Bought Monitor 7's

mikey-polk
mikey-polk Posts: 83
edited November 2009 in Speakers
How much should I have paid ?
Done deal !
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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    How do I tell if they're 7A, b , c ?
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  • anton.chigurh
    anton.chigurh Posts: 239
    edited November 2009
    We like pics.
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  • anton.chigurh
    anton.chigurh Posts: 239
    edited November 2009
    ....or this site might help you out

    http://www.polksda.com/
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,240
    edited November 2009
    I paid $100 for a pair of original Monitor 7's. A $50 pair made the "Deal of the Day" thread.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    anton.chigurh wrote: »
    ....or this site might help you out

    http://www.polksda.com/

    I wouldn't rely on that site too much...not all of the info there is entirely correct.

    I'd say anywhere around $100 is ok. I've seen them go for as low as $20(what I paid for mine), and as high as $120ish or so.

    If you can post some pics we can tell you what version they are. There were a few different tweeters used in them, and some small cosmetic changes over the years.
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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    Pics soon - maybe I paid too much ?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    mikey-polk wrote: »
    How much should I have paid ?
    Done deal !

    Welcome to the Club!

    Looks like its a Done deal-Enjoy!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    What did you pay for them? Kinda hard to tell if you paid too much, without knowing how much you paid.;)
    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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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited November 2009
    Hindsight is a ****. My suggestion is forget what you paid for them. If you like them, they are worth it. I think worrying about price should happen before a purchase, not after :)

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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Hindsight is a ****. My suggestion is forget what you paid for them. If you like them, they are worth it. I think worrying about price should happen before a purchase, not after :)

    Welcome to Club Polk


    Exactly! You have them now, no matter what you paid for them.

    The Monitor 7's are some fantastic sounding speakers. I've got a pair of Monitor 7A's with Peerless tweeters, and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

    They're hopefully going to be getting some crossover upgrades next year actually.
    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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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    On another note, what are exc condition Monitor 4's worth ?
    I really am a newbie to Polks but remember decades ago hearing them (model?) but not having the $ back then.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2009
    Welcome to the Club Mikey.

    But could you tell us what you paid or are willing to pay...and Monitor 4s would be worth less than 7s...so I think you have an answer there....look at the numbers Curt provides above and it should be clear.

    Personally, I'd love to add a set of peerless 7As to my speaker stash at those prices!

    cnh
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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    WELL oops, I bought some 4's too ! Seemed cheap enuff ($50). Think I got enuff together to listen to some records :) pics of both 7's and 4's in a few minutes.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    mikey-polk wrote: »
    WELL oops, I bought some 4's too ! Seemed cheap enuff ($50). Think I got enuff together to listen to some records :) pics of both 7's and 4's in a few minutes.

    Were the monitor 4s in minty shape?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    BTW, can I reply (not Quick as I see no Attachments with Quick) without previous email text ?

    Ok, Have pics of the 7's for your enjoyment.
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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    here they are, about as mint as one can get I guess. The white stuff is paint.
    The dust cover is discolored, like it had a beer spilled on it long ago.

    $.02 - the upload process is sweet on this site :)

    I'm still confused as to how to POst a Reply as there seems to be too many ways to the same thing.
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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    Surprising, no answers yet...usually there are plenty of people active...
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  • jimbo1421
    jimbo1421 Posts: 772
    edited November 2009
    Click on the "Go Advanced" button below the Quick Reply text field. Or click on the ">Quote" button and delete the quote in the next window.

    The small chips on your edges can be easily touched up with some wood tone marking pens from Woodcraft.

    http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004897/9075/Touch-Up-Dye-Pen--Mahogany.aspx

    Jim
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,023
    edited November 2009
    Well,how do they sound ? Seeing those water marks,hope nothing was fried.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited November 2009
    Those have the SL2000 tweeters, so probably 7C. $100 is a very fair deal, not a huge bargain but you didn't overpay either.

    i have a pair of 7Bs with Peerless tweeters that are very musical.

    Of course, once you upgrade the tweeters and crossovers, they'll be even nicer. ;)
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  • Freak When C
    Freak When C Posts: 231
    edited November 2009
    Big Dawg wrote: »
    T
    i have a pair of 7Bs with Peerless tweeters that are very musical.

    Yep, me too. 7B's and mine came with stands. They're in very nice shape, Peerless tweets and as you say, very musical. Bought them off craigslist from the original owner (he had the original receipt, owners manual and promotional brochure from Polk). He bought them new over 30 years ago! :eek: I paid $50. :D
    Big Dawg wrote: »
    T
    Of course, once you upgrade the tweeters and crossovers, they'll be even nicer.;)

    Haven't got around to upgrading the crossovers. If they sound good, should i still do that?
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    Yep, those are 7C's with SL-2000 tweeters.
    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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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    What does it cost to upgrade them ?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    Well you can rebuild crossovers and upgrade tweets....

    I think it was around $90 for a pair of the RDO tweets, and crossovers can be about as cheap and as expensive as you make it.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    Where do I get parts ? I'm somewhat clueless.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    mikey-polk wrote: »
    Where do I get parts ? I'm somewhat clueless.

    You can get the tweets through Polk CS. Just give them a call and tell them that you're wanting to update/upgrade your tweeters in your Monitor 7Cs, and they'll give you the price quote, and can send them out to you. Make sure you tell them you're registered on the forums, you get a discount. :)

    As for the crossover parts... you'll have to order those as well. Search the DIY forum here for "crossover upgrade" and such. There's a few threads with part numbers and advice/walkthroughs on how to do the 7Cs.

    People use Sonicap, Dayton, etc...
    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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  • mikey-polk
    mikey-polk Posts: 83
    edited November 2009
    I will do this as soon as I can get ready for turkey day !
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  • Freak When C
    Freak When C Posts: 231
    edited November 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    As for the crossover parts... you'll have to order those as well. Search the DIY forum here for "crossover upgrade" and such. There's a few threads with part numbers and advice/walkthroughs on how to do the 7Cs.

    People use Sonicap, Dayton, etc...

    Would it be advisable to upgrade the crossovers even if the speakers are currently sound good? Will there be noticeable difference?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    Freak When C wrote: »
    Would it be advisable to upgrade the crossovers even if the speakers are currently sound good? Will there be noticeable difference?

    Yeah.. these things are old. Caps wear out, could stand to be freshened. You can only go uphill from where you are now.

    Mine sound good, but my caps between the two have a bit more difference in readings than i'd like, so an upgrade/rebuild is in their future.

    If you're truly happy with what they sound like now, and aren't curious to see if they could sound better, then don't worry about 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

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2009
    Congratulations on your "new" Polks !! Next, you can start SDA/SRS shopping !! What sort of electronics do you have for those speakers ??:)
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