Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,430
    I was thinking about you^^. If only I could teleport them to you I'd make the drive.
    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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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    You could make a 5B center channel lol
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    I'd buy them and put them up on the shelf with my other ones because... :)

    I could "never" pass up a good deal for many years.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,256
    Buy em and if you need an old receiver or whatever to set em up with let me know.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited April 2022
    Depending on how far trip it is, the tank of petrol may be higher than 50 bucks. "Because in Philadelphia..."

    https://youtu.be/uYlOIKtYsos
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,430
    Thanks vsat88. Very generous. I've actually got an old receiver that I could set up a 2nd system with but I just wouldn't listen to it really if it isn't as good or better than what I have. So I guess the bottom line is I want these to get played and not just sit on a shelf. I asked my neighbor if he wants them for his bar (converted backyard workshop) but they are both into the wireless super mini mono speaker thing (uggh...groan). I would also hate to strip them down for parts, which I don't need but others might.
    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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  • tramp59
    tramp59 Posts: 13
    Picked up a pair of 5b for $25. A few dings in the finish but they sound great.
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    Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.
    HST
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    Are these your first Polk audio speakers?
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • tramp59
    tramp59 Posts: 13
    Yes.
    Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.
    HST
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Nice acquisition. I always thought Peerless and SL1000 cabinets were considered 5A's.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited April 2022
    tramp59 wrote: »
    Yes.

    Cool.

    Enjoy. :)

    Maybe you'll want to hear what other Polks sound like in the near future.

    After I bought my first Polk audio Model 10's and heard my classic Rock on them, I was hooked.

    I went on a quest to own every Polk speakers made. I would buy them second hand though because that was my budget for almost all of my life. Pawn shops, yard sales and the Goodwill and Habitat stores had them too.

    When I was given a set of POLK SDA-SRS2's, I heard what I was missing out on.

    But I KNOW what these smaller monitor 5's can produce because I own a couple of sets of this smaller series bookies. They're amazing for their sizes. These 6.5" woofers are so powerful even when one is all there is in each cabinet. B)
    Put some super glue Gel on the magnets to keep them from shifting from age. both sides of the magnet needs gluing.
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    My little collection of the smaller series. 4's, 5jr.s and I have a set of 5's on another shelf.
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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,430
    edited April 2022
    xschop wrote: »
    Nice acquisition. I always thought Peerless and SL1000 cabinets were considered 5A's.

    I had to check. Those tweeter cutouts were definitely made for the slightly larger Peerless bezels but I'm not sure that means anything considering the way they used up older parts. I know for a fact that they sold some 7B with SL1000 and some 7C with SL1000 (crazy!). It looks like the 5B had the SL1000, based upon this from Audio Oct. 1984, but the question is did they sell some 5A that had it too?:

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    Ha ha and then in Oct 1985 the 5B and 7C had the SL2000:

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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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  • tramp59
    tramp59 Posts: 13
    xschop wrote: »
    Nice acquisition. I always thought Peerless and SL1000 cabinets were considered 5A's.

    I haven't a clue other than what the seller told me. No matter I like them.
    Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.
    HST
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,430
    tramp59 wrote: »
    xschop wrote: »
    Nice acquisition. I always thought Peerless and SL1000 cabinets were considered 5A's.

    I haven't a clue other than what the seller told me. No matter I like them.

    If you look at the back of your speakers, the XO/Binding Post plate should show a 5A or 5B, like this:

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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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  • tramp59
    tramp59 Posts: 13
    Thanks. 5b it is.
    Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.
    HST
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  • plastic_avatar
    plastic_avatar Posts: 707
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/445771977347111/

    $980 2.3TL Wheeling WV

    Makes me doubt my all-out 1c upgrade cost so far...

    The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,430
    Nice looking 7Bs accepting offers in Montvale, NJ

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/185396124686?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=99c13dae3bf9480ab72481388cb4f7f5&bu=43356009041&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20220423014427&segname=11021&sojTags=ch=ch,bu=bu,ut=ut,osub=osub,crd=crd,segname=segname,chnl=mkcid
    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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  • plastic_avatar
    plastic_avatar Posts: 707
    edited May 2022
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    The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage
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  • ChiGuy
    ChiGuy Posts: 27
    Monitor 11’s in Chicago. No affiliation. I haven’t seen many of these pop up.

    [url=" https://offerup.co/kO3VU3FWCqb"] https://offerup.co/kO3VU3FWCqb[/url]

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,380
    Wierd your link only does my hometown and not those speakers, oh well.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,210
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Wierd your link only does my hometown and not those speakers, oh well.

    Same here.

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  • ChiGuy
    ChiGuy Posts: 27
    Sorry about that. It’s either operator error or a function/limitation of OfferUp. I’ll look into what I might have done wrong and if I figure it out I’ll repost the link.
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  • ChiGuy
    ChiGuy Posts: 27
    Let’s give it one more try!
    https://offerup.co/5AFiefuLDqb
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,090
    Wish I had the cash. I want a set. Don't see them too often.
    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Not Polk's but vintage anyway. Kappa 7s $575

    https://denver.craigslist.org/ele/d/littleton-reduced-infinity-kappa-tower/7486244726.html

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,125
    I had a pair of those pass through here a while back. The mids had a mild but annoying buzzing even after a proper refoam. Other than that they were ok at best.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    The mids are domes that need to be replaced, not refoamed or am I confused?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,125
    The ones I had didn't have domes. Apparently they used both types.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,007
    I have Kappa 8’s and they’re outstanding
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 652
    Polk Kappa 8's in Sin City for sale by original owner for 5 hundos, no affiliation. d271x7dz18ut.jpg
    Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/TY9U9iI4Iqb
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