PrestonTom Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 These have been sold and will now have a new and loving home.... For sale is a pair of Polk Monitor 10A's . As of aug 25th the CraigsList price was reduced from $275 down to $150 For forum members, i'll include an additional discount if the transaction is simple and quick These are located in SE Connecticut. I am near the casinos and about 1 hour from Providence RI, New Haven CT, Hartford CT and within 2 hours of Boston MA and NYC. The Polk Monitor 10A's were manufactured in the early - mid 1980s. They retailed for about $600 and were considered a very good value at that price point. They measure 16 wide x 28 tall x 11 deep and weigh a little over 50lbs. The stated response is 37Hz to 25 kHz (+/- 3 dB). Near a corner they get down to 22 Hz (so the specs claim). They are 8 Ohm and 89 dB efficiency. These are not candidates for small tube amps. I find the sound to be smooth and refined. They do not have the "in the face" dynamics of a horn loaded speaker. Some may find them too laid back. For others, they may like the smooth presentation. There is ample bass. These, I believe, have the peerless tweeter. In addition to the tweeter are a pair of 6.5 inch cones. The bottom "driver" is a 9.5 inch passive radiator. I have owned them for several years and used them as "Ambience Speakers" to augment my stereo listening (music). I ran frequency sweeps this morning and all drivers are working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 The finish is a rosewood "vinyl veneer". The grilles are in good shape but there are some blemishes in the veneer (see photos). All in all they are in pretty good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Here are the blemishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 So for the usual questions..... Let me give the answers and I will let you figure out what the question would have been. 1. Cash only (even if your Grandmother will vouch for you) 2. No trades (I have everything I need) 3. Shipping is probably not an option. I want you to hear and see these in person. You need to decide whether the minor blemishes are livable or fixable. Besides shipping would put these at a price point that does not make sense. 4. Check the eBay prices (currently $275-350). These are a deal ! (especially since all the drivers are in good working order) If you are interested, then please PM me with the following 1) When and how you will audition them, 2) When and How you will pay for them, and 3) When and How you will get them from my house to their new home. I work from home so my schedule is flexible. Thanks for looking, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CWOReilly Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I being a fan of vintage Polks (blasphemy) have to say that someone is in for a treat. Unless you go for the SDA the Monitor 10 is the way to go. Good luck with your sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 The Polk SDA's were a fun speaker, although they were much larger and over three times the cost. All that was many years ago. For me it was a bit of nostalgia (when I was a student my advisor had the Polk Monitor 10's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vahorns Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I am original owner of a pair of Monitor 10s circa 1977. Still work and sound great = mine are walnut veneer - I have the original Polk Audio stands. I powered mine with a Hafler DH-200 and similar pre amp. To augment these I also have a pair of LF-14 subwoofers which are Monitor 10 cabinets minus the tweeters. I will watch this as I have been thinking of unloading these - as I have 5 Cornwall 1s circa 1982 - 84 that I now use. GLWS ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 It is a cheerful Saturday morning in Connecticut. A great weekend to buy some great speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 2:54 PM, PrestonTom said: For sale is a pair of Polk Monitor 10A's These are located in SE Connecticut... I am no hurry to sell and my asking price is $200. Good deal for someone within reasonable driving distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Very good deal. I had a pair of Monitor 7s in a second system years ago. They were very competent performers and I’m sure these sound excellent. GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Time for a bump Besides, Fred is always willing to listen to a reasonable offer. PM and surprise him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vahorns Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 My early Polk 10 Monitors were picked up at the factory in Baltimore MD which was a small warehouse leased by Matthew Polk, a physicist working at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab --- he was a great guy - very personable - thorough in his approach and very detailed oriented. Someone is missing out on superior speakers that can not be touched for this kind of money. The top audio critics back in that day had these speakers on their recommended list. Buy with confidence ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 A simple PM can take care of this. Thanks, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 August 6th I am bumping my own thread. Don't be nervous about making an offer. A simple PM can get the ball rolling. Thanks -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartie_pants Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Good price, @PrestonTom, especially with the stands. If I lived closer, I'd be all over these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 6 hours ago, smartie_pants said: Good price, @PrestonTom, especially with the stands. If I lived closer, I'd be all over these! Thanks, You are clearly a person of sensible judgement and refined tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 C'mon people. You aren't likely to find a better sounding pair of speakers near this price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartie_pants Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 14 hours ago, PrestonTom said: Thanks, You are clearly a person of sensible judgement and refined tastes. Thanks! I'm (very) new here, so I appreciate the compliment. 😉 But really, I am very surprised these weren't snapped up right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 8 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: C'mon people. You aren't likely to find a better sounding pair of speakers near this price. Shakey, it is hard to disagree with you. Once again you have demonstrated your insight and brilliance ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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