new to polk- seeking guidance regarding monitor & rta series
Comments
-
-
I was being serious. You answered your own question. Monitor 7's or RTA 12B. In the interim, enjoy one of Polk's latest.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists. -
okay, thanks. was still hoping for more elaborate descriptions of the 7 and 12B. -
okay, thanks. was still hoping for more elaborate descriptions of the 7 and 12B.
It's been a number of years since I heard RTA 12's not sure which model B,C. They sounded fantastic as they had crossovers done.
7Bs with Peerless sound Excellent as well, not as dynamic as dual mids, bit just as clear on imaging.
The absolute best Monitor Ive laid ears on are 7C's with RDO198's and extensive mods.
That's all I can add and hope that helps in your decision.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists. -
okay, thanks. was still hoping for more elaborate descriptions of the 7 and 12B.
It's been a number of years since I heard RTA 12's not sure which model B,C. They sounded fantastic as they had crossovers done.
7Bs with Peerless sound Excellent as well, not as dynamic as dual mids, bit just as clear on imaging.
The absolute best Monitor Ive laid ears on are 7C's with RDO198's and extensive mods.
That's all I can add and hope that helps in your decision.
thanks. i am not concerned at all about clarity or imaging. i'm more interested in the general tonal balance of the speaker... warm and rich. -
Monitor 10s with Peerless tweeters got me hooked on Polk audio speakers years ago.
Warm and rich!
I like classic rock mostly, but I will enjoy most music except for rap.
I'm 68 and don't need cross-over upgrades due to my hearing, but I sure enjoy music.
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 -
What's your age? What genre of music do you like most?
Do you relax with music? Do you rock out over 85dbs?
I sold a 25-year-old guy some Infinity surround towers. He called me back an hour later and said they aren't what he expected. When he returned, I asked what he had before. He said twin 15" in each speaker. Well, twin 6"ers won't do what he wanted. He should've known that. At least he didn't blow the little towers' woofers.
A few of us are elderly and have a TON of experience. We just need more "background" info.
We all mean well, especially when it comes to Polk Audio speakers.
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 -
Is this what AI chat bots have turned into? Argumentative trolls who pose as newcomers asking for advice they clearly don't want to accept and subsequently argue with the responses? Otherwise, this person is a classic d-bag.
-
okay, thanks. was still hoping for more elaborate descriptions of the 7 and 12B.
It's been a number of years since I heard RTA 12's not sure which model B,C. They sounded fantastic as they had crossovers done.
7Bs with Peerless sound Excellent as well, not as dynamic as dual mids, bit just as clear on imaging.
The absolute best Monitor Ive laid ears on are 7C's with RDO198's and extensive mods.
That's all I can add and hope that helps in your decision.
…i am not concerned at all about clarity or imaging…
Well THAT’S a take…
Do you like your superlatives as warm as your sound?“Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.”
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn -
I like to build hot rods.
I don't care about top speed or acceleration or handling or braking or cruising or doing burnouts.
I just like to let them idle so I can stand behind them and sniff the exhaust. -
I was in no way being arrogant. I simply asked relevant questions.
As for a "veteran audiophile" well I have my reservation about that.
You should look for the Monitor 12, it's right up your alley
Good day!
why would you have reservations? you have little to zero info about me. do you often form opinions about people you don't know? feel free not to answer that. i don't really care.
We have zero information about your gear either, so how is it that you expect us to help? As a "professional Audiophile", Why is it that you are even looking at 40 year old speakers? You are either trying to jerk us on April Fools.. Wait, that's it! Who are you really?
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
“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? -
WOW!! What a chocolate starfish this one is..
-
Pick a chick cause she's warm and rich, not speakers.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
-
I like to build hot rods.
I don't care about top speed or acceleration or handling or braking or cruising or doing burnouts.
I just like to let them idle so I can stand behind them and sniff the exhaust.
Splendid analogy.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists. -
Is this what AI chat bots have turned into? Argumentative trolls who pose as newcomers asking for advice they clearly don't want to accept and subsequently argue with the responses? Otherwise, this person is a classic d-bag.
you're absolutely right. i'm a russian AI chat bot come to the polk audio forums to ruin america by asking for information about vintage systems. tell me, how does it feel to be a complete **** i n g moron? i'm curious. must be nice. -
nooshinjohn wrote: »I was in no way being arrogant. I simply asked relevant questions.
As for a "veteran audiophile" well I have my reservation about that.
You should look for the Monitor 12, it's right up your alley
Good day!
why would you have reservations? you have little to zero info about me. do you often form opinions about people you don't know? feel free not to answer that. i don't really care.
We have zero information about your gear either, so how is it that you expect us to help? As a "professional Audiophile", Why is it that you are even looking at 40 year old speakers? You are either trying to jerk us on April Fools.. Wait, that's it! Who are you really?
my information is none of your **** business. i didn't ask for help building a system. i asked for very specific information about certain speaker systems. i'm not needing to be interviewed. i'm not needing general gear advice. what is so hard to understand about a simple, very clear request? my gear has nothing to do with the sound of the speaker systems mentioned. i'm not trying to make friends or get a date. so how about just stay on topic and let me worry about the rest of my hifi? where did i say i was a "professional audiophile"? that is not what i said. either way, you're making a simple inquiry way too complicated. -
not really. it's essentially meaningless stupidity and drivel, designed to seem clever but not so in the least. has nothing to do with me or my situation. what this does is indicate a complete misunderstanding of my original post. this "analogy" is apparently composed by a person who has an extremely narrow, amateurish, crude, one-dimensional view of audio. good luck with that. -
I like my mocha latte warm and rich too. Hopefully that qualifies as an expanded horizon.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
-
not really. it's essentially meaningless stupidity and drivel, designed to seem clever but not so in the least. has nothing to do with me or my situation. what this does is indicate a complete misunderstanding of my original post. this "analogy" is apparently composed by a person who has an extremely narrow, amateurish, crude, one-dimensional view of audio. good luck with that.
-
-
goodbye, a-holes. done with polk forums. this crap is a joke.
-
Glad to see you got some anger out. Bye bye. You won't be missed.
-
Brian
-
Glad to see you got some anger out. Bye bye. You won't be missed.
that's comforting. good to know, dumbass. i have zero in common with you idiots. enjoy your garbage speakers. -
never did get any real advice. just a mountain of pussaic stupidity my amateur enthusiasts who can't read. logging out for good now. F. U. C. K. off. -
-
WOW!
This guy must really hate Polk Audio Forum members from interactions in the past.
There's raging negativity towards us shortly after posting. I'm shaking my head. I wasted time, as did others.
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 -
He keeps saying he is leaving, but keeps posting just to insult us? I still suspect it is a malicious AI chatbot.
-
Man this was just getting good! You guys are such bullies!
-
2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
Standby: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress mods
