The woofers are not plastic. They’re aluminum based.
@neilaltschuler60648 күн бұрын
I use the blue Jean cables with peachtree 300, martin logans 60 ti. No problem.
@dperr33812 күн бұрын
Hey Average Guy Hifi, could you PLEASE help me out? I just purchased these RTI A3 speakers secondhand on Facebook Marketplace and the power ports had been removed. I still have them but the screws are missing. Could you please tell me which screws these take? I talked with Polk customer service and they weren’t able to help me since these speakers were discontinued. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
@jayroland948115 күн бұрын
Over 5 minutes of waffle before we actually get to see the thing. You spend way too much time telling folk what you're going to do.....just DO it man. That all aside, a pretty good review. I'm thinking of buying one for my Yamaha 3060 as that gets pretty hot and as far as I know it has no internal fan whereas my old Yamaha 1400 did have a fan!
@blazermdx15 күн бұрын
Sorry:(
@jayroland948115 күн бұрын
@@blazermdx No need to be sorry chum, anyway, I just ordered one only to discover it ships from the USA so no delivery until 9th July ;-(
@darrellbach674916 күн бұрын
i like your channel i also live in seattle.
@jimlev19 күн бұрын
I wish I could get those Sony's for $75/Pair... They are more than double the cost here in Canada... SAD! If I could get them for $75 'Canadian' new per pair I'd get two sets... I have 2 Sony Atmos speakers attached to my ceiling in my livingroom...
@polarisflyer20 күн бұрын
Considering that many of us will likely be buying these new and in mint condition, your very first nit about construction quality is really unfair. You should have stuck with the sound quality, given that you knew that you purchased damaged speakers.
@JodyM220 күн бұрын
I bought a pair of the A5 this weekend for $150 I like them
@solocede21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Dustin, that was an excellent review
@Kam87GT22 күн бұрын
Awesome
@Death-Comes-Ripping23 күн бұрын
You just convinced me to spend the extra money. Those Klipsch speakers sound great.
@Ijy1024 күн бұрын
Hi, hope you get to read this, I have a pb16 ultra, pb 1000pro and a pb 1000 regular. All in pristine condition. But I’m having the sealed sub bug. Do you think I can trade the pb 16 + pb 1000 regular + cash for 2 sb16’s? I need the other 1000 pro in sealed mode for near field. Thoughts?
@vahan4527 күн бұрын
Horrific sound..overpriced at $350 ,just get some used Martin Logans
@leatijoseph82828 күн бұрын
Klip sch or Mk sound which one gives best quality for movie? ?
@joncruzАй бұрын
Links to the stand would help a lot.
@serithin4703Ай бұрын
omg get to the point
@blazermdxАй бұрын
I ramble. Sorry
@serithin4703Ай бұрын
My 7013 did the same thing! After 4 months
@JemstoneTVАй бұрын
this is not very ”average” hifi guy
@blazermdxАй бұрын
I’ve owned about 50 different systems, all of which were very average at best. I’m finally in a position where I can buy nicer equipment. My previous experience, with literally 1,000 different speaker pairs, over the last 20 years, most of them being used, is why I think people like my little channel. That and I use my own money to buy everything, so I try to be as honest and unbiased as possible with my subjective thoughts. If you don’t think this setup is “average” you’re definitely not going to like my next room tour video. Haha
@JemstoneTVАй бұрын
@@blazermdx Im glad you’re able to buy nicer equipment now, im slowly working my way up there currently running the polk rti a3-9 series and im loving them so much its the most ive spent on speakers so far. That’s exactly why I love this channel most speakers i’ve seen being listed online that im interested in, you have a video on with detailed reviews. Keep it up man you need to upload more this channel has a lot of potential, im excited to see the next room tour!
@faithhopelove6945Ай бұрын
Very nice Review😀 Do U think this Sub can replace my much bigger Velo DD15 SUb? The Point is, i dont need high Volumes..., had my DD15 max. 30% turned up. But need the high Quality low and precise Bass in low-mid Volumes. What do U think?
