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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
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    Yes ship them on their backs.
    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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  • Herk
    Herk Posts: 24
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    Thank You polkie man. I can't afford to pay the same amount for shipping as the speakers cost. I was hoping they would be around 250-300 bucks to ship. From mn to ny.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 4,126
    edited July 2015
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    The real problem with shipping something like this is the freight class. Not much different than shipping eggs. It costs a lot more due to the fragility of the items.
    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.

    And the boots you lick will stomp you too.
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited July 2015
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    PolkieMan wrote: »
    Yes ship them on their backs.

    Yes, this the the best way to ship them to prevent magnets from shifting.

    However, as I said, I was completely ignorant about this potential problem when i arranged shipping for my speakers. Mine were shipped standing upright and face-to-face. As I recall, the shipper also shrink-wraped them together.

    I lucked out that I had no problems. Now, the magnets are secured with JB Weld! :)
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    Saw these this morning. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-POLK-AUDIO-MONITOR-11-STEREO-SPEAKERS-XCLNT-RARE-VINTAGE-SDA-RTA-10-/331606617745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d354b6e91

    SDA's?
    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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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,759
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    Those are SWEET
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
    Yamaha cr1000 cr2040
    HT-Yamaha Parasound Acurus
    MIT BJC Cs1000p Polk Rotation
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,762
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    xjghost wrote: »
    Saw these this morning. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-POLK-AUDIO-MONITOR-11-STEREO-SPEAKERS-XCLNT-RARE-VINTAGE-SDA-RTA-10-/331606617745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d354b6e91

    SDA's?

    Nope. Monitor 11s...
    "....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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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
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    Yes when I had mine moved from Houston to Pearland, upright, 12 miles in 1992, I had no idea either. But it wasn't far and they haven't moved since.
    Moose68Bash wrote: »
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    Yes ship them on their backs.

    Yes, this the the best way to ship them to prevent magnets from shifting.

    However, as I said, I was completely ignorant about this potential problem when i arranged shipping for my speakers. Mine were shipped standing upright and face-to-face. As I recall, the shipper also shrink-wraped them together.

    I lucked out that I had no problems. Now, the magnets are secured with JB Weld! :)

    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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  • xjghost
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    EndersShadow wrote: »
    xjghost wrote: »
    Saw these this morning. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-POLK-AUDIO-MONITOR-11-STEREO-SPEAKERS-XCLNT-RARE-VINTAGE-SDA-RTA-10-/331606617745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d354b6e91

    SDA's?

    Nope. Monitor 11s...
    DSkip wrote: »
    Price is about $50-100 too high IMO. They are rare birds, but not worth $250 and barely worth $200. I'd take them over early RTA12's though.

    Are those the Peerless Tweeters?
    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: 10,083
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    xjghost wrote: »
    Are those the Peerless Tweeters?
    Yes'sir
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Herk
    Herk Posts: 24
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    Are those sda srs worth the money above?
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
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    RTA 15TL: http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/5068992715.html
    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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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
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    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    here are the SDA 2B's I bought that were found on this thread (Dayton, OH Craigslist)
    Like new, with all manuals and receipts. These are 87 models (blade to blade) purchased in 02/88. All cloth and grills are like new. Sound fabulous, will start mods and upgrades this winter.

    Congrats! Hard to find in that shape. Enjoy modding!
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 4,126
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    I have a new Halo A23 (thanks Skip) delivering Thursday to drive them.
    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.

    And the boots you lick will stomp you too.
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  • sirmrks
    sirmrks Posts: 13
    edited July 2015
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    ebay alert: Up for bid A pair of Polk Audio SDA SRS towers in all their glory with an original retail cost of over $3400 in the mid 80's. These units are from 1986 I believe. The finish is not perfect...the tops could use refinishing due to watermarks, but you need to be well over 6 ft tall to notice and I don't think it would take much to do it. Also the grill cloth could use replacing. I do not have a big amp to push them but did hook them up and all speakers did work. Three of the 6" drivers have a small rip. The top cable connect on the right speaker is broken see photo. These speakers are over 5 ft tall and weigh 185 lbs each. I can deliver them for a fee in the state of Arizona. I can have them freighted by a local fright company they charge around 350.00. Please call me to discuss shipping.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintag-POLK-AUDIO-SDA-SRS-SPEAKERS-/252036946985?hash=item3aae929c29
    martin logan motion 60xts(big upgrade), martin logan 12s, one ML motion 40, 3 ML motion 8s, SDA2b, SDA2, single SDA1C, SDA-SRS 3.1TL, Klipsch KG4 HT system(sold) with a sw12 DCM TF600s and a big honking infnity1000s. run by a couple halflers and maranz
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 9,105
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    sirmrks wrote: »
    ebay alert: Up for bid A pair of Polk Audio SDA SRS towers in all their glory with an original retail cost of over $3400 in the mid 80's. These units are from 1986 I believe. The finish is not perfect...the tops could use refinishing due to watermarks, but you need to be well over 6 ft tall to notice and I don't think it would take much to do it. Also the grill cloth could use replacing. I do not have a big amp to push them but did hook them up and all speakers did work. Three of the 6" drivers have a small rip. The top cable connect on the right speaker is broken see photo. These speakers are over 5 ft tall and weigh 185 lbs each. I can deliver them for a fee in the state of Arizona. I can have them freighted by a local fright company they charge around 350.00. Please call me to discuss shipping.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintag-POLK-AUDIO-SDA-SRS-SPEAKERS-/252036946985?hash=item3aae929c29

