Monitor 10A for sale, is this guy dreaming?

bsoko2
bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
edited January 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Starting bid is 100 and shipping is 150, is this guy dreaming or what?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Series-10A-Speakers-10-A-10-A_W0QQitemZ120362881741QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item120362881741&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Bill
My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2009
    Might be a tad optomistic but....what will $250 get you in CC or BB? My 10s sound like a million bucks!!!:D
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited January 2009
    gdb wrote: »
    Might be a tad optomistic but....what will $250 get you in CC or BB? My 10s sound like a million bucks!!!:D

    Not with those shipping charges. I got a set from San Jose and shipping was 95.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    If someone local could buy it without shipping charges then it'll be a great deal.
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  • Russ_L
    Russ_L Posts: 30
    edited January 2009
    Hi guys- I’m an original Monitor 10 owner. I purchased them back in 1981. Unfortunately, I let them go off to college with my oldest son in 1990; the 10s never came home but I now have the opportunity to purchase locally two pairs of 10s in good condition.:D

    I would like to do that and put together a vintage surround system (five Monitor 10 speakers, Dynakit MKIII monoblocks, etc.).

    I’m wondering what upgrades, if any, for the 10s have been discussed in this forum. I’ve found some threads discussing a different tweeter, crossover upgrades, etc. Thanks in advance for any responses.

    Russ
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  • LCruiser122
    LCruiser122 Posts: 23
    edited January 2009
    I have my 10As since new in 1981 or so. I just replaced the tweeters. (from Polk)
    They are still breaking in but they seem to be more accurate and pleasing to my ear. Smoother if you will. I'm considering ordering drivers tho mine are in like new shape.

    Bose no longer sells the drivers for the 601 series II (which I need) so I am a little nervous about availability in the future for my 10As.

    What is your question about speaker replacement.

    PS... Polk is VERY helpful. Call them.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    I've had these on my watch list for the last couple days actually...not that I'm interested in buying them. My watch list has like three pages of vintage Polks on it though...lol

    Guess it's worth it to someone. There's a bid on them now.

    Doesn't seem like that bad of a price...I've seen some on ebay with similar shipping charges. That is a bit on the high side though...
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2009
    LCruiser122 wrote: »
    I have my 10As since new in 1981 or so. I just replaced the tweeters. (from Polk)
    They are still breaking in but they seem to be more accurate and pleasing to my ear. Smoother if you will. I'm considering ordering drivers tho mine are in like new shape.

    Bose no longer sells the drivers for the 601 series II (which I need) so I am a little nervous about availability in the future for my 10As.

    What is your question about speaker replacement.

    PS... Polk is VERY helpful. Call them.

    LC, There are quite a few places that can rebuild your Bose drivers or match them up pretty closely with a replacement driver which would be a cheaper alternative. Link to just one of them below:
    http://www.simplyspeakers.com/replacement-speaker-parts.htm
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  • Russ_L
    Russ_L Posts: 30
    edited January 2009
    LCruiser122 wrote: »
    What is your question about speaker replacement.

    PS... Polk is VERY helpful. Call them.

    LCruiser- the two pairs of 10s that I can purchase locally are in good shape as is. I'm more interested in playing around with them; e.g., upgrading the crossovers, drivers, etc. I'll take your suggestion and speak to the people at Polk. Thanks.

    Russ
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2009
    Hi Russ, as far as I know...replacing the silver dome tweeters with Polk's replacement model RDO194 (I think) is the most common upgrade, if you have the Peerless tweeters, keep em. The XO upgrade involves replacing capacitors etc. which I haven't done yet, but is highly recommended by most people here. If the price is reasonable on the 10's I'd go for it. It would take a LOT of $$$ to get the same sound quality if buying new speakers.If you order new tweeters from Polk, tell them you're a CP member to get a nice discount!:)
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  • Russ_L
    Russ_L Posts: 30
    edited January 2009
    GDB- thanks for the advice. I will be looking at the 10s this week. Hope to have them by the weekend.:)
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    Well I guess these were worth it to someone...had 3 bids. Sold for 130 bucks, plus 150 shipping. I suppose the high bidder could have been local to the seller though too of course.
    The nirvana inducer-
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    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited January 2009
    A total of $280 of a set of 10's is crazy. I guess the buyer really wanted a set.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2009
    Did anybody read the listing?

    The seller said the shipping price was an estimate. And the buyer would only pay ACTUAL shipping. With the receipt for shipping included...

    So it may not have been that much.....





    Nick
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    lentztf wrote: »
    I will be selling my Polks soon.

    How soon? About 10 more posts?
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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