@blazermdxАй бұрын
No way! You already have one of the best sealed subs on the market, for its time and size. The Velodyne DD series subs were extremely accurate due to the power and the Servo technology. This little sub is just fantastic but it can’t compete with that beast of a sub you already have:)
@faithhopelove6945Ай бұрын
@@blazermdx U could be right..., iam pretty happy with this Monster. But the Specs of the HRS12 are even better than on my Dd15...the HRS12 goes down to 18Hz...., but the DD15 only down to 20hz...hats pretty strange..., So iam pretty curious the smaller HRS12 could even sound deeper......And another Point is the pretty high Power consumption of the DD15...the HRS12 needs only the half Power...ANd energy cost in Germany are momentary pretty high...(: because of our stupid Government and wrong energy Policy...So i still think the HRS12 could be a pretty good Replacement...I think i will try it...and will let U know the Results...there are some good offers here in Germany for 600-700 bucks for the HRS12. Life is beautiful and i love experiments (:
@D.L.W.Ай бұрын
I have a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR with dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keeping them cool.
@blazermdxАй бұрын
It’s a smart investment, in my book. Plus, these fans will most likely outlast the receiver/processor technology, so you can keep using them when you upgrade. Thank you for the input!
@nanobot2929Ай бұрын
I’ve had this set of speakers for about 14 years and absolutely love them. I am due for an upgrade . How much would I need to spend on new speakers to get a noticeable upgrade over this set? And do you have any recommendations? Just barely starting my journey on a new speaker search. Thanks
@houtou7706Ай бұрын
Nice video help me alot
@simonzinc-trumpetharris852Ай бұрын
Try Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's.
@alexnovique1718Ай бұрын
I didn't find the difference.🤔
@josh2011miller80Ай бұрын
I’m not sure that Bose is manufacturing any of their bookshelf(201, 301, 161) or floorstanding(401, 501, 601) speakers anymore. They sell the model 251 for outdoor listening and the 791 for in ceiling installations, that’s it for passive Bose speakers these days.
@TheBoca78Ай бұрын
I bought 2 of these units for $200 both, I'm going to compare it with the 5400pm .
@user-qg5bo9bd5xАй бұрын
You should review triangle borea br03 Beats both, if not all
@radjindergarcia4923Ай бұрын
What is the difference between the Polk S60, and the ES 60 speakers?
@jamesmorss9940Ай бұрын
I'm going to try a Genelec 8361A
@johnquinn8796Ай бұрын
How is it with music, both steaming and cds/
@johnquinn8796Ай бұрын
Is it better then the polk psw10?
@MrJhardencdjАй бұрын
I have a few sets of the RM7500:s which are a bit larger. I think they sound good.
@sonusanctiАй бұрын
Yes, its quite a sensible design and a steal even for 700$° I do notice planars are off center and mirrored. I would try putting them on inner side, swap them.
@2010hesАй бұрын
Did you ever sell these?
@gina4008Ай бұрын
"Oblivion"..... I just LOVE this movie. It's my go to movie when testing the surround sound of my speakers.
@RadioBassАй бұрын
I've just got a good pair on Ebay. I tried them with tweeters facing inwards,like towards each other. They sounded decent but I then moved them to "upside down" with tweeters at the bottom and they sound even better. They're around 9 feet apart,and my listening position is about 9 feet away, so it's inadvertently the "audiophile triangle" not done on purpose but that's just the best way for my ears.
@caribbeancruise41482 ай бұрын
I have these. Thinking about upgrading to motion 20. What is your take on those? Are the 20s just a little more bass or are they a fuller sounding speaker I already have a sub. With my motion 10. I also use bang and olufsen and bowers and wilkins. For 7 speaker surround. 5 Martin logans and 2 bang and olefson for my rear channel. I listen all types of music. Metal rock country and classical. Would motion 20 be better than the electo static speakers for music and home theater Thanks !
@DrNoahBoddy0042 ай бұрын
I will NEVER sell mine! Feed them A HIGH-END Tube preamp, and revel in smooth linear sonics! They perform admirably.
@alrodriguez38572 ай бұрын
Definitive speakers sound terrible
@blazermdxАй бұрын
We all have different ears so your not wrong. I absolutely loved and still miss my Mythos ST towers. I’ve never been able to love and of the DT center channel speakers though.
@rcary2 ай бұрын
Hows this compare to the SPL 8 (minivee) ? I have the SPL but wanted a 2nd sub.
@ruelbuntog69312 ай бұрын
I'm here in Philippines
@ruelbuntog69312 ай бұрын
Boss where can I buy board
@ruelbuntog69312 ай бұрын
Hi boss
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
You’re more boss than me. But hey!
