Should I buy?

restanim
restanim Posts: 227
edited August 2011 in Vintage Speakers
These are available to me.

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$150

OR

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$225

What do you think?

Mike
polkaudio

Currently Own:
RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

Previously Owned:
SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2011
    Priced more than fair, the 11T's are super cool.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • elmobo
    elmobo Posts: 19
    edited August 2011
    I suggest to buy that 2nd one...
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited August 2011
    That is a pretty sick low price for the RTA11T.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited August 2011
    Are you into SDA's ? I have always wanted a pair of RTA's so I might be inclined to go for them but I also have a couple SDA's and dont need anymore...I think.

    what part of CNY are you in?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2011
    I'd take the SDA CRS+'s. They look mint.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2011
    I would go CRS's all the way. Awesome speakers.
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  • flason
    flason Posts: 278
    edited August 2011
    For $375 get both then keep the ones you like and sell the other pair. For those prices, you shouldn't lose money.
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    chandler9a,
    I have a pair of 1.2tl's an 1c's. I want to try a vintage pair of non SDA's. I'm going to check out the 11t's soon. What can I expect?
    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    flason,
    I was thinking about that. Ya never know, I might just do that :)

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    RTA-11T's are mine. I'll post pic's and review later.

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2011
    I had RTA 11's for over 20 years and while they aren't quite like SDA's, they have their own addictive imaging properties and they really put out natural, solid bass. I hate the sl2000 tweet no matter what vintage speaker it's in.

    They are easy to drive and are very balanced. Well worth the $150 you spent. I almost wish I still had mine, never did mod them, always meant to but I bought LSi's and then I settled back into SDA 1C's.

    Enjoy

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    I will be in the market for RD0194's. If anyone has a pair, let me know. My SL-2000's will soon be available as well.

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited August 2011
    restanim wrote: »
    chandler9a,
    I have a pair of 1.2tl's an 1c's. I want to try a vintage pair of non SDA's. I'm going to check out the 11t's soon. What can I expect?
    Mike

    Ahhh, now I remember seeing your set up at one point on here, I believe. Thought you looked familiar from the CNY location... not too many of us here.

    Congratulations on the RTA 11's, I am very interested in your impressions as I am also familiar with SDA's including the 1.2TL's but not any of the RTA models. I would love to hear what you think.

    I saw some in SRY for $175 but passed :frown:
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited August 2011
    Also... If you ever get sick of those 1C's, let me know:biggrin:
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  • Cayuga
    Cayuga Posts: 480
    edited August 2011
    I can't believe you're looking at these speakers, I tried to buy both pairs and was told they sold. I hope you got at least one pair, we need to keep those Polk's in upstate. I would rather they went to me in Syracuse!
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  • Cayuga
    Cayuga Posts: 480
    edited August 2011
    Sorry for the last post, I didn't see that you grabbed the 11's
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    Yup, the 11t's are at my house now. They are in immaculate condition. All drivers operate fine. And they do sound sweet.

    The owner of the CRS's just e-mailed me and notified me of which night to listen to them. This indicates that they are still available.

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited August 2011
    I own a pair of them and the TL version. Absolutely enjoy both pairs each in their own ways. Nice buy.
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited August 2011
    I wouldn't think about buying them, i'd just buy them... both of them:D
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    Pics of my RTA-11t's

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    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited August 2011
    Those speakers just look cool!
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited August 2011
    Very nice!! They look like they are in great condition. I really enjoy my rta11's they were my first polks i ever bought and i still have them and since bought a second pair.
    Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.
    -Jimi Hendrix
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2011
    I've had eight pair of those, and all in all a very nice loudspeaker. My ears long ago, gradually fixed the SL2000 inconsistencies.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited August 2011
    George Grand wrote: »
    I've had eight pair of those, and all in all a very nice loudspeaker. My ears long ago, gradually fixed the SL2000 inconsistencies.

    Meaning an inability to hear frequencies above 12kHz due to old age ????


    Both of those speakers are excellent. TL'd, the CRS's are very similar sonically to TL'd 2B's and would also be highly worth exploring if they are still available and you can swing acquiring both sets.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    Guess what I got?
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited August 2011
    What did you get?? I saw those CRS's on CL in your area....
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    Yup, I got the CRS's pictured in the first post of this thread.

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited August 2011
    Awesome! very nice collection you have at this point.

    Congrats!
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited August 2011
    Thanks, chandler. I keep looking, ya never know what you will find. Just so happens that I ran into a couple of pairs of speakers the past couple of weeks. The prices were extremely attractive.

    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2011
    Those are the first 11t's I've seen in a non-beveled cabinet. Also the first non-black ones I've seen. I had 11TL's in that cabinet and in that finish, but never T's.
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