View Full Version : Had to buy the 70's
Rodeo0530
05-24-2009, 04:38 PM
Well, for $179/ea for the Monitor 70's, I had to make the purchase. I have my 60's now, but might use them as surrounds for a while or might sell them locally at some point. I'm going to pick up the used Onkyo 806 tomorrow as well, so I just need to find a good deal on a sub at some point in the next few months. Then down the road I can add some external power for the 70's. It seems like I'm moving pretty fast with this setup, but I hope to use it for a good while. What do you guys think I should do about the 60's? I probably could get about what I paid for them if I sold them. They haven't been used much at all and have no marks on them at all.
rru2s
05-24-2009, 05:27 PM
Keep the 60s for a kickazz bedroom rig, they are way better than bookshelves and narrow enough to find a home for them. I specifically bought 60s for the bedroom and 70s for the living room.
Rodeo0530
05-25-2009, 02:30 AM
I was thinking that as well. It's amazing how much TV I watch in the bedroom on my little 27" TV when I have a 50" plasma in my living room. I will probably just continue to use my onkyo 506 to run those because it does a good enough job for now. I plan on getting a nicer bedroom TV in the future, but not right now though. I think the 60's would be great for that setup for sure. I'll still use the 60's as surrounds for a little while until I get some 40's or something.
Emmanuel
05-25-2009, 04:54 AM
Hi everyone, both male and females, I am on the market for a 2.1 speaker system for my humble PC. I have four options so far, the list includes:
1) Altec Lansing MX5021
2) Edifier S330
3) Edifier S330D
4) Logitech Z-2300
Your knowledgeable help would be most appreciated.
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superjunior
05-25-2009, 07:30 AM
if I had the space and proper room configuration, I'd use the 60's as surrounds for the 806
jr
apphd
05-25-2009, 09:35 AM
Hi everyone, both male and females, I am on the market for a 2.1 speaker system for my humble PC. I have four options so far, the list includes:
1) Altec Lansing MX5021
2) Edifier S330
3) Edifier S330D
4) Logitech Z-2300
Your knowledgeable help would be most appreciated.
__________________________________________________ _______
Property Developers (http://www.themortgagebroker.co.uk/property-developers.html)
business loans (http://www.gfsbusiness.com)
Well this is number two out of 4 post reported for your hidden spam, where are the other two?
sandworms
05-25-2009, 02:08 PM
where'd you get 70's for $179
Rodeo0530
05-25-2009, 09:07 PM
I actually got them from Newegg.com with the code EMCLSNN38, plus free shipping! The cherry ones are $200 with the code HAS523 I guess, but I didn't buy those, so I'm not going to say that will work for sure. I'm not sure how long Newegg has this deal going on, but it seems like a great price to me. I don't know who originally posted these codes, but I give credit to them:) Hopefully this helps you.
danz1906
05-25-2009, 09:08 PM
Congrats on the 70s.
Rodeo0530
05-25-2009, 09:17 PM
Thank you!! I was hoping to make the 2 hour drive to get the 806 this weekend as well, but plans fell through on both sides of the arrangement, so I really hope he holds on to it for just one more week. My birthday is saturday, so that would be awesome if I get the 70's later this week and get the 806 on saturday. I think I might have to have a little get-together then:D
Hi Rodeo..
Congrats. I run M70, myself, for HT...I think they're, perhaps, one of the most underrated Polk speakers. They're quite good for the price....especially for that price...which is what I got them for almost a year ago. They'll sound good with that Onkyo. I also use an Onkyo to power mine and the 800 series has just about enough power to push them some. I've also run them with an Adcom GFA-555 and, well. It's a significant 'upgrade'.
If I were going RTI-A I'd get A9s. But I've said that before. I like RTIs fine but I 'really' like the 9s the best and wouldn't upgrade my 70s for anything less than those.
Enjoy...
cnh
Rodeo0530
05-25-2009, 10:43 PM
Cnh, I think you are definitely one of the biggest reasons why I wanted the 70's. You're quite the salesperson on the greatness of those speakers and I just had to do it. I wouldn't have done it for the $229 reg. price because I have my 60's, but for $50 less/ea. I said that's too good to pass up. I'm going to get a nice sub next and then some kind of external amplification after that. I'll have enough power for a little while, but it will be nice to have a little more power down the road.
Enjoy them while you can. We're all pretty crazy here you know...the upgrade bug and all.
