Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
    edited May 2014
    So the pic Jimbo18 posted has a replacement for the passive right?? I've always seen the flat passive, or is my ignorance of vintage Polks showing.

    If so, what else has he replaced and what is the real value there.

    Thanks,
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited May 2014
    That's the stock passive, nothing has been replaced. http://www.polksda.com/monitor12.shtml
    OldSchoolPolk wrote: »
    So the pic Jimbo18 posted has a replacement for the passive right?? I've always seen the flat passive, or is my ignorance of vintage Polks showing.

    If so, what else has he replaced and what is the real value there.

    Thanks,
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    edited May 2014
    I uploaded the pictures he texted me: http://s16.photobucket.com/user/xjghost/library/Hi%20Fi%20Audio?sort=3&page=1

    Supposed to go look and listen Saturday. I need to stop buying speakers..... I need something to power them now! UGH!
    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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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
    edited May 2014
    Monitor 10s in NC w/ Peerless tweeters. no affiliation

    http://greensboro.craigslist.org/ele/4391689967.html
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    edited May 2014
    There is a set in Greenville too but not with the peerless. Going to check out the 12's today.
    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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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    edited May 2014
    Hi

    SDA and RTA in the Bay Area one in bad shape and the other one may be to high.

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ele/4468221050.html

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/4470846279.html
    HTAVR-Pioneer SC99XPA-DR3 Differential Reference AmpPolk R-700Rear- RT150Side- RT150Center-CSi5Sub-Rythmik audio F25Player- Panasonic DP-UB9000Projector- Optoma CinemaX P2Screen- Silver Ticket Products STR Series 6 120"Audio Room 2ch rig.Cary AE-3, Onkyo M-504, Marantz SA8005, Azur 851NWharfedale - Linton, SVS SB12-NSDMinis Forum PC (streamer) and Panamax MX5105Headphone rig;Schiit JOTUNHEIM and different headphones.Samsung 42" flat screen TV.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited May 2014
    OldSchoolPolk wrote: »
    Monitor 10s in NC w/ Peerless tweeters. no affiliation

    http://greensboro.craigslist.org/ele/4391689967.html

    He will never sell them at $350 firm.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited May 2014
    Hi

    SDA and RTA in the Bay Area one in bad shape and the other one may be to high.

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ele/4468221050.html

    I thought the 12s were a good deal for parts.

    Dan
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
    edited May 2014
    It seems as though prices for all Monitors are high in NC. I normally see 5s for $100, 7s for $250 and 10s for $350 on Clist. I know that is just the asking price but they still seem high. All seem to be in avg-good condition, nothing outstanding.
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited May 2014
    I've seen a lot of overpriced Monitor speakers lately. $300-$500 for anything from Monitor 5's to 10's. And for some reason, they just ain't selling. Wonder why...
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    edited May 2014
    OldSchoolPolk wrote: »
    It seems as though prices for all Monitors are high in NC. I normally see 5s for $100, 7s for $250 and 10s for $350 on Clist. I know that is just the asking price but they still seem high. All seem to be in avg-good condition, nothing outstanding.

    You are correct on that. The people around NC and SC that have these old Polk's seem to think they are made of gold. I just recently got some 5jr's for $80. People talk about seeing cheap Polk's on CL but I never do. When I do see a decent deal I usually get on it right away! ;)
    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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2014
    Eh, I know the stuff I list on CL I always leave a LOT of wiggle room in. I know on CL folks are normally going to try and beat you up on price. By listing high I can still come down so it looks like I am working with them on price, and still get around what I "actually" want....

    Hence why its a GOOD thing you cant see the Flea Market ads since normally I list things there for what I "actually" want to get out of it.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Mr. Bubbles
    Mr. Bubbles Posts: 736
    edited May 2014
    I am one of those that if I list any of my Polks they will be listed HIGH. The reason is that I do not really want to get rid of them but if someone is willing to come close to what I list at, well... it would then be worth it to me. If i ever get in need of getting rid of them it will be a different story but until then it's like I was always told by my dad growing up when i asked him what something was worth. The worth of something is determined by the seller and or the purchaser. It is nearly always an individual figure for an individual person. It is nice however to have an idea of possible resale value when making a purchase, just in case you decide it isn't for you.
    If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!


