Custom Polk RT1000p towers and CS400 center

ViperZ

Up for sale are my pride and joy - Polk Audio RT1000p and CS400 speakers. These speakers were custom refinished in RED CHESTNUT (looks beautiful).

I know it's a long shot posting on this forum, since I am Toronto, Canada. The speakers are for local pick up only. No shipping.

Currently hooked up to my Carver C-1 pre-amplifier and Dynaco ST-70 tube amplifier for demonstration.

The towers feature 6.5" woofers and tri-laminate tweeters, as well as built-in 80-Watt subwoofers (6.5").

CS400 is a perfect match for the RT1000p - features two 6.5" woofers and a tri-laminate tweeter.

The center channel can be biwired or biamped. Towers can be biwired (the built-in subwoofer is powered on its own).

Listed price: $500 CDN firm (that's around 470 USD nowdays). Local Polkies will get a discount - PM me.

Specifications:
* Designed for superior home theater and music performance
* Ground shaking bass from a built-in internal 6.5" subwoofer in a patented High Velocity Compression Drive band-pass enclosure, with a downward-firing Power Port for low distortion; great performance even from low power receivers
* Easily accessed front panel-mounted Subwoofer level control lets you adjust bass volume to best suit your system, room and taste
* Low level (RCA type) subwoofer inputs
* Composite Dynamic Balance Driver Cone for wide response and low distortion
* Dynamic Balance Tri-Laminate Tweeter technology, with vapor deposited micro-layers of stainless steel and aluminum for clear, detailed highs
* Available in three natural wood finishes, each standard and at no extra cost: Maple, Cherry and Black Oak
* Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to your TV without picture interference
* Anti-diffraction driver bezel minimizes grille diffraction for open, spacious, 3-dimensional imaging
* Slim tower design conserves floor space, the RT1000 occupies less than 1 square foot
* Gold-plated 5-way binding post inputs for the most secure wire connections
* Adjustable leveling feet/carpet spikes for the ultimate stability on any type of floor

CS400 Specifications:
* Magnetic shielding for safe placement on or near your TV without fear of picture interference
* Exceptional bass response from a rear-firing Power Port venting system built into the speaker's back plate
* Dynamic Balance drivers for wide response and low distortion
* Dynamic Balance Tri-Laminate tweeter technology, with vapor deposited micro-layers of stainless steel and aluminum for detailed highs
* Fluid cooled tweeter provides the high power handling essential for center channel speakers
* Anti-diffraction bezel and grille system minimizes grille-edge reflections for more open, spacious, lifelike imaging
* Smooth, natural midrange reproduction thanks to patented Acoustic Resonance Control technology
* Low profile design for unobtrusive placement on top of your TV
* Cascade Tapered Driver Array maintains wide horizontal dispersion so that every listener in the room hears clear, detailed sound
* Timbre matched to other Polk speakers for seamless imaging
* Available in Black finish to match most TV cabinets
* Gold-plated 5-way binding post inputs for the most secure wire connections

A great Center Channel Speaker is a critical component of any home theater system. It could be the hardest working speaker in any system because it delivers over 50% of a film's soundtrack information: dialog, effects, music... Everything is anchored to the screen image by your center channel's performance. That's why you need a serious Center Channel Speaker for your serious home theater.

wutadumsn23

Good luck on your sale, btw pic. links don't work as hyperlinks. Could always copy and paste, but I am Le Tired, lol. Firewalled here at work anyway.

-Jeff

jimsvm

PM sent

ViperZ

PM replied.

The deal for local Polkies: will add a set of 1-year-old cherry R15s for $20. This way, just add a sub, and you will have a full 5.1

ViperZ

Still for sale. Will drive up to 100km to meet up with interested buyer.

ViperZ

Deal pending to jim farrell

ViperZ

SOLD to jim farrell. Thank you! I'll miss these speakers

jimsvm

I take in that every thing went ok with my brother-in-law.Can't wait to here them.Thanks ViperZ

ViperZ

Yup. Your brother-in-law and sister are very pleasant people. The came on time, which was perfect. Thank you!

dl090465

here is a stupid question, how do you get the grill behind the grill off of the front of the RT1000p???

comfortablycurt

dl090465 wrote: »

here is a stupid question, how do you get the grill behind the grill off of the front of the RT1000p???

The grill behind the grill? As far as I know...the RT1000p's only have one grill.

ViperZ

I think he meant that crappy ugly rubbery material that covers the entire from of the RT1000p. Good sharp exacto knife really helps. Then a lot of sanding and some acetone to remove all the glue from underneath.

dl090465

ViperZ wrote: »

I think he meant that crappy ugly rubbery material that covers the entire from of the RT1000p. Good sharp exacto knife really helps. Then a lot of sanding and some acetone to remove all the glue from underneath.

That was it...thanks.....

jimsvm

Thanks again ViperZ, had a chance to hook them up.Everything is good. If your ever up north look me up.

jim

Deepc6

I am considering doing the same to mine. After removing the the rubbery foam material, was it actual wood under it or did you apply a veneer? With the sides did you just sand it?

ViperZ

Deepc6 wrote: »

I am considering doing the same to mine. After removing the the rubbery foam material, was it actual wood under it or did you apply a veneer? With the sides did you just sand it?

These speakers have no wood, you'll have to remove the rubber foam from the front and sand paper-ish finish on the sides, then apply veneer all-around. It's not very hard, just follow the instructions for contact cement to the letter, that was my lesson learned.