I have a set of SDA-2Bs to pick up yet. But I'm only going to use those for a 2-channel rig.
I'd go and listen to a bunch of subs. See what you like...fix a price-range; that's the hardest because we're not all Diamond Jims here! The weakest link in my system is still the sub...and that's because I'm still in the $500 and less category. That's not to say I don't 'like' my sub. But just that I know I could do even better.
Save as much as you can and get the best sub you can. A nice mid-level sub in the 600 dollar plus range are the Velodyne models. They do well with music and HT. But you can spend well over 1000 on subwoofing!
cnh
Rodeo0530
05-25-2009, 11:14 PM
I'm going to have to spend a decent bit on the sub because of room size. Room has 12 foot ceilings and is 14x16 and goes into another open area thats about 8x12 or so. That's a lot of square footage for my little 8" Polk htib sub to handle...thank goodness I'm not moved in there yet because I don't know if I would even know if bass exists or not:eek:
wutadumsn23
05-26-2009, 09:58 PM
Congrats on the 70's for that price. I also run Monitor 70's in my humble HT setup and I have been nothing but amazed by their performance so far. I can't wait to get an external amp to really bring them to life. I also run an Onkyo 806 and it has impressed me in every way as well. I have always had a soft spot for Onkyo AVR's and the 806 def. did not dissapoint. You are well on your way to having a very nice HT setup, maybe I say that because it is very similar to mine, lol.
Rodeo0530
05-26-2009, 10:22 PM
I guess it's the ultimate compliment for someone to imitate the setup right? I'm starting to get amped about the 70's already and I haven't heard or seen (in person) them yet.
wutadumsn23
05-26-2009, 11:20 PM
I guess it's the ultimate compliment for someone to imitate the setup right? I'm starting to get amped about the 70's already and I haven't heard or seen (in person) them yet. Yeah I guess it would be, lol. Like I said IMO you are well on your way to having one heck of a HT without having to spend your kids college fund (if applicable, lol) and very upgradeable and versatile as well. The 70's will sound amazing "out of the box" with the 806 and will only sound better over time once you break them in and add an external amp or two down the road. That is where I am at now, looking to add an amp to really bring my 70's to life. The 70's are a very sexy speaker too, lol. They look very good in my living room, just wish they had a better grille cover, it is a bit flimsy and very tempting for my cats to sharpen their claws with. Again, congrats and you won't be dissapointed. I know I'm not.
Crown7
05-28-2009, 11:30 PM
they are telling me its a legit code but i dont meet the usage requirements>>i hope they will be available when im ready..i only need one as CNH should know...I have been running my laptop on internet radio (vmix.fm) non stop to enjoy the almost surround sound experience....Ive been falling asleep in the basement for 2 weeks straight enjoying the music and the playoffs...I still gotta pay for the one 70 i paid $150 for....I must admit polkies...I getting to that point where i want to push the speakers now with a preamp but i dont know the science behind that quite yet.
Hey Crown....
How were those fajitas?
cnh
theelviscerator
06-01-2009, 07:56 PM
I just got the Cherry 70s for 179 free shipping new egg.....no code......
Too cheap to NOT snag before they disappear..
Orig 1000 pair retail.....
wow the price shot back up to 229 now...hahaha...
. 2 Polk Audio Monitor 70 Cherry Floorstanding loudspeaker Single
Item #: N82E16882290016
Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy $359.98
($179.99 ea)
Subtotal $359.98
Tax $0.00
UPS Ground $0.00
Order Total $359.98
Rodeo0530
06-01-2009, 08:27 PM
Congrats! That's a nice snag and I'm sure you'll like them.
I just got the Cherry 70s for 179 free shipping new egg.....no code......
Too cheap to NOT snag before they disappear..
Orig 1000 pair retail.....
wow the price shot back up to 229 now...hahaha...
. 2 Polk Audio Monitor 70 Cherry Floorstanding loudspeaker Single
Item #: N82E16882290016
Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy $359.98
($179.99 ea)
Subtotal $359.98
Tax $0.00
UPS Ground $0.00
Order Total $359.98
Great price..no tax, no shipping you did good. Even better than I did a year ago...(360+ tax) and I had a discount coupon!
Enjoy!
cnh
Rodeo0530
06-01-2009, 08:40 PM
That was the same I paid, but I had the code. That was an awesome deal to be had for anyone who came along.
theelviscerator
06-01-2009, 09:01 PM
I been a heavy new egg buyer for years, but never get codes for audio gear...
