SDA-2B Fair Value

bugsnt
bugsnt Posts: 78
edited March 2014 in Vintage Speakers
I'm seeking some advice as to the fair value for a pair of SDA-2B.

What is the value range for a pair with the interconnect cable?
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited March 2014
    Around 200.00 in decent shape, unmodded.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2014
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Around 200.00 in decent shape, unmodded.

    Do the versions with the wood caps go for a little more?
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited March 2014
    I sold both studio and standard pairs for $225 each pair so I don't think wood caps (standard) ones go for any more.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited March 2014
    Mystery wrote: »
    I sold both studio and standard pairs for $225 each pair so I don't think wood caps (standard) ones go for any more.

    Yeah, i dont think it makes much of a difference. I paid 220 for my studios. After mods i had about 550.00 in em. Adds up quick
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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,266
    edited March 2014
    I guess it depends on the part of the country where you live. SDA 2Bs rarely show up around here and when they do they are $300 or more. I gave $300 and have never regretted it.
    • SDA 2BTL · Sonicaps · Mills resistors · RDO-198s · New gaskets · H-nuts · Erse inductors · BH5 · Dynamat
    • Crossover upgrades by westmassguy
    • Marantz 1504 AVR (front speaker pre-outs to Adcom 555)
    • Adcom GFA-555 amp · Upgrades & speaker protection added by OldmanSRS
    • Pioneer DV-610AV DVD/CD player
    • SDA CRS+ · Hidden away in the closet
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited March 2014
    I have stock 2B studios and they sound great. $300 is very fair IMHO

    G

    p.s. I'm (slowly) modding them!
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  • bugsnt
    bugsnt Posts: 78
    edited March 2014
    I have two pairs to choose from:

    Pair of early SDA-2B with cable; the seller wants $400 for the pair

    Pair of later SDA-2B with the wood cap and cable; the seller wants $350

    The prices are a little negotiable ...
    Which pair would be the most bang for the buck investment.

    I have a pair of Monitor 7s and this will be my first foray into SDA land.

    Thanks for all the input thus far... greatly appreciated.
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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,266
    edited March 2014
    Sound should be about the same for either one.
    To me the wood caps with black sides are more desirable. Some may prefer the simulated wood grain vinyl.
    Depending on the year the newer ones may be easier to upgrade the crossovers.
    Pin/Blade interconnect cable is newer and more desirable than Blade/Blade design.
    $50 in your pocket is $50 you can spend on upgrades.
    Excellent condition might be worth $50 more.
    • SDA 2BTL · Sonicaps · Mills resistors · RDO-198s · New gaskets · H-nuts · Erse inductors · BH5 · Dynamat
    • Crossover upgrades by westmassguy
    • Marantz 1504 AVR (front speaker pre-outs to Adcom 555)
    • Adcom GFA-555 amp · Upgrades & speaker protection added by OldmanSRS
    • Pioneer DV-610AV DVD/CD player
    • SDA CRS+ · Hidden away in the closet
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited March 2014
    ^^ +1 Those are good prices for local sales. I wouldnt hesitate to pay 400 for mint 2b's with cord & in ready to listen to condition. Good luck on your search
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2014
    I feel pretty good about scoring a pair with wood caps last weekend for $100.. I'll TL them like my CRS+'s.

    But, I agree $250 for a pair in fair condition is common. But, let's be real. Why not spend a bit more for a pair in good to great condition? Give up the Starbucks for a couple days and get the good ones.

    Finally, the vinyl clad studios are butt ugly...get the living room-presentable verion with wood caps. Obviously just my opinion.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited March 2014
    Wood caps and pin blade $300 is a fine deal.
    Never been to Starbucks heard a cup of coffee is $5.00?
    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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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited March 2014
    Dang! Where were all you people when i was selling my fully modded 2B Studios? :)
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited March 2014
    In Texas of course :-)
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Dang! Where were all you people when i was selling my fully modded 2B Studios? :)
    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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