    Monitor 5Jr, Monitor 5, RTA12, RTA 15TL, SDA 2A, 1c, SRS 2, 1.2TL, CRS, Atrium.
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  • cmarks2701
    cmarks2701 Posts: 20
    edited May 2014
    Mr. Bubbles- I think you're very nearly close to the truth. I lean a little more towards the purchaser determining the price. For example, there's a nice set of SDA SRS's for sale on Ebay in Virginia right now. He had them up for $3100, but made no sale. He's made two price cuts in the last few weeks. Someone may emerge to make him an offer at some point- that will be the market finally speaking to the seller. A sale will be concluded when both parties accept the terms. For me, it boils down to this: a thing is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. By the way, are you getting tired of your 1.2TL's??
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  • Mr. Bubbles
    Mr. Bubbles Posts: 736
    edited May 2014
    Not getting tired of my 1.2 TL's at all. I just haven't been able to really listen much due to so many other things demanding my attention over the past year or so. So in that respect I haven't been enjoying them as much as I used to. However I have come to terms with the fact that I don't really need both the 1.2TL's and the SRS along with the other speakers that I also deem keepers and like to rotate in and out of use. So I have posted mine on a few occassions for what I figured I would take if someone did indeed want to pay that much for them. No one has bitten and that's fine as I don't really want to sell them. I guess in my case I have determined the value by figuring they are worth more to me than what a purchaser would pay me for them. (at least in most cases so far). Another point of note is that I generally enjoy the SRS a little more. I recently made a trade for an Aragon amp and I guess i will be needing to build an interface or dreadnaught to be able to use that amp with the 1.2TL's since the SRS will not accept an amp like that in any way.
    If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!


    Monitor 5Jr, Monitor 5, RTA12, RTA 15TL, SDA 2A, 1c, SRS 2, 1.2TL, CRS, Atrium.
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  • cmarks2701
    cmarks2701 Posts: 20
    edited May 2014
    Well, Mr. B, it sounds like you really enjoy your music and that's great. I hope to have similar feelings soon . . .
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited May 2014
    Found these today, not affiliated.
    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=778130742218967&id=100000661463484
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • deafbykhorns
    deafbykhorns Posts: 150
    edited May 2014
    Looked at them a couple weeks ago
    These are not 1.2's much less TL's
    Condition is about 5/10
    Been sitting in a garage for years....
    Fixer uppers for sure but don't look bad in most rooms, the black cloth hides everything.

    http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/4436621296.html
    Main System- Scratch built 2A3 , Lightspeed preamp, Technics SP15/Graham/XV1s,Klipschorns w/ALK xovers/Trachorns, Speakercraft MT8(4), Sonos ZP90, Yamaha Aventage for surround
    Office System- Adcom GTP500, Bedini 45/45,Lexicon RT-20,Enlightened Audio DAC, Polk SDA2.3TL, Northcreek Borealis
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited May 2014
    Those look like 1.2TL's to me... SL3k tweets are a dead giveaway.
    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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  • cmarks2701
    cmarks2701 Posts: 20
    edited May 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Those look like 1.2TL's to me... SL3k tweets are a dead giveaway.
    Yes, but those are not pictures of the actual speakers the seller is advertising. Seller said they are "like" photos of similar models. Notice how the floor is different under each photo- these are internet downloads taken from previous online listings. Deafbykhorns has seen them in person. Trust him.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited May 2014
    At least one of those pictures is Ray's 1.2TLs. LOL.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2014
    Pretty good search going on here

    http://www.hifishark.com/search?q=polk+sda+2
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2014
    Maybe he needs to sell the speakers so he can eat and buy a camera
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    At least one of those pictures is Ray's 1.2TLs. LOL.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited May 2014
    Guys what are these worth?

    http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Speakers-Floor-Standing/Polk-Audio/SDA-SRS/floorstanding-speakers/111035
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited May 2014
    looks like a fair price to me...
    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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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,100
    edited May 2014
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Guys what are these worth?

    http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Speakers-Floor-Standing/Polk-Audio/SDA-SRS/floorstanding-speakers/111035
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    looks like a fair price to me...
    I'd have said ~$300 too high for blade/blade SRS with ripped fabric and no upgrades.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited May 2014
    Schurkey wrote: »
    I'd have said ~$300 too high for blade/blade SRS with ripped fabric and no upgrades.

    too late... he has a deposit on em
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2014
    I prefer the last, newest generation 1.2tl. Offer him 1 Large that would be a cool deal.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited May 2014
    No reserve auction on a pair of 2.3TL's in Fl. Looks like a good "project" pair

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-2-3TL-Speakers-/291155901643?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item43ca3e7ccb

    No affill.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited June 2014
    Pair CRS with stands
    http://hartford.craigslist.org/ele/4498947175.html
    No affiliation
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
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