christjared Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Has anyone heard the Polk Audio Monitor 10 speakers? They look awesome for being old! Would they sound better than my KG4's using the same receiver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I've never heard the Polk Monitor 10's but I used to have KG4's and they sound amazing. I wouldn't bet against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 There's something about a Speaker Tech in a clean white Lab coat that makes me wonder. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pittman Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I have a pair of Monitor 10's that I bought in 1988 and they are still alive and kicking. They were outstanding speakers for their time period and they've stood the test of time. They are currently my surround speakers along with my RF7's, RC7 and RSW15 (yes, I know, kinda big for surround speakers, but I could not let go of them!). I can't compare them to the other but can say that I really have enjoyed mine since college! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne taste beer budget Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Though I have a pair of KG4's that I love the sound of, I haven't heard the Polks. However, for what it's worth, when we were packing/unpacking this summer, I ran across some old stereo type rags, one of which was the Audio Yearly Directory from like 90? 92? If I remember, I'll bring it in tmrw and at least be able to give you the published specs for it, assuming it was a current model at the time of the issue. I know, not the same as a listening review, but better than nothing. It also has a several page layout for Polk, a couple of them if I recall, maybe there are some review referances that could point you in some sort of direction for more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne taste beer budget Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 For what it's worth... One 1 inch dome tweeter Two 6 1/2 inch drivers One 10 1/2 inch sub bass radiator 28H x 15W x 12D 25 Hz-25 kHz -3dB limits 37 Hz-23 kHz Recommended Amplification 20-250 watts/channel Impedance Compatible with 8 ohm outputs Efficiency 89 dB Shipping weight 46 lbs Not sure what you're using for power, but with the KG4's having an efficiency rating of 94 dB, you'll need some kick to get the same volume levels you're used to. I'll see what else I can come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Great speakers from an era when Polk Audio was building some really nice and some of their best stuff. They are not very efficient but they are smooth sounding with great low end extension. Get some of the other speakers from the era to match like the RTA-12C's or the SDA-2's or 1's. I had a pair of RTA-12C's but once I heard Klipsch Forte's the RTA-12C's got sold and I never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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