Take it easy on me - SDA 1C Question

gimpod

$600 a little high but if he has the original cable & boxes and there mint (like mine, yes I payed 6 for mine) and you want them go for it, If you can get them cheaper great. After all like F1nut says you can't take it with you, The pharaohs tried and you can see how well that worked out for most of them. NOT!

SDA1C

It being too much really depends on whether you want to do the mods and have the experience and fun along the way. If you are looking for a finished product modded and complete 6 to 7 is a descent price range for excellent condition 1C's. Keep in mind that the folks that really mod out their vintage Polks have hundreds or thousands in upgrades. For example, Boards, and these are pair calculations, $100, Parts for xover $365 and I didn't go anywhere close to TOTL. Spikes $150, drivers-though you may not need them- $360, dyna mat $40, rings $140, IC $35, binding posts $75...and the cost of the speakers to begin with. Oh gaskets $30, Black hole if you choose idk the cost there as I opted not to do that mod.

Where are we here? $1285 plus the purchase price of the speaker. It all depends on what you have in mind for the direction of your journey. If you want a finished product then it is definitely worth going that way. If you want to experience the actual modifications then save where you can and that most likely is in the original purchase price. I didn't care LOL i wanted them and wanted to do the mods knowing I will never sell them. Consequently there is close give or take to $2K in mine, they are studio version- Black Vinyl oh yea!-and FRIGGIN ROCK THE HOUSE~!

It's all up to you man but just consider the options and do your research and youll do fine.

Oldfatdogs

If I may throw a little comparison at you on price,Im not sure where located.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/3199787195.html

Just something to think about.
Dan

gdb

You might not even like the SDA effect/sound ! :eek:

heiney9

SDA is not an effect. It's a solution to an aural phenomenon known as inter aural crosstalk. The word "effect" conjures ideas about creating something that is not real or is an illusion. It certainly isn't either one of those.

H9

gdb

Well heiney, due to the fact that SDA is patented, out of the "norm" and wayyyyyy outa' widespread production.......I'll continue to be comfy calling it an "effect".............. as has been done by many before me, including audio writers, etc. Much like a certain racing affictionado around here .......you should probably attempt to study up on generally accepted definitions of commonplace words. If however, you're content to affix your own meanings to these words, please don't attempt to "correct" those of us that aren't familiar with your personal definitions. This, of course, is entirely......... in my opinion.


Behold:


ef?fect
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noun
1.
something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.

2.
power to produce results; efficacy; force; validity; influence: His protest had no effect.

3.
the state of being effective or operative; operation or execution; accomplishment or fulfillment: to bring a plan into effect.

4.
a mental or emotional impression produced, as by a painting or a speech.

5.
meaning or sense; purpose or intention: She disapproved of the proposal and wrote to that effect.

nspindel

Ok fellas, we've got a thread here that's actually stayed entirely positive. Let's not go dragging the discussion downhill.

heiney9

nspindel wrote: »

Ok fellas, we've got a thread here that's actually stayed entirely positive. Let's not go dragging the discussion downhill.

I got no problems and certainly am not the one acting like an a$$.

H9

nspindel

Well, that's certainly positive :eek:

gdb

Case in point.

: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

It's OK, I really don't think he can help it.

Saftgeek

Hey there everyone... I had a few minutes tonight so I called up my guy. We spoke for a long time about why I was planning to dissect and rebuild his "mint" SDA's. He really seems like a good guy. He agreed to sell them to me for 400 and said he would guarantee them to work as stated. I am really stoked. I'm planning the road trip on Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon I should be able to report without a doubt how the deal went.

Thanks again for all the help. I'm looking forward to getting started on the journey. If my wife happens to post some questions on this forum about what I paid or what I'm paying to work on these things... let's keep our stories straight. These things were practically free and parts don't cost near as much as sending them to someone to fix. I don't need an attorney's fees in the mix...

Sleep well all...

-Saftgeek

teekay0007

nspindel wrote: »

Ok fellas, we've got a thread here that's actually stayed entirely positive. Let's not go dragging the discussion downhill.

That's usually only possible for just so long when a certain someone is participating in the discussion....:cheesygrin:

teekay0007

Saftgeek wrote: »

Hey there everyone... I had a few minutes tonight so I called up my guy. We spoke for a long time about why I was planning to dissect and rebuild his "mint" SDA's. He really seems like a good guy. He agreed to sell them to me for 400 and said he would guarantee them to work as stated. I am really stoked. I'm planning the road trip on Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon I should be able to report without a doubt how the deal went.

Thanks again for all the help. I'm looking forward to getting started on the journey. If my wife happens to post some questions on this forum about what I paid or what I'm paying to work on these things... let's keep our stories straight. These things were practically free and parts don't cost near as much as sending them to someone to fix. I don't need an attorney's fees in the mix...

