HELP: ANY FX500I out there

ralph perez
ralph perez Posts: 32
edited February 2003 in Speakers
Doe anyone know if their is any FX500i speakers available anywhere? LOOKING TO COMPLETE MY REAR SURROUND SPEAKERS. The speakers could either be new or use.

Your help and response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :D
Post edited by ralph perez on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2003
    Ebay is as good and fast as it gets.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rgan
    rgan Posts: 10
    edited January 2003
    I own a pair of fx500i(white) that has been sitting in my garage for 6 months now. It has less then 2 hours of use ever since I open the box. If you are interested, you can email me for details.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2003
    I used to have the FX500i and was disappointed with them.
    There is nothing wrong with them... just over-priced and kinda mediocre. I think it would have been a good speaker if it had been built with TWO 6-1/2 mid range drivers. The single opposed tweeter was kinda lame.

    In short, if you don't find them... its not really that big of deal.

    I traded my FX500i's in on a set of RT800i for rear surrounds and couldn't be more happy.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited February 2003
    Originally posted by rskarvan
    I think it would have been a good speaker if it had been built with TWO 6-1/2 mid range drivers. The single opposed tweeter was kinda lame.

    i.e. - the f/x1000i
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2003
    Dr. Spec...

    I believe that each FX1000i had a total of FOUR mid-range 6-1/2" drivers.

    It would have been nice if the FX500i had TWO mid-range drivers rather than just one per cabinet.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited February 2003
    See below.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2003
    I believe that each FX1000i had a total of FOUR mid-range 6-1/2" drivers.
    You have believed wrong. But if you think the 500's were expensive - try a grand for the 1000's.
    I own the 500's and I agree another driver would have been nice - double the price for just another driver was not for me. But I am very happy with them. Having a 6 channel setup the 500's have plenty of "diffused" sound inwhich they were designed for. I am not a fan of direct radiating speakers for side surrounds.
    They take away from the frontstage.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited February 2003
    I bought a brand new pair of 1000's for 754+shipping.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2003
    Pair of fx500i - $350 + shipping big difference.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2003
    Dr Spec....

    I was wrong and you were right. <sigh>.
    Sorry - must be getting old.....
    First thing that goes is you memory and I
    forget the 2nd thing.

    The double drivers in the FX1000 must have been
    just wishful thinking.

    It is an awesome idea though.
    Maybe it can be called the FX2000?

    Attention Polk Marketing ! ! !
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited February 2003
    man that would be a expencive and large speaker like around 800 each. now if you were in to sacd or dvd audio that would be good but for ht. a little over the top. i think the markup was a little much for the fx 1000 that is y i went with the 500. the 500 are good but i think the 300 are a little weak. you get so much more for the 500 vs the 300 and not that much more in price.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited February 2003
    Originally posted by scottvamp
    Pair of fx500i - $350 + shipping big difference.

    True, but I was looking at the discount over MSRP. It's all about perspective!:D That's the only way to rationalize this irrational hobby.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter