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  1. 12-08-2011 06:01 PM #1
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    Default Help Identifying Vintage Polk Tower Speakers...

    Hello,

    Could someone please help me identify the Polk speaker model in the attached photo? The identification sticker on both speakers has fallen off at some point in storage. They were purchased around 1996. Although they still sound great after the dust was blown off, I would also be interested in your recommendation for possibly refurbishing this pair of speakers. In other words, what typically goes bad on Polk vintage speaker products?


    "Technological change is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." (Albert Einstein, 1941),
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  2. 12-08-2011 06:23 PM #2
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    Could be wrong, but I believe they are RT 12's

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    Quote Originally Posted by pepster View Post
    Could be wrong, but I believe they are RT 12's

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    Nice.Wisdom from a guy that doesn't own polk speakers.Priceless!
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    I own 4 pairs of Polk speakers and 2 centers athanku!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pepster View Post
    4 pairs of speakers and 2 center channels athanku!
    Realistics don't count!
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    Quote Originally Posted by brgman View Post
    Realistics don't count!

    Oooooohhhhhhhhh..... Paul just got the smack down!!!
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    Welcome to CP Zeigh!

    Yes RT12s. Is there something wrong with them? I owned a pair of rt7s that sounded quite nice, never needed any work. The most common upgrade is the crossover, but I honestly don't know know if it would be worth it on those. If you have any blown drivers you will have to search for used replacement parts as they are not manufactured any longer. Otherwise, give 'em some decent power and enjoy!

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  9. 12-09-2011 02:57 AM #9
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    Recognize them? Look at my sig! Those are indeed RT12s. Great pair of speakers, if I say so myself.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
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  10. 12-09-2011 10:24 AM #10
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    Thanks to everyone for their help. Yup, the speakers are RT-12's and verified via physical measurements. Now, I would also be interested in your comments about placing these units on the sides (gasp!) and I started another post found here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/show...75#post1689675


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