SDA SRS 1.2TL - long time Polk fan

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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    I originally had assumed that all drivers would be shot until I got into them. It's true - replacing the tweeters and finding original MW's while updgrading the xo's is the best bet.

    Thanks for all the input and feedback.

    WW
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  • GospelTruth
    GospelTruth Posts: 403
    edited August 2013
    Hey wwresto. Are you in the Reno/Tahoe area? I believe those are the same speakers I saw on Craigslist this past week here in Reno. They were a screaming good price, but from the pictures and description it looked like more than I was willing to deal with. It looks like you will have a great set of speakers when all is said and done. If you are in the area, let me know. It's always good to know a fellow Polkie in the area.
    Speakers
    Energy RC-70 Mains, Energy RC-LRC Center, Energy RC-R (x4) Rear Channels, Energy RC-R (x2) Front Effects
    Polk 5jr+
    Polk SDA 2B
    Polk SDS 3.1TL
    Equipment
    Panamax 5510 Re-generator Power Conditioner
    Yamaha RX-V3800 Receiver
    Digital Sources: Sony CDP-X339ES CD Player, HHB CDR830 BurnIt Professional CD Recorder, Sony PS3, Oppo DV-983H DVD Player
    Analog Sources: Sony TC-K890ES Cassette, Nakamichi DR-1 Cassette, Technics SL-7 Turntable
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2013
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I would get all the needed MW's from Ebay rather than the Chinese replacements, but that's just me.

    Agreed. But the MW6511's may be difficult to get as originals, but you'll find some after not too long. Patience.

    I have bought a replacement 6511 (granted a number of years back, about 4 now adn things may be different now) and it ended up having problems. I highly recommend the originals (IMO)........
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    The originals, at least the 1989 model I tore the paper (MW-6510) label off the magnet were made in mexico just like the xovers.

    The 6511 and the 6503 are going to take time to get originals.

    Yea the MW drivers are the same for the 1.2/1.2TL and it looks like you have 1.2TL x-overs the 27uf caps on both the lables are bogus oh brother :smile: insider 007 stuff.

    Any So somebody just stuck that SL-2000 in there to confuse me more. :biggrin:

    Kinda like when Polk sent me a MM 6510 instead of a MW 6510 back then 1991 I didn't know any better I thought the replacement was an update the cone was much stiffer, a car speaker.

    This is going to be a great project free speakers, wait till your friend hears them in a few months :smile:

    When I call Polk I like to order from Helen Yarbor she has been there 30+ years. very helpful
    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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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    I am in Reno. These will be utilized in my office at the shop. Less than ideal room but better WAF (she's rarely around here).
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  • GospelTruth
    GospelTruth Posts: 403
    edited August 2013
    wwresto wrote: »
    I am in Reno. These will be utilized in my office at the shop. Less than ideal room but better WAF (she's rarely around here).

    Yeah, I don't think I could get those by my wife in the house either. She has issues with my SDA 2Bs being "huge", and I have them in a room in the basement. Anyway, glad you got them. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out after you get them fixed up.
    Speakers
    Energy RC-70 Mains, Energy RC-LRC Center, Energy RC-R (x4) Rear Channels, Energy RC-R (x2) Front Effects
    Polk 5jr+
    Polk SDA 2B
    Polk SDS 3.1TL
    Equipment
    Panamax 5510 Re-generator Power Conditioner
    Yamaha RX-V3800 Receiver
    Digital Sources: Sony CDP-X339ES CD Player, HHB CDR830 BurnIt Professional CD Recorder, Sony PS3, Oppo DV-983H DVD Player
    Analog Sources: Sony TC-K890ES Cassette, Nakamichi DR-1 Cassette, Technics SL-7 Turntable
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited August 2013
    Takes me back to the day, I started modding mine..

    Enjoy the project..
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    Man you got your own shop and an office, people give you free speakers? You don't need any help :cheesygrin:
    wwresto wrote: »
    I am in Reno. These will be utilized in my office at the shop. Less than ideal room but better WAF (she's rarely around here).
    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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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    Started burning up my paypal/credit card this weekend. VR3 received some yesterday (awesome communication by the way), as did Polk this morning. Tweeters on back order - but that gives me time to build the xo's and r&r the cabs! Might even have to get a little nutsy and fire up the VMC for some addons :razz:

    WW
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    Sounds great, did you ask if they had stock on the MW and price?
    The 6511 are real tough to find and the 6503 are not a cakewalk.
    wwresto wrote: »
    Started burning up my paypal/credit card this weekend. VR3 received some yesterday (awesome communication by the way), as did Polk this morning. Tweeters on back order - but that gives me time to build the xo's and r&r the cabs! Might even have to get a little nutsy and fire up the VMC for some addons :razz:

    WW
    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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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    All units (RD or MW) are were $48 each as of this a.m., shipped. The 6503 were in stock. Didn't need any 6511 and didn't ask about those...

