Thinking of thinning the herd

Ron Temple

I'm going to thin the herd in some fashion and am deciding on whether to pass on some SDA 2Bs or LS90s + RT35s. I just can't support or justify both HT and 2 channel rigs. I've done it, torn it down, done it, torn it down. I just don't have to time to split between watching TV and listening to music.
I'll either go back to the SDA HT (leaning that way) giving up the LS//RT fronts and surrounds...or give up the SDAs (choke), the 2Bs first, then a set of mint 1Cs later.

2Bs are in slightly rough shape, cloth is fine, needs a bit of glue on a side, but one of the tops has a scrape and the finish is faded on both. RDO and mortite, no crossover mods. Have IC cable.

LS90s oak veneer 9/10
RT35s black oak veneer 8/10

I'm looking for a local sale, so if any local Polkie has an interest in either set, let me know. These will be good deals. If there is multiple interest I'll post in the For Sale section. Not going to ship, hence the interest check.

thsmith

I know what you mean. I wish I had the room for a dedicated 2 channel setup but I don't.

I am happy with the 1Cs doing double duty.

inspiredsports

Hi Ron,

When you set up/tear down is it in the same spot with the TV in the middle?

The reason I ask is that I don't think you lose that much in HT mode when you use the SDA's for double-duty as 2-channel and HT speakers.

I guess only you can decide if you like the best fidelity in 2-channel or HT mode.

TNHNDYMAN

Hey Ron good to see you on here, I've appreciated your input on AVSforum and am finally getting my feet wet over here. Hate to see you paring down some of your collection but understand at times its necesary. Wish I was closer and would consider the 2B's but I don't know how much different they would be from the M10's I already have.

inspiredsports

TNHNDYMAN wrote: »

Hey Ron good to see you on here, I've appreciated your input on AVSforum and am finally getting my feet wet over here. Hate to see you paring down some of your collection but understand at times its necesary. Wish I was closer and would consider the 2B's but I don't know how much different they would be from the M10's I already have.

M10's are wonderful, and properly modded 2B's perhaps an order of magnitude better.

EndersShadow

Damn you for living in CA....LS90's are top of my list of speakers I want to get my ears on for a bit......and now that I have the Carver I could properly give them some good power...

but I want some 4ohm gear to pull more power out of the Carver so I guess its better for my pockets your so far away lol....

Ron Temple

inspiredsports wrote: »

Hi Ron,

When you set up/tear down is it in the same spot with the TV in the middle?

The reason I ask is that I don't think you lose that much in HT mode when you use the SDA's for double-duty as 2-channel and HT speakers.

I guess only you can decide if you like the best fidelity in 2-channel or HT mode.

I've been using the 90s/35s in the HT and 1Cs in the up again, down again 2 channel rig. No TV there, it's in a separate room. The SDAs, when in the HT, were wonderful. So are the 90s. It's just that the HT rig was not optimal and never will be for SDAs, not that it wasn't phenomemal.

So, if I'm not going to use the SDAs, then I might as well get rid of them...or...vice versa. LS90s don't hit like SDAs, but are extremely clean and musical. I can live with either one, but as I said, I'm leaning toward passing on the 90s/35s to another Polkie and going back to my all SDA rig.

Someone local should speak up and make my mind up for me.

Earthy

I would love to get a nice pair of LS90 to mate with my LS70's in my HT. Oh for the days of Star Trek where we could just beam items across the country.

dorokusai

Sell it all and buy something cooler.

leroyjr1

dorokusai wrote: »

Sell it all and buy something cooler.

There's alot of great double duty speakers out there.

Ron Temple

I just realized that I didn't title this correctly since I want a response from local Polkies...early alzheimers...

Polkie2009

The LS90's are awesome speakers, hope someone local to you Ron will jump on this asap.

EndersShadow

Ron, thought of throwing this on AVSFORUM in the Polkies thread?

Ron Temple

EndersShadow wrote: »

Ron, thought of throwing this on AVSFORUM in the Polkies thread?