Sleep well all...

-Saftgeek

CONGRATULATIONS!! Well done....'specially for a newbie!! :biggrin: Have a good trip - looking forward to reading your impressions once you get those 1Cs home! :cool:

nspindel

Saftgeek wrote: »

Hey there everyone... I had a few minutes tonight so I called up my guy. We spoke for a long time about why I was planning to dissect and rebuild his "mint" SDA's. He really seems like a good guy. He agreed to sell them to me for 400 and said he would guarantee them to work as stated. I am really stoked. I'm planning the road trip on Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon I should be able to report without a doubt how the deal went.

Thanks again for all the help. I'm looking forward to getting started on the journey. If my wife happens to post some questions on this forum about what I paid or what I'm paying to work on these things... let's keep our stories straight. These things were practically free and parts don't cost near as much as sending them to someone to fix. I don't need an attorney's fees in the mix...

Sleep well all...

-Saftgeek

That..... is great! Very nice job. Looking forward to hearing your impressions! Congratulations, welcome to the dysfunctional family :cheesygrin:

Schurkey

Saftgeek wrote: »

If my wife happens to post some questions on this forum about what I paid or what I'm paying to work on these things... let's keep our stories straight. These things were practically free and parts don't cost near as much as sending them to someone to fix.

Why lie? For less than a grand, you've got rebuilt speakers that can't be touched by anything NEW priced under $2K; and not many priced under 4K.

nspindel

Btw Saftgeek, word to the wise - when trying to coordinate a lie to one's wife, don't post it on the Internet! :redface:

nhhiep

I have to agree that SDA is the "effect" from whatever engineering that Polk did to the SDA line

gdb

Good deal on some great speakers.........Now..............JB WELD those 6.5" Midwoofers, ASAP ! :cheesygrin:

gwg_97

Welcome to the SDA club! You'll love them!

treitz3

Heck yeah, man! It wouldn't be the first time a member has taken a road trip *smiles*

Rock on with your bad self and remember.....no regrets. Enjoy the ride and then enjoy the music.

Tom

drumminman

Saftgeek wrote: »

Hey there everyone... I had a few minutes tonight so I called up my guy. We spoke for a long time about why I was planning to dissect and rebuild his "mint" SDA's. He really seems like a good guy. He agreed to sell them to me for 400 and said he would guarantee them to work as stated. I am really stoked. I'm planning the road trip on Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon I should be able to report without a doubt how the deal went.

Thanks again for all the help. I'm looking forward to getting started on the journey. If my wife happens to post some questions on this forum about what I paid or what I'm paying to work on these things... let's keep our stories straight. These things were practically free and parts don't cost near as much as sending them to someone to fix. I don't need an attorney's fees in the mix...

Sleep well all...

-Saftgeek

Outstanding! Congrats and post your impressions after you've been able to spend some time with them.

SDA1C

Well Played friend. Do enjoy them, hey are stellar in many rights and deserve a loving home. Congrats on such a fine deal!

Saftgeek

Thanks again everyone. I'll try to post some pictures in a new thread once I get them back and find some spare time. My wife was actually reading over my shoulder while I typed the lying part... She didn't think it was nearly as funny as I did. These things could cost a dollar and she still thinks I'm nuts. Her television is upstairs with one button to turn it on. Using two remotes is wayyyyy too technical for her... She is a great cook though, so that makes up for it.

-Saftgeek

nspindel

Hah! Every guy needs a wife who lets him enjoy tha man-toys.

chandler9a

Congratulations, let us know what you think when you get a chance to spend some time with them.

drumminman

nspindel wrote: »

Hah! Every guy needs a wife who lets him enjoy tha man-toys.

Yep! Mine's great - she's very picky about how the house looks, yet lets our LR be dominated by my 2.3TL's, equipment rack, etc.

PolkieMan

http://www.intl.onkyo.com/downloads/manuals/pdf/tx-ds898_manual_e.pdf

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/a-v-receivers/onkyo/tx-ds898/prd_125784_2718crx.aspx

If this is it you should not have any problems at all.

PolkieMan

My wife loves mine since she found her music sounds so good on them with the new tweeters:razz:

drumminman wrote: »

Yep! Mine's great - she's very picky about how the house looks, yet lets our LR be dominated by my 2.3TL's, equipment rack, etc.

Saftgeek

Polkie... That's the one. I hooked them up and found out I've got a wounded soldier. One of the drivers isn't working correctly. Not sure what is going on. I've got the details on my other thread. I've got to figure it out then move forward. Thank you for your help...

PolkieMan

I will gladly pay $35 for a cable if anyone will sell one to me.

nspindel wrote: »

$450 with the cable is too much, in my opinion. You'll find the sda cables for sale here from time to time for about $35.