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My new polk speakers
« on: March 01, 2011, 04:00:39 PM »
I just got a pair of Polk Audio RTA-11TL speakers on Saturday the 26th. They sound fantastic and are a serious upgrade over my monitor 7 series 2. They have nice clean deep bass and amazing highs. They really sound great with my Philips DFA-980. Also, me and my dad decided that if anybody wants to come over and check out our systems you are welcome to come. Just please email us first to let us know you would like to come and we will send you our address. Here is some pictures and a video. But the video does not do justice as to how good it actually sounds. here is the video: Rare Vintage Philips DFA-980, Polk audio RTA-11TL, Yamaha DVD-C920
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 04:17:17 PM »
That is one serious setup.  I always liked those Polks.
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 04:40:11 PM »
I was admiring those at the shop two weekends ago, Mikey!

Your system looks awesome. I'll bet it sounds that way, too.

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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2011, 05:37:47 PM »
Mikey...that is "way too Kool"!!!  8) Congrats you" audio freak"!!!!!!!  ;)
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 07:03:17 PM »
That system sounds awesome!!  Very refined, yet so powerful  that you feel it, and I mean you can feel it in your gut. 
   I am jealous!!   :o

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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2011, 07:35:47 PM »
Little Mikey,

Next time I come up, will bring you some OSI (Office of Strategic Influence) cds to try on your new speakers.

Scott

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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2011, 07:36:37 PM »
I heard those at the shop. pretty nice speakers. And if I'm not mistaken, they came from my hometown good ole Erie, PA
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2011, 08:46:54 PM »
I heard those at the shop. pretty nice speakers. And if I'm not mistaken, they came from my hometown good ole Erie, PA

That would be correct. Woohoo!  West side of Erie rules!!!!!
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2011, 09:20:04 PM »
Especially the 300 block of 6th St. :P :P :P :P :P
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2011, 10:56:00 PM »
Little Mikey,

Next time I come up, will bring you some OSI (Office of Strategic Influence) cds to try on your new speakers.

Scott
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2011, 10:56:32 PM »
Thanks Everybody!!!!
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2011, 10:58:37 PM »
Awesome upgrade Mikey!!!  Congrats!  What are the mode;l number of those tweeters?  You may be able to may a low $$$ upgrade to soft dome tweeters.  The highs would be smooooooth!

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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2011, 01:35:32 AM »
Carl, they are SL3000's. Mikey, if you do nothing else, upgrade to the RD0198-1 tweeters available from Polk and add some spikes...makes a huge difference. If you join Club Polk before ordering the tweeters the price will be $48.00 each with free 2nd day shipping. They are a drop in replacement. If you want to get serious, upgrade the crossovers. I have a few tricks when upgrading the crossovers, so feel free to contact me about that.
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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2011, 07:57:13 AM »
Congrats Mikey, that is a kick ass setup you have there.   :o

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Re: My new polk speakers
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2011, 10:03:17 AM »
Carl, they are SL3000's. Mikey, if you do nothing else, upgrade to the RD0198-1 tweeters available from Polk and add some spikes...makes a huge difference. If you join Club Polk before ordering the tweeters the price will be $48.00 each with free 2nd day shipping. They are a drop in replacement. If you want to get serious, upgrade the crossovers. I have a few tricks when upgrading the crossovers, so feel free to contact me about that.
Thanks for the recommendations F1nut. I just got done doing the Mortite upgrade. I am going to try to get the RDO's and I think that my dad has some spikes downstairs if he will let me use them.
Thanks again,
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