@babymantuck32562 ай бұрын
2024 and I picked up one of these as a secondary subwoofer for my 7.2 HT Denon/Polk system. For $60 on Craigslist. I was skeptical at first but seller assured me no issues. The subwoofer was well kept and sounds awesome.👏 I think I managed to score a good deal.
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
It’s a great sub, even by today’s standards. And you really can’t go wrong for $60. Well done!
@babymantuck32562 ай бұрын
@@blazermdx Yeah, I think so too!
@babymantuck32562 ай бұрын
Dustin, based on your review I couldn't pass up on the sub. Subscribed!
@patd4u22 ай бұрын
I have a pair of BP 2004s that I bought feom a stereo shop back in 2005 I think, I have the center channel speaker and two rear surround speakers. I have them hooked up to a Yamaha DSP A1 amplifier. The sound is absolutely amazing. I never get tired of listening to them with movies.
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
DT is slept on. I just bought some pretty darn expensive towers and I still miss my Mythos ST occasionally. I’m glad to hear your 2004’s have been pumping out the tunes for nearly 20 years. I’d say you got your money’s worth. Haha
@davidjd1232 ай бұрын
would these be a upgrade to a pair of Lores?
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
I can’t say, as I haven’t gotten my hands on the Lores just yet. But looking at the specs, these Pendragons would have noticeably more bass and more output. But I warn you, the Pendragons are HUGE. There’s a nice pair of blue Lores available in my area used for $600. I might actually grab them if the seller is willing to negotiate a little. Wish me luck!
@davidjd1232 ай бұрын
@@blazermdx There are 3 different types of lores, so beware, ( if u didnt know)
@carsthatgoboom48542 ай бұрын
Hi there. What do you think is a decent price nowadays in CAD please? Thank you kindly and love what you do with your channel. 👊
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! SVS is THE most known subwoofer company on the market, so the resale value os quite high. I’m not sure what a good deal for this sub is up in Canada, I know you generally have to pay quite a bit more because of shipping/customs. If I’m trying to figure out used speakers value, I generally like to pay - 40% - 50% off MSRP, if it’s a fairly newer model. This generalization usually holds pretty true in my market. I hope that helps you out a little!
@user-zp6zj7no1k2 ай бұрын
Terrible music choice
@user-zp6zj7no1k2 ай бұрын
terrible music choice
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
Can’t win them all. Haha
@ljp310092 ай бұрын
Watched and subscribed. I have these with the 7 tweeter array and crossover upgrades arriving next week. Watching reviews in anticipation...lol
@blazermdx2 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing! I’m super pumped for you! I loved these speakers and was sad to see them go. And the 7 tweeter array version is supposed to be a noticeable step up. Please let us know what you think, once you get some seat time. The anticipation of new speaker day is part of the fun:)
@ljp31009Ай бұрын
@@blazermdx I love them. I thought I was prepared for how large they were but was still shocked once they were here. LOL Admittedly, I don't have refined ears and haven't listened to a lot of different speakers. I had Cerwin Vega SL 12's and they sounded good to me but I wanted something better with more detail. These definitely have that. The only time I ever plug in my sub is when listening to Drum and Bass music, otherwise these go plenty deep for most music.
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The woofers are not plastic. They’re aluminum based.
I use the blue Jean cables with peachtree 300, martin logans 60 ti. No problem.
Hey Average Guy Hifi, could you PLEASE help me out? I just purchased these RTI A3 speakers secondhand on Facebook Marketplace and the power ports had been removed. I still have them but the screws are missing. Could you please tell me which screws these take? I talked with Polk customer service and they weren’t able to help me since these speakers were discontinued. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Over 5 minutes of waffle before we actually get to see the thing. You spend way too much time telling folk what you're going to do.....just DO it man. That all aside, a pretty good review. I'm thinking of buying one for my Yamaha 3060 as that gets pretty hot and as far as I know it has no internal fan whereas my old Yamaha 1400 did have a fan!
Sorry:(
@@blazermdx No need to be sorry chum, anyway, I just ordered one only to discover it ships from the USA so no delivery until 9th July ;-(
i like your channel i also live in seattle.
