What do you all think of this Polk set?

[jmb]

One Pair black RTi10's (purchased 12/07)

One CSi5 Center Channel black (purchased 12/07)

One Pair black FXi3 (purchased 8/07) AND one pair black RTi4 (purchased 6/08)

I found this for sale in my area for 975. I have a Sony STR-DG920. So all I would need is a sub and I could run with 7.1 which is what I want.

[langn08]

Originally Posted by jmb

One Pair black RTi10's (purchased 12/07)

One CSi5 Center Channel black (purchased 12/07)

One Pair black FXi3 (purchased 8/07) AND one pair black RTi4 (purchased 6/08)

I found this for sale in my area for 975. I have a Sony STR-DG920. So all I would need is a sub and I could run with 7.1 which is what I want.

Seems a bit high for used speakers IMO

I'd just be careful because you don't know how the prior owner treated them

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by langn08

Seems a bit high for used speakers IMO

I'd just be careful because you don't know how the prior owner treated them

For six speakers... that's high? Are you high? They're only 2 years old.

Seriously though, if they're in good shape and you like the sound of them, the price sounds right. Dunno anything about the FXi at all though. Make sure you inspect 'em carefully and listen to them.

[callas01]

I think that is a good deal, the equivalent RTi A7s are about $1100 a pair MSRP, so to include all the 7.0 speakers in that mix, I think its a good deal. I just sold my Sony speakers for the same price I bought them for in Dec 07

[darkblueme]

That is an AMAZING DEAL if the speakers are in good shape.

[jmb]

I think I will buy all new. Never know what you will get. Thank you for the help.

[Twitch9]

I wouldn't worry about buying used speakers it's very hard to fry a speaker, if there is anything wrong with them you will notice as soon as you listen to them, just check to make sure none of the speakers have been replaced with cheaper parts.

[jomari]

as mentioned,

check what your purchasing, make sure that they didnt replace any of the parts, including its innards. some mightve removed or replaced them with cheaper parts or sadly just remove them. if they were a DIYer they'd be proud enough to say that they modded it with better crossovers et al. remove the grills and inspect the speakers themselves, see for any evident modding or damage. (sad to see someone trying to sell speakers with a tweeter pushed in by their 5 year old)

you also want to be able to audition the said speakers, bring your own demo material. something you are very familiar with, and see if they are what you are looking for.

safety first. bring a buddy and hold hands when you go there. seriously tho, inform someone you are going to that address, and have a friend come along for the ride (buy him beer afterwards, hopefully hes 6'2 or what not). also let the seller know about these details to deter him from doing anything but business.