SRS 2.3 Reno

Mike Reeter
Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
edited January 2014 in Vintage Speakers
Happy New Year Everyone, I just finished up a pair of 2.3's. I gave them a new look and I really like the way they have turned out.

I've always liked the look of the trim pieces on my 3.1's, while I had the side panels removed to replace the cloth, I decided to make some new trim.


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The pics are in random order, I'm computer challenged. Hopefully you can catch the drift of what's going on.

Cheers, Mike
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited January 2014
    Those look terrific, Mike. A job well done!

    What's with the hoarding, though? ;-) An impressive collection - do you have all five pairs of SDAs in use? Are they all in the same kind of condition as the 2.3s?
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2014
    Good job!
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited January 2014
    Dude, awesome job. I love them.
    polkaudio

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    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2014
    teekay0007 wrote: »
    Those look terrific, Mike. A job well done!

    What's with the hoarding, though? ;-) An impressive collection - do you have all five pairs of SDAs in use? Are they all in the same kind of condition as the 2.3s?

    I simply enjoy the SDA line, whenever some come up for sale anywhere close, I have to investigate :biggrin:

    This pair needed a lot of TLC, I bought them from the original owner, they were not beat to crap, but they needed a major cleaning. I removed and refinished all the wood and reclothed everything. Also, installed Hurricane Nuts on all the mid-drivers and pr's. I left the tweeters alone as they are virgins and the screws had never been removed. The cabs are very tight and square. The fit/finish is as good as I've ever owned (9 pair over the years)

    btw, this pair of 2.3's will be for sale one day soon, I'm thinning the herd a little.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2014
    damn fine work sir !!!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited January 2014
    Great job, love the look.
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    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
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    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
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    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
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    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
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  • heartystatue
    heartystatue Posts: 329
    edited January 2014
    Dang Mike they look beautiful. I see you have been busy. Are you doing th T.Ls next?
    HT: LSI15, LSIC, LSIFX, Emo XPA-3:biggrin: Onkyo TXNR809, Sony BDP-S500, PannyDMP-BDT320, MIT S1 SC. Mit 73842dlp
    2ch: SDA-SRS 2.3 Fully modded. BAT VK500 w/batpak, BAT VK5I, Essence HDACC.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited January 2014
    Very nice Mike.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2014
    heartystatue wrote: »
    Dang Mike they look beautiful. I see you have been busy. Are you doing th T.Ls next?

    Thank you for all the comments...I will, but I'm going to take a break for a while. Gotta catch up on some Vinyl cleaning and whatnot.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited January 2014
    beautiful
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2014
    A couple more of the finished product

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    I've never had so much trouble attaching pictures
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  • genjivn
    genjivn Posts: 101
    edited January 2014
    They look nice with side trims.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited January 2014
    Nice work!
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    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited January 2014
    Your investigation paid off :smile: they look very nice. Great job---BTW-beautiful TT & TUBES
    ..
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited January 2014
    I saw these on Craigslist today and wished I had some extra cash lying around. Beautiful speakers!
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • MAD
    MAD Posts: 105
    edited January 2014
    Cool new look - well done.
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  • OutcastColt
    OutcastColt Posts: 10
    edited January 2014
    Looks really nice, good job.
    HK 330B
    Polk RT7
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited January 2014
    Mike, those look terrific! I always thought the 2.3 series looked a little plain compared to the other SRS speakers. The side wood really makes them look "complete".

    Excellent work as always! Shame to see you're running out of room. LOL
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited January 2014
    Very nice!
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  • mytime
    mytime Posts: 87
    edited January 2014
    Great work. Those are sweet.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2014
    Thanks everyone, I'm very happy with the way these have turned out. Have been giving them some playing time today and they sound good.
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    edited January 2014
    Very nice work Mike!
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited January 2014
    Those 2.3's look absolutely fantastic Mike! I love the wood strip on the sides that you added to the speakers. Kinda like the 3.1TL's and the 1.2TL's. I always wondered why the 2.3(TL's) didn't have the wood srips on the sides of them. I much prefer them with the srips (as you made them). I hope to one day add some to my 2.3TL's. Thanks for the inspiration to do it!! :smile:
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2014
    headrott wrote: »
    Those 2.3's look absolutely fantastic Mike! I love the wood strip on the sides that you added to the speakers. Kinda like the 3.1TL's and the 1.2TL's. I always wondered why the 2.3(TL's) didn't have the wood srips on the sides of them. I much prefer them with the srips (as you made them). I hope to one day add some to my 2.3TL's. Thanks for the inspiration to do it!! :smile:

    Yea, The trim is exactly as the pieces on the 3.1's, 3 inches wide, with a double bead board detail. As stubby said, they now look more complete. I have another set of trim pieces made and waiting to install on the 2.3TL's that I will start on next.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited January 2014
    Very nice work Mike! Enjoy them now
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    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2014
    boston1450 wrote: »
    BTW-beautiful TT & TUBES

    Thanks, Another winter project is going to be building a new rack and removing the end tables!
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