    Yours?
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  • sirmrks
    sirmrks Posts: 13
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    no not mine sorry just listed on ebay.
    I am happy with my various polks and other speakers at the moment.
    martin logan motion 60xts(big upgrade), martin logan 12s, one ML motion 40, 3 ML motion 8s, SDA2b, SDA2, single SDA1C, SDA-SRS 3.1TL, Klipsch KG4 HT system(sold) with a sw12 DCM TF600s and a big honking infnity1000s. run by a couple halflers and maranz
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  • Herk
    Herk Posts: 24
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    O well i have tried to contact some of the craigslist sales in regards for shipping and no one is responding to my emails. Ill just habe to wait for some sda srs to show up closer to NY. In the mean while my room is finished so i will post up pictures hopefully this weekend.
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  • stogie
    stogie Posts: 230
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    Couple of listings In Jax, FL

    http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/5153648551.html

    http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/5153350743.html

    Speakers: Polk SDA-SRS xovers rebuilt by David, RDO194's, Dynamat, BH5, glued magnets, new cloth, custom aluminum terminal plates with Cardas posts and Speakon interconnect
    Speaker Cables, Jumpers & Interconnect: DIY Douglas Connection
    Power Amp: Sunfire Architect's Choice Series II
    Preamp: Adcom GFP-750
    SACD/CD: Oppo BDP-95
    Tuner: Sansui TU-717
    TT: Technics SL-MA1
    Phono Pre: Emotiva XPS-1
    Music Server: Mac Mini w/JRiver - iPad w/JRemote
    DAC: Eastern Electric MiniMax Plus
    Other Polks: SDA: 1A, 1C, 2B, CRS+ / Monitor: 10A, 5jr, 4 / RT5
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,083
    edited August 2015
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    SRS's for $750, need 4 new MWs so $950 total. In Denver. I wish I was in better financial shape at the moment. I'd be posting pictures of my new speakers instead of sharing this great deal. Hope somebody here can grab them and fix them up. @Mystery @Toolfan66

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5159913310.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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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
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    I just saw these a few minutes ago. They look filty and the seller admits side fabric is sloughing off.Also looks like one tweeter is replace or tarnished really bad. His price is firm and I did see another ad of his and is selling about 10 various vintage speaker sets.

    http://cnj.craigslist.org/ele/5161019558.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
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  • leftwinger57
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    North Jersey C/L This guy has JBL-Century L-100s w/ the offset style for over $600 and plus other multiple sets. These Monitor10s for $279.. My 7s cost $60 there can't be that much disparity, could there ?

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/ele/5168176999.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
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  • xjghost
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    leftwinger57 wrote: »
    North Jersey C/L This guy has JBL-Century L-100s w/ the offset style for over $600 and plus other multiple sets. These Monitor10s for $279.. My 7s cost $60 there can't be that much disparity, could there ?

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/ele/5168176999.html

    I love my 10's. I bought them new in 88 or 89. I have yet to find some 7's around me for less then $150. But then again this is the South. I think that is a tad high but they are in great condition from the looks of it.
    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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  • audio_alan
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    I'd consider the SDA-SRS's, but I already have 2 pair in my livingroom. :-) Then again, maybe I need a set for my garage... haha
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,083
    edited August 2015
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    He has a garage full of speakers...

    Any mention of a pair of 2B's or 1C's by chance?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • stogie
    stogie Posts: 230
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    Good deal on a pair of CRS+'s. Orlando CL

    http://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/5131481053.html
    Speakers: Polk SDA-SRS xovers rebuilt by David, RDO194's, Dynamat, BH5, glued magnets, new cloth, custom aluminum terminal plates with Cardas posts and Speakon interconnect
    Speaker Cables, Jumpers & Interconnect: DIY Douglas Connection
    Power Amp: Sunfire Architect's Choice Series II
    Preamp: Adcom GFP-750
    SACD/CD: Oppo BDP-95
    Tuner: Sansui TU-717
    TT: Technics SL-MA1
    Phono Pre: Emotiva XPS-1
    Music Server: Mac Mini w/JRiver - iPad w/JRemote
    DAC: Eastern Electric MiniMax Plus
    Other Polks: SDA: 1A, 1C, 2B, CRS+ / Monitor: 10A, 5jr, 4 / RT5
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
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    stogie wrote: »
    Good deal on a pair of CRS+'s. Orlando CL

    http://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/5131481053.html

    That's a steal
    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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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »

    Alan, how have you been?? Did you finish your basement?

    I've been good, Larry, thanks for asking. Unfortunately, I stalled on my basement project last summer. I just got burned out working a full time job plus doing construction every night. I plan on kicking it into high gear soon though and getting it finished!

    It's been a while since I've been on here. Thought I'd pop my head in and say "I'm not dead yet!". haha How have you been?
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    SRS's for $750, need 4 new MWs so $950 total. In Denver. I wish I was in better financial shape at the moment. I'd be posting pictures of my new speakers instead of sharing this great deal. Hope somebody here can grab them and fix them up. @Mystery @Toolfan66

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5159913310.html

    00h0h_1SeRsH1uqoe_600x450.jpg

    I know him and been to his place few times.
    I sold him couple of SDA's and also bought few things from him.
    He has a very nice setup in his basement home theater. ;)

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Polkie2009
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    Audio alan, good to see you posting again bro!
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