what is difference between Polk SDA 2A and SDA 2B?

pglbook
pglbook Posts: 2,228
edited December 2012 in Speakers
I was hoping to pick up a pair of Polk SDA 2B I saw for sale recently about 3 hours from me but, unfortunately, I missed out on the speakers. I am intrigued by the SDA series (never having owned any of the SDA speakers) and the SDA 2B seems like the right fit for me in terms of size and price. However, I noticed today that there is a pair of SDA 2As listed for sale on ebay and they are located in NY state, where I am located so I am curious. What is the difference between the SDA 2A and SDA 2B speakers? From the pics of the SDA 2A, they do not seem as attractive looking as the SDA 2B as the pics of the SDA 2As show a fake walnut venner at the base of each speaker. But, cosmetics aside, waha is the main differnce between the SDA 2A and 2B and is one preferable to the other?

The Seller of the SDA 2A seems to have a very high Buy It Now price for those. What do you think a good price for the SDA 2A would be?

I almost got a mint pair of SDA 2Bs for $375 so I would not want to pay any more than that. I will continue looking for a nice pair of SDA 2Bs but was just curious about the SDA 2As and wanted to use it as a learning experience and find out the difference between the SDA 2A and 2B.

Thanks again. Happy Holidays to all.
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,481
    edited December 2012
    Different drivers, except the tweeter. Different wattage ratings (which I never understood), different frequency responses (I never understood this either since they use the same passive radiator, SW121) and, of course, a different crossover setup. As far as the specifics of why the 2B kicks the snot out of the 2A I'm sure someone will chime in with better knowledge of the two, not only as to which one sounds better but also about all the mods you can do to them.

    FWIW I have the 2A's and am happy with them...
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited December 2012
    The 2B is the newest and best of the 2 series.

    Read the handbook

    FOR DOWNLOAD: The SDA Handbook. By Ray Smith
    http://vr3mods.com/LCSDAUpgrade.php
    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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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited December 2012
    Hold out for the 2B's.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • astar13656
    astar13656 Posts: 164
    edited December 2012
    I have 2A's and are happy with them as well.
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