(Possible backorder?) Polk R15 bookshelf speakers $39.99 pair + S/H @ outpost.com

SJetski · Sep 19, 2005

R15 Bookshelf pair for $39.99: http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3292811 (link updated)

Never heard them personally but supposedly decent for pure-budget speakers. Before the lunatic audiophile bashfest begins, keep in mind that not everyone can afford speakers that cost $300 a pair

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Beats Froogles best price by about $30 with shipping factored in: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=polk+r15&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=p

Excelsior · Sep 19, 2005

Good deal.

Thump553 · Sep 19, 2005

Seems like a pretty decent find-average review on audioreview.com was 4.25/5.0 with eight reviews:

http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/polk-aud...shelf-speakers/PRD_145226_4290crx.aspx

And it also did well in a couple of user reviews on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de...143329?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

Also note they are shielded, so could be decent computer speakers (with a seperate amplifier or receiver). If I get them, that is what I'm doing.

SJetski · Sep 19, 2005

Originally posted by: Thump553Also note they are shielded, so could be decent computer speakers (with a seperate amplifier or receiver). If I get them, that is what I'm doing.

you wouldn't happen to be speaking of a T-amp would you? I hear they sound 10X better than what their price implies: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=T-amp&btnG=Search+Froogle

Excelsior · Sep 19, 2005

Originally posted by: SJetski

Originally posted by: Thump553Also note they are shielded, so could be decent computer speakers (with a seperate amplifier or receiver). If I get them, that is what I'm doing.

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you wouldn't happen to be speaking of a T-amp would you? I hear they sound 10X better than what their price implies: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=T-amp&btnG=Search+Froogle

I think he is talking about any seperate amp or receiver, but the Sonic T-amp is a good choice.

EvilYoda · Sep 19, 2005

Link shows $129.98 now...I have a friend in NYC that's looking for some budget speakers...that would've been perfect for him.

Thump553 · Sep 19, 2005

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Link shows $129.98 now...I have a friend in NYC that's looking for some budget speakers...that would've been perfect for him.

Aargh! Well, the education about the T-Amp was nice at least. I have an unused set of the original Cambridge Ensemble speakers sitting around-I wonder if that little baby could power those?

SJetski · Sep 19, 2005

Originally posted by: Thump553

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Link shows $129.98 now...I have a friend in NYC that's looking for some budget speakers...that would've been perfect for him.

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Aargh! Well, the education about the T-Amp was nice at least. I have an unused set of the original Cambridge Ensemble speakers sitting around-I wonder if that little baby could power those?

The sonic T Amp gets nothing but 5 star reviews (googled them) , i was surprised to hear all the accolades actually. Hint: a known internet merchant has three different ways of getting it dirt cheap, or free (i'm dead serious). Anybody interested in specific details on these sonic T amp deals just PM me (trying to keep it on the down-low till some family members get their orders in, otherwise the AT effect will kill it ! I'll be up late tonite so be patient!)

Edit: The T-amp deal is long dead so PM'ing me is no longer necessary

Check out Froogle or buy.com for possible T-amp deals: http://froogle.google.com/froogle?btnG=...+Froogle&q=sonic+impact+5066&scoring=p

Baked · Sep 19, 2005

LOL @ $300/pair speakers.

thebestMAX · Oct 2, 2005

Working Link

This deal is alive again and the speakers are NOW BLACK.

Just ordered a pair and shipping was $13.85 to Floriduh.

OP or MOD: Can you fix the original thread title please.

SJetski · Oct 2, 2005

^^ Fixed and thx for the update

Btw i've read that the Polk monitor R40's have been on sale for $69 each (normally average around $300 pair). Because of that i've decided to keep Outpost's speaker listing bookmarked, will check in every week or so for the random hot deal.

thebestMAX · Oct 2, 2005

This completes my all Polk 5.1 surround sound system except for my Eosone RSP 912 sub..

Have RT7 fronts with a CS275 center and these for rear replacing a set of Techniks SB-S20s that did a prety good job considering what they cost.

Cant say enough for Polk support either. Polk took over support for Eosone and the Amp on mine went out. Sent me a new one in exchange free even though I was out of warranty.

Polks sure were a lot more expensive when I bought mine a few years back. Deals were rare.

techfuzz · Oct 2, 2005

I got a set of these a while back on a similar hot deal. They work just fine for rear surrounds if you're on a budget like me.

techfuzz

Tu13erhead · Oct 15, 2005

Cherry pair is on sale for $40/pair right now with $13 ground shipping for me.

unhuman · Oct 15, 2005

Shows as $129 for me..

