Price Advice for RT11T Vintage Polks?

dpowell
dpowell Posts: 3,068
edited January 2014 in Vintage Speakers
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ele/1262850520.html

I'm keeping an eye open for a local set of speakers for a garage rig which will be driven by my recently replaced Sony DA333ES (80WPC High Current).

I know nothing about vintage Polks and their value. Are these a good set of speakers (assuming they're in good condition) and what would be considered a good asking price. This guy is asking $250.

How would they compare to a set of RT55's?
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polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    On ebay I've seen some go as low as $120, and as high as low $300. Honestly I'd talk him down if youre really interested in them, as far as how they sound I have no clue and will leave that for someone else to answer.
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited July 2009
    They look to be in good shape, but I would shoot for $200. It would be shame to see those in a garage though. They are a really sweet sounding speaker, especially with RDO/Xover upgrades. I've seen them go alot lower, but maybe $200 would be fair if they are truly mint like the guy says. I hope that helps, and good luck:)
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited July 2009
    gosh... i think the price is reasonable just in parts alone.

    if you are able to verify the condition to confirm it is in excellent shape
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2009
    I had a pair of those,,pushed em' with ASL mono's(IIRC 20 tube watts =/-),,spectacular--good luck--200.00 is a fair/decent price.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited July 2009
    dpowell wrote: »
    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ele/1262850520.html


    I know nothing about vintage Polks and their value. Are these a good set of speakers (assuming they're in good condition) and what would be considered a good asking price. This guy is asking $250.

    How would they compare to a set of RT55's?
    A definite step up from the RT line.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited July 2009
    dpowell, I wouldn't even be afraid to go to $350.00 on those Polks.

    Fact is, I think you would have hard time finding a sweeter sounding speaker for that kind of money. Think about it.....

    Just my thoughts,dpowell.

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2009
    11T's in very good condition should/can be had for 200-250 tops,just my .02,,good luck.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited July 2009
    Is it just my imagination or do I am I correct in sensing that the vintage Polks including SDA's (of course) and RTA's are prized more by forum members than newer Polk RT models? I always assumed that things get better with time but I get the feeling that this may not be the case.

    Looks like I will be heading over to the guy's house tomorrow to take a listen and check out their condition. He said on the phone today that they are in fantastic shape and sound great. Time will tel.....
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited July 2009
    BTW, are these 8Ohm or 4Ohm speakers?
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited July 2009
    They are 6 ohm. Regarding preference...I liked the RT35i and 55i I heard here, I just think they sound a tad sterile compared to RTAs. I have no idea how they sound compared to your powered setup, but the 11Ts sound like SDA without the SDA effect to me. I think you'll like them.

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    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
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    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Indyaudio2
    Indyaudio2 Posts: 127
    edited January 2014
    Old thread I know, but I just scored a near mint pair and really like the sound. I question the 18hz low, but they rock. Not like my SRS 1.5TLs, but for my room size, they sound great
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  • Indyaudio2
    Indyaudio2 Posts: 127
    edited January 2014
    Sorry, 1.2 TLs :)
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