What model SDA for small room?

hochpt21
hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
edited October 2013 in Vintage Speakers
I have a 10'x12' room in the basement. I am planning to turn this into a second 2-ch system.

1) Is this too small a room to adequately enjoy SDA's?

If not...

2) What would be the largest model that would work well in that room?

Thanks,
Paul
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited October 2013
    2B-TL's
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited October 2013
    Recommended distance apart is 6 to 8 feet, so for SDA's to work properly at 6 feet apart, a 15' wall is needed. That said, many have reported good results in smaller rooms. I would look for either the CRS+ or SDA 2B's.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited October 2013
    You could also use a pair of 1C's but CRS+ would probably be perfect for that size room.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited October 2013
    I think the 1c's would be overkill IMHO. I would also lean towards the 2b's at the very most. CRS would be the best fit.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2013
    In a room that size, I would say (and as others have said) the largest size would be 2B's. Anything larger probably won't work out too well, but the only way to know is by trying it out. 2B's are my vote though.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited October 2013
    Not any larger than 1C that's for sure CRS+ would be plenty
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2013
    Thanks for all the input. I was guessing maybe the crs just based on the size, but two pair of 2a's have been on my local CL in the past month. The latest being $225.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited October 2013
    The 2A's are basicallly the same size as the 2B's, so sure.

    The CRS/CRS+ are the same size footprint as the 2A/2B's. For some reason people seem to think otherwise.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2013
    Oh wow, never would have guessed that. Good to know.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited October 2013
    I own 2As, and CRS+s. Once they're upgraded/updated fully, including the often overlooked Dimensional Inductors, the CRS+s will give the 2As and 2Bs a run for their money, despite their diminutive size. As F1 noted, their footprint is the same as their larger siblings, but their size and appearance doesn't overpower the room aesthetically speaking.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited October 2013
    Get yourself some CRS+'s, convert them to 4.1TL's, and don't look back. While I still had my 2-channel room setup, it was in a 12'x12' room, and they sound amazing. You will definitely want to investigate some acoustic treatments for the room, though. That will tighten things up considerably.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited October 2013
    +1 CRS's size is perfect for small/med room. I myself would love to have some too.I have a small living room,open to dining room & both 2b & 1c's seem to be ok.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited October 2013
    Paul, sent you a PM. BTW, what the H are you guys doing up at those ungodly hours?
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  • eeagle
    eeagle Posts: 226
    edited October 2013
    I absolutely love my SDA-1A's connected to a vintage Sansui G-9700 200W/ch receiver here in my 12x12 computer room....I think I like them better then my bigger SDA SRS system out in the family room.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2013
    Don, lets just say the joys of parenthood in my case.

    I got your pm and ill get a hold of you tomorrow.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited October 2013
    I "suffer" at a job from 1pm -11pm.
    Really I like it, Houston traffic blows.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited October 2013
    I have SDA 2b Studios in a similar environment, they sound GREAT. I really do not think you'll be disappointed. For their size, they completely fill the room. Sound stage is impressive and spacial imaging is uncanny!

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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2013
    Well, looks like I'll be getting my first ever pair of SDA's!

    Don and I worked something out. SDA 2A's sometime in the next couple weeks.

    Looking forward to hearing what this is all about. Gotta get that room painted and the treatments finished...so many projects :)

    Side note...I saw in another thread that someone drove this exact same pair with an HK 3490 stereo reciever for awhile. That's all I have for now, so hopefully it'll work at reasonable levels until I come across something better. If not, hopefully, someone will let me know.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited October 2013
    Congrats Paul, let us know when you get them and as always, post some pics :).
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