Tu13erhead · Oct 15, 2005

Whoops, Link.

YOyoYOhowsDAjello · Oct 15, 2005

Tu13erhead · Oct 15, 2005

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Good $50/pair deal.

The whole polk R series goes on sale at outpost all the time.

R30s go for $50 each
R50s go for $80 each I think.

The prices kind of vary. I think R50s were actually $50each last sale.

If you search for polk in hot deals I'm sure you'll find half a dozen threads.

Any comments on the quality of the speakers and such?

YOyoYOhowsDAjello · Oct 15, 2005

Originally posted by: Tu13erhead

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Good $50/pair deal.

The whole polk R series goes on sale at outpost all the time.

R30s go for $50 each
R50s go for $80 each I think.

The prices kind of vary. I think R50s were actually $50each last sale.

If you search for polk in hot deals I'm sure you'll find half a dozen threads.

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Any comments on the quality of the speakers and such?

Haven't heard them, but there aren't a whole lot of speakers out there for $50 a pair. These are a good bet.

People who have got them during these deals have said they like them.

R50s and R30s for $100/pair is hard to beat.

Now that the AV123 ELTs are all gone, I don't know if there is a better option for $100/pair.

Make a system with these polks, add a dayton 12" sub from partsexpress along with a cheap 6.1 receiver and you have a nice system going for cheap.

w33bo · Oct 15, 2005

the black ones were still 120, R15's for 40/pair, i had 11.43 shipping to VA, will match this up with a t-amp when it gets here

SJetski · Oct 16, 2005

Originally posted by: w33bo
the black ones were still 120, R15's for 40/pair, i had 11.43 shipping to VA, will match this up with a t-amp when it gets here

Thread updated and thx for the heads up everybody. A good $10 pricedrop.

I'm severly tempted to pick up a pair as i have a spare T-amp, and a custom built Class-T amplifier coming to me soon. Unfortunately i don't think the R15's will help them live up to their potential

. Anybody looking to replace cheap multimedia speakers really ought to pick up a pair of these R15's and a Sonic T-amp.... For a total of $80 max for the whole shebang.

konakona · Oct 16, 2005

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Tu13erhead

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Good $50/pair deal.

The whole polk R series goes on sale at outpost all the time.

R30s go for $50 each
R50s go for $80 each I think.

The prices kind of vary. I think R50s were actually $50each last sale.

If you search for polk in hot deals I'm sure you'll find half a dozen threads.

Click to expand...

Any comments on the quality of the speakers and such?

Click to expand...

Haven't heard them, but there aren't a whole lot of speakers out there for $50 a pair. These are a good bet.

People who have got them during these deals have said they like them.

R50s and R30s for $100/pair is hard to beat.

Now that the AV123 ELTs are all gone, I don't know if there is a better option for $100/pair.

Make a system with these polks, add a dayton 12" sub from partsexpress along with a cheap 6.1 receiver and you have a nice system going for cheap.

athenas maybe?

YOyoYOhowsDAjello · Oct 16, 2005

Originally posted by: VanillaH

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Tu13erhead

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Good $50/pair deal.

The whole polk R series goes on sale at outpost all the time.

R30s go for $50 each
R50s go for $80 each I think.

The prices kind of vary. I think R50s were actually $50each last sale.

If you search for polk in hot deals I'm sure you'll find half a dozen threads.

Click to expand...

Any comments on the quality of the speakers and such?

Click to expand...

Haven't heard them, but there aren't a whole lot of speakers out there for $50 a pair. These are a good bet.

People who have got them during these deals have said they like them.

R50s and R30s for $100/pair is hard to beat.

Now that the AV123 ELTs are all gone, I don't know if there is a better option for $100/pair.

Make a system with these polks, add a dayton 12" sub from partsexpress along with a cheap 6.1 receiver and you have a nice system going for cheap.

Click to expand...

athenas maybe?

Atheanas and Infinity Primus would be my first thoughts for alternatives.

Tu13erhead · Oct 16, 2005

I jumped on this in my slow but sure effort to replace my Logitech Z-680s with a HT system.

SJetski · Oct 16, 2005

Dead yet again

Did anybody purchase at the $40 price? Doublecheck how much they charged your CC since there are some that claim it was a price mistake (?)

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