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  1. 06-18-2008 10:46 AM #1
    music giraffe
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    Default What vintage speakers should I get to go with my Marantz 2238b?

    What vintage speakers should I get to go with my Marantz 2238b? Polk audio or not, doesn't matter to me. I got $200-$300 to spend.
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  2. 06-18-2008 01:04 PM #2
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    Marantz HD 770 or HD 880 would work perfect with them. I was surprised how nice they sounded in comparison to the Pioneer HPM-100s I had at the time and preferred them to the highly regarded HPMs. I think I once read Marantz voiced their speakers with their own receivers (makes sense). Anyway, happy hunting...!
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  3. 06-18-2008 01:28 PM #3
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    Polk Monitor 7's. I know how nice they sounded with a Marantz 2270 receiver!
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    Marantz and Pioneer speakers aren't even on the same planet as good pair of vintage Polks.

    Monitor 7's
    Monitor 10's
    RTA 11T or 11TL
    SDA 2B--upper end of the budget perhaps a tiny bit more
    SDA 1C--might be out of budget

    Those are just a few of my favorites. You really can't go wrong with a vintage pair of Polks, just make sure of the condition and the originality and you'll be very very happy.

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    ....DCM Qed's or Time Windows. Sweet sound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Texas42 View Post
    Marantz HD 770 or HD 880 would work perfect with them. I was surprised how nice they sounded in comparison to the Pioneer HPM-100s I had at the time and preferred them to the highly regarded HPMs. I think I once read Marantz voiced their speakers with their own receivers (makes sense). Anyway, happy hunting...!
    Agreed! The HD-880's sound great with a Marantz receiver as mine do with my 2325 Receiver. This series of Marantz speakers were designed by Ed May after he left JBL for Marantz.
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

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  7. 06-18-2008 09:17 PM #7
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    I bought a 2226B and a pair of HD-550's two weeks ago. The HD-550's are in need of a woofer refoam and cabinet re-veneering. So I'm using a pair of Rti 8's(until I find Moniter 5's) with the receiver and it sounds good. New or old speakers, your gonna like that receiver.

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  8. 06-19-2008 05:22 PM #8
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    see my sig never any complaints!
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  9. 07-02-2008 08:34 PM #9
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    Vintage Polk RTA 11TLs, GREAT SPEAKERS! I wish I knew someone that had a pair for sale.
    Last edited by Guitartist; 07-03-2008 at 10:03 AM. Reason: Newbies can't create new posts. I am in triple secret probation.
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  10. 07-02-2008 08:41 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Guitartist View Post
    I have a pair for sale.
    Guitarist - Welcome to Club Polk. Forum rules state you have to have a certain number of posts before you are allowed to sell on the forum. Every post you have made so far is trying to sell the speakers you have listed on craigslist. sorry but that is just not how it is done here.

    Please feel free to stick around, teach and learn. Once that is established, add sell to the list. This is a great forum in part because we look out for our own. Stick around, membership has its privileges.

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  12. 07-03-2008 10:05 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by McLoki View Post
    Guitarist - Welcome to Club Polk. Forum rules state you have to have a certain number of posts before you are allowed to sell on the forum. Every post you have made so far is trying to sell the speakers you have listed on craigslist. sorry but that is just not how it is done here.

    Please feel free to stick around, teach and learn. Once that is established, add sell to the list. This is a great forum in part because we look out for our own. Stick around, membership has its privileges.

    Michael
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  13. 07-03-2008 11:11 AM #13
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    I'm using RT25's with my 2252B. Sounds great.
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