Identifying PA Speakers

SFS
SFS Posts: 2
edited November 2012 in Vintage Speakers
Hi....I'm new to this forum.
I have a pair of Polk Audio Speakers that I need help identifying.
I bought them in Portland, Oregon around 1987 or so.
They have 'vinyl' wood grain on the cabinets instead of real wood.
They are in excellent shape and sound fantastic, but with a remodel
I have no place for them now.
Suggestions on what they are worth are greatly appreciated
since I will be putting them up for sale locally (NW Oregon).
Thanks,
Steve

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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited November 2012
    I was thinking actual PA speakers...
    They look like SDA 1.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Malbec
    Malbec Posts: 553
    edited November 2012
    That low of a serial number. Probably 2A's
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2012
    Looks like you're interested in "sale" information. If so, take a look here.

    http://www.polksda.com/


    If you have more expansive interests stick around, and
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • SFS
    SFS Posts: 2
    edited November 2012
    Thanks to Mystery, Malbec, and cnh for your prompt replies.
    They do appear to be SDA 2's from what I can find.
    Thanks cnh for the link and the welcome.
    I had looked at that link previously, but didn't see photos of any that looked like mine.
    Prices seem to be all over the board, I'll check some vintage stereo gear stores in Portland,
    and then most likely post the speakers on CL.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,446
    edited November 2012
    SDA2a's to be sure pull drivers both should be 6510 if not and are 6503 and 6511 then SDA2b studio.
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited November 2012
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    SDA2a's to be sure pull drivers both should be 6510 if not and are 6503 and 6511 then SDA2b studio.

    Any 2Bs I've seen have "SDA2" on the back label s/n's, the IC cable sockets in the binding post terminal cups and the crossover mounting screws below the BP terminal cups. Also, all studio versions of the 2B are in the black ash vinyl clad.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,446
    edited November 2012
    teekay0007 wrote: »
    Any 2Bs I've seen have "SDA2" on the back label s/n's, the IC cable sockets in the binding post terminal cups and the crossover mounting screws below the BP terminal cups. Also, all studio versions of the 2B are in the black ash vinyl clad.

    true enough...BUT There have been SDA2b's with Blade/Blade IC socket and I would bet a few with vinyl other than black. Polk was known to use up old parts and cabinets so it's not unheard of.

    My SDA2a's also just say SDA2 until you pull the drivers to check you can never be certain.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2012
    pitdogg2 is right. There is a lot of variation in the production line of SDA 2Bs! You really need to see what's inside to be certain.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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