Did we ever figure these out??

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jakelm
jakelm Posts: 4,081
edited May 2006 in Vintage Speakers
They are back on ebay. Did we ever come to a conclusion as to what they are: 5's or 7's?

The measurements say 7's but the 8" PR say 5's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-BOOKSHELF-SPEAKERS-MONITOR-7_W0QQitemZ9724428821QQcategoryZ71571QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Monitor 7b's front
Monitor 4's surround
Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
M10's back surround
Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
Harman/Kardon AVR-635
Oppo 981hd
Denon upconvert DVD player
Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
Mit RPTV WS-55513
Tosh HD-XA1
B&K AV5000


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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2006
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    Look like 5's to me....

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2006
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    gotta roll against ya troy, thee box size is too big for a 5. didnt the original mon 7's have an 8" passive? something about that 6 1/2" midbass doesnt look original, might be me though.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2006
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    could be, Lou, could be.....
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited May 2006
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    http://polksda.com/srsad.shtml 1984 Original Monitor 7/10 Brochure

    The auction says 24 X 14 X 9.5
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited May 2006
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    Original Mon. 7 had 8" PR. I believe.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2006
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    Yes it did. Those are the earliest of the 7's.

    Thanks!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
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    Nice grab!

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
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    i say they are 7's.. probably very early 7's.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited May 2006
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    I know this is a crazy question, but , do you all think it would be wise to match these up with mine (double or stacked as L\R channel)? Everything is the same except for the 8" PR, both mine and those have peerless and I believe the same model mw6500 midwoofer. Just have 10" PR.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2006
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    I used to be a big fan of stacking, but have moved on from it. If you were doing a quad stereo thing (one in each corner), I'd say you'd be fine. I grew up on quad stereo, my dad only listenned that way.


    same tweets, therefore, you'll be fine.

    I would listen to both individually and then see if there are big differences in sound. its how you learn.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited May 2006
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    No unfortunatly no quad for me. Not with a 6.1 system. There is just no more room, but if there was room I just might. :D
    You know I never physically measured my 7b's. Would you know if the cabinets are the exact same size?

    Thanks for the help

    Jake

    Edit: From what the specs shows it is.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
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    Well thats aggravating!! Polksda has the original monitor series brochures and then it skips to the 7c's. Nothing about 7a's or b's. Wich were the best years, with the peerless and 10" PR.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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