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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,469
    They look like a bad refinish job to me.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    edited December 2018
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    kmeek wrote: »
    I don't know if these have been reported yet or not (no affiliation). I noticed these came up on the Phoenix Offerup. About 3 miles from where I work. Look like 1.2tl's with a Sunfire receiver. Assuming it is a package deal. I'd be interested if I didn't already have a pair........ ;)

    Check out this Vintage carver sunfire ultimate receiver and polk SDA 1.2s for $1500 on OfferUp https://offerup.co/Nmqw3SismS

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    Ad looks like it makes it a package deal for both items. I'll take the 1.2's and hope for a lower price without the receiver.

    They are 1.2 TL's since they have the SL 3000 tweeter. Looks like a great deal.

    Only reason I mentioned they are most likely TL's is one only hopes that someone didn't just try and update SL2000's to 3000's thinking that would work. Serial and model numbers and/or crossover board would put that to rest.....
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    Regardless... in my obsidian theater the black tops would work perfect for me...
    Is someone going to pick these up or am I going to have to make a road trip...?
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    ^^ go getem'
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,188
    edited December 2018
    kmeek wrote: »
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    kmeek wrote: »
    I don't know if these have been reported yet or not (no affiliation). I noticed these came up on the Phoenix Offerup. About 3 miles from where I work. Look like 1.2tl's with a Sunfire receiver. Assuming it is a package deal. I'd be interested if I didn't already have a pair........ ;)

    Check out this Vintage carver sunfire ultimate receiver and polk SDA 1.2s for $1500 on OfferUp https://offerup.co/Nmqw3SismS

    1vu7uo01h19w.jpg

    Ad looks like it makes it a package deal for both items. I'll take the 1.2's and hope for a lower price without the receiver.

    They are 1.2 TL's since they have the SL 3000 tweeter. Looks like a great deal.

    Only reason I mentioned they are most likely TL's is one only hopes that someone didn't just try and update SL2000's to 3000's thinking that would work. Serial and model numbers and/or crossover board would put that to rest.....

    Possible but probably unlikely since they would need to change out all the negative tweeter wire connectors (at the tweeter itself) to larger ones in order to accommodate the SL3000. In addition to that, they would need to use a Molex tool to remove and swap the + and - wires at the tweeter harness. But yes, you're correct, anything is possible if one tries to deceive so further verification is needed.

    I noticed that the crossover plate is a 1.2TL crossover plate, so I highly doubt they would acquire a pair of those just to deceive. If they were trying to pull a fast one, their asking price is set way too low! 1500.00 with the Sunfire receiver is a heckuva deal.
    Post edited by michaeljhsda2 on
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
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    What can you guys tell me about these speakers?
    And do you think $750 is a good price?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,469
    edited December 2018
    ddog wrote: »
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    What can you guys tell me about these speakers?
    And do you think $750 is a good price?

    3.1tl might be a little high but few were made and location and condition plays a huge part. Many like them a lot. I however have never heard a pair.
    Go get them
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    I've been on the hunt for a pair for over a year now.... If you have the chance, pounce, but don't pay that much, come in at 600 and go from there.
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    Supposedly this are unmolested...
    Can you tell from the picture if this is true..
    What tweeter that is..
    What series they are...and so on..
    These ventage Polks are confusing..lol
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,469
    SDA 3.1TL
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    edited December 2018
    Sorry pitdogg2.. is saw that you had already answered my question just after I posted...
    I'm kinda slow..lol

    I have and have had quite a few models of polka speakers but never SDA's.
    Always wanted a set but I'm trying to figure out what model to start with..
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,662
    ddog wrote: »
    Sorry pitdogg2.. is saw that you had already answered my question just after I posted...
    I'm kinda slow..lol

    I have and have had quite a few models of polka speakers but never SDA's.
    Always wanted a set but I'm trying to figure out what model to start with..

