Polk LS90

mole'
mole' Posts: 3,160
edited October 2011 in Speakers
what can you guys tell me about the Polk LS90 tower speakers?

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/recent/ls90/

im asking cause i found this bundle FS

polk LS90.jpg
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited October 2011
    'mole:

    PM Ron Temple, he has/had a set for a long time. He really enjoyed them according to what I read. They are a pretty good speaker depending on price.

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=18947014&postcount=8135
    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=18958614&postcount=8144

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=18827794&postcount=7994
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  • 20hz
    20hz Posts: 636
    edited October 2011
    I got the ls50's same line 2 speakers down , the trilaminate tweeter sounds REAL good got clean mid too w/good bass I just figure the 90 sounds great , as long as its not to expensive .
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    They're considered by some to be one of the better speakers Polk has made, and are fairly difficult to find.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited October 2011
    One of my all time very favorite speakers Polk has ever produced. If you like music , older warmer sounding speakers , go grab them. If you don't like them , you can always send them here. I have a nice spot for them to live in.
    The LS90's are a speaker I will find and buy one of these days. I want to start a collection of all my favorite gear over the last 20 years. The LS90's are one of them.
    Dan
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    thanks for all the info guys.

    what would be a fair price for them in great condition?
    mole'
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2011
    That is a damn sweet bundle. If they are in good shape, I'd go $800-$1k easy. I should add that I have $400 in my 90's and consider that be more than fair. Not a steal, but fair. The FX's alone go for nearly that.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    vc69 wrote: »
    That is a damn sweet bundle. If they are in good shape, I'd go $800-$1k easy. I should add that I have $400 in my 90's and consider that be more than fair. Not a steal, but fair. The FX's alone go for nearly that.

    so im guessing the asking price of $600 for the whole setup would be a steal then. ill let you know if i get them or not
    mole'
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited October 2011
    Dude that is a CRAZY steal. Everything without the LS90s is worth that (it would be a fair price not a killer deal), but with the 90s that is insane. Run don't walk...
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,980
    edited October 2011
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Dude that is a CRAZY steal. Everything without the LS90s is worth that (it would be a fair price not a killer deal), but with the 90s that is insane. Run don't walk...

    SPRINT, don't walk!! The LS series is sweet. I've dad the 50's in my rig since '96. That package is beyond sweet! Always looking for some oak 90's to complete my 7.1.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    so im guessing the asking price of $600 for the whole setup would be a steal then. ill let you know if i get them or not

    Awesome deal...........Go for it!!!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • mopar paul
    mopar paul Posts: 277
    edited October 2011
    They are quite awesome-for anyone wanting a pair I just posted some in the classifieds for $395.00!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2011
    That's nice price, mp! As mentioned above....you don't find a pair of these everyday, there are not many about!

    cnh
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    well i have been talking to this guy. turns out he has 3 sets of them. all in 9/10 condition.

    i plan to pick all 3 sets up this weekend. im not too sure how im gonna set them up yet. but ill keep you guys posted. if i sell them, ill pass them on for what i paid for them. not looking to make a profit.
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    was not able to pick them up this weekend.....so i called the guy and told him that i was un able to make it this weekend. he said he had someone elses liked up for them. i told him to go for it and i was sorry that i could not make it. so congrats to who ever picked them up.....
    mole'
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