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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,348
    edited August 2013
    boston1450 wrote: »
    Iii had some rti8's & i had all i could do to get 120.00 for them minty. I had them hooked to one of my Marantz 2252b's and it pushed them very nicely but they did need a tad bit more power & wasnt enough bass with vintage 2 channel w/no subwoofer. Probably make a nice HT front speaker w/subwoofer for sure

    Thanks, Randy. My Pio isn't very beefy so it would probably struggle, which is what I expected. I guess I need to go back to my original plan and get the upgraded caps on the 7's from Trey.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,801
    edited August 2013
    boston1450 wrote: »
    Iii had some rti8's & i had all i could do to get 120.00 for them minty. I had them hooked to one of my Marantz 2252b's and it pushed them very nicely but they did need a tad bit more power & wasnt enough bass with vintage 2 channel w/no subwoofer. Probably make a nice HT front speaker w/subwoofer for sure

    Every RTi speaker I ever heard sounded the way you describe. I just think that is the signature sound.
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited August 2013
    Are you using that pioneer vsx821k on Monitor 7's. that should sound very nice--i am using a Marantz 2252b on 7's and it is very nice @ meduim volume on my 6300tt. Very happy with the 7's. would love to upgrade but wallet says NO :(
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited August 2013
    xsmi wrote: »
    Every RTi speaker I ever heard sounded the way you describe. I just think that is the signature sound.
    agreed--wonder how they would sound with a 200watt amp ? Probably bring them to life ?
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2013
    I apologize for that post. I admit, I was in a pissy mood. I guess we've all done it at some point or another. Also being on a budget, I typically look for inexpensive gear but only to enjoy it for myself. If I ever sell something, I only want to get back what I paid for it. It isn't often that I sell something for more than I paid but I have done it.

    I would think that your receiver would have an easier time driving those RTi8's than it does those Monitor 7's. The 7C's are 4-ohm speakers whereas the RTi8's are 8-ohms IIRC. I do miss my 7C's. Awesome speakers!

    Sorry again and happy hunting.
    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    Sorry you feel that way and I guess I agree. But I did say "after trying them out" so it wouldn't be just flipping them. I don't know if my little Pioneer is enough to drive them. The Monitor 7's are easy to drive, but I figured those speakers would require more umph. My house doesn't have much storage space at all, no garage, and I don't have room to keep multiple sets of speakers, mostly just those I am using.

    So I wouldn't just be flipping them, if I bought them, which I didn't. I like trying out different speakers but can't afford those I would find in a retail store. So if i buy speakers that I know I can resell for at least as much as I paid for them, it lets me demo them for free basically.

    I recently lost a fairly good paying job and had to take one that pays less than I need. Spending money on a hobby isn't a good idea right now, so if I can find some enjoyment from it without using funds much needed elsewhere, that's what I do.

    I often come on here to ask what the value is because I know most people here are more knowledgeable about what's good and what's bad and what I might be able to "flip" if I don't like the sound.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,690
    edited August 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    There is nothing wrong with flipping, especially if you can still offer it to people for under market value and still make a buck or two. I've done it numerous times and will continue to do it. Recently I got a package for $300 and sold off most of it to the tune of $700. I've still got a few items from that sitting in my closet. Certain things I buy for resale, certain things I buy for myself, and others I buy for friends to pass along a great deal at no cost. Each scenario is different.

    I will say this: if I didn't buy certain items for resale, there is no way in hell I'd be where I'm at in this hobby, either experience wise or gear wise.

    ^^^^Absolutely. I mostly buy with the intent of keeping for myself, but if I'm browsing ads and see a sure-fire couple hundred bucks sitting right there in front of me, I'll go pick something up. What the heck.

    I'll usually spend some time with whatever I get... enables me to hear new stuff and different combinations.
    "I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2013
    Again guys, I apologize for that post. I didn't mean to derail the thread. If flipping is your thing, then cool beans. I guess I have a personal bias against it because of one transaction in particular a few years prior. I was selling a receiver and this guy showed up to buy it. He had a sob story about why he wanted the receiver and that he was on a strict budget. I felt bad for the guy and lowered the price of the AVR for him and even threw in a pair of Polk bookshelf speakers for not much more. I thought I had done the guy a favor.

    Less than a week later, all of the gear was on Craigslist with a MUCH higher price on it than what he paid. I was pissed off to no end. He even listed links to other gear he was selling and it became clear that he was a flipper, nothing more. I wanted to strangle him.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,690
    edited August 2013
    ^^^Ooh, that's pretty despicable.
    "I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,348
    edited August 2013
    Not to continue to derail the thread, but no problem, HTguru, I was just a little surprised at the post after reading about a lot of other people on here demo-ing used gear like I do. So far everything I have bought used, I paid what they were asking, it's just that in some cases they asked too little.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited August 2013
    ^ I bought a pair of those a few months back when they were on sale for $40. They were a good fit in my rear doors and made a big improvement over the stock speakers. For $30 you can't go wrong.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited August 2013
    What do you make of this deal. Worth it http://maine.craigslist.org/ele/4027068976.html...cheap coin ?
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited August 2013
    SearchTempest results:

    Klipsh KG 2.5 - $160: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/4019517195.html

    Harman Kardon HK680i - $55: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ele/4025279606.html

    Harmon Kardon 730 - $120: http://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/4011450237.html
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited August 2013
    Anyone in Dallas able to pick these up for me??

    http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ele/4011712965.html
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited August 2013
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/3994986565.html
    Infinity reference 2.5 with EMIT

    No affil
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited August 2013
    Klaipeda kg4 I think... $75
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ele/4023129517.html

    No affil
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited August 2013
    nguyendot wrote: »
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/3994986565.html
    Infinity reference 2.5 with EMIT

    No affil
    those are sweet looking speakers there-wonder how they sound ?
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,348
    edited August 2013
    Nice price on RT55's in South Carolina.

