    edited January 2008
    Still at work, I'll take some pics and put them up later tonight. Thnx.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    The 5's had a 8" passive radiator. The 7's have a 10" PR. The cabinet on the 7's are much larger.
    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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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    http://polksda.com/srsad.shtml

    Go to this link. It should help.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    The 5's had a 8" passive radiator. The 7's have a 10" PR. The cabinet on the 7's are much larger.


    Cool pic.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    What is that behind the 7's in the picture?
    "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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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Face wrote: »
    What is that behind the 7's in the picture?

    The LF-14. It was Polk's older version of a sub.
    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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Thanks.
    "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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  • Barton82
    Barton82 Posts: 20
    edited January 2008
    cool
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    The 5's had a 8" passive radiator. The 7's have a 10" PR. The cabinet on the 7's are much larger.

    My 7's have an 8 inch PR.
    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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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    My 7's have an 8 inch PR.


    Your 7's are not 80's like was asked about. Yours are as old as dirt...:p:p
    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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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    The old Polk stuff is awesome, like this post:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=778095#post778095

    I also like people who argue with someone on Polk models and they have one of the REALLY old or unique Polk models... :D
    Jake
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited January 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    Your 7's are not 80's like was asked about. Yours are as old as dirt...:p:p

    Are you saying that Russ is older than dirt? :p
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Are you saying that Russ is older than dirt? :p


    Not me:eek:... Are you?:p
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    I'm 35. These particular 7's were bought in 2004. I'm a Cancer. I like snuggling and slow strolls on moonlit beaches with a pocket full of kosher dills and a fresh tube of lube.

    Anything else?
    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited January 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    I'm 35. These particular 7's were bought in 2004. I'm a Cancer. I like snuggling and slow strolls on moonlit beaches with a pocket full of kosher dills and a fresh tube of lube.

    Anything else?

    Are you available this Friday?
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    If you've got the money, honey - I've got the time.

    Cheers,
    Willie Nelson
    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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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    I'm 35. These particular 7's were bought in 2004. I'm a Cancer. I like snuggling and slow strolls on moonlit beaches with a pocket full of kosher dills and a fresh tube of lube.

    Anything else?


    I'm 33, love to **** , moan and spend money on **** my wife hates. I drink as often as I can and try to be obnoxious so people will like me. I'm a Leo, but dont let the ruff and tuff Lion fool you, I'm really and **** at heart. I hate people who stroll in front of my condo while I'm on vacation trying to enjoy the beach. Especially at night with their irritating flashlights, while I'm trying to get it on with my wife I just got drunk with, down the beach:mad:
    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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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    edited January 2008
    511 (as they say)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    edited January 2008
    Wow those LF-14's look strange, anybody ever see one in person?
    ummm, I have one in my basement, purchased new, in the lovely official Polk rosewood vinyl :-)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited January 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Wow those LF-14's look strange, anybody ever see one in person?

    Might help

    http://polksda.com/pdfs/LF14Manual.pdf

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited January 2008
    I had a LF-14. I used it with my 7's for a while. It was a strange looking sub for sure. There weren't to many out there back then for the price.

    It didn't get real low but it helped to fill the sound out of my 7's.
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