Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

kmeek

That's just it. They are not 1.2's they are just original SRS's (pre 1.2). But he wants more for them then what the more in demand 1.2's are going for (quite a bit more). I am not sure on the Oak. I have a set of SRS2's that are a little newer then his and mine are more of a golden oak top and bottom.

kmeek

1976doc wrote: »

Hmmm.. the wood cap on the top of that 1.2 doest look anything like mine. Were they offered in different types of wood?
Mine are red oak. That looks more like a maple

You are right though. I did an image search and I see the red ones and ones more golden like mine. I do like the red better!

kmeek

Also, I think I see where this guy is getting his pricing info from. Not to mention the picture he borrowed from this BC listing to use in his listing.... Notice they haven't quite sold yet there either. ;-)

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/ele/5982611555.html

kmeek

1976doc wrote: »

Yes.. the stain is a golden oak... but the wood is red oak.

And how can they possibly be in perfect working order if it obviously has at least one binding post snapped off? The jumper is just dangling in place.

Yeah! You noticed that too.....

I have the notion to send him a link to the 1.2's that sold on the forum (sorry again @la2vegas) and ask him how a set of 3/4 modified prestine set of 1.2's were sold on a forum of Polk experts for a measly $1,000 and yet his non modified not so prestine set of the older model are worth say $500 more? Doesn't make sense.
While I have a notion to do this I also don't want to piss the person off just in case say in a few months from now he hasn't sold them then maybe he will be willing to talk realistic numbers.....

kmeek

Yeah your right..... If he can get $1,500 or so out of them from someone else. Heck all the power to him.... :-)

kmeek

Are yours the tl's? If you have a chance PM me a picture I'd like to check them out.

kmeek

I think one of the ways is whether you have the SL2000 or SL3000 tweeters. The SL3000's I believe were used in the tl's along with a different crossover. While the SL2000's are in the non-tl version.

kmeek

Good call.

kmeek

Nice! I hope to find some 1.2's at some point. For now my 2's and 2.3's keep me happy!!

michaeljhsda2

1976doc wrote: »

I dont think so

Simply look at the actual IC socket on the binding post cup, not the sticker on the back of the speaker because a fair amount of 1.2's left the Polk factory with original SRS stickers denoting a blade/blade socket. Why would an original SRS sticker be on the back of a 1.2? Polk was notorious for getting rid of old stock parts and putting them on newer models. This was a big goof up on their part because the positive and negative terminals on the original SRS's are the opposite of the 1.2's and 1.2 TL's.

If the socket is pin/blade they are 1.2's. If it's blade/blade, they are original SRS and cannot be TL'd.

kmeek

michaeljhsda2 wrote: »

1976doc wrote: »

I dont think so

Simply look at the actual IC socket on the binding post cup, not the sticker on the back of the speaker because a fair amount of 1.2's left the Polk factory with original SRS stickers denoting a blade/blade socket. Why would an original SRS sticker be on the back of a 1.2? Polk was notorious for getting rid of old stock parts and putting them on newer models. This was a big goof up on their part because the positive and negative terminals on the original SRS's are the opposite of the 1.2's and 1.2 TL's.

If the socket is pin/blade they are 1.2's. If it's blade/blade, they are original SRS and cannot be TL'd.

Thanks for the info. I like getting the scoop on all the Polk variations.

lawdogg

Stolen: Be on the lookout in the bay area for what looks like 7bs with SL2000s ...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/5997002877.html

motorhead43026

What is with the glamour shot of the supposed thieves.

txcoastal1

It was a picture that was dropped when things were stolen.

motorhead43026

So I see, after going back and reading it in full.

txcoastal1

Just had a flash back. I had come home from school in my teens and someone had broke into our house and stole our stereo and TV. Jackwads dropped an attorneys business card with a case# written on it. The case number was for burglary charges...doh

[Deleted User]

Here's my old SRS 2s. About what I expected to get out of them after I put so much money into them. I was wrong again.

http://waybackgr.com/#used-equipment

pitdogg2

TForan wrote: »

Here's my old SRS 2s. About what I expected to get out of them after I put so much money into them. I was wrong again.

http://waybackgr.com/#used-equipment

you can ask what ever you want but what they end up selling for is an entirely different critter.

pitdogg2

store fronts cost it is what it is. They have to at least double their money. If I walked in right now I'm betting they would take 8 for them right now. I have a local audio guy who is a very good guy. He has a pair of RTA12C's that he has had for 15yrs. I offered him $500.00 10yrs ago. He wouldn't take it than and he won't take it now. Pristine top hats and all he wants $1000.00 he'll have them until he dies and the son's toss them in the heap while cleaning his shop.

hytekrednek

I keep an eye out for local deals, but they are few and far between around here.

dkfreebird

Anyone near Salem Ohio?

dkfreebird

There are a pair of crs's with the dual sl2000 tweeters for $45 close to there.

dkfreebird

http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/a3F3rmeTOA

dkfreebird

That was my thought,just wanted to throw it out there in case someone wanted them.I messaged him and they are still available.

kmeek

@la2vegas, Which model is the most desired? Not real familiar with the compact models. You are right though $45 for a decent set of speakers is a good deal..

pitdogg2

CRS+ one tweeter design

kmeek

pitdogg2 wrote: »

CRS+ one tweeter design

Thank you. I will file that in the memory banks. I guess more drivers is not always better.

dkfreebird

According to gimpods description there is a 86 year single tweeter that has dual boards that is not desirable either.I had a set, they sounded great but can't be Tl'd.Pin blade interconnect is what you want.

StevieB

Any idea what these are? Funky looking tweeter. https://gainesville.craigslist.org/ele/6005293437.html

kmeek

Looks like someone hacked a pair of monitor 10's and put in after market car speakers to replace the SL1000 or SL2000 tweeters....