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  1. FireGuruMN

    Polk LSi7, Big Sound, Little Box, High WAF.

    I had to get some music in the living room a few years ago. It had to sound good. It had to have high WAF (wife acceptance factor). I heard good things about these Polk LSi7's. A pair showed up on shopgoodwill and I landed them for about $200.00 which is about what they are worth. Since...
    • FireGuruMN
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    • bass capacitor lsi7 polk small speaker
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  2. FireGuruMN

    Polk Monitor 10 Capacitor Replacement

    I got this pair of of Polk Monitor 10's on CL for $50.00 plus a rather long drive. But it was Fall and long drives are nice along the river in the Minnesota Fall. I was sort of just after the stands. But I got them home and thought the drivers looked a whole lot like the drivers in my...
    • FireGuruMN
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    • crossover monitor 10 polk rdo194 recap restoration sl2000 wire bending took
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. B

    Speaker Recommendations - Wifey likes pretty things!

    With this being my very first post, I hesitate to admit that my wife wears the pants, but here we go... I'm fairly new to the vintage audio world, but I'm definitely hooked! This website has already been a huge help to me as I'm learning, so thanks to all of you for sharing your wealth of...
    • Blur2018
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    • ar klh polk sansui speakers
    • Replies: 55
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  4. Navy_Goat

    Polk SDA 1C refresh

    Now that I have my 2BTL SDAs sounding amazing and they are once again front and center in the living room it is time to get to work on my 1Cs. I did the 2BTLs in phases to get some idea for how the sound was changing throughout the process. I feel no need to do the same thing for the second set...
  5. imax87

    New Polk Monitor 7, what to keep?

    Just picked up a pair of Polk Monitor 7 (c rev. with SL2000 -_-) in mint condition -with OG stands *score!* from GW to add to my monkey coffin mortuary of ADS L710, Realistic Electrostat 2A, and Yamaha NS-670. I just wanted to ask what everyone thinks of those. I've narrowed it to the Polks or...
    • imax87
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    • ads electrostat polk yamaha
    • Replies: 16
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  6. MadcapLaughs

    Polk Monitor 10 RESPECT

    Haven’t posted in a while but I just picked a set of these Polk monitor 10s of craigslist for next to nothing, and I am quite honestly shocked at the sound these beasts put out. I’ve been playing my Wharfedale w90s for a year now with a sherwood s 5000 ii tube amp powering them with no...
  7. buckeye56

    Thoughts on these speakers?

    Polk Audio - 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers - Pair - Black Model:T15 BLACK SKU:8828012 These are on sale for $60. Talk to me. Worth it for small apartment?
  8. J

    Help in IDing these POLK 19" speakers

    I'm considering buying these POLK 19" speakers, but would like to know which series they are. Can anyone provide info?
  9. D

    Polk Reference Monitor RTA 11t speakers

    I have an opportunity to purchase a mint pair of Polk RTA 11t Reference Monitor speakers in original boxes at an acceptable price. Not familiar with their sound and unable to audition. Any listening opinions appreciated... thanks!
    • duesy
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    • polk polk monitor rta 11t speakers
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  10. Lauren H

    Polk SDA 2A with Scott LK 48 Amp

    I recently purchased a Scottkit LK 48 and I wanted to make sure I can use it with my Polk SDA 2A's. I am pretty sure I can but would there be any downfalls?
    • Lauren H
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    • polk polk sda 2 scott scott lk 48 speaker advice tube amp
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  11. Lauren H

    Scottkit LK 48 with Polk Audio SDA 2A

    Hello, I recently purchased a Scottkit LK 48 and I wanted to make sure I can use it with my Polk SDA 2A's. I am pretty sure I can but would there be any downfalls? Thanks!
    • Lauren H
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    • lk-48 polk polk sda 2 scott scott lk 48 scottkit sda 2a tube amp
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  12. pioneerhip

    Suggestions to replace my Klipsch La Scalas

    So after 2 years of trying to make them work, they just aren't the speaker for me. Here is some detail so you can help me decide what to move to next. My room is untreated and 12X13X12 Sources: Vinyl and Dac both tube driven Preamp and amps are all Tube Driven Amps are: SET 7 watt and 2...
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    • decware klipsch la scala polk
    • Replies: 59
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  13. musichal