I wish I could get those Sony's for $75/Pair... They are more than double the cost here in Canada... SAD! If I could get them for $75 'Canadian' new per pair I'd get two sets... I have 2 Sony Atmos speakers attached to my ceiling in my livingroom...
Considering that many of us will likely be buying these new and in mint condition, your very first nit about construction quality is really unfair. You should have stuck with the sound quality, given that you knew that you purchased damaged speakers.
I bought a pair of the A5 this weekend for $150 I like them
Thank you so much Dustin, that was an excellent review
Awesome
You just convinced me to spend the extra money. Those Klipsch speakers sound great.
Hi, hope you get to read this, I have a pb16 ultra, pb 1000pro and a pb 1000 regular. All in pristine condition. But I’m having the sealed sub bug. Do you think I can trade the pb 16 + pb 1000 regular + cash for 2 sb16’s? I need the other 1000 pro in sealed mode for near field. Thoughts?
Horrific sound..overpriced at $350 ,just get some used Martin Logans
Klip sch or Mk sound which one gives best quality for movie? ?
Links to the stand would help a lot.
omg get to the point
I ramble. Sorry
My 7013 did the same thing! After 4 months
this is not very ”average” hifi guy
I’ve owned about 50 different systems, all of which were very average at best. I’m finally in a position where I can buy nicer equipment. My previous experience, with literally 1,000 different speaker pairs, over the last 20 years, most of them being used, is why I think people like my little channel. That and I use my own money to buy everything, so I try to be as honest and unbiased as possible with my subjective thoughts. If you don’t think this setup is “average” you’re definitely not going to like my next room tour video. Haha
@@blazermdx Im glad you’re able to buy nicer equipment now, im slowly working my way up there currently running the polk rti a3-9 series and im loving them so much its the most ive spent on speakers so far. That’s exactly why I love this channel most speakers i’ve seen being listed online that im interested in, you have a video on with detailed reviews. Keep it up man you need to upload more this channel has a lot of potential, im excited to see the next room tour!
Very nice Review😀 Do U think this Sub can replace my much bigger Velo DD15 SUb? The Point is, i dont need high Volumes..., had my DD15 max. 30% turned up. But need the high Quality low and precise Bass in low-mid Volumes. What do U think?
No way! You already have one of the best sealed subs on the market, for its time and size. The Velodyne DD series subs were extremely accurate due to the power and the Servo technology. This little sub is just fantastic but it can’t compete with that beast of a sub you already have:)
@@blazermdx U could be right..., iam pretty happy with this Monster. But the Specs of the HRS12 are even better than on my Dd15...the HRS12 goes down to 18Hz...., but the DD15 only down to 20hz...hats pretty strange..., So iam pretty curious the smaller HRS12 could even sound deeper......And another Point is the pretty high Power consumption of the DD15...the HRS12 needs only the half Power...ANd energy cost in Germany are momentary pretty high...(: because of our stupid Government and wrong energy Policy...So i still think the HRS12 could be a pretty good Replacement...I think i will try it...and will let U know the Results...there are some good offers here in Germany for 600-700 bucks for the HRS12. Life is beautiful and i love experiments (:
I have a Parasound Halo A52+ 5 channel amplifier and a Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A 11 channel AVR with dual AC Infinity AIRCOM T9's keeping them cool.
It’s a smart investment, in my book. Plus, these fans will most likely outlast the receiver/processor technology, so you can keep using them when you upgrade. Thank you for the input!
I’ve had this set of speakers for about 14 years and absolutely love them. I am due for an upgrade . How much would I need to spend on new speakers to get a noticeable upgrade over this set? And do you have any recommendations? Just barely starting my journey on a new speaker search. Thanks
Nice video help me alot
Try Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's.
I didn't find the difference.🤔
I’m not sure that Bose is manufacturing any of their bookshelf(201, 301, 161) or floorstanding(401, 501, 601) speakers anymore. They sell the model 251 for outdoor listening and the 791 for in ceiling installations, that’s it for passive Bose speakers these days.
I bought 2 of these units for $200 both, I'm going to compare it with the 5400pm .
You should review triangle borea br03 Beats both, if not all
What is the difference between the Polk S60, and the ES 60 speakers?
I'm going to try a Genelec 8361A
How is it with music, both steaming and cds/
Is it better then the polk psw10?
