So, Did I get a good deal ???

dl090465

I just had the opportunity to upgrade my system. I purchased one pair of RT 2000i, and one pair of FX 1000 for $650.....all speakers work and are in mint condotion.....is $650 a fair price???

I upgraded from two RT 1000p and two FX 30i.......

I already have a CS 400 as my center and I also have a huge powerful klipsh sub woofer...I am definitely hearing more depth in the mids and bass !!!!

dl090465

WOW, this is a tough crowd indeed....120 views and not one reply.....did I already say the wrong thing?? I have heard this forum could be harsh on the newbie....

DollarDave

More than I would have paid, but that's just me.

dl090465

DaveMuell wrote: »

More than I would have paid, but that's just me.

Just saw another post, someone is selling a pair of RT2000 first price was $525, now reduced to $475...

Phil Dawson

If you are happy with what you bought and how the transaction worked out? If so, then you got a good deal. Did you get the best possible deal? Those can be hard to come by. Move on and enjoy your new gear and don't worry about what you paid for it.
Good luck, Phil

concealer404

I think we're just afraid to step on your toes and tell you that it wasn't a great deal. Not awful, but as Dave said, more than i would have paid.

What matters though is... Are you happy with your new speakers? If you are, then don't listen to us.

dl090465

I like the way they sound, big improvement over the RT1000 and FX30i they replaced....They are in Mint condition, i don't know how much lower they could/would have been....

concealer404

dl090465 wrote: »

I like the way they sound, big improvement over the RT1000 and FX30i they replaced....They are in Mint condition,

Stop right there, don't worry about the rest.

mopar paul

concealer404 wrote: »

Stop right there, don't worry about the rest.

EXACTLY-Been there before & thought about buyers remorse till I closed my eyes and listened.
Hell, a cavity would have cost you more than that to fix!!:D

dl090465

well, like i said, i like them a lot......i may keep my RT1000's around just in case I blow a tweeter, as stupid as it sounds I hear they are no longer available and would hate to sell the RT1000's and then need a tweeter in the future....can't get much for the Rt1000 anyway.....Polk does make the best stuff....

bluecomet

If you figure F/X 1000's in mint condition are around 275 to 300.00 and you throw in the RT2000i's for another 350.00 in mint condition not a bad deal. Many reviews of the RT2000i's say it is lacking in the mid range. What do you think? I have RT800i's that I stacked with RT55's and they were killer front mains when I stacked them for a home theater. I like the RT series for HT. If your happy then you got a good deal.

dl090465

bluecomet wrote: »

If you figure F/X 1000's in mint condition are around 275 to 300.00 and you throw in the RT2000i's for another 350.00 in mint condition not a bad deal. Many reviews of the RT2000i's say it is lacking in the mid range. What do you think? I have RT800i's that I stacked with RT55's and they were killer front mains when I stacked them for a home theater. I like the RT series for HT. If your happy then you got a good deal.

I don't find anything lacking in the mid range. the room is not the largest and I kind of feel there is more mid range now, and of course tighter bass than I had before.....But man are those FX1000's large mounted on the wall !!!!

cincycat13

The fx1000 is a heck of a surround speaker. Just look what it would cost you to find a replacement for them now. Plus you got some interesting front towers to play with. I am horrible to myself for buyers / non-buyers regret. I have $850 tied up in an average looking set of the RT5000p system. But todays consumer doesn't bring enough demand for suppliers to market something similar...the guy I purchased from was "upgrading to Bose cubes".

I second the enjoy the sound and it you change your mind you won't lose too much coin if you sell.

dl090465

cincycat13 wrote: »

The fx1000 is a heck of a surround speaker. Just look what it would cost you to find a replacement for them now. Plus you got some interesting front towers to play with. I am horrible to myself for buyers / non-buyers regret. I have $850 tied up in an average looking set of the RT5000p system. But todays consumer doesn't bring enough demand for suppliers to market something similar...the guy I purchased from was "upgrading to Bose cubes".

I second the enjoy the sound and it you change your mind you won't lose too much coin if you sell.

The guy I bought it from had a total set including a PSW450 sub and a CS400 center.

I already the CS 400 and I have a new model Klipsch sub that is probably just as good as the PSW450 he is selling. He currently has the CS 400 listed for $100 and the PSW450 for $250 on CL....The cs 400 is a steal...I may buy it just to have it as a spare as i still have my RT1000 and FX30i....

shawn474

cs400 for $100. That is a good deal; where are you located?

