Srs sda 2.3

cincycat13
cincycat13 Posts: 887
edited May 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I have been looking for some larger TL SDAs in my area. I found some original 2.3 SRSs for a 4 hour round trip and $300. Is this worth the trip over my curreny 2Bs?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    I have been looking for some larger TL SDAs in my area. I found some original 2.3 SRSs for a 4 hour round trip and $300. Is this worth the trip over my curreny 2Bs?


    For $300???? you best be on your way. I say yes!!!!

    Be gone and report back..
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited May 2010
    Why are you still on line ??? Grab the keys and hit the door, you can get dressed on the way.
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  • flason
    flason Posts: 278
    edited May 2010
    Grab them quick. Those deals don't come by very often. I have had 2 pair of 1C's and some RTA 12B's and they are far better IMO. The bass is staggering.
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited May 2010
    Well, the wife gave me "that look" on her way out the door when I said it...but they guy responded he could be available this afternoon:D thanks for the info
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited May 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    Well, the wife gave me "that look" on her way out the door when I said it...but they guy responded he could be available this afternoon:D thanks for the info

    Wives always give us 'that look", but I prefer the other 'THAT Look"...;);):p:D Grab them and show her how sorry you are later.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited May 2010
    The seller sent me a name and address that check out so I found some wheels and will be leaving at 2:00 for my adventure.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited May 2010
    Nice price. Hopefully in good shape.

    Remember - pics or it didn't happen.
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  • audiobilly
    audiobilly Posts: 351
    edited May 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    The seller sent me a name and address that check out so I found some wheels and will be leaving at 2:00 for my adventure.

    DAMN, I just found the ad, and trying to contact the owner to see if I could get them, day late dollar short.:mad:Again:(


    What is the difference in these that have the 2 passive 6.5" instead of the drivers?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    audiobilly wrote: »
    DAMN, I just found the ad, and trying to contact the owner to see if I could get them, day late dollar short.:mad:Again:(


    What is the difference in these that have the 2 passive 6.5" instead of the drivers?


    What you think are passives are drivers MW6513's if memory serves me right..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited May 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    What you think are passives are drivers MW6513's if memory serves me right..
    ...and finding a replacement will be a tough nut to crack:eek:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • audiobilly
    audiobilly Posts: 351
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ...and finding a replacement will be a tough nut to crack:eek:

    OK, so you guys are saying that on the stack of the four 6.5" drivers, the bottom one and the top one are drivers, not passive radiators?

    I have seen these with that stack all looking like normal cone drivers. Could one not replace that style driver with traditional drivers? Wonder what mods would be needed to make that happen. Finding replacement drivers for the "weighted looking" drivers would seem to be a big issue, as nooshinjohn says.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    Just call polk they have replacement MW6513's they are not that hard to find, and as I understand it is not a good idea to put other driver in there place..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
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    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited May 2010
    They look great cosmetically. Original Pin/Blade cord included...bonus. The hair on the grills is from my packing blankets. All of the drivers moved / weren't frozen. Too wet tonight and no help for unloading so it is what it is. They are stuck in the truck. See if I can sleep tonight???:p almost like christmas eve
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    Congrats you will be very happy.. You do know you stole those for the price?
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited May 2010
    Awesome score Cincy! Too bad you weren't just a tad closer...I'd have been there to help you unload.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited May 2010
    Congrats Jeff! They look very nice! You made a wise investment. Enjoy!:D
    Carl

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  • flason
    flason Posts: 278
    edited May 2010
    Congrats and nice score. When I got mine, I had to replace a couple of tweeters, replace the poly switches, and swap out 1 6511 driver. Now they are sounding just fine. And if you need to swap out the poly switches, there's a lot of info on this board to do that. They're free from polk and now that I've done mine, I can say easy too. Good luck and happy listening.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited May 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    What you think are passives are drivers MW6513's if memory serves me right..

    edit
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited May 2010
    Greta grab Cincy !!!

    They look like they are in fine shape.

    Congrats.

    Def. replace those 2000's ASAP. You wont regret it.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited May 2010
    Very good find and great price. Let me knw if you want your money back:D
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  • Hamatym
    Hamatym Posts: 269
    edited May 2010
    Your a thief:)...that was a ridiculous price, really nice find! Now just drive them with enough power and get them upgraded (tweets)....You will love them for sure! Nice job
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    edit

    :confused:



    Where are the pics with them setup cincycat13?
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
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    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Why are you still on line ??? Grab the keys and hit the door, you can get dressed on the way.

    HA! LOL I've actually done that before. For a pair of Rosewood $300 KEF 104/2 on a Sunday evening in PJ's with a 3 hour round trip. Almost forgot to zip up the barn door when I got out of the car....


    WOW! LOOK AT THAT CONDITION! WAS THE SELLER LITERALLY SMOKING CRACK WHEN YOU PULLED UP? AMAZING DEAL! :eek:
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited May 2010
    No, the seller was very nice. He got them from his uncle who had a studio, was getting ready to move, and did not want to move them again because he was not using them. I admit ... after humping them out of a Honda Element into my house by myself, I do not blame him totally.

    I really don't have room to set them up, but could not pass on the deal. I just got back from plantin 8 rose bushes for my father-n-law after getting unloaded. I know Vette won't think they are off the truck without a pic so I may update after my napping 6 month old is not in the room.
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited May 2010
    ok...
    1. off the truck. 2. baby is sleeping in room. 3. I need to move 2Bs out to squeeze these in.:):confused::cool:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2010
    Wow Jeff. Great grab.

    After seeing that room, I can only say one thing: your wife really loves you ;)
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 887
    edited May 2010
    Got the father-n-laws roses planted, got the kid through the dentist...and I finally got a moment to move these onto some cables as I bought them straight disconnected out of a garage. Put on some Dire Straights...nothing...oops switch the pre amp source to the CD player and start over. AWSOME!!! Didn't have anyone else here to snap a pic of me grinning from ear to ear!

    Money is a bit short now so I will be enjoying as is. But I will be saving up for upgrades over time. I've gotten some great info via PMs on how/what to do and I will use the search button:) as well as items listed above in the thread.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited May 2010
    You should join the Carver forum as well bro.

    http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/index.php

    Looks very cool man! Congrats on the score. That deal is truly once in a lifetime.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited May 2010
    $300. Heck you could do the tweets and XO's all for under the price I bought my un-modded ones for.

    Great score. They look like they are in great shape.

    Cincy any way to take a pic of the back of the speaker. Mine are mis-labeled. Just curious what yours are labeled as.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited May 2010
    I would take the 2000's out ASAP. Man what a difference.
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