I have a few sets of the RM7500:s which are a bit larger. I think they sound good.
Yes, its quite a sensible design and a steal even for 700$° I do notice planars are off center and mirrored. I would try putting them on inner side, swap them.
Did you ever sell these?
"Oblivion"..... I just LOVE this movie. It's my go to movie when testing the surround sound of my speakers.
I've just got a good pair on Ebay. I tried them with tweeters facing inwards,like towards each other. They sounded decent but I then moved them to "upside down" with tweeters at the bottom and they sound even better. They're around 9 feet apart,and my listening position is about 9 feet away, so it's inadvertently the "audiophile triangle" not done on purpose but that's just the best way for my ears.
I have these. Thinking about upgrading to motion 20. What is your take on those? Are the 20s just a little more bass or are they a fuller sounding speaker I already have a sub. With my motion 10. I also use bang and olufsen and bowers and wilkins. For 7 speaker surround. 5 Martin logans and 2 bang and olefson for my rear channel. I listen all types of music. Metal rock country and classical. Would motion 20 be better than the electo static speakers for music and home theater Thanks !
I will NEVER sell mine! Feed them A HIGH-END Tube preamp, and revel in smooth linear sonics! They perform admirably.
Definitive speakers sound terrible
We all have different ears so your not wrong. I absolutely loved and still miss my Mythos ST towers. I’ve never been able to love and of the DT center channel speakers though.
Hows this compare to the SPL 8 (minivee) ? I have the SPL but wanted a 2nd sub.
I'm here in Philippines
Boss where can I buy board
Hi boss
You’re more boss than me. But hey!
2024 and I picked up one of these as a secondary subwoofer for my 7.2 HT Denon/Polk system. For $60 on Craigslist. I was skeptical at first but seller assured me no issues. The subwoofer was well kept and sounds awesome.👏 I think I managed to score a good deal.
It’s a great sub, even by today’s standards. And you really can’t go wrong for $60. Well done!
@@blazermdx Yeah, I think so too!
Dustin, based on your review I couldn't pass up on the sub. Subscribed!
I have a pair of BP 2004s that I bought feom a stereo shop back in 2005 I think, I have the center channel speaker and two rear surround speakers. I have them hooked up to a Yamaha DSP A1 amplifier. The sound is absolutely amazing. I never get tired of listening to them with movies.
DT is slept on. I just bought some pretty darn expensive towers and I still miss my Mythos ST occasionally. I’m glad to hear your 2004’s have been pumping out the tunes for nearly 20 years. I’d say you got your money’s worth. Haha
would these be a upgrade to a pair of Lores?
I can’t say, as I haven’t gotten my hands on the Lores just yet. But looking at the specs, these Pendragons would have noticeably more bass and more output. But I warn you, the Pendragons are HUGE. There’s a nice pair of blue Lores available in my area used for $600. I might actually grab them if the seller is willing to negotiate a little. Wish me luck!
@@blazermdx There are 3 different types of lores, so beware, ( if u didnt know)
Hi there. What do you think is a decent price nowadays in CAD please? Thank you kindly and love what you do with your channel. 👊
Thanks for the kind words! SVS is THE most known subwoofer company on the market, so the resale value os quite high. I’m not sure what a good deal for this sub is up in Canada, I know you generally have to pay quite a bit more because of shipping/customs. If I’m trying to figure out used speakers value, I generally like to pay - 40% - 50% off MSRP, if it’s a fairly newer model. This generalization usually holds pretty true in my market. I hope that helps you out a little!
Terrible music choice
terrible music choice
Can’t win them all. Haha
Watched and subscribed. I have these with the 7 tweeter array and crossover upgrades arriving next week. Watching reviews in anticipation...lol
Thank you for subscribing! I’m super pumped for you! I loved these speakers and was sad to see them go. And the 7 tweeter array version is supposed to be a noticeable step up. Please let us know what you think, once you get some seat time. The anticipation of new speaker day is part of the fun:)
@@blazermdx I love them. I thought I was prepared for how large they were but was still shocked once they were here. LOL Admittedly, I don't have refined ears and haven't listened to a lot of different speakers. I had Cerwin Vega SL 12's and they sounded good to me but I wanted something better with more detail. These definitely have that. The only time I ever plug in my sub is when listening to Drum and Bass music, otherwise these go plenty deep for most music.