Which SDA Big Boys are these?

dpowell
dpowell Posts: 3,068
edited November 2012 in Vintage Speakers
I'm in contact with the seller and seriously considering these if I can determine which version they are.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ele/3397961624.html

It appears from the pictures that they are the pin/blade version but the seller is unable to determine from the serial number whether they are the original SRS, 1.2 or 1.2TL's.

Any help would be appreciated identifying or telling how to identify what they are. Hopefully, an upgrade from the 2.3TL's to the big boys is in my near future!
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polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2012
    $2200 is a bit high for those SRS's. Hope he's not firm on his price.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2012
    Agreed, the price is high. I haven't approached that subject yet since I haven't determined if they are the ones I want to go after. Thoughts on which model and reasonable price point?
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2012
    They have the sl2000 tweeter so that rules out 1.2tl's. I'd have to say both the SRS's and 1.2's are worth about the same. I think $1500 is a reasonable price in good condition.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2012
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    They have the sl2000 tweeter so that rules out 1.2tl's. I'd have to say both the SRS's and 1.2's are worth about the same. I think $1500 is a reasonable price in good condition.

    Well, that answers that question. Some day a pair of the 1.2TL's will show up. I'm not sure I'd find the additional cost of going to a non-TL version from the modded 2.3TL's worth it.
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,428
    edited November 2012
    Pin-blade connector and two sets of binding posts--Did the original SRS have these? I'm not as knowledgable as some at ID'ing these.
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2012
    I notice from the pictures now that these have the 4 bolts top/bottom on the XO plates and the 5 bolts in the middle which indicates a 1.2 vs 1.2 TL (which only has 1 bolt in the middle - Thanks to a scan of the SDA handbook I just found on VR3's site).
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited November 2012
    Going from modded 2.3TL to the 1.2 is not that much of a difference. IMHO
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited November 2012
    From the pictures they look like early SDA SRS 1.2's. The original SDA SRS's as far as I know never had a Pin/Blade IC.

    Here's a link to a more complete break down of the different SDA's SDA Speaker Identification
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited November 2012
    Hopefully, an upgrade from the 2.3TL's to the big boys is in my near future!

    You already have the better speaker.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    You already have the better speaker.

    True, considering these are the non-TL version however I assume that the 1.2TL's are a better speaker than the 2.3TLs since I have the room size to handle them.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited November 2012
    Don't assume, many feel the 2.3TL is the more musical speaker.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited November 2012
    I have to agree that you already have the better speaker.
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  • oldmodman
    oldmodman Posts: 740
    edited November 2012
    Doug, wait for a pair of the 1.2tl's in perfect condition. They will turn up eventually.

    A few weeks after I met you I spotted a pair of 2.3tl's that were incredibly cheap. So I grabbed them. They do need new grill cloth but all the other parts are good and the wood is not marred at all. Now I have something to modify.

    But I can understand wanting the 1.2tl's

    You want to make sure you are able to drown out that goat.:cheesygrin:
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited November 2012
    Yea I mean if you need a second set like for another room.

    This pair of speaker is legend of Polk Audio SDA Signature Reference that made in very Limit time. It is rarely up for sell in this Excellent original condition like this pair of speakers.
    It is very Luxury and bold looking. I am only to reply email to serious Buyer

    His English is kinda like off, he is maybe Asian.
    His price should be about $800-$900




    F1nut wrote: »
    You already have the better speaker.
    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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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2012
    oldmodman wrote: »
    Doug, wait for a pair of the 1.2tl's in perfect condition. They will turn up eventually.

    A few weeks after I met you I spotted a pair of 2.3tl's that were incredibly cheap. So I grabbed them. They do need new grill cloth but all the other parts are good and the wood is not marred at all. Now I have something to modify.

    But I can understand wanting the 1.2tl's

    You want to make sure you are able to drown out that goat.:cheesygrin:

    :) That's the plan. I have the patience to wait for them. I don't mind grabbing them once they come up and doing a side by side comparison with the 2.3's. I know I won't have trouble reselling either pair.

    I hope those SRT's are rocking great for you oldmodman!
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited November 2012
    Is it just me or does it look like the screws are rusting? I am always leery of something that has lived on a coast.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited November 2012
    You already have the better speaker....
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited November 2012
    OK, now I'm curious with several of you saying I have the better speaker. I'd love to know what in particular makes the 2.3TL a better speaker than the 1.2TL. My reason for wanting the 1.2TL is that I expect a wider soundstage with the additional dimensional drivers. However, I'm certainly open to anything that saves audio $$$ for other upgrades.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited November 2012
    I'd love to know what in particular makes the 2.3TL a better speaker than the 1.2TL.

    As I stated, more musical.
    My reason for wanting the 1.2TL is that I expect a wider soundstage with the additional dimensional drivers.

    That's just not the case. Actually, the CRS+/4.1TL's have a wider soundstage than the bigger SDA's.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2012
    I was told that the big ones were for the guys with small peteywackers ! In that case...... I guess I might be needing some....... if that's really true.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited November 2012
    gimpod wrote: »
    The original SDA SRS's as far as I know never had a Pin/Blade IC.SDA Speaker Identification
    Correct. There is no such thing as a pin/blade original SDA SRS. They are 1.2's because they have the SL2000 tweeters.

    Notice that the crossovers plates are different from one another. The one on the left is a 1.2 crossover plate and the one on the right is an original SDA SRS plate (4 additional bolts). The seller did the right thing by ignoring the label on the back and put the red (positive) binding post nuts on the left as they should be for the SDA SRS 1.2.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited November 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    That's just not the case. Actually, the CRS+/4.1TL's have a wider soundstage than the bigger SDA's.

    Agree 100% The CRS+ are where the magic resides. Biggest soundstage and better imaging.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • 4406bbl
    4406bbl Posts: 194
    edited November 2012
    dpowell wrote: »
    OK, now I'm curious with several of you saying I have the better speaker. I'd love to know what in particular makes the 2.3TL a better speaker than the 1.2TL. My reason for wanting the 1.2TL is that I expect a wider soundstage with the additional dimensional drivers. However, I'm certainly open to anything that saves audio $$$ for other upgrades.

    I have had 1.2tls next to 2.3tls next to original srs and will only say I kept the 2.3s, both sets had rdo198 tweets, the 2.3s just sound better, they are my main speakers now. The 2.3 is better than the 1.2 because the bass is not bloated, just my opinion, it digs deep but is not exhausting to listen to. I never thought I would say that, but I bought my srs new, 1.2tls in 1992-3, and the 2.3s on a whim in 2007, they sound better.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited November 2012
    4406bbl wrote: »
    I have had 1.2tls next to 2.3tls ... will only say I kept the 2.3s...
    Anyone want to trade their 2.3TL's for my 1.2TL's? :wink:
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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