    Budget Bookshelf Battle Coming Eventually To A Thread Near You

    This one, in fact. I'll dredge it back up from the doldrums where it is sure to descend, when I begin to start to commence. The candidates: Polk RTiA3 (cherry, brand spanking, so will need breaking in) ELAC B6 Debut (yeah, ver 1, broken in) NHT Superzeroes (new-to-me used) Polk Atrium 4...
  14. kcline

    New Preamp for Main Systems

    Just in last weekend PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Pre-amp, replacing in this room my ARC SP-9 MK-2 and Jolida Pre. Much better sound then either pre Deeper and wider soundstage with more detail. Still need to connect to Polk Audio SRS speaker thru the Harry Gates Mem. amp, but have to move the...
  15. Tekal

    Updated my system.

    I decided to change things up a bit and wanted to post my updated setup. I have a nearfield setup and my Polk Audio 5jr+ speakers are remaining but that is about it. Let's talk about what I got. I know most of this is from the BPC era but I still like it and I think it sounds quite nice. Here...
  16. D

    Peerless Polk Monitor 5 Worth It?

    I found this pair of what appear to be Polk Monitor 5s (maybe 7s?) with the Peerless tweeters. I asked the seller if I could come look at them. The surround on the passive radiator doesn't look good in the picture and I wanted to see the other speaker, plus check out the tweeter and back...
  17. Dan887217

    Sansui AU555a and Polk monitors Salvation Army find

    Hello everyone In the last two days I have found these at my local thrift store paid 35.00 in all. I think it was a good deal despite condition both items. The amp well I have one good channel it seems. I have only cleaned pots as I thought it was the problem of being dirty. Inside the unit was...
  18. ccawker

    What Polk Monitors are these?

    The tag on top right says "Monitor Series 2",.........below that it says "M7" with a serial # after that..........it has no fuse where the speakers hook up......................
  19. ScooterMcTav

    Polk RT5 Rattlefest

    Hello All, Recently stumbled into a set of Polk RT5. Nice medium bookshelves, and the folks over at Stereophile were suitably impressed by them: https://www.stereophile.com/content/polk-audio-rt5-loudspeaker Anyways, I hooked them up to my tube setup, and I noticed they sounded "rattly" and...
  20. ccawker

    Subs for Klipsch Hereseys??????

    I have a chance to by 2 Polk PSW505 subs for 200.00 total,and i was tinking of matching them to my Hereseys,crossing it over at about maybe 50hz....and comments????
    • ccawker
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    • klipsch polk speakers sub woofer
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  21. ccawker

    compare Advent Walnuts and Polk 7 Monitor II series

    i have the Advents and my brother wants to trade me his Polks,love the sound of both....neither play hard rock music but heavy on the jazzy blues and Pink Floydish material.I just want opinions from you all.
  22. D

    Polk Monitor 7C Recap Help

    I'm looking to recap my polk monitor 7c speakers. I know they are a well-regarded vintage speaker but I'm not 100% loving the sound. I tried getting the replacement tweeters (rd0194-1) but they didn't fit in the original driver opening. After some research I found that if they are all...
  23. D

    Boston A70 vs Klipsch KG 2.2 vs Polk Monitor 7

    I have a set of Polk Monitor 7C (SL1000 tweeter) speakers as my main speakers currently and I like them, but recently found pairs of Boston A70 and Klipsch KG 2.2 online. I've done research on both and think either one might be a small upgrade from the Monitors. Are there any more experienced...
    • DoctorBotany
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    • boston accoustics klipsch polk polk monitor
    • Replies: 8
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  24. H

    Upgrading Polk Monitor 10A sl-1000 tweeter to rdo-194-1

    I just updated my Polk 10a's from the sl-1000 tweeter to the rdo-194, it was not as simple as I thought it would be so I thought I would post the process here. -the sl-1000 is smaller than the rdo-194 and the recess needs to be enlarged for the rfi-194 to sit properly in the cabinet. I laser...
    • hrtattckcity
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    • polk polk 10 polk monitor polk rdo-194-1 polk sl-1000
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  25. JGR

    RTA11T or SDA SRS2.3TL

    I have an opportunity to buy a nice pair of Polk SDA SRS2.3TL for $200.00 CDN. I have a pair of nice RTA11T that I power with my Kenwood KA7010 amp. 100 wpc. Looking for opinions if I should but the SDA's and sell the RTA11T's?
    • JGR
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    • kenwood polk speakers
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
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