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RTi12s claimed flawless with CSiA6 asking $500. Demo offered. No affiliation.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ele/d/polk-audio-rti12-stereo-home/6656043339.html
Oh common! Why can't they be closer!?!
I feel for ya. Really, I do. :'( Maybe one day though.
I had to drive 5 miles to get mine. What a long trip! :'(
Mine are now 50 ft. away. Got em last spring I believe with a CSi5 center ( you can just see the side end of it behind the top closer to the door, and a PSW505 sub for 300 or 350. But the tweeter resisters need replacing. Some mids had that white coil crust which cleaned up great thanks to advice from this forum. Other than that, not a scratch or nick on either of them. The tall grills had a couple of breaks but are now fixed.
I liked the price a lot !!! when I saw them on my local Craig's list. A 70+ young man was moving and downsizing. Yea..
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Monitor 7s described as near perfect. $150. No affiliation.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/d/rare-vintage-polk-audio/6657652158.html -
more SRS 2's - blade blade, great deal. not mine. very tempted. don't need them though... curious if the drivers are the real polk replacements or if they're something else...
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/53042767
Current Collection: Monitor 4a (Peerless), Modified Monitor 7b (Peerless), RTA15TL (SL3000), Full mod SDA CRS 4.1TL (198’s), SDA SRS 2.3TL (198’s), R100's, R200’s, R300 🤩 -
They don't look like Polk mid-woofers to me.
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They don't look like originals to me.
And the cabinets look extremely dirty or moldy.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
more SRS 2's - blade blade, great deal. not mine. very tempted. don't need them though... curious if the drivers are the real polk replacements or if they're something else...
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/53042767
Those do not appear to be Polk drivers. IF they are, they'er the wrong drivers period.
The correct drivers are 4x MW6509 -
more SRS 2's - blade blade, great deal. not mine. very tempted. don't need them though... curious if the drivers are the real polk replacements or if they're something else...
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/53042767
Those do not appear to be Polk drivers. IF they are, they'er the wrong drivers period.
The correct drivers are 4x MW6509
Received this from the seller:
“No the drivers were not from Polk unfortunately. GRS 6PR-8 6-1/2" Poly Cone Rubber Surround Woofer. When I bought them originally the original mids were blown.”
Current Collection: Monitor 4a (Peerless), Modified Monitor 7b (Peerless), RTA15TL (SL3000), Full mod SDA CRS 4.1TL (198’s), SDA SRS 2.3TL (198’s), R100's, R200’s, R300 🤩 -
....and then the price dropped significantly.
Yup. He also confirmed that he doesn’t have the interconnect. I think I will back away slowly... Current Collection: Monitor 4a (Peerless), Modified Monitor 7b (Peerless), RTA15TL (SL3000), Full mod SDA CRS 4.1TL (198’s), SDA SRS 2.3TL (198’s), R100's, R200’s, R300 🤩 -
They're two nice 15" passive radiators....
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RTi12s claimed flawless with CSiA6 asking $500. Demo offered. No affiliation.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ele/d/polk-audio-rti12-stereo-home/6656043339.html
Oh common! Why can't they be closer!?!
I feel for ya. Really, I do. :'( Maybe one day though.
I had to drive 5 miles to get mine. What a long trip! :'(
Shut up Tony....
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I hope one day you get the chance to purchase a set for 1/2 what I paid and you only have to drive 1 mile to get them.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Looks like there are a few pair of SDAs hiding in these pictures...
Not sure if any of you Florida Polkies know of this place...
https://treasure.craigslist.org/ele/d/back-to-old-schoolsale/6649742073.html -
Looks like there are a few pair of SDAs hiding in these pictures...
Not sure if any of you Florida Polkies know of this place...
https://treasure.craigslist.org/ele/d/back-to-old-schoolsale/6649742073.html
I don’t know where that is, but I wanna go! But according to my mom, Vero Beach is 4 hours away. -
you have a license go get some "milk" Micah.....
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you have a license go get some "milk" Micah.....
I only have a permit
And my parents would kill me. And I couldn’t pay for gas.
So basically, I would get a ticket, then get in huge trouble, and then be in debt for gas. As much as it would be awesome, I don’t think it’s worth it.
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more SRS 2's - blade blade, great deal. not mine. very tempted. don't need them though... curious if the drivers are the real polk replacements or if they're something else...
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/53042767They're two nice 15" passive radiators....
Good point @pitdogg2. Considering they're Frankenpolks, not the most sought after SRS, would cost quite a bit to get back to stock or more to upgrade...those SW-150's are a steal at the current $250 price. I have way more than that invested in all the upgrades for my 1.2tl's.
Tell me, would you pay $125 for a replacement PR if yours was unrepairable? Guaranteed, you'd make your money back if someone needs it. Potentially, even more. Heck, I'd pay $250 for 1 SW-150 if one of mine was blown. I've made 4 major moves in the past 10 years, so I have 2 saved for a rainy day (one is not perfect).
I'm not into cannibalizing a perfectly good set of speakers but perhaps someone can get them into the CP family for a rainy day. I'm not near the seller...otherwise I'd buy into this insurance plan . Folks, these are unobtainium! ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio PMG Signature Pre, BHK Signature 250, PMG Signature 512 ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬ -
Yuuuup dat be what i say man....
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Looks like there are a few pair of SDAs hiding in these pictures...
Not sure if any of you Florida Polkies know of this place...
https://treasure.craigslist.org/ele/d/back-to-old-schoolsale/6649742073.html
That could be a stock picture from the store. I would for sure call first and then check pricing. Midwest speaker often uses a stock picture for similar adds, sometimes the speakers in the picture were sold long ago. Using the same picture helps in advertising and search engine results. It keeps things trending. The pictures do change, but often overlap to keep the trends and associations with search engines. They usually have current pics for specific items.
The pricing can be high as well. That is not to say some deals can't be had, and they do sell the speakers eventually. I think some haggling is involved. -
SDA-1B in Bel Air Md, no affil.
Look real nice.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/d/rare-polk-audio-sda-1b-third/6646431421.html -
Look to be monitor 7's along with some miscellaneous audio gear for not a lot of scratch. https://boise.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-speakers-stereo/6613380364.html
No affiliation.
That Yamaha looks real nice... wish I lived closer. -
Those look super clean. A steal @ 50 clams.
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Tiny monitor 2s: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-monitor-series-2/6657804464.html - $35
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Tiny monitor 2s: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-monitor-series-2/6657804464.html - $35
Awww, they are so cute at that age. To bad they grow up so fast The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it? -
Tiny monitor 2s: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-monitor-series-2/6657804464.html - $35
What model tweeter is this? I've not seen that type before. Looks a bit like a semi horn loaded SL-2500. -
Somebody painted them black as well.
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Sl1500 i believe they are mylar
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Sl1500 i believe they are mylar
Good to know.
Just out of interest, would they be replaced by the RD-0194, 0198, or just not be replaced? -
194 but the 194 face plate is more than likely larger.
The RD-0194 is NOT a direct replacement. -
If I'm not mistaken, the sl1500 is the series replacement for the tri-force tweet.
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Extremely cute Monitor 5 Junior speakers: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/polk-audio-monitor-series/6660637367.html - $90