    Those 3.1 TLs would be a good start. I enjoyed mine. The only reason they left my house is I was able to move up to 2.3TLs.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    edited December 2018
    3.1TL's:
    I paid $365 for mine about 4 months ago. Had one blown tweeter so I upgraded them to the newer RD0198-1's with the club polk price. Also it didn't have the interconnect cable. Verdict I love them they don't take up the footprint of the big boys but the mid and upper range separation is unreal. Only slight downside is the 12" Bass is not the same as the big 15" passives but it's nothing a good subwoofer can't rectify. If I ever get to old to keep all my Polk's they'd be the last pair I'd probably give up......
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,662
    You got those at a great price.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    ddog wrote: »
    Supposedly this are unmolested...
    Can you tell from the picture if this is true..
    What tweeter that is..
    What series they are...and so on..
    These ventage Polks are confusing..lol

    The SL3000 Tweeter.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    indyhawg wrote: »
    You got those at a great price.

    The guy I bought them from got them free while cleaning out a foreclosed house. :#
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,214
    Nice Polk 5.1 package for $125. RTi8s, FXi3s, CSi3, PSW404. No affiliation.
    https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ele/d/polk-audio-speakers/6764919752.html
    Expect 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.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,437
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^that didn't last 4 hours! :p:D
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,214
    Hope it was someone here. :-)
    @joecoulson - Did you have/take a day off?
    Expect 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.
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    Thank you for all the information and advice guys..
    Was planning on going and looking at the 3.1Tl's on my unexpected but welcome day off Unfortunately its raining here in the beautiful Mojave desert today...
    Itll have to wait till the weekend.
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
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    How about these... $100
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,437
    I liked/loved the pair I owned years ago. The guy who bought them couldn't believe the sound that come from them.
    I sold mine for 100 or 80 but that was like 10 years ago. Let me check...

    100.00 and sold them on 19th of Feb. 2009. :D

    They were in great condition too.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    la2vegas wrote: »
    Currently I've got a set of rta8t's in rosewood that I picked up for 30 bucks. Oh and a black pair of rta8tl's that I picked up for another 5 bucks. :D

    Shuddup!!!
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,767
    ddog wrote: »
    Supposedly this are unmolested...

    Go get them so we can help you with molesting them...
    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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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    audioluvr wrote: »
    ddog wrote: »
    Supposedly this are unmolested...

    Go get them so we can help you with molesting them...

    I'm having a hard time choosing between the 3.1's or a beautiful set of Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures...
    Same price....hummm
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,469
    ddog wrote: »
    audioluvr wrote: »
    ddog wrote: »
    Supposedly this are unmolested...

    Go get them so we can help you with molesting them...

    I'm having a hard time choosing between the 3.1's or a beautiful set of Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures...
    Same price....hummm

    By both we'll help spend YOUR money we's good at that
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    Lol... believe me I'm thinking about doing just that.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Very different type of speaker vandy is a bit more laid back. Very plesant sounding and a bit picky on placement as well as tilt.

    What kind of music are you into?
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,767
    I've had ears on the 2Ce's. My SDA 1C's would wipe the floor with them. The 3.1's could be one step above that. Just my opinion...
    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!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • ddog
    ddog Posts: 230
    erniejade wrote: »
    Very different type of speaker vandy is a bit more laid back. Very plesant sounding and a bit picky on placement as well as tilt.

    What kind of music are you into?

    I listen to most everything if it sounds good. I don't spend much time with rap tho...

    I've only owned for a brief period a set of Vandersteen model 4...these were made for a very short time and were replaced by the current Quattro 4. The Model 4 was a bigger version of the 3 and had the dual 12" woofers in the bottom also had external crossover. I bought them for a steal and sold them for a killing.. I didn't get much time with them or really run them on all the different amps I have but I really did like what I heard tho.

    Now for Polks I own/d all the monitors up to the 10's and the RTI11TL's that I use as a center channel speaker/s in my theater.

    I've always wanted the spend some time with the SDA/SRS and likewise the Vandersteen's.
    These will be in my two channel room only and for music.
    Right now I have a set of Thiel 1.6's in there and like them but they won't t be replacing my Mirage om'6...
    I run the OM5's in the theater....absolutely wonderful speakers.
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