Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    xjghost wrote: »
    What are those. Not 3.1 or 2.3’s I do t think.

    These sir are better known as Frankenpolks...
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,715
    Real hack job on them surrounds
    2ch.
    RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
    Yamaha cr1000 cr2040
    HT
    Yamaha Parasound Acurus
    MIT BJC Cs1000p Polk Rotation
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    la2vegas wrote: »
    xjghost wrote: »
    What are those. Not 3.1 or 2.3’s I do t think.

    These sir are better known as Frankenpolks...

    Okay, that makes sense. At first I thought Polk had gone crazy with speaker design. :)

    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    Thank god I thought that was some supper secret Polk design.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,594
    boston1450 wrote: »
    ^^^^^ is your sub powered. With the 7's ? I use to have a Velodyne sub That was non powered. Ok for what it was.... That very speaker has been talked about many times here. Very interesting vintage Polks. Iirc someone had & was using 2 of them here on forum. Maybe they will chime in

    Yes. I know it sounds like it should be a disaster but somehow with my small room acoustics and a couple openings to other rooms it's magic with the gain around 4 and the crossover at 80 Hz . I don't have a calibrated mic or the equipment to test the frequency response but to my ears it is totally dialed in.

    The LF14 must have a low pass filter in it for 200 Hz and below. The way Polk says to hook up the system, the Monitor 4 would be certainly sharing quite a bit of signal with the MW in the LF14 in the region of 50 to 200 Hz.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,594
    boston1450 wrote: »
    Real hack job on them surrounds

    I'll say! When you zoom in it even looks like a polypropylene cone on those 2 hack job ones.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,628
    Those are butchered 3.1TL's....
    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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    la2vegas wrote: »
    The gentleman who owns this Polk trio also owns these...jnb7d2zkag68.jpg

    I need those for parts....
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    xjghost wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    The gentleman who owns this Polk trio also owns these...jnb7d2zkag68.jpg

    I need those for parts....

    He's selling his 3.1tl mutations for $800. A steep price for a parting out project.
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    Yea no way they are worth that....
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • SDAngerous
    SDAngerous Posts: 4
    edited January 2021
    la2vegas wrote: »
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    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ele/d/van-nuys-vintage-polk-audio-speaker/7257416969.html

    This set was listed on OfferUp for $60 last week by someone else in the same general area, this guy is flipping them I think. Good for him I guess.

    Either that or he pulled the ad and raised his price. Both ads are consistent in mentioning the LF14 but seemingly ignorant about the fact that the other speakers are Monitor 4’s, I had to do some research to figure out what he was selling and Google led me to some mediocre impressions of the LF14 on this very site so I didn’t bother to pursue. Should have known the sheer novelty would arouse interest here!
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 433
    Polk Audio SDA-SRS-1.2 TL in Houston for $1200.

    https://houston.craigslist.org/ele/d/spring-polk-audio-sda-srs-12-tl-speakers/7257071941.html

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    KEF 207s / Coda Continuum / SST Thoebe II / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    engie490 wrote: »
    Polk Audio SDA-SRS-1.2 TL in Houston for $1200.

    https://houston.craigslist.org/ele/d/spring-polk-audio-sda-srs-12-tl-speakers/7257071941.html

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    I'd be all over these if I was closer.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    I've contacted the seller and he's willing to take 900 dollars for them. I'm contemplating taking a flight out to Houston and then a long drive back to California. :#
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 433
    Take a look at uShip. That's how I got my SDA SRS 1.2s from the Houston area. Picked up and delivered quickly without any issues.
    KEF 207s / Coda Continuum / SST Thoebe II / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2021
    la2vegas wrote: »
    I've contacted the seller and he's willing to take 900 dollars for them. I'm contemplating taking a flight out to Houston and then a long drive back to California. :#

    That's certainly a very tempting price. Might get a quote from a Freighter & Crater Company on shipping them.

    Opps, didn't see the previous post. ;)


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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,594
    Original Polk Semi-Round NOS Cobra Speaker Cable cut to length and terminated as desired. No affiliation:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-Cobra-Speaker-Cables-Litz-NOS-Vintage-Rare-sold-by-m-terminated/254834248089?hash=item3b554e0999:g:38kAAOSwFIxf~qvv


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    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,055
    I remember seeing those in a stereo salon when they first came out and I couldn't no way in h-e-double toothpick afford them - although I was a young pup and didn't believe in cables making a diff back then. Lol.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    Those SDA2 are now $200.
    https://denver.craigslist.org/ele/d/aurora-polk-audio-sda2-speakers/7254668944.html

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,594
    dromunds wrote: »
    I remember seeing those in a stereo salon when they first came out and I couldn't no way in h-e-double toothpick afford them - although I was a young pup and didn't believe in cables making a diff back then. Lol.

    When I bought my 7B's in 1979 the shop tried to sell me on the Polk Cobra Speaker Cables and I too was ignorant and skeptical and, being a college kid, got major sticker shock. I wish I could remember what they cost back then. Probably the capacitive load would've killed my Technics SA 500 Receiver lol, cause I damn sure wouldn't have know about a Zobel Network.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,282
    la2vegas wrote: »
    I've contacted the seller and he's willing to take 900 dollars for them. I'm contemplating taking a flight out to Houston and then a long drive back to California. :#

    I ain't gonna lie. I sent him an email myself. He has not called yet though. I don't wanna cheat anyone else here out of them though..Finders keepers you know. I am 11 hours away but if he calls and you are not on the way.....
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    VSAT88 wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    I've contacted the seller and he's willing to take 900 dollars for them. I'm contemplating taking a flight out to Houston and then a long drive back to California. :#

    I ain't gonna lie. I sent him an email myself. He has not called yet though. I don't wanna cheat anyone else here out of them though..Finders keepers you know. I am 11 hours away but if he calls and you are not on the way.....

    I would have already payed him but he doesn't do PayPal. So he insisted that I pay with cash in hand.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,282
    I heard that ! Go get them . Let me know how it works out.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,282
    Talk about a deal ! SDA SRS 2's for 300.00. No Afil. Look really nice too.

    https://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/d/parkville-polk-audio-speakers/7259322088.html
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    Those are SDA 2b's.The SRS 2's have Polk signature emblems and are totally different.Those do look nice.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino,Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,282
    Did not notice that. Should call myself knowing better. I have a set.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    SMOKING HOT DEAL!!!
    Just posted 15 minutes ago at 3:45 pst.https://austin.craigslist.org/ele/d/austin-polk-audio-sda-speaker/7263649343.html
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    la2vegas wrote: »
    SMOKING HOT DEAL!!!
    Just posted 15 minutes ago at 3:45 pst.https://austin.craigslist.org/ele/d/austin-polk-audio-sda-speaker/7263649343.html
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    Not only burning, it's a volcano. :smiley:
    Not only that, it also forces you to upgrade the tweeters. ;)
    Speakers work but needs replacement tweeters

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    Pin/blade if that helps...
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 751
    Parts alone are a little more than a hundred dollar investment...
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