Polk Monitor 11's

[ChoatPadda]

Hello, I am thinking about buying a pair of these off the Local Craigslist, they are asking 200 bucks for them, they are in Very Good Condition. Is this an good deal?

[woodsman10b]

as long as all the drivers are working properly you should jump on them, offer him 150 and go from there

[Lasareath]

Yeah Monitor 11's Are very Sweet and pretty rare, you don't see them around that much.

When you go see them, gently (and as evenly as possible) push in the cone of each driver (one at a time) and while doing this put your ear as close as possible to the driver.

What you are looking for is any scratching noises and/or any resistance. The travel should be very smooth.

This is one way to test the 6.5" drivers and see if they may be blown or not. Plus it makes you look really professional, The seller will think you are a Pro!, ;)

Good luck & Come back later and Post some pics if you do get them!

Welcome to Club Polk!!!!

Lasareath

[comfortablycurt]

Do the 11's use a passive radiator like the other Monitor's do? I've seen these around before, and they're usually described as having a "fluid coupled subwoofer". This isn't a passive radiator I take it? The way it's worded, it doesn't sound like it's an active driver either though.

Can anyone elaborate on that?

[F1nut]

$200.00 for Monitor 11's is a very good deal. Don't insult the guy with a low ball offer, just buy them.


Curt, the term fluid coupled subwoofer is just another way of describing a passive radiator.

[comfortablycurt]

$200.00 for Monitor 11's is a very good deal. Don't insult the guy with a low ball offer, just buy them.


Curt, the term fluid coupled subwoofer is just another way of describing a passive radiator.

Thanks for clarifying that Jesse.:)

And yes, at 200 I'd jump on it. I've seen them sell for around 250, to upwards of 300. Go for it.

When you go to look at them, in addition to what Sal suggested, another thing you'd want to do is check for air leaks.

To do this, press in gently on the passive radiator and hold it in. The two midwoofers should extend fully out, and stay out for a few seconds, then start moving back in very slowly. If they move back in real fast, or don't even stay out at all, then there are some airleaks.

[ChoatPadda]

Thanks for all the feedback! Great Advice on the Coil rub thing and the Air suspension. This is an great Site!

The guy Also had an Pair of Eosone RSF-400's, a couple of the tweeters were fried so he was only asking 25 bucks for them. I snagged them as well. I put them in the garage until I find a pair of the Tweeters. I have seen several woofs for sale but no tweeters for the RSF-400's.

[leroyjr1]

These Monitor 11's are near me for $100

http://greenbay.craigslist.org/ele/1007479452.html

[comfortablycurt]

These Monitor 11's are near me for $100

http://greenbay.craigslist.org/ele/1007479452.html

I saw those last night. They're very tempting...but I can't...damn priorities.

Excellent price for anyone in the area.