The upgrade bug has bitten.

Braddles
Braddles Posts: 228
edited January 2008 in Speakers
Hey everyone,
I am half way around the world in Perth Western Australia and although i hav'nt been joining in much, have always read all of your opinions on most topics with interest.

Although new to you guys, i am somewhat of a Polk veteran having owned a pair of Monitor 12's from new for 17 years. Most of that time in 2 channel and lately as a HT as well.

One of the reasons i have been looking at this forum lately is to find out what current model Polk to look at if i wanted to update and even if it would be a step up at all.( i suspect i know what the answer will be from those who love the vintage models)

Its not that i am unhappy with what i have, they still sound fantasic for music and movies.

So i suppose the question is has anyone updated from the vintage models to current ones and if so are you happy or not?
2 Channel
Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
Power Cord - Tunami GPX
CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2008
    Unless it's the Polk Lsi series and you already have plenty of power (not a receiver!), then keep enjoying your Monitor 12's. Consider upgrading the crossovers if you haven't done so already.



    Nice setup, by the way.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
    Great look there!! Wouldn't change a thing.........................


    except maybe a bigger TV.
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Bigger??? Its a 50". Sit too close for anything bigger.
    Not happy with the B&W center. Waiting for the new CSI A6 to hit our shores and will get one.
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    Nice move on the new A6. I own B&W as well and like the sound, but as you know, very different than Polk. What don't you like about your center?
    Jake
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Not very sensitive(86db) so have to turn it up on the AV and not too good on the vocals in movies
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    Nice setup, not sure what you could change. What do you feel is missing? Maybe adding an amp will deliver, and the center as you mentioned. Perhaps running a 2 way system would add to the wow factor youre looking for with electric drop screen and front projector. That room looks amazing though, love the wood.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Cheers.
    Like i said im not unhappy just looking for some advise on what might be a step up from what i have if i was to update with new Polks. Going to add power amp at some stage so power wont be a drama.
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Very nice. I love your floors.
    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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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2008
    The floor looks like ipe mahogany.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Australian Karri. Maybe a nice new pair of RTI A9 in cherry would go well with them?
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2008
    looks like a "keeper" to me :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited January 2008
    Very nice,must ask though,if you don't mind,where did you pick up that tv stand?
    +1 ON THE FLOORS.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Cheers,

    I picked the stand from a general electrical store here in Perth (australia). It wasnt expensive. its was a flat pack, put it together yourself jobbo.
    The plasma was bowing the last stand so had to find a shorter one.
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Looking at a Bryston 4B SST power amp on ebay here is OZ. Only 3 years old in as new cond.
    Im thinking that should stir the mon 12s up a bit
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Welcome Braddles. Nice setup!
    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
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
    Yeah, the Bryston will stir it up quite a bit. I'm with you on the upgrade bug, I just bought a bigger NAD integrated, and a set of Sunfire CRM speakers...
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2008
    Nice rig, and nice floors!!!
    Had one of my most MEMORABLE moments in life down the road from Perth-'Kit Kat Klub'- in ???(sea port)
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Fremantle?
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • bbeacham
    bbeacham Posts: 141
    edited January 2008
    Braddles wrote: »
    Bigger??? Its a 50". Sit too close for anything bigger.
    Not happy with the B&W center. Waiting for the new CSI A6 to hit our shores and will get one.


    How close? I have a 57" about 8' away. Time to go to a 70".
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2008
    Looks to me like you have a very nice set-up...I really like the "look" of the Mon. 12's you don't see that many for sale here in the States.

    I'm sure they sound as good as they look...BTW,is that a couple of dented dust caps on the left speaker? If so,there are ways to get them back into shape.
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Yes thanks to my 3 year old son. Whats the best way to fix them?
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2008
    Braddles wrote: »
    Fremantle?

    BINGO!!! Thanks, I couldn't remember the name?!:confused::D
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2008
    Braddles wrote: »
    Yes thanks to my 3 year old son. Whats the best way to fix them?

    Sorry for the slow response,you can do a search here,or you might try taking a vacuum hose and hold up to the cap and try "pulling" it out.

    Those are way too pretty to have dented caps,if all else fails,you could pick up some new drivers...but,if they are working fine,not much need for that.

    Cheers,Mike
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited January 2008
    Cheers Mike i'll give it a go.

    Does anyone know if the replacement drivers are better than the original ones?
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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