Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals
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^ Yeah I thought about you when I posted them
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I had bunches of SDA's crammed into a top 5 worst room contender in forum history they still sounded great....in the kitchen or on the porch. Hell, I'm still trying to find the sweet spot thanks to placement and imperfect USED DRIVERS.
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nooshinjohn wrote: »Mine are TL, and start with 62xx serial numbers so you are good to go. This is the first I have heard to there being two different thicknesses in the end caps. Could be that Polk changed things on the fly, as they were known to do that back in the day. The other is that one of the two speakers had the caps replaced at some point.
The good news is they are both TL's.... now let the mods and upgrades begin.
@nooshinjohn you hit the nail on the head with the panels....
Now for the rest of the story...
I had to go back to pick-up the interconnect cable once he found it so I asked him about the cabinet mismatch and he told me the following:
He bought the speakers as close outs back in 1990 or 91 and these were their Demo set. He said the demo set had one Walnut cabinet and one Oak cabinet to show off the finishes the customer could choose from. He bought the Demo set and then contacted Polk to see if he could swap panels to get the Oak finish for the Walnut cabinet. They let him ship back the panels on the one and mailed him the new ones but apparently the new ones were a bit thicker and not exactly the same color (thus why the speakers are the way they are today).
I still think they will be a good set for me and I was pleasantly surprised today when picking up the interconnect cable....... Not just the cable it is an AI-1. Although I won't use it (I have two Dreadnoughts I built that I need to put into service) but It's cool to have....
So I'm pretty happy and yes I will have to do some modding eventually..
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Congrats on a great fine!
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A couple of Polk speakers for sale here in Phoenix. No affiliation
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/for/d/polk-audio-speakers/6575310634.html
https://offerup.co/NbJuOdDMzM
https://offerup.co/6zZoT9IMzM
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^^What did you measure to come up with Smallies?Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
Idolizing a politician is like believing the stripper REALLY likes you. -
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Monitor 10's for $125. Look to be in decent shape (couple of grill pegs missing) and possibly include the elusive stands...
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-monitor-10s/6563807515.html -
I don't see the stands mentioned. Nice condition though.Monitor 10's for $125. Look to be in decent shape
(couple of grill pegs missing) and possibly include the elusive stands...
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-monitor-10s/6563807515.html
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They're elusive, LOL.
Something is holding them at that angle... or they're just levitating like David Blaine! -
LOL, "something is holding them at that angle". He just has them leaned back into the wall behind them.
I got a product you might like:
They're elusive, LOL.
Something is holding them at that angle... or they're just levitating like David Blaine!
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Seattle CL
Mon 5a for $100
No affil...
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/d/polk-monitor-5a-speakers/6574854287.html
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LOL, "something is holding them at that angle". He just has them leaned back into the wall behind them.
Nah... not buyin’ it. Them’s Levitationing!
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SDA2's Not a killer deal but they been up for a while so you might be able to negotiate. No affiliation.
https://denver.craigslist.org/spo/d/pair-polk-audio-sda-2/6541243552.html
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^ what's with all the candle wax?
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MiniMonitors? Pickup only in NJ. $100. No affiliation.
https://reverb.com/item/11825437-polk-stereo-speakers#policies-tabExpect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.
Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
Thompson Adventures, Inc. -
MiniMonitors? Pickup only in NJ. $100. No affiliation.
https://reverb.com/item/11825437-polk-stereo-speakers#policies-tab
Spider webs, dust, crushed in grill, no pics of the drivers or mention of the condition of the foam surrounds. Listed condition: Excellent!afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
Village Idiot of Club Polk -
SDA 2As in the DC/Baltimore area. $250 with interconnect.
No afiliation.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/d/sda-2a-polk-audio-speakers/6580475436.html
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Nicely modifiable?Oldies but goodies in Northern California for $75, no affiliation.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/d/vintage-polk-audio-speakers/6582929944.html
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Just today central Jersey C/L.. These look so good if I had the room I would move on them. Firm also not in ad. CRS set for $200 w/ blade/blade ic and stands. Knowing what I've heard here over the years the stands are worth that. They are the single vertical mount tweeter from '84.
https://cnj.craigslist.org/ele/d/vintage-polkaudio-speakers/6582336975.html
2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E
H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-
Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc -
5 Jrs with stands. Asking $60. No affiliation.
They have SL1000s unfortunately but the stands alone might be worth that if original.
Good news is that drop-in replacements for the SL1000s are available here.
I'm within 20 miles of them for the next two days if anyone wants me to facilitate or check them out. After that headed back to metro Atlanta, in case a Polkie there wants them.
https://bham.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-5-jr-speakers-with/6587040824.htmlExpect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.
Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
Thompson Adventures, Inc. -
These guys rarely come up for sale. A pair of MW6511's. 75 bucks free ship. No affiliation.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-MW-6511-speaker-WOOFER-DRIVER-PAIR-4-Ohms/253620636616?hash=item3b0cf7cbc8:g:w3oAAOSwCmRa-Gr4Basement: 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. -
Check this out! No affiliation...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112993689010 -
^ nice!
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I officially hate the left coast...
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Here is one for the Philadelphia region. Monitor 10's (probably B's) with cheap stands.......$70.
I would have to look under the grills but the price is right.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-speakers/6589181582.html -
ooOOoo another pair to add to the collection...
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Not SDA, RTA, or Monitor but...
LS50's for $150
https://denver.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-ls-50-tower-speakers/6579277435.htmlafterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
Village Idiot of Club Polk -
Here is one for the Philadelphia region. Monitor 10's (probably B's) with cheap stands.......$70.
I would have to look under the grills but the price is right.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-speakers/6589181582.html
I tried to buy them but he sold them that morning.