Rodeo0530
06-01-2009, 09:22 PM
I don't think everyone gets the same codes because I didn't get the code for the 70's until someone posted it on here. I see some good Polk deals in their email, but not a whole lot. Free shipping and no tax is where it's at!
Crown7
06-02-2009, 03:11 PM
Party was great..though I was embarrased that the zone two was not working with my backup JVC's for my daughter' party. Let me tell u what happened...hooked zone 2 to jvc's..plugged ipod in..no sound.then I read that zone 2 doesn't play digital sources (huh?) I can assume the ipod is a digital source? So what I do next? Run the cables from the onkyo front speakers that were originally slotted for my rti7 slot to the jvc's outside and then what happened? The radio kept overloading and cutting off. So I played music with our little radio instead. Anywho..still waiting for the 70's to come down in the meanwhile I'll enjoy 3.0 polk partial surround and 2.1 sony surround sound. Did I miss the boat on those m70 cherry's? Will they ever come down again?
RandyBox
06-02-2009, 08:13 PM
I been a heavy new egg buyer for years, but never get codes for audio gear...
Did you get the email promotion today? It has the Monitor 60's for $120 shipped, but they're cherry...
Anyway, if you do get the email from Newegg, click the link at the top that says "Click Here to See All Deals!"
Regards,
Randy
Party was great..though I was embarrased that the zone two was not working with my backup JVC's for my daughter' party. Let me tell u what happened...hooked zone 2 to jvc's..plugged ipod in..no sound.then I read that zone 2 doesn't play digital sources (huh?) I can assume the ipod is a digital source? So what I do next? Run the cables from the onkyo front speakers that were originally slotted for my rti7 slot to the jvc's outside and then what happened? The radio kept overloading and cutting off. So I played music with our little radio instead. Anywho..still waiting for the 70's to come down in the meanwhile I'll enjoy 3.0 polk partial surround and 2.1 sony surround sound. Did I miss the boat on those m70 cherry's? Will they ever come down again?
How's that new TV Crown?
cnh
mvs9963
06-02-2009, 09:51 PM
hey guys been around lurking for a while finally decided to post something bought and received the 70s today too
Rodeo0530
06-02-2009, 11:13 PM
hey guys been around lurking for a while finally decided to post something bought and received the 70s today too
Welcome to the Club! I haven't even had time to really enjoy my 70's yet, but I can tell that I'm going to be enjoying them a lot in the years to come. Did you get the deal on the M70's as well?
hey guys been around lurking for a while finally decided to post something bought and received the 70s today too
Hey MVS....
Welcome to CPolk. You will enjoy your new speakers. I've had mine for a while now and they're very nice at their price point.
What are you using to power them? Feel free to tell us what you think or ask about anything if you have any questions.
Stick around...there's a lot to learn on this site if you remain cool.
cnh
Crown7
06-03-2009, 12:42 AM
How's that new TV Crown?
cnh
No Tv yet CNH....Ironically that'll be the last thing i get. Right now the JVC CRT will have to do...:)
Crown7
06-03-2009, 12:45 AM
I just got the Cherry 70s for 179 free shipping new egg.....no code......
Too cheap to NOT snag before they disappear..
Orig 1000 pair retail.....
wow the price shot back up to 229 now...hahaha...
. 2 Polk Audio Monitor 70 Cherry Floorstanding loudspeaker Single
Item #: N82E16882290016
Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy $359.98
($179.99 ea)
Subtotal $359.98
Tax $0.00
UPS Ground $0.00
Order Total $359.98
Trying to catch the $179 price is worse than the stock market!
wutadumsn23
06-03-2009, 03:15 AM
FYI..... If you haven't already seen the other thread they have the 70's back in stock at NewEgg for $179, no tax and free 3 day shipping. Code is SPEAKER615, wish I had the cash, I would scoop up two more. I love mine. Better hurry it ends 6/7.
mvs9963
06-03-2009, 06:19 AM
thanks guys i love them already just upgraded from the r50 after a year or so. I'm powering them with a marantz 4003 also using a csi3 as center
mvs9963
06-03-2009, 06:22 AM
Welcome to the Club! I haven't even had time to really enjoy my 70's yet, but I can tell that I'm going to be enjoying them a lot in the years to come. Did you get the deal on the M70's as well?
yea saw the deal at the egg missed the black ones so i jumped when i saw the cherry kind of hard to sneak those into the house without the wife catching on!!
theelviscerator
06-03-2009, 11:50 AM
The code only works on black speakers..I think.....well I tried it on two more cherrys but no go..