Shawn

dl090465

shawn474 wrote: »

cs400 for $100. That is a good deal; where are you located?

Shawn

I am not the one selling it but it is located in Chesterfield VA

cincycat13

http://richmond.craigslist.org/ele/1568888494.html

dl090465

cincycat13 wrote: »

http://richmond.craigslist.org/ele/1568888494.html

that's the one !!!!!!!!!!!!! you beat me to it...

concealer404

Got it! Take her, guilt trip her, then profit?

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What in the eff happened here?

dl090465

concealer404 wrote: »

got it! Take her, guilt trip her, then profit?

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what in the eff happened here?

huh ????????????

concealer404

That wasn't supposed to be in this thread, i'm not real sure how that all happened.

mopar paul

Man get on the right thread dude! lol
I knew what your were talking about cause I'm bouncing around the forum like a basketball on crack.:D

dpowell

dl090465 wrote: »

I don't find anything lacking in the mid range. the room is not the largest and I kind of feel there is more mid range now, and of course tighter bass than I had before.....But man are those FX1000's large mounted on the wall !!!!

Don't take the silence too personally. I've seen the same silence on posts regarding speakers in this series. I'm not sure why as they are awesome HT speakers but I have a feeling now that I own a pair of SDA's and can hear the DRAMATIC differences in 2 channel sound reproduction over the same music played on my RT3000's that the SDA's are simply, hands down, a far superior speaker. That may explain the lower levels of enthusiasm for the RT's from some.

That said, the 2000's are a HUGE improvement over the 1000's. About 5 months ago, I had RT800's, 1000's, 2000's and 3000's in the same house. It's amazing the differences between them. I would rate them as follows:

Best overall without saying are the 3000's. Next best in the mid/upper range were the 800's but they lacked the bass of the 2000's. The RT2000's are overall a great speaker but do lack a bit of midrange when compared to RT's with dual 6.5 drivers. I would say that the 1000's were my least favorite overall.

I think what you paid, while not a steal, is reasonable. I sold a pair of 2000's and a CS400 with cosmetic damage for $375 and paid $450 for a pair of MINT FX1000's all within the last year. The FX1000's are an amazing surround speaker and hold their value well. I would not have settled for anything less than FX1000's to complete my 7.1 setup. You were fortunate to find a good pair of them.

Enjoy the speakers!

bluecomet

That's a good summary of the RT series. I heard the 2000's were lacking in mid range and that people preferred the 800 series in that area. When you team the 800's with a sub they sound great. I hope to stumble on some 3000's someday. They seem like a sweet speaker.

dpowell

bluecomet wrote: »

I hope to stumble on some 3000's someday. They seem like a sweet speaker.

They are an amazing pair of speakers for HT. Worth every penny I paid to upgrade to them.

Tony M

So how are you liking your speakers?

I'm pretty sure your liking them just fine huh?:D

If I had the money I would've bought them too just to ease your mind if needed.;)

dl090465

no need to ease the mind, they are great !!!! i didn't think the would put my rt1000p and FX30i to shame but they do, wish the deal came along earlier...now i have the craving to upgrade my cs400 to a cs1000p !!!!

the back walls never showed any real mid or low bass with the FX30i but the FX 1000 is thatre like, and the RT 2000i gave much more mid bass and of course much more low bass as well..

danz1906

dl090465 wrote: »

no need to ease the mind, they are great !!!! i didn't think the would put my rt1000p and FX30i to shame but they do, wish the deal came along earlier...now i have the craving to upgrade my cs400 to a cs1000p !!!!

the back walls never showed any real mid or low bass with the FX30i but the FX 1000 is thatre like, and the RT 2000i gave much more mid bass and of course much more low bass as well..

Congrats-Enjoy!

bighorsietoe

I received a pair of Polk Audio Monitor floor-standing speakers (8T 28528 and 8T 27229) to satisfy a debt. Would anyone care to comment on just what these are ?

bht

Tony M

I hear that C1000P is one HUGE center channel. Ask Nooshinjohn, he had one but thought it was too big for his room so...Maybe big might not be better here unless your room is huge too.That CS400 still comands respect in all catagories. Alot of people love that CS400 model and don't need any more. It's almost a perfect center from what I've heard and read.;)

comfortablycurt

Maybe a little on the high side...but that's not the important thing. You said they're in mint condition, which is a huge plus. It sounds like you're very happy with them performance wise as well.

Congrats!!