SDA SRS 2 or SDA SRS 3.1 TL

1ShotBill

I have an opportunity to purchase either a pair of Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (blade/blade) speakers or a pair of SDA SRS 3.1 TL speakers. Both are in good shape. Sellers are both asking around $500 for either set. If I buy one of these, they will primarily be used with a 2 channel stereo setup. Given that the price and condition of both are equal, which version of the SDA SRS would you recommend? I've never owned a pair. These would be replacing either my Polk R.T.A. 12 or Polk Model 11 speakers.

ZLTFUL

IMHO, the 3.1TLs.
But then they are pretty much the SDA version of my RTA-15TLs and I might be biased. hehe.

Ricardo...again

Hard choice. Both are pretty nice sounding SDA's. I would probably take the 3.1's because I miss mine, but if they are equal in price and conditions, I would suggest you decide based on the size of your room.

george daniel

3.1 would be my choice.

Dawgfish

If they were pin-blade SRS 2s I would lean towards those. Since they are blade/blade I would probably lean towards the 3.1s.

pitdogg2

get'em both you know you want to......

nooshinjohn

I have not heard either of them, but I have owned quite a few SDA's. My understanding is that the SRS2's are a bit like a 1C on steroids, and would be my choice if the room is big enough to accommodate them. The SDA effect should also be a bit more pronounced with the extra dimensional driver. You will need to have a pretty good wall to place them on however(at least 15 ft)

The 3.1TL's on the other hand, may be a bit easier to live with in terms of placement and upgrades if you decide to mod them, as many of us have done to our SDA's. Either speaker is a great choice.

Mike Reeter

I currently have both pair, I prefer the 3.1's just slightly over the SRS 2's. The (blade/blade) 2's are a 4 ohm load and the 3.1's are a 6 ohm load, the 3.1's are a little easier to drive and a better match for my tube amp.

The 2's have great sound, with a deep low end "if" you can feed them with some high current and have the room for them to breathe. The blade/blade version can also be modded to accept the RDO-198 tweeter upgrade.

I have my SRS 2's for sale, but I know I will miss them one day if they sell.

headrott

What's the room size you will put these into? If a bigger room, SRS 2's would be good. If a "smaller" room the 3,1TL's would be better. Unless you want to upgrade the SRS 2's to accept the RD0-198 tweeter, the 3.1TL's will have a better high end. Bass will be slightly more pronunced the the SRS 2's however, but only slightly. I would say the 3.1TL's would be the better choice overall. I own a pair and they are great speakers.

PolkieMan

I agree with most the people here the 3.1TLs would be my choice. Newer model easier to do the crossover boards. 6 ohm so a little more amp friendly. Besides they look cool.

bluecomet

I would go with the 3.1tl's. I have owned the SRS 2 b/b version. You are going to need a beefy amp that can drive those bad boys. If you have the gear and want more bass than I would seriously consider the SRS 2's. If you go in that direction the first thing that goes are the SL2000 tweets. Bottom line is it will cost you more to modify, plus use correct gear and you will need a larger room to open up the SRS 2's. It depends on what you are looking for. Both speakers are very good.

JJDavis

I'm selling a pair of SDA SRS speakers for a friend. They are over 5 feet tall, 200 lbs with 8 mids, 4 tweeters and what appears to be a passive radiator. They were manufactured between 1985 and 1988 and are in excellent condition cosmetically though I have not put power to them. Could anyone on here tell me what might they be worth? I'm in southern California.

pitdogg2

JJDavis wrote: »

I'm selling a pair of SDA SRS speakers for a friend. They are over 5 feet tall, 200 lbs with 8 mids, 4 tweeters and what appears to be a passive radiator. They were manufactured between 1985 and 1988 and are in excellent condition cosmetically though I have not put power to them. Could anyone on here tell me what might they be worth? I'm in southern California.

They are worth whatever someone will give you for them. Location and desire are huge.

Toolfan66

Okay, old thread being sprung up, but I have to say it, the 15TL’s don’t even come close to the 3.1TL’s.

I know they have a fan base, but IMO they are great if you’re looking for replacement drivers, along with the 11’s..

I would rather have monitor 7’s or 10’s

For the record the 3.1’s are not on my favorite SDA list but they are no slouch either..

My favorites are.
CRS+
2B’s P/B Wood Cap Version.
SRS 2’s P/B
2.3TL’s
1.2TL’s

And I’m also going to say the 2.3’s non TL’s are some serious bad **** speakers, I honestly don’t feel they get enough love.

I have also never had my ears on the original SDA SRS Big Boys, I would guess I would feel the same as I do with the 2.3 non TL’s..

F1nut

The original SDA SRS sound a bit thick.

Toolfan66

F1nut wrote: »

The original SDA SRS sound a bit thick.

When you say thick, is that deeper lower end, or is the sound as a whole more heavy?

F1nut

To my ears, heavy.....even after crossover mods.