Polk RT5000p $1000

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
edited December 2009 in Vintage Speakers
http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1482545790.html

Seems like a killer deal.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited November 2009
    Someone here has the same mains and center...minus the surrounds for 1,750. :eek:

    http://monterey.craigslist.org/ele/1444590170.html
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1482545790.html

    Seems like a killer deal.

    Agreed, thats a Smokin deal!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    Wonder how they compare to the

    rti a9
    csi a6
    fxi a6
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,189
    edited November 2009
    As usual...too far away again.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Wonder how they compare to the

    rti a9
    csi a6
    fxi a6

    Comparing the A9's to the RT3000's isn't really an apples to apples deal since the 3000's are powered. I would probably prefer a non-powered tower since I have plenty of subwoofer with the SVS. It can be a bit tricky to dial in the right setting for the RT3000 subs when blending with another sub.

    The FX1000's have dual tweeters and dual mid drivers where the A6 only has one mid driver. I don't see a dipole/bipole switch on the A6's. The CS1000P is by far the best Polk center I've heard. It's the only center that has a built-in sub and makes deeper vocals come alive front and center.

    This is the third set I've seen go for $1000 or less. Kind of sad they're going so cheap. They were $7,500 new and are still as awesome a setup as they were when in production. Mine aren't going anywhere soon. :D
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,189
    edited November 2009
    After hearing mine again the other day, wow , I don't think I could let mine go either.;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,008
    edited November 2009
    Kinda regret letting mine go,but a killer price the dude has. Someone local should snag these puppies.
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited December 2009
    Well, my champagne tastes and beer budget allways cause conflict. I saw the a9 set up for sale in milwaukee for $1300 in the forums but just can't do it. So I am going "vintage" with the RT5000p set up. Found them used in rosewood with RT3000p /CS1000p /f/x1000 for $500 for the set. It should at lease be an interesting experience. Thanks all for sharing your impressions of different set-ups.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,606
    edited December 2009
    Wow, nice deal.

    Wow, just got married and she is already making him sell his sheot?? :eek:
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  • jdwmap
    jdwmap Posts: 116
    edited December 2009
    The A6 do have the dipole/bipole switch.
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited December 2009
    Well, they seller told me he was given them for helping someone move and store things. And after a year and a half of storing them himself that the speakers are too large for his small house. Therefore, he wants to "upgrade" to a smaller bose acoustimass system.

    My current set up is RT8 / RT5 / CS1 / PSW150. After reading this and other forums, the opportunity was too tempting to pass up. I may end up selling the RT5000p set up for the too large factor...though I doubt it!!!
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