Good price forSDA 1C pair?

928man
928man Posts: 71
edited June 2012 in Speakers
Ran across pair of SDA1C speakers.
Original owner with boxes and interconnect cable. Asking $400.
Always liked that model but do not want to overpay. Any opinions
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,224
    edited June 2012
    Not a great deal, but not overpaying.

    I bought and sold a pair of the Studio version for $300 which I thought was a great price for me when I bought them and for the buyer when I sold them.
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  • 928man
    928man Posts: 71
    edited June 2012
    Can these be upgraded say maybe with better tweeters?
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
    Run, get them, take them home Gently !! Worth every penny of that $400 considering their sound and dwindling availability. Disclaimer: I have not heard that particular SDA model but,I am familiar with the feelings of others about them and their worth. The boxes are RARE !!:cheesygrin:



    Yes an "RDO" replacement tweeter is readilly available from Polk .
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,216
    edited June 2012
    Pretty good deal, especially if they are local, run don't walk. $400 for minty 1C's that don't have to be shipped or driven a long distance, that's a bargain.

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited June 2012
    Agreed with all the above. If you are reading this rather than getting in the car/truck to go pick them up, you are wasting valuable time.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited June 2012
    kinda on the high side. from what I read, they're around 200-300. I bought mine for $200 a few months ago but missing side panels.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited June 2012
    You got LUCKY Nhhiep, or stole them then, if you have SDA-1c's. The average I have seen has been at least 400.00 and trending UP recently with several pairs that are likely not as nice as these selling for more than 500.00 recently on Ebay.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited June 2012
    I recently bought a set for just under your price with the redo194 tweeters.I really like them,as others have said run don't walk.Great speakers.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2012
    $400 is a great deal!! Original owner!! The parts alone will fetch more then that..

    Find a better set of speakers for the money!!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2012
    I agree with Larry, 400-500, depending on the condition, is the range! So I'd say you should move on it! Less than 400, a MUST buy!

    SDA 1Cs are the sweet spot for many! Not too big, not too small. Just right!

    cnh
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  • 928man
    928man Posts: 71
    edited June 2012
    Missed em. Already sold. One day on craigslist.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
    Road trip to Delray Beach in the cards ?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-II-2-Floor-Speakers-Pair-Mint-Condition-/261039870097?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cc7305091
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
    How about Lauderdale !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WoW

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-2-3TL-/160822093447?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2571be6687
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2012
    Sometimes when your wanting something you just have to go for it. What's a $100 + or - for something you really want?
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2012
    gdb wrote: »
    How about Lauderdale !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WoW

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-2-3TL-/160822093447?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2571be6687

    That is an outstanding deal! Granted, they don't have the RD0-198-1's, but they look to be in great shape and for $699.00 you will possibly never see them cheaper for the condition they are in! Granted they have a couple problems, but try to find them cheaper! One question I would ask is what components the McIntosh dealer used for the crossovers.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited June 2012
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    You got LUCKY Nhhiep, or stole them then, if you have SDA-1c's. The average I have seen has been at least 400.00 and trending UP recently with several pairs that are likely not as nice as these selling for more than 500.00 recently on Ebay.

    maybe that expensive if they come with new tweeters. they're $200 alone. Stock tweeters are great for rap/hip hop music though.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited June 2012
    again... you got lucky. 200.00 for SDA-1c's is not the norm, as everybody else that has posted here demonstrates.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2012
    Wow, nnhiep, why all the misleading crap? :question: :rolleyes:

    Back on 4/11 you posted asking about a fair price for SDA-1Cs and posted pics of the ones you were considering. They had at least one bad tweeter, trashed end caps, were missing side panels and the grilles were shot!!! :eek: Of those who posted, most said they'd pay about $50 - $75 for them with someone offering you more if you parted them out for him.

    On 4/13, you threw in this gem: "looking at my Deftech Sub gives me an idea to make them look good and clean. Just cover the whole thing with sock? do you know where can I buy big black sound-transparent cloth/sock?" :idea:

    The pair of 1Cs in question in this thread sold in one day after being listed for $400 on Craigslist. I don't think you're comparing apples to apples here - sounds more like apples to the pothole down the street!
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited June 2012
    yes, I remember that too. but come on, $50-75? how much would 8 woofers, 3 SL2000, and 2 passive rad cost just by themselves? not counting crossovers and the IC.

    Just wanted to share my experience, that is all. I don't think I got a great deal, just fair. so, I think ones with better condition than mind probably worth 50% more than what I paid.
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2012
    nhhiep wrote: »
    yes, I remember that too. but come on, $50-75? how much would 8 woofers, 3 SL2000, and 2 passive rad cost just by themselves? not counting crossovers and the IC.

    Just wanted to share my experience, that is all. I don't think I got a great deal, just fair. so, I think ones with better condition than mind probably worth 50% more than what I paid.

    No, I just hope you're happy with your purchase. I'm sure you could have even made a couple of dollars just by parting them out but, I agreed with heiney9 that you shouldn't have even considered the big sock idea and just done them right, if you were gonna keep them and fix them up at all.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited June 2012
    1C's in good shape.......$600.00 easy. They aren't making anymore, ya know!
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