are these SDA 1 B's or 1C's ?

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited September 2010 in Vintage Speakers
the seller does not know himself what model they are other than SDA 1's.

they look like B's to me. but could be 1C's, right?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    I was looking at those too.. I thought they were 1C's.. I was going to talk to him if I hadn't seen the SDA II's first =(

    Are they studios?

    You trying to take those down? =)

    Jason
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited August 2010
    Look like 1C studios to me
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited August 2010
    wayne3burk wrote: »
    look like 1c studios to me


    yep!!!!
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited August 2010
    I think the only studio version in black were 1C's. Is that correct? There the same ones I own. Black blends in with any decor. Nice speakers.
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    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    i was curious. i've been wanting a pair of 1C's for a long time. now that there is a pair nearby i'm not so excited really. :confused:

    the seller is on craigs, and is taking offers.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    lol, why aren't you excited?
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited August 2010
    My 1B's are wood finish with B/B, my 1C Studios are black, with P/B interconnect.
    My money is on 1C Studios.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    lol, why aren't you excited?

    welp, i've own so many different pairs of SDA"s, from original SRS's, to the current 2B's I own now.. guess I get tired of updating the tweeters, drivers, and radiators... that I don't want to do that again.

    stuck between going for these 1C's and modding my 2B's into 2B TL's.

    just dunno
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    hmm, would it be worth trying to snag these 1C's and modding them or keeping the SDA II's I have now and modding them, in your opinion?

    I know people really like the 1C's.. just not sure how much a different upgraded caps and RDO 194's on a SDA II would be compared to similar upgrades on the 1C (do they take RDO 198s?)

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    what version of SDA II's do you own?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    I think they are the straight SDA II's? I had a harder time finding pictures of them.. here are the pictures from my other thread (down at post #15)

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105769

    thanks =)

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2010
    They do appear to be in decent shape,,after modding numerous SDA's,,if you have a pair of 2B's,, heck,,I do the ultimate to them and sit back and enjoy.Good luck and please let us know how it turns out.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    I think they are the straight SDA II's? I had a harder time finding pictures of them.. here are the pictures from my other thread (down at post #15)

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105769

    thanks =)

    Jason

    the 1C's are a better speaker.. they don't have the dimensional tweeter set up like your II's do.

    by all means, check out the 1C's. i've decided not to go for them..

    i can send you the sellers email address if you want.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    sure i'll take the email addy.. had you discussed price with her yet?

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    sure i'll take the email addy.. had you discussed price with her yet?

    Jason

    PM'd you her email address

    I did not make any offers on them..


    good luck. Hope you get them... if they check out ok.

    :D

    AL
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    I think they are the straight SDA II's? I had a harder time finding pictures of them.. here are the pictures from my other thread (down at post #15)

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105769

    thanks =)

    Jason

    Tweeter are between mids on SRS II
    engtaz

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    engtaz wrote: »
    Tweeter are between mids on SRS II

    he does not own SRS II's. just SDA II's.

    pretty sure he knows that. ;)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2010
    Sorry, I tend to look at sda and think Im seeing srs.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    sure i'll take the email addy.. had you discussed price with her yet?

    Jason

    did you email the seller?

    not sure it would help any.. but mention that you are a friend of mine, AL from Spokane. in case she thinks you're not really serious about them. :)
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    We've talked a bit via email.. I'm trying to setup a time to come see them. Seems like an actual former audio-affectianado.. not just someone with random vintage polks in the garage..

    I'll be sure to mention your name, but only after I low-ball her hahahaha j/k =)

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    seriously though, seems like they should be in good shape.. I'm curious to hear them
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    cool.... hope they have a good powerful amp.

    what kind of amp do you use for your current SDA's?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    I currently run Amazing Plat's with a Carver TFM-42.. I haven't hooked up those SDA II's i picked up since I haven't replaced a binding post on them yet.. Happen to see those SDA II's a couple weeks ago and picked them up since I hadn't heard any SDAs before and people hear thought I might like them better with the type of music i listen too..

    She ran them with that NAD 7100 receiver she's trying to sell as well.. which is only 60-100watts i think.. which has me a bit worried about the SDAs.. we'll see

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2010
    your Carver amp will drive those very well. no worries there.

    Yeah, her NAD is underpowered for sure for SDA's.

    well if you get them. invite me over. i want to hear some 1C's again. ;)
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2010
    Will do =)
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2010
    so did you hear back from the seller about the 1C's?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited September 2010
    she's firm on her price and i just didnt want to pay as much as she was asking.. she doesn't have any other buyers.. but wants to sit on them.. so i probably won't end up with them =(
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    she's firm on her price and i just didnt want to pay as much as she was asking.. she doesn't have any other buyers.. but wants to sit on them.. so i probably won't end up with them =(

    that sucks.. I got that feeling when she wanted me to give her my best offer.. that was before seeing or listening to them. :confused:

    what was her asking price anyways?
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