No, if I get rid of the 90s they should go to someone here. I can't find a flaw in them, so they need to go to one who will appreciate them. If I had boxes, I'd consider shipping, but again, they're mint or nearly so, there's no reason to risk damage. It's not a case where I need the money either.

Earthy

Sooner or later a nice pair of LS90's are going to show up around Oklahoma and I am going to snap them up. I've had my 70's since the early 90's and love them. I just want to fill out my HT with all LS series speakers.

I'm sure someone around there will snap them up.

EndersShadow

Ron Temple wrote: »

No, if I get rid of the 90s they should go to someone here. I can't find a flaw in them, so they need to go to one who will appreciate them. If I had boxes, I'd consider shipping, but again, they're mint or nearly so, there's no reason to risk damage. It's not a case where I need the money either.

Totally understand, this forum is a bit more dedicated than the Polk thread on AVSFORUM, though you could always put a post count requirement or something on it....

Wish I lived out either West or East Coast as I see deals on vintage polks that I am interested in often (also in CO), not much for the midwest......

kdarshan

Hmm...

kawizx9r

Man I'd so be interested but my internet is disconnected ATM. Hmmm

Ron Temple

kawizx9r wrote: »

Man I'd so be interested but my internet is disconnected ATM. Hmmm

You've got my number don'tcha?

vc69

Hey Ron,

Good to see you around. I would love to grab those 90's but alas, I'm 2/3 the way across country.

I can't speak highly enough of the 90's. They don't require "horsepower" to drive and if you put good stuff in front of them, they really sing.

Ron Temple

vc69 wrote: »

Hey Ron,

Good to see you around. I would love to grab those 90's but alas, I'm 2/3 the way across country.

I can't speak highly enough of the 90's. They don't require "horsepower" to drive and if you put good stuff in front of them, they really sing.

They are certainly very good. I prefer the RDO tweeters in the 1Cs to the trilams and they don't slam like SDAs, but they are very clean. My wife would like me to get rid of the SDAs and keep them. Just not ready to do that. Hell, she'd prefer I get rid of everything and go with Blackstones :biggrin:.

kawizx9r

Ron Temple wrote: »

You've got my number don'tcha?

Don't think I've ever had it, want mine? :eek:

Got my internet back so we can trade PMs.

Ron Temple

PM sent

kawizx9r

Ron Temple wrote: »

PM sent

REPLY sent.

Would like to see pics of the 2B's. Curious as to what shape they're in exactly. I need something to work on to keep me busy when I'm not planning on the next mod for my car.

Ron Temple

I'll call you tomorrow. I saw your number come up on my cell, but we were just sitting down to dinner. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post. As I said, they are a little rough. The endcaps need work, but there is nothing wrong with the sound or fabric.

kawizx9r

Ron Temple wrote: »

I'll call you tomorrow. I saw your number come up on my cell, but we were just sitting down to dinner. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post. As I said, they are a little rough. The endcaps need work, but there is nothing wrong with the sound or fabric.

Sounds good

I don't mind having to work on them if I do pick them up from you. Would be a fun project imo.

Ron Temple

LS 90s - RT35 pics











I've got 2B pics on another account that I can't access right now...probably want to keep the full SDA set anyway...though I'll think about it for Freddy.

RT

kawizx9r

No worries.

Just figured with the condition of the 2B's they'd be cheaper, that and I think I'd want some SDA's again before anything else (except Monitor 7's/10's).

Those LS90's look damn good that's for sure!

Ron Temple

Ok, talked to Freddy who might want the 2Bs, but...I put them back in the rig as surrounds and am really leaning toward bring the 1Cs back in as fronts. That means the LS90s and 35s have to go. I'll post a FS thread shortly. Hopefully, someone local will want them...they are really nice and I got them for a steal. I won't ask for more...(hint)...$300 for both pairs.

EndersShadow

Ron Temple wrote: »

I won't ask for more...(hint)...$300 for both pairs.

Jesus Ron, your making me cry all the way across the country lol....

Tour2ma

LS-90's are the hammer of God...