    WW
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    6503 on ebay look closely some issues

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-MW6503-midwoofer-1-SDA-SRS-Monitor-SRT-RTA-1-2-TL-2-3-3-1-2B-CRS-/321189385712?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item4ac86115f0

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-MW6503-midwoofer-2-SDA-SRS-Monitor-SRT-RTA-1-2-TL-2-3-3-1-2B-CRS-/251322928384?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item3a84038d00

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-MW6503-midwoofer-3-SDA-SRS-Monitor-SRT-RTA-1-2-TL-2-3-3-1-2B-CRS-/321189388142?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item4ac8611f6e
    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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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    6503 on ebay look closely some issues

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-MW6503-midwoofer-1-SDA-SRS-Monitor-SRT-RTA-1-2-TL-2-3-3-1-2B-CRS-/321189385712?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item4ac86115f0

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-MW6503-midwoofer-2-SDA-SRS-Monitor-SRT-RTA-1-2-TL-2-3-3-1-2B-CRS-/251322928384?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item3a84038d00

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-MW6503-midwoofer-3-SDA-SRS-Monitor-SRT-RTA-1-2-TL-2-3-3-1-2B-CRS-/321189388142?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item4ac8611f6e

    lol - those are from me :D

    Would rather offer them up here, but don't have 100 posts...

    WW
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    ol - those are from me :D

    :eek: ha ha that's funny
    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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    edited August 2013
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Polk-Audio-6503-Mid-Range-Drivers-from-SDA-SRS-Signature-Reference-Speaker-/251323013757?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3a8404da7d
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    wow that's like $80 each with shipping
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Polk-Audio-6503-Mid-Range-Drivers-from-SDA-SRS-Signature-Reference-Speaker-/251323013757?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3a8404da7d
    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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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    wow that's like $80 each with shipping

    I read the ad as $80 a pair - not bad at all if you ask me?

    WW
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    I read it as he has 2 and they are $65 each + 13.23 shipping

    Quantity:1 2 available :eek:

    then below he says....:redface:...This is a tested and working pair of Polk 6503 mid range drivers from a pair of SDA Signature Reference Series speakers with date code of 1985. They have been tested and work perfectly. Cones and surrounds are excellent with minimal wear. Other speakers are being shown but this is for a pair (two) drivers only. Please see my other auctions for other parts from this amazing top of the line speaker system. Thank you!



    I guess you could "add to cart" to know for sure, but yea for the pair it's a good deal

    wwresto wrote: »
    I read the ad as $80 a pair - not bad at all if you ask me?

    WW
    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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    edited August 2013
    it's good that you actually took the time to READ......the entire ad.:rolleyes:
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    It's still confusing though it makes you think that he has 2 pairs. Other speakers are shown?
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    it's good that you actually took the time to READ......the entire ad.:rolleyes:
    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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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    it's good that you actually took the time to READ......the entire ad.:rolleyes:

    Remember kids - reading is not only fun - it is fundamental!

    WW
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited August 2013
    I've gotten original 6511's on eBay in great condition. They're out there. Automated searches with email alerts are your friend...
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    While I'm waiting for bits to arrive (and time to manage the actual resto) let's hijack a bit.

    Where shall I start - currently On hand:

    Carver HR772
    Adcom GFA 555 (original series)
    Dynaco 416
    Acurus DIA100
    Several Denon and Yamaha AVR's (inappropriate)

    (popcorn)

    WW
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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited August 2013
    Box just arrived from VR3 mods...think I'll change up my afternoon plans :)

    WW
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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited September 2013
    Everything is here except:

    Tweeters
    Time

    Sigh...good to be busy...but these guys are staring at me through my office window wondering when I'll give them attention?

    WW
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  • wwresto
    wwresto Posts: 49
    edited October 2013
    I owe pictures...they're together for listening - but not *done*. The new xo boards and components went together nicely - thanks VR3/Gimpod. I'm running all new tweeters and 5 of the replacement MW6503's. The top/bottom hardwoods need to still be stripped and refinished - but time will be at a premium for a while so I went ahead and put everything together today. Improved mw sealing, a touch more damping material in strategic spots for now and that's it. Will do more *tweaks* as time allows - want to evaluate each as they go in.

    I let them play for a few hours while finishing up in the shop before giving a listen.

    I'm so totally stoked - my 30 minute quick session after work became 2 hours.

    WW
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