Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    I'd rock them in a heartbeat. I'd take a close look at the grill surrounds though and if there's damage, come in with a lower bid.
  • krazypolk
    krazypolk Posts: 745
    Sorry but what are grill surrounds?
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    edited April 2018
    The LS series had strange grills. Only the cloth portion was supposed to be removed.

    Millions(?) of LS speaker grills were damaged by us people trying to remove the grills like we were used too.

    BUT...those look like they were the old school style grills.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,837
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    If you look closely at the lower photo, you'll see small holes to the outside of the rubber grommets that hold the cloth grill. Those are to locate the plastic surround for said grill.
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    I see them now.
    So they are probably broken.

    But for the money, I'd probably go look closely at them and see if the woofers move. ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Not all of them, note how the grill on the table stands off and the holes are very dark indicating that at least some came out intact.

    At the very least they're worth a look and listen.
  • krazypolk
    krazypolk Posts: 745
    While reading up on this model, it appears that the ls70's are the least desirable of this particular line. I saw a lot of praise for the ls90 and the smaller ls50. Why so?
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    edited April 2018
    They have smaller woofers.

    I was rocking my LS90's today. :D:pB)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • krazypolk
    krazypolk Posts: 745
    Tony M wrote: »
    They have smaller woofers.

    I was rocking my LS90's today. :D:pB)

    I was just reading about your industrial rack and your cerwin vegas. It looks like you have quite a bit of gear

    Congratulations.
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    Thanks.

    Yep, there's quite a lot of audio history out there. And I sold 1/2 of what I had 1o years ago only to get more back. :s

    Yes, I've been told I have an amazing collection...OF A LOT OF STUFF. Good stuff too. B)

    A few have said it's a frikn GOLD MINE out there. :D

    I've also been collecting for a loooong time. ;)
    It's a curse too. :#
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,995
    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/d/vintage-polk-audio-speakers/6574618271.html - Monitor M10 speakers - $200.

    Nice price... Maybe? Need to see the drivers

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    Clipdat wrote: »

    I wish you could go and audition them JUST to hear them! ;)B)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,995
    LOL, I don't see anything in the description about him offering to let you hear them before buying! The comments about the wife are funny though:

    _______________________________________Calling All Polk Audio Fans!!!_________________________________________
    Wife says quit messing around with what you think these are worth, and move these beast's!

    The time has come for me to part with my classic Polk Audio SDA Reference Signature Series System 2's, complete with the interconnect cable. If you are looking at this ad then you know what these are so, I will spare the spec details.

    They have been used but, not abused. The speakers have been moved around over the years, so the wood areas have typical nicks, scratches, scuffs, etc. (see pictures).

    You can tell by the the photos that they are in excellent condition for their age, and the speaker surrounds appear to still be in excellent condition.

    If you are looking for some classic solid performing Polk Audio high-end speakers, then these are for you. These speakers are original and unmolested (no past repairs of any kind).

    Although it has been awhile since I used them on a regular basis, they are working as well as they ever have however, because they are classic electronics they are being sold as is.

    Price is fair and firm.
    First $525.00 gets them.
    Serious inquiries only please.
    Thanks for looking.
    Tony M wrote: »
    I wish you could go and audition them JUST to hear them! ;)B)

  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    edited April 2018
    You can tell he doesn't listen to his wife too well, does he?

    They should be 300.00 to move them fast!

    I know. I read and saw where it doesn't look like he's set up to play them. He wants us to buy them "AS IS" also. :#
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • krazypolk
    krazypolk Posts: 745
    Clipdat wrote: »
    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/d/vintage-polk-audio-speakers/6574618271.html - Monitor M10 speakers - $200.

    Nice price... Maybe? Need to see the drivers

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,995
    Thanks! Those look pretty nice.
    krazypolk wrote: »
    Your wish is my command.

  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    edited April 2018
    They sound better than they look! ;)

    You like bass, right? These would be for you. For starters anyway. ;)

    They're the speakers that took me seriously back to the stereo nirvana listening rabbit hole!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,648
    monepolk wrote: »

    Spared no expense on speaker wire...
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    audioluvr wrote: »
    monepolk wrote: »

    Spared no expense on speaker wire...

    It's amazing that wire even works.

    The wood caps do look great for a change. :)

    Nice speakers for maybe a good price but come on...take the grills off, people!

    Let us see what the cones and domes look like. ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Clipdat wrote: »

    I'd snag em for that price! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,226
    I like 400.00. Then 200.00 more for tweeters maybe.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    monepolk wrote: »

    These are local to me, might have to have a look. Original boxes and all.

  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    monepolk wrote: »

    These are local to me, might have to have a look. Original boxes and all.

    They look like 1C's ? Pin/blade IC. Good price!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    verb wrote: »
    monepolk wrote: »

    These are local to me, might have to have a look. Original boxes and all.

    They look like 1C's ? Pin/blade IC. Good price!

    They are definitely 1C's, I surely don't need them, but if I can pick them up worth the money...I might ;)
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    verb wrote: »
    monepolk wrote: »

    These are local to me, might have to have a look. Original boxes and all.

    They look like 1C's ? Pin/blade IC. Good price!

    They are definitely 1C's, I surely don't need them, but if I can pick them up worth the money...I might ;)

    Hehe. Of course you need them! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,995
    I don't have the proper room to set them up in that they deserve.
    verb wrote: »
    I'd snag em for that price! :smile:

  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    verb wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    monepolk wrote: »

    These are local to me, might have to have a look. Original boxes and all.

    They look like 1C's ? Pin/blade IC. Good price!

    They are definitely 1C's, I surely don't need them, but if I can pick them up worth the money...I might ;)

    Hehe. Of course you need them! :smile:

    I've had a couple of modded pair in the past, and sold them to fund something else. The 1C's are very good speakers, but I always thought that with the close proximity of all the Mid-Drivers, that they sounded a little "congested" in the Mid Range.

    But, they don't come up for sale very often in my part of the Country, and they do have the Original Boxes. I would really like to have a nice pair of 2B's ;)