Which SDA is for me

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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited June 2012
    Ugg...just missed out on a complete surround set of Polk's including 2B's on my local CL for $150.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited June 2012
    Saw those. Looked in good shape. One owner.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited June 2012
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Saw those. Looked in good shape. One owner.

    Well hopefully who ever got them intends to enjoy them and not try to turn around and flip them.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited July 2012
    So I have a opportunity locally pop up for the speakers below. Seller is orginal owner and said they are SDA-1 which I think is the orginal model. What do people think and what is a fair price. Would I better off waiting for a later model? Thanks.

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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2012
    Those are 1C's. Properly modded and powered they would be a good place to get started. Would the SRS 2's and larger SDA's be a better fit for your mega room? More than likely, but the 1C's can hold their own in most places.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited July 2012
    Well I had this pair in my sights, but it didn't happen. I gave them a listen and the seller was firm on his price and after giving it a day I told him I was going to pass and take a look at another pair that showed up in my area. Well he dropped his price to what I had in mind and due to some travel I set the expectation I wouldn't be able to pick them up till this weekend. He was cool with it and we were both looking forward to the sale. Well last night the guy emails me that he is sorry, but he ended up selling them to someone else. Bummer, but what are you going to do.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited July 2012
    That stinks but maybe its for a good reason. You might be able to get a better deal on another pair or a pair that fits your room properly will show up.

    Thats how it happened for me after a number of failed attempts to buy some SDA's on CL. All of the sudden, I got a line on some modded 1c's in the town next to mine and I was fortunate that those other deals fell through.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited July 2012
    Yeah it was too bad. The seller was a really nice guy and didn't seem like the kind that would go back on his word, and while it would have been hard to do it if he would have told me he couldn't wait and had to get them out of his house I would have figured it out. Anytime I have done CL deals as a seller I always gave the first interested party a first refusal if someone comes around with a better offer. A pair of studio's are for sale in my area so if they are still around this weekend when I get home I will go take a look. Otherwise I will just have to keep enjoying my fully modded RTA's.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2012
    If a good deal pop up on Craigslist you can't wait around debating, you have to jump on them right away. Those studio's are a great deal. I'd jump on them today.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited July 2012
    I don't think me waiting was the issue. It was I took the seller for his word. I plan on looking at the studios but don't get back into town till Friday night. If they are still there this weekend I will pick them up.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited July 2012
    Well I took a look at some studio's from a local seller and here is what I came away with.

    -No IC cable
    -The left channel does not play as loud as the right.
    -The left speaker's black binding post is snapped.
    -No consecative serial numbers
    -Small nicks and scratchs
    -Drivers seem to be ok. They all seem to be moving while playing.
    -No major air leaks.

    The guy admitted to me that for long time they were his party speakers so I am sure they have been run hard.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited July 2012
    I would pass unless he is selling them for dirt cheap and you feel like spending some time fixing them up. Chances are, if they were his party speakers, they need to be completely redone..

    Good luck with the search
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited July 2012
    Well I have offically joined the SDA owners club. Picked them up at a great price mainly because the guy really had no use for them and the left speaker would not play as loud as the right. Did a quick check and turns out one of the connectors had come loose to the driver. Popped off the PR and swapped out the snapped binding post as well. Here is what is on my to do list.

    -Update XO's and IC Cable.
    -Dynamat drivers
    -Sonic Barrier in cabinets.
    -Replace tweeters.

    Some pictures for all to enjoy.

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    Now I need to figure out what to do with my RTA's. Anyone in the Milwaukee area looking for a pair? :cheesygrin:
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited July 2012
    looks good, have fun with the upgrades!
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Ok Sonic Barrier and Dynamat has been ordered. XO's have been boxed up and off to VR3 in the morning. Next on the list is to call Polk and get the replacement tweeters. I was late to the party for Larry's rings so that will have to wait.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Dynamat showed up today and Sonic Barrier should be here tomorrow. I wanted to double check on the Sonic Barrier placement for those who have used it. Is the idea to do the cabinets above the PR? Do you still use the orginal fill? When I did my RTA's I did the entire inside, but not sure this was right.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2012
    Where did you get the items you mentioned? What's a PR? Sorry but I am new to the modding business, had my 1C since 12/11 and 2.3Tls since 89
    factorz wrote: »
    Dynamat showed up today and Sonic Barrier should be here tomorrow. I wanted to double check on the Sonic Barrier placement for those who have used it. Is the idea to do the cabinets above the PR? Do you still use the orginal fill? When I did my RTA's I did the entire inside, but not sure this was right.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2012
    factorz wrote: »
    Dynamat showed up today and Sonic Barrier should be here tomorrow. I wanted to double check on the Sonic Barrier placement for those who have used it. Is the idea to do the cabinets above the PR? Do you still use the orginal fill? When I did my RTA's I did the entire inside, but not sure this was right.

    Only place sonic barrier above the PR (passive radiator). But. . . . .sonic barrier is probably not going to be as effective as Black Hole or some of the other higher tech materials.

    Re: original fill, yes put the polyfill back where it was, i.e. behind the MW's.

    Be sure and post impressions on how your speakers sound before and after these mods - inquiring minds want to know
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Sonic Barrier was purchaed from Parts Express and the Dynamat was bought from Amazon. There is another recent thread about Dynamating that talks about it. I can't believe the amound I got on Amazon compared to my first time around buying it from Best Buy.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    drumminman wrote: »
    Only place sonic barrier above the PR (passive radiator). But. . . . .sonic barrier is probably not going to be as effective as Black Hole or some of the other higher tech materials.

    Re: original fill, yes put the polyfill back where it was, i.e. behind the MW's.

    Be sure and post impressions on how your speakers sound before and after these mods - inquiring minds want to know

    Won't be able to do any before impressions as these were in need of work and I took them apart right away and started the process. I will be able to give some thoughts on how they sound compared to my RTA-12C that I did some work on.

    I do have question about Deoxit. Does any use the gold for their connectors?
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2012
    Oh.... ok...... PR is the "fluid coupled passive radiator" where do you store the fluid when you do the upgrades? :lol:
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2012
    1/2 thick on the Sonic Barrier? And yea Best Buy it costs a lot to keep the lights on. Someone. not me. has to pay for it and the convenience.

    factorz wrote: »
    Sonic Barrier was purchaed from Parts Express and the Dynamat was bought from Amazon. There is another recent thread about Dynamating that talks about it. I can't believe the amound I got on Amazon compared to my first time around buying it from Best Buy.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    1/2 thick on the Sonic Barrier? And yea Best Buy it costs a lot to keep the lights on. Someone. not me. has to pay for it and the convenience.

    Yes 1/2 is what I use.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Can't seem to post any pictures. Sorry.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2012
    Happened to me next day was fine. Anything over 250kb it doesn't like.
    factorz wrote: »
    Can't seem to post any pictures. Sorry.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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