Custom Stands for Polk CRS+ speakers

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    Wow. That's all I can say. Wow. Larry, seriously. You are the greatest human being alive. You have truly outdone yourself. Thank you a million times over for making these for me. As great as they look in the photos, they're just so much better than the photos can do justice. Absolutely fan-freakin-tastic. Evhudsons, as high as you may have your expectations set, you're still going to be blown away. The only problem with these stands is that they're now the showpiece, not my 4.1TL's. I need to get back to the office, I'll get them spiked and put the speakers on them later tonight and post a few photos. I am completely humbled, these things are incredible. You have skills I cannot even begin to comprehend, my friend. Thank you again!!!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited November 2012
    This thread is worthless without pictures!

    Oh, I thought it was a different forum. :biggrin: :cheesygrin:

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,346
    edited November 2012
    Awesome!!!!

    Thanks for the kind words. Be sure to put the strip of foam around the top, I have been second guessing my self if I sent enough, If not let me know and I will send you some more..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
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    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    Yes, definitely will be using the foam. Pics will come tonight, although I will say up front that the real things are nicer than a photo could possibly make them look.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited November 2012
    Looking forward to seeing those pictures, congrats.
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    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    Well, the pics are not great. It's tough to really get a good view of them, because the walls in my music room are painted brown. Black against brown doesn't show up all that well. I did make sure to angle a shot of the Polk Audio logo with the white woodwork behind it so there was enough contrast to see it. These are definitely far more impressive in real life than they are in the photos!

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    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    I need to apply some cable ties to the back so they're out of site so I can deal with the speaker cables behind the stands. Those wires are a mess!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,786
    edited November 2012
    Sweet!
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    EntersShadow said it best in my 4.1TL thread:
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Larrys stands shoot awesomeness and glitter out in a 360 degree angle on all sides. Thats all you need to know :smile:.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,346
    edited November 2012
    Looks great!! Yeah pics do these no justice!!


    And there are only three sets around!!:smile:
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    And I'm honored to be one of the three! And the pics really do nothing for these. In the pics they look like.... stands. But when I opened them up and saw them, I just couldn't believe what I had in my possession. They are just absolutely superb.

    Oh, by the way, the foam strips were perfect. Absolutely no need to send any more. Thanks again!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • evhudsons
    evhudsons Posts: 1,175
    edited November 2012
    I've got dinner guests over right now so I can't spend time gushing over the stands just yet, but I have to get on here and tell yall, dangomite! There are no pictures that can do it justice, these are works of art by a master skilled artisan. I will post pictures when I get the cabs done. If I do it sooner my speakers will detract from the stands, if you want to call them stands. Perfect, level, solid, weighted, aligned, and in all measure of things simply unbelievable. The fact that I am one of three makes my head spin.

    Larry, seriously, you are some kind of special person that could even make this happen. When I bought my CRS+ speakers new in 1989 I couldn't afford the stands too because I went with the most speaker my savings could muster. I regreted not getting the stands all these years, and no one in my entire life had any knowledge of SDA much less the CRS+ SDA's. My love for them was my own, and I protected my speakers up there with my dogs and guitar.

    I am more than appreciative of what I have here. Even though you made them with your own labor and I will never know the full effort you put in them you may never understand the full appreciation I have for them.

    Wow. As soon as I get the CRS+ speakers in showroom condition, only then will they be worthy of pictures taken on your stands. I'll make sure it's an event, and I'll get some hot girls modeling them. Yeah, nice.... and they won't be cheap truck stop strippers, they'll be some classy girls.
    Polk Audio SDA CRS+ crossover 4.1TL by Trey/VR3 (Rings and custom stand by Larry)-Polk Audio SDA SRS2 crossovers by Trey/VR3Parasound HCA1500aYamaha rxa-3070 with musicast-Celestion SL6S presence,- sl9 surround backNHTsuper1's surroundMagnepan SMGParasound 1500pre- Sofia "Baby" tube amp - Monitor Audio Silver RX2 Marantz 2230/B&Kst140Technics 1200mk2 Gamertag: IslandBerserker I am but a infinitesimally small point meeting the line of infinity in the SDA universe
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited November 2012
    You could'nt of said it better evhudsons, you being one of the three has to mean a lot to you and gives you the motivation to finish those CRS+'s of yours can't wait to see some pics. congrats and enjoy.
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    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    Ahhhh..... Evhudsons I was waiting for this post! So glad to see you feel the same way I do. You and I are so fortunate to have these. Larry is a master craftsman, and an incredibly great guy. These are speakers for life.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    And funny you mention it, because I also bought CRS+'s in 1989, although not the pair I have now. And I also couldn't afford the stands!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited December 2012
    I got a big package delivered to me at work today, that put a big ol grin on my face. Neil's original stands that became available due to Larrys kindness and making him his custom Stands, for his 4.1tls that in turn made his originals available and Neil was kind enough to let me buy them off of him.

    I think its cool how these stands were once Sal's, then Neils, and now mine, keeping them in the CP family is what it's all about. Once again thanks Neil I will keep them and cherish them forever:cheesygrin:
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited December 2012
    I was so close to owning these beautiful stands, but the CRS+'s I purchased came with a set of Lovan (high end) stands so I missed out. They are stunning and keeps that Polk Vibe happening!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2012
    Glad you're a happy man Steve! Enjoy them. Meanwhile I'm loving Larry's stands!

    Evhudsons, where are some pics?
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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