Mine should be here noonish or so.
jinjuku
06-03-2009, 12:05 PM
The M70's are a good speaker at their normal price. At $179 shipped they are a steal. Newegg may/most probably will have them back at that price.
Even if they are the cherry or maple, you can always primer and paint them:D
I have a third buddy that I have hooked up with a 5.1 setup of the Monitor series from Newegg. Great bang for the buck.
theelviscerator
06-03-2009, 12:22 PM
The M70's are a good speaker at their normal price. At $179 shipped they are a steal. Newegg may/most probably will have them back at that price.
Even if they are the cherry or maple, you can always primer and paint them:D
I have a third buddy that I have hooked up with a 5.1 setup of the Monitor series from Newegg. Great bang for the buck.
I wanted them cherry, the black speakers always seem to go cheaper....
concealer404
06-03-2009, 02:11 PM
thanks guys i love them already just upgraded from the r50 after a year or so. I'm powering them with a marantz 4003 also using a csi3 as center
How big of an upgrade was it? I loved my R50s. Great speaker at a great price on the used market. Got them from someone on here for $100 for the pair i think.
mvs9963
06-03-2009, 03:36 PM
How big of an upgrade was it? I loved my R50s. Great speaker at a great price on the used market. Got them from someone on here for $100 for the pair i think.
to my limited experince with the speakers and overall in audio they provide a much fuller sound. i had them playing 2ch and already i can hear things in recordings i have never heard before. i also noticed i can play them louder without losing anything if that makes sense?the r50s to me were bright in my opinion
BigMac
06-03-2009, 04:59 PM
If anyone is interested in a pair of M70 in cherry, I know where I you get some for $250.00 and the condition is 8.5/10. Of course it would have to be local pickup (Richmond Virginia). I saw them this morning and they look and sound great. They are not mine but thought I would just throw this out there if anyone around my area was looking.
concealer404
06-03-2009, 06:21 PM
to my limited experince with the speakers and overall in audio they provide a much fuller sound. i had them playing 2ch and already i can hear things in recordings i have never heard before. i also noticed i can play them louder without losing anything if that makes sense?the r50s to me were bright in my opinion
Yes, i do remember having to turn down the treble a bit on my Adcom to compensate. It wasn't harsh bright, just too much.
The midrange i felt, was great on those speakers, though.
The Paradigms i replaced them with seem to be more balanced, though, even if they don't seem to handle quite the same volumes with ease.
Crown7
06-04-2009, 12:18 AM
to my limited experince with the speakers and overall in audio they provide a much fuller sound. i had them playing 2ch and already i can hear things in recordings i have never heard before. i also noticed i can play them louder without losing anything if that makes sense?the r50s to me were bright in my opinion
As I alluded in my previous post, when I had my daughter's bbq, the front speakers were my backup JVC's (no way in Hades I was bringing out my RTIa7's out in the backyard). So the the 1 M70 was still in the man cave and I was able to discern the difference...It was very crisp, not as bright as the 7's but nontheless great sound emanating from it. I am feenin' for that second cherry m70 (even though I cant afford it rite now).
Crown7
06-04-2009, 12:20 AM
FYI..... If you haven't already seen the other thread they have the 70's back in stock at NewEgg for $179, no tax and free 3 day shipping. Code is SPEAKER615, wish I had the cash, I would scoop up two more. I love mine. Better hurry it ends 6/7.
Just curious..where would you put the additional 2 M70's?
theelviscerator
06-04-2009, 01:41 AM
How big of an upgrade was it? I loved my R50s. Great speaker at a great price on the used market. Got them from someone on here for $100 for the pair i think.
I just replaced some R50s with monitor 70s tonite..
I thought the r50s sounded good....but dayum...the Mon 70s put it out...lotsa bass output.....
They sound broke in outta the box....
wutadumsn23
06-04-2009, 02:43 AM
Just curious..where would you put the additional 2 M70's?
Duhhhh as surrounds, lol. I think that would be overkill huh? Now that I'm thinking about it, I wonder if that would even be worthwhile?
concealer404
06-04-2009, 11:20 AM
I just replaced some R50s with monitor 70s tonite..
I thought the r50s sounded good....but dayum...the Mon 70s put it out...lotsa bass output.....
