Look at these Beauties

renowilliams
renowilliams Posts: 920
edited April 2011 in Vintage Speakers
I just was looking on e-bay and came accross these. I wish I had the money to get them. Maybe someone in the forum will be interested. The condition of these SDA's look amazing!!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-Siganture-Reference-System-Flagship-/300544640165?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item45f9db44a5
"They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited April 2011
    Oh my God those are beautiful, one of the better looking pairs I've seen in a long time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited April 2011
    They are badass and I think you just sparked interest in me. Thanks a lot dude.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 580
    edited April 2011
    These are for sale by one of our fellow Polkies.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited April 2011
    FYI. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1561881&postcount=1377

    I hope they don't go much higher than $102. :wink:
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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 580
    edited April 2011
    LOL!

    Sorry mdaudioguy, but that is very hopelessly optimistic.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited April 2011
    Hence the wink. :wink:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited April 2011
    Since its a member selling them I am hoping they go for over 1k since I know it would help him out greatly.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited April 2011
    Darn,I should bid 2,000.... let me stop(I'm not selfish),I already have a pair and they look just as good,but maybe a little more dust.... :)
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • Phil Dawson
    Phil Dawson Posts: 288
    edited April 2011
    Four of them work real well for surround MUSIC and HT. Enjoy, Phil


    SRS-SDA Front
    2 cs400i Center
    SRS-SDA Rear
    Shure 12in sub
    B&K ref 10 pre-pro upgr to ref 50
    Techniques 1200 TT
    Mac MR71 Tuna
    Lexicon rt-20 uni player
    PSE Studio pre for TT
    2 PSE Studio Mono Blocks
    4 PSE Studio Stereo Amps
    1 Mac 2100 Amp (bridged to mono) for sub
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited April 2011
    I think there should be a law about owning more than one pair.....lol
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited April 2011
    renowilliams wrote: »
    I think there should be a law about owning more than one pair.....lol

    I own a set of 1.2tl's/1C's/CRS+ and have all the parts to build another set of 1.2tl's cabinets and all..:wink:
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited April 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I own a set of 1.2tl's/1C's/CRS+ and have all the parts to build another set of 1.2tl's cabinets and all..:wink:

    I think you should build tha second pair and give a fellow Polkie a chance to own them. Not sure where you live but I live in Canada and even though it would cost me more,I'd be interested.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited April 2011
    I removed all the grill cloth side panels as well, the cloth was in bad shape. They are completely gutted, parts are all boxed up. It would take some time and work to get them up and running.

    I still need to finish upgrading my CRS+'s!!!! My job and trying to finish some projects (deck) at home I have my hands full..

    Plus I like having the extra parts anyway, you just never know,and we all know how hard it can be to find original parts for the SDA's..
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited April 2011
    3 hours to go. What will be the final bid? Beautiful speakers!
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  • OldmanSRS
    OldmanSRS Posts: 419
    edited April 2011
    I would guess $1250.
    '65 427 Shelby Cobra
    '72 Triumph TR-6
    __________________
    '88 Polk SDA SRS 1.2, with upgraded XO caps and Erse SDA inductors
    '86 Polk SDA CRS+
    '84 Polk Monitor 10A (Peerless tweeters)
    '05 HSU VTF-3 Sub (Original OEM)
    '20 HSU VTF-3 Sub (three more, 100% cloned)
    '93 Carver TFM-35
    '88 Carver M-1.0t
    '88 Adcom GFT-555
    '88 Adcom GFP-555
    '88 Adcom GFA-555 (upgraded/restored)
    '88 Adcom GFA-555 (a second one upgraded/restored)
    '05 Onkyo DV-555 media
    '89 Fosgate 360 Digital Space Matrix
    '89 Fosgate 360 Digital Space Matrix, internal surround amp bridged to drive only a center channel
    '91 Kenwood Basic M1D Amp
    '89 Pioneer Laser Disc media
    '89 Sony SuperBeta HiFi media
    One PGA2310 based custom built remote volume control
    Four Polk T-15's
    Four Polk TSi-200's
    Four Polk TSi-100's
    Two Polk CS-10's
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited April 2011
    Ooh this could be fun. I say $1375!

    What does the winner who guesses the right amount get?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited April 2011
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Ooh this could be fun. I say $1375!

    What does the winner who guesses the right amount get?

    Winner winner, chicken dinner.:biggrin:
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited April 2011
    $2000.00
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    Great Looking speakers and he is Local:smile:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited April 2011
    I hope he gets what there worth.....If I had the cash right now I'd bid $2,000 in a heart beat.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited April 2011
    I have been lucky enough to own the three different versions of the SRS big boys. The originals are great for rock music and are greatly enhanced by a RDO 194 upgrade. You also better have a killer amp to power those 4 ohm bad boys. Very nice set, I hope he gets some good coin for those. They look well cared for.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    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
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited April 2011
    Well congrats to Newrival and to the person who aquired those nice speakers.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Wow $1500 not bad Newrival. Congrats!!

    This is the second pair of sda's sold in the Chicago area for top dollar.
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  • qwertycus
    qwertycus Posts: 15
    edited April 2011
    Woot! Long time lurker - Now proud SDA-SRS owner :)
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited April 2011
    Congrats. If you have never heard them before you are in for a treat. What amp will you be using. I have had good luck with Carver, Sunfire and older power Yamaha's powering the SRS'S.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    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
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    qwertycus wrote: »
    Woot! Long time lurker - Now proud SDA-SRS owner :)


    Congrats!!!
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  • qwertycus
    qwertycus Posts: 15
    edited April 2011
    I am the original owner of a pair of blade-blade SRS 2's (purchased in '87). They are driven with an Adcom GFA-555.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited April 2011
    there ya go....now you got the big boys. I'm happy for ya.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited April 2011
    qwertycus wrote: »
    Woot! Long time lurker - Now proud SDA-SRS owner :)

    Congrats! How far do you have to travel to pick them up. Drove 14 1/2 hrs. round trip on sat to pick up my 2.3's and love them. Still trying to recoup. from the long drive. Hope you have a very careful helper to carry them in!
    I'm still in awe of how good they look in the living room.
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  • qwertycus
    qwertycus Posts: 15
    edited April 2011
    I'm in Northwest Indiana. Only an hour or so away.
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