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/4019473568.html
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2013
    South Carolina? Looks like South Charlotte. I have family down there, too. I'd love to get those and have my sister hold onto them. Probably gonna be down there in December. Too bad I have absolutely no money right now lol. The seller has those on Ebay as well. If I were you, I'd grab those suckers before somebody else does.
    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    Nice price on RT55's in South Carolina.

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/4019473568.html
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited August 2013
    nguyendot wrote: »
    Anyone in Dallas able to pick these up for me??
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ele/4011712965.html
    I will fight you for them! LOL! What a great deal on those f/x300's....when I was searching for some f/x500's, $75 is the cheapest I could find for the 300's or the 500's but those went pretty quick. I ended up paying $160 for my 500's.

    Anyway, you should contact DSkip...he offered to help some other dudes out with a purchase.
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    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VR3 | Center - Boston Acoustics VR920 | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - HSU VTF-2 mk3 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,348
    edited August 2013
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    South Carolina? Looks like South Charlotte. I have family down there, too. I'd love to get those and have my sister hold onto them. Probably gonna be down there in December. Too bad I have absolutely no money right now lol. The seller has those on Ebay as well. If I were you, I'd grab those suckers before somebody else does.

    Yeah, I am sure it's close to Charlotte and I work in South Charlotte so could probably check them out petty easily. If I had the extra bucks, I would get them and hold them for you. I had a pair of RT55i's and liked the Monitor 7's better, but they did sound good.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2013
    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    Yeah, I am sure it's close to Charlotte and I work in South Charlotte so could probably check them out petty easily. If I had the extra bucks, I would get them and hold them for you. I had a pair of RT55i's and liked the Monitor 7's better, but they did sound good.

    If I had the funds right now, somebody would be getting paypal'd, trust me. But I'm probably done with any major speaker or electronics purchase for a while. I told my gf about two pairs of speakers ago, that I was done. "This is the system I want, I promise." Well of course something better comes along the following week. "This is it, I promise." After the RTe55's that I should get in the mail today, hopefully I will be done for a while. :)
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited August 2013
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    If I had the funds right now, somebody would be getting paypal'd, trust me. But I'm probably done with any major speaker or electronics purchase for a while. I told my gf about two pairs of speakers ago, that I was done. "This is the system I want, I promise." Well of course something better comes along the following week. "This is it, I promise." After the RTe55's that I should get in the mail today, hopefully I will be done for a while. :)
    thats way too funny. Ive said that to my wife too---- she always reminds me when i buy something else of what i said too :)
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited August 2013
    I used to makes such promises to the wife. Now the only promise - which is unspoken - is that I will sell something every time I buy something and keep things more or less even. Don't make promises you can't keep!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • plainoledave
    plainoledave Posts: 408
    edited August 2013
    Polk has Monitor 40's for $119 shipped again. Pretty good deal, if you ask me. I might buy a set.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/360726869103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited August 2013
    Check out this great deal!

    http://boise.craigslist.org/ele/4015695500.html
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited August 2013
    Sweet jolida in Maine up for sale--not mine :(http://maine.craigslist.org/ele/4033936301.html
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
    Yamaha cr1000 cr2040
    HT-Yamaha Parasound Acurus
    MIT BJC Cs1000p Polk Rotation
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,348
    edited August 2013
    I am not familiar with the speakers, but I like the design for some reason. Look like no-nonsense Optimus speakers and the rest of the equipment makes it a pretty good deal if you want a garage setup

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/4034052977.html
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  • gumbay13
    gumbay13 Posts: 360
    edited August 2013
    PSW111 Sellng for $60.00
    Not a bad price if in good condition.
    http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ele/4029366143.html
    AMP/Pre Pro: Outlaw 7000x, Marantz AV7703
    Speakers: Fronts:LSiM 705s/ Center: LSiM 706c / Surrounds: LSim 703s
    SUB: Rythmik LV12R x2
    Source:OPPO UDP-203
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  • jawhog
    jawhog Posts: 444
    edited September 2013
    http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ele/4017002951.html

    Joliet, IL
    Fx500s and cs400 for $125. Pretty good if you needed to round out an old RTi setup. no affil.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited September 2013
    jawhog wrote: »
    http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ele/4017002951.html

    Joliet, IL
    Fx500s and cs400 for $125. Pretty good if you needed to round out an old RTi setup. no affil.
    Jaw, that's like getting the FX500's for free.Someone should snag these.
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