They sound broke in outta the box....
Want to sell me the r50s for cheap? As long as they aren't black? Looking for a decent set for a Zone 2 for grill out days.
I just replaced some R50s with monitor 70s tonite..
I thought the r50s sounded good....but dayum...the Mon 70s put it out...lotsa bass output.....
They sound broke in outta the box....
M70s do sound pretty good out of the box...and will sound even better in a week or so!
Enjoy....
cnh
RandyBox
06-04-2009, 11:58 AM
In reading back through this thread I think there may be some confusion about the 70's currently at $179. The BLACK 70's are back at $179... Coupon SPEAKER615. The code expires on the 7th.
Regards,
Randy
Javelin1814
06-04-2009, 06:31 PM
Quick followup question .... I have the monitor 60s and I like them, but they need just a bit more punch imho. Just a lil more ...
SO
Is an upgrade to the 70's enough, or do I need to go RTi series?
Rodeo0530
06-04-2009, 06:40 PM
I have the 70's and the 60's and the 70's are definitely better. By what some others have said, they will sound better yet when given a bit more power, so I think the 70's would be great for you if you're just looking for a little bit more.
Quick followup question .... I have the monitor 60s and I like them, but they need just a bit more punch imho. Just a lil more ...
SO
Is an upgrade to the 70's enough, or do I need to go RTi series?
You'd have to go at least Rti-A7s to get more punch....but Rti-A9s would be your best bet...and they're in a different price range. Look at the specs--Rti-A5s and M70s have the same low end? And the M70 are higher wattage!
cnh
Javelin1814
06-04-2009, 10:41 PM
Wow ... all the way to A7s / A9s. The M70s will be way cheaper, so thats the plan. Thats good feedback .... THANKS!
Upstatemax
06-05-2009, 01:02 AM
Great price on the M70's! I love mine, nice balanced sound, easily handles HT duty with my 5.1 setup and they really come to life in 2 channel music. :cool:
theelviscerator
06-05-2009, 01:23 AM
Want to sell me the r50s for cheap? As long as they aren't black? Looking for a decent set for a Zone 2 for grill out days.
They are cherry and mint....
I was asking my bro for 150 a pair...they have been in use since Jan or so...
Crown7
06-05-2009, 09:44 AM
You need a center to go with those fellow polkies...New egg has the CS1 for $80, ($70 with the code) and the CS2's I believe for $119. Im trying to hold out on the elusive second cherry M70....So long...Headed to work for the man, Talk to yall later
theelviscerator
06-05-2009, 01:24 PM
You need a center to go with those fellow polkies...New egg has the CS1 for $80, ($70 with the code) and the CS2's I believe for $119. Im trying to hold out on the elusive second cherry M70....So long...Headed to work for the man, Talk to yall later
Last years deal!
of: Polk Audio CSi3 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Cherry) [Electronics]
Sold by: J&R Music and Computer World (seller profile)
$119.99
Works PERFECT with the M70s...looks almost exactly the same too.
concealer404
06-05-2009, 01:37 PM
They are cherry and mint....
I was asking my bro for 150 a pair...they have been in use since Jan or so...
Thanks for the reply. Going to pass, though. I bought and sold my last set for $100. Cherry and mint as well.
I appreciatcha, though!
Crown7
06-06-2009, 01:15 AM
Hi Rodeo..
Congrats. I run M70, myself, for HT...I think they're, perhaps, one of the most underrated Polk speakers. They're quite good for the price....especially for that price...which is what I got them for almost a year ago. They'll sound good with that Onkyo. I also use an Onkyo to power mine and the 800 series has just about enough power to push them some. I've also run them with an Adcom GFA-555 and, well. It's a significant 'upgrade'.
If I were going RTI-A I'd get A9s. But I've said that before. I like RTIs fine but I 'really' like the 9s the best and wouldn't upgrade my 70s for anything less than those.
Enjoy...
cnh
How are things CNH?
Pretty good Crown what's up....I'm getting ready to leave for Pa. in a day or so...and will drop in, briefly, at Nadams Polk event this next weekend while there. How are the new speakers treating you?
cnh
Crown7
06-06-2009, 01:42 AM
Well some new Jay-Z song came on the radio and I cranked the system to 69 on the Onkyo 606, the M70 and the RTIA7's were very good in sync...then watched x-men on HBO, the M70 in surround mode was good to the ears....Thats the latest...Must check out a polk convention one day.
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