Harrisburgh PA?

woodsman10b
woodsman10b Posts: 408
edited March 2009 in Vintage Speakers
RTA-15T's Anyone near here might want to keep an eye on these, they look to have some potential. Selling 2 pairs of these on one auction might keep the bidding low.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=390034613493
Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited March 2009
    these would be fantastic surrounds for my SDA's:p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • woodsman10b
    woodsman10b Posts: 408
    edited March 2009
    yes they would lol
    Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes:
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited March 2009
    any idea how the compare with the sda/srs series
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2009
    I sure they sound great (they're Polks afterall !) but I don't think have the dimensional effect that SDAs produce.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited March 2009
    The RTA15T was a wonderful speaker to start with. I know the gentleman who designed and voiced the RTA15T (TL) and he is quite proud of the end result to this day. With some some tweaks (replace the SL3000s for the RDO198s and upgrade the XO components) they would sound fantastic. I made these mods to their little brother (RTA11TL) and am blown away.

    This particular set needs some TLC but assuming the MWs are all functioning, they would be a good find. I do wonder about the photo of the rear PR. There may be some damage. If you are interested, I'd ask the seller about that.

    Stan
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2009
    skrol wrote: »
    The RTA15T was a wonderful speaker to start with. I know the gentleman who designed and voiced the RTA15T (TL) and he is quite proud of the end result to this day. With some some tweaks (replace the SL3000s for the RDO198s and upgrade the XO components) they would sound fantastic. I made these mods to their little brother (RTA11TL) and am blown away.

    This particular set needs some TLC but assuming the MWs are all functioning, they would be a good find. I do wonder about the photo of the rear PR. There may be some damage. If you are interested, I'd ask the seller about that.

    Stan

    Which model MW are used on those, and is the PR the same as on Mon10s ?? I tried to find these speakers in the list of previous models and couldn't find them !?:confused:
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited March 2009
    The RTA11TL uses the MW6510. The RTA15T (TL) uses the the MW6503. The Monitor 10 started out with the MW6501 and later switched to the MW6503.

    I don't have the model numbers for the PR's but I believe that they are different. If you really need to know, you might try contacting Polk Customer Service. They are very helpful.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    these would be fantastic surrounds for my SDA's:p

    Do it!!! That would be an awesome setup.
    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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  • LCruiser122
    LCruiser122 Posts: 23
    edited March 2009
    I live near Harrisburg. What does everyone think they are worth. What should I be comfortable offering him. (assuming work is needed on them.)

    Thanks
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  • LCruiser122
    LCruiser122 Posts: 23
    edited March 2009
    Is anyone following this? 6hrs to go. 4 - RTA 15TL is currently at $180. They are kinda rough looking but salvageable. Does anyone have an opinion of a range of what they might be "worth"? They are about 30 mins from me.
    I wouldn't mind them as a project but I don't want to overpay. I expect to have to put money into them. (XO mods, prob several speaker replacement, cloth, etc, etc.)
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited March 2009
    I was looking at them. It seems like a roll of the dice. They seem to be a project. It is hard to say what they are worth withour hearing them and personally seeing the damage on them. I could see them go in the three hundred dollar range for four of them.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • woodsman10b
    woodsman10b Posts: 408
    edited March 2009
    with 3 1/2 hrs to go they are upto $300 now, im guessing over 4 will be the winning bid. so its hard to say, if the drivers are all in working condition it would still be a decent deal but who knows if they are.
    Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes:
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited March 2009
    Anyone here bidding on these? I am not, but they may be real nice for someone!!
    Carl

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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    Hello, I am new to this forum and Polk speakers. I am the one who purchased the speakers mentioned in this thread. The speakers overall clean up pretty well, 2 of them are mostly blemish free, and 2 have some minor damage to exterior bottom (cosmetic, not structural) and one has a broken binding post, and another a non-working tweeter. Anyway, I ordered a pair of the 198 tweeters, and will install in 2 best cabinets.
    I need help with two things. One is, I went to Madisound for replacement binding post, but am not sure which one would be correct replacement. My other question is if anyone knows where I might find the pold badge, as it was missing from one speaker grill (checked w/Polk when ordering tweeters, but they cannot help me).
    Thank you for any help or information you can give me.
    Scott
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    E-Bay is one option for the replacement badges.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    Oh yeah Welcome

    If you want to replace just the one broken binding post I have a few spares.
    Drew
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2009
    The only place I ever heard those was in a electronics shop in Jedda, Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War. Anybody familiar with some of the front ends they use over there (a 10th generation, home copy of a commercial pre-recorded cassette is obviously how Allah wills it) will know that these were demoed at a distinct disadvantage and they still displayed a lot of potential. At the time I had just bought a couple pair of RTA11T back in the States, and was getting accustomed to them.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited March 2009
    ScottC, welcome to the forums. Where about are you located in MD? I'm in Howard County.
    Stan
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    Stan,

    Thanks, I am in Westminster. This forum is a great resource, can't believe how many people/topics there are. Which Polk speakers do you own?

    Drew,

    Thank you for the offer, I need only one, can paypal you for shipping cost/etc. if that would work for you.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited March 2009
    RTA11TL, TSI100, PSW100 and RM7's

    I've had my RTA11TL's since new and recently made some nice tweaks (XO component upgrades and replaced the tweeters with the RDO198's). I am very pleased with the results.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    ScottC wrote: »
    Stan,

    Thanks, I am in Westminster. This forum is a great resource, can't believe how many people/topics there are. Which Polk speakers do you own?

    Drew,

    Thank you for the offer, I need only one, can paypal you for shipping cost/etc. if that would work for you.


    Scott
    I think I can handle covering the cost of shipping them. I'll send you both, one black and one red. PM me with your shipping address.
    Drew
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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    Man, that is a bunch of speakers! I saw some additional modifications for the speakers I just purchased, but they were way over my abilities. I am not familiar with all the models you have, but when I have some more time I'll have to google them to see what they are.
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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    Drew,

    That is very kind of you. Is there a way to send my address directly to you without posting on this board?
    I really appreciate your efforts.
    Thank you,
    Scott
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    Yes there is however you need to have a certain number of posts, i forget how many!
    We'll figure something out. I guess you need them ASAP, right?
    Drew
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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    I have the wire wrapped around the broken stub, but it is not optimal nor a very good connection. You can email me at coffmam1347@msn.com.
    Thanks again,
    Scott
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited March 2009
    welcome to the forum!!! and congrats on the speakers
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited March 2009
    ScottC wrote: »
    Man, that is a bunch of speakers! I saw some additional modifications for the speakers I just purchased, but they were way over my abilities. I am not familiar with all the models you have, but when I have some more time I'll have to google them to see what they are.

    Most of mine are low end stuff that I'm going to use to set up a basic HT system or sell. The RTA's are my babies. If you need help with mods, I may be able to lend a hand or I think that there are others who are even closer.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2009
    Small world, I take my dogs to a Veterinarian in Westminster.:)Welcome !!
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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    Thanks, might take you up on it. Tweeter replacement seems like no brainer, but did read about other mods that were way over my head. Are you familiar with what I am referring to, and do you know how to do them?
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  • ScottC
    ScottC Posts: 8
    edited March 2009
    Thanks! Do you live in Carroll County? Which vet do you go to?
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