My Holy Grail...the RT3000P's

Fatbrando
Fatbrando Posts: 275
edited February 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looking to buy a pair of RT3000P's locally in Los Angeles. Thanks in advance.
Harman Kardon HK 3490
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Polk SDA SRS 2.3TL (Proud newbie owner!)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    Why the RT3000p for your Holy Grail?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited September 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Why the RT3000p for your Holy Grail?
    I was just thinking the same thing. Aren't powered towers out of fashion, so to speak, or do they have their uses?
    Alea jacta est!
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited September 2008
    Because I've heard them in person and they are amazing speakers. But what I've come to realize via this forum is that I'm a 2 channel SDA-SRS kinda guy. So I'll need to amend my grail quest to the SDA-SRS 22.3TL's. I owe it all you polk fourm gods!!! I couldn't have done it without you. THANKS!!!
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2008
    that's sds-srs 2.3TL's.;):)

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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited September 2008
    Kex wrote: »
    I was just thinking the same thing. Aren't powered towers out of fashion, so to speak, or do they have their uses?

    :eek:


    Not all powered towers are out of fashion...
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=86838
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited September 2008
    These are kick **** theater speakers, and music sounds pretty damn good on them too.

    -Luc
    polkie4life wrote: »
    :eek:


    Not all powered towers are out of fashion...
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited September 2008
    Thanks for catching that Bizill, I meant the sds-srs 2.3TL's. There'll always be a soft spot in my heart for the RT3000P's, though.

    FB
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited September 2008
    Fatbrando wrote: »
    ... There'll always be a soft spot in my heart for the RT3000P's, though.

    FB
    Did you see this "for sale" posting? Maybe it might interest you ...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70809
    Alea jacta est!
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited September 2008
    Thanks!

    FB
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    If you like RTs...

    38_26_big.jpg
    The collection belongs to member tntvt.
    Jake
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited September 2008
    Holy RTs Batman! And my wife thinks I'm bad ... (2 RT800, 2 RT35, 4 RT55, 1 CS400, 1 CS300, 1 CS245i ... and 4 New Mini Monitors just because they were our first Polks!).
    Alea jacta est!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited September 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Why the RT3000p for your Holy Grail?

    Because they are f'n badass?
    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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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Because they are f'n badass?

    I can't disagree with that. They were a very unique/awesome Polk speaker.

    Although, I do like the two sets of SRTs in the above picture...
    Jake
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited September 2008
    SRT is the best of RT meets active SDA. Kind of sounds like the path Polk is on now for the reference stuff - no big monoliths, but plenty of good sound.

    I'd love to have a pair of 3000's setup here. Best I've been able to do locally are some RT20P's, and they haven't gone, and aren't going anywhere, anytime soon.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    ...Kind of sounds like the path Polk is on now for the reference stuff - no big monoliths, but plenty of good sound...
    Cheers,
    Russ

    A new line:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited September 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    SRT is the best of RT meets active SDA. Kind of sounds like the path Polk is on now for the reference stuff - no big monoliths, but plenty of good sound.

    I'd love to have a pair of 3000's setup here. Best I've been able to do locally are some RT20P's, and they haven't gone, and aren't going anywhere, anytime soon.

    Cheers,
    Russ


    I'm a fan of the rt3000p's. I would love to set up a full 3000 system. O the rt20p's, I remember them. I checked them out when I picked up my rt1000p's.

    I would like to pick up a mint pair of Ls90's or the rt12's. I have always liked them( I had the rt10's but they where not the same)

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited September 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    If you like RTs...

    38_26_big.jpg
    The collection belongs to member tntvt.


    Looking at this picture brings back so many memories. So many speaker hunting missions with Liv4fam. Man I miss those days.

    Dan
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    It must be hard to watch a movie with all those speakers in the way:D
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited September 2008
    Don't worry Ben, at least they don't suck in their stock form. How about a girlfriend? Try it, you might like it.

    Dan, how is that crackpot liv4fam anyway? My first 'retail' Polks were R1's, and then shortly after RT800's. I went in prepared to buy RT400's, and ALMOST walked out with a pair of demo RT1000's. Always have loved, and probably always will love the RT line. A lot of sound, for a VERY fair fair price.

    Let's not get into the bi-wire thing again - although I do have my RT20P's hooked up with a Signal Cable Ultra bi-wire...... ;)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited September 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Don't worry Ben, at least they don't suck in their stock form. How about a girlfriend? Try it, you might like it.

    Dan, how is that crackpot liv4fam anyway? My first 'retail' Polks were R1's, and then shortly after RT800's. I went in prepared to buy RT400's, and ALMOST walked out with a pair of demo RT1000's. Always have loved, and probably always will love the RT line. A lot of sound, for a VERY fair fair price.

    Let's not get into the bi-wire thing again - although I do have my RT20P's hooked up with a Signal Cable Ultra bi-wire...... ;)

    Liv4fam is doing extremely well. He is a huge Crestron dealer in AZ. One of his jobs where in CE PRO mag.Crestron is all he does. He is a Top Programer and now is is doing system design. He lived out there before he moved out here, then he moved back out there to help run the family Business. Actually he is a really good guy. One of the very best Installers I have ever met. It was a pleasure to work with him and learn from him.

    Agreed with the Rt's , they will always have a special place.

    Dan
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    RT800s were my first "real" Polks and they were great. Who knew you could have such a great pair of speakers for such a reasonable price?!?
    Jake
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited October 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    RT800s were my first "real" Polks and they were great. Who knew you could have such a great pair of speakers for such a reasonable price?!?


    You do,

    Dan
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Don't worry Ben, at least they don't suck in their stock form. How about a girlfriend? Try it, you might like it.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=910508&postcount=51
    I guess you missed this one;)
    I asked twice to two different mods to get the thread title changed as I felt it a disservice to Polk, but it still remains.
    Thanks
    Ben
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    Ben
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2008
    It's ok Ben, your desire for interpersonal attachments is well documented on the forum. It's a fundamental of human motivation, you just exhibit more than the 'normal' member.

    Besides, if we all liked the same thing, life would be pretty boring. I just find it amusing that the same engineers you asked help from building your Frankenpolks, are some of the same people that developed the LSi line.

    Bottom line, every (reputable even) manufacturer makes choices to meet a pricepoint. Build a speaker, sell a few thousand pair, and then we can talk seriously about the inner workings and improvements. Seriously, maybe you could do it. I'd love to be able to - but I simply don't have the know how.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    PS - Just so we are all clear - LSi's don't suck? (in their stock form)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Bottom line, every (reputable even) manufacturer makes choices to meet a price point.
    Yes I fully agree. It would be hard to supply these components, and keep the price/production of the LSI at where it is with the components I used. Modding has been a compassion of mine. I am here because I have mad respect for Polk/Polk CS. This is also clear when ever the tropic comes up.
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    PS - Just so we are all clear - LSi's don't suck? (in their stock form)
    I have always recommended the LSI's in their price point. Nothing beats them in their price range dollar for dollar. You can look back and see that. I was just tickled by how much of a gain could be had by replacing a few components in the XO's. Again I wish I could change the title. Maybe you can?
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited October 2008
    Fatbrando wrote: »
    Looking to buy a pair of RT3000P's locally in Los Angeles. Thanks in advance.

    I looked for RT3000p's for several years. I finally found an RT5000 system and had fly 600 miles and drive them back. I was able to sell the CS1000p and FX1000's, which I already had, and recover most of my investment. I wound up with a rosewood RT5000 system with an additional set of FX's for 7.1. Actually 7.4... I have four SVS 20-39 PCPlus subs.

    I had RT1000's, RT2000's, CS400's and a variety of FX surrounds in the meantime. The RT3000p's were worth the wait. I have yet to hear any speaker system that beats my RT5000 +2 system, at any price. Certainly not for the prices I paid.

    BTW, I recall a recent review of the new Polks in Home Theater Magazine. The writer lamented that he did not buy the set of RT3000p's he reviewed many years earlier. Said he always regretted it.

    Don't give up on your "Holy Grail". You will eventually find it, and be very happy you did. I sure am!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited November 2008
    I found a pair of rt3000p's in a pawn shop. I somehow did not know Polk made a set like these. There was a price tag of 600.00 placed on all 4 speakers. I was drooling at first ,but 2400.00 was way out of reach even with a reduction in price that you usually get at some pawn shops. Looking closer I found one of the bass cabinets was missing its amp...A salesman came up and said "nice speakers huh?" OH YEAH I replied. He then said I was the only one that looked at them in months...He said I could probably get them at a good price. I said don"t bother, they're out of my league even though one needs an amp. I was thinking PARTS express 200.00 amp to fix the one cabinets open hole. I asked him if they had the amp in the back and he said no and that would help me get them for a lower price too.. My wife had come over from the jewelry section and asked whats up? The guy has gone to ask the mananger for a price on these. OK she said, and also asked me how much to start. WHAT!!!! she replied . She knew about my new found love for POLK speakers after I found a new pair of Monitor 10's I found at our local Goodwill for 24.00pr. Your not seriously thinking of getting these (rt3000p's) she asked me. Well I would like to. I can make payments on the credit card. I got THE LOOK!!!!! The return of the salesman broke the stare and he anounces 500.00. I told him sorry 2000.00 was still to much for me. He chuckled and said no no no 500.00 for all 4. My wifes stare weekened just enough for me to ask the guy if we could here the one with the amp. Sure he said. Well my wife loved Gloria Estefan's music for years and when he hooked the one speaker up to the radio "The rythmn is gonna getcha" was starting..WOW, JAW DROPPING, FN AWSOM were thoughts that came to my mind. My wife had never smiled that wide I don't think.Then the bass drums started hitting. The concrete floor was vibrating and massaging my feet. I bought them. Then through this forum and Ken, I purchased 2 of the last 20 amps that were available from Polk because the price reduction and I knew I would probably never here anything better the rest of my life. I know all about the 10k to 50k sets out there from reveiws I've read but for now these are (for the money someone can get a set for) the best set I know of that are affordable to us average income people. I will add that I have never heard Celin Dion's "O Holy Night " sound any finer than on my RT3000P's. Thank you again, Polk Audio forum members and Ken. You all are the best
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited November 2008
    I would love to have the complete rt5000 set some day.
    I saw one on ebay years ago and the price was great. It was in maryland I think,and pick up only was the terms. Only a 6 hour ride one way. def. a one day journey but I didn't have the money or something major was going on so I had to let them go to some other very lucky person.:(
    I wonder if there is a record of how many sets were made....I would like to know.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited November 2008
    The rt5000 system was very unique. It's a system that I personally would love to set up and calibrate for someone or even myself If I had the room for a vintage 2nd theater.

    The rt3000p's are just cool. With proper power and setup , they do sound pretty damn good. Hell If I ran across a pair, I would be very tempted to purchase them.

    Dan
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,194
    edited November 2008
    tony millard wrote: »
    I found a pair of rt3000p's in a pawn shop ... I bought them. Then through this forum and Ken, I purchased 2 of the last 20 amps that were available from Polk ...
    Congratulations Tony! From what you describe, I really think you made a good decision on this. Enjoy them!
    Alea jacta est!
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