Monitor Series 2

concealer404
concealer404 Posts: 7,440
edited May 2009 in Speakers
Found a set of Polk Monitor Series 2 locally....

What are these?

In decent condition cosmetically, supposedly work great, what's a decent price on these?

Light colored veneer wood finish.
I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

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HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,221
    edited May 2009
    Pic?? Model # ??

    The Series 2 were the last iteration of the Monitor Series and used an sl2500 (trilaminate tweeter) which replaced the sl2000. This tweeter was similar in properties to the sl3000. The specs and driver configs as well as the model numbers all remained the same.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited May 2009
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/1155048987.html

    There they are....

    Worth picking up? I'm not sure what i'd use them for, but they seem like they might be a good deal....
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,221
    edited May 2009
    Those are Monitor 5B series II and for $80 that's a great deal. Provided the cab's aren't beat to death..........even then if all the driver's function it's a good deal.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2009
    They are Monitor 5 - series II speakers...

    For a set with a damaged corner - $80 is not a omfg deal (compared to what others sell for) but not bad at all. Compared to spending $80 on almost any other speaker - they are well worth the price. (I would still offer him $50 just to see if he would take it though)

    I have monitor 10 series II's and really like them. If you want to set up a bedroom, basement or garage system, these would sound great. They would not be bad for a main system either, but you would need other monitor Series II speakers to voicematch everything....

    I guess I would rate them as not a steal, but a great speaker if you are in the market for something a little different.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,221
    edited May 2009
    The fact that they are local and no shipping is involved I still say it's a good price (that's worth a little extra). But as McLoki says, offer him less and see if he bites. The photos aren't that great so maybe wait until you see them in person before negotiating.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited May 2009
    Oh.... meh.

    I was hoping they were something cooler than that. I've seen Monitor 5s show up for $50 and under in at least this good of shape, i just wasn't familiar with the "Monitor 2" designation on the sticker for some reason.

    I sold my VS-25s, and i don't have any Polks in use at the moment, just idly looking for something to play with, maybe even make new cabinets for.

    I'll offer him $50 and see if he bites.

    Thanks for the info guys, i appreciate it. :)
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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