Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,772
edited February 2004 in Speakers
Will be here........TOMMOROW! Woo Hoo!

My Dad FINALLY bought a pair off EBay. Dude was in NC, had an amp and mint condition 1.2tl! So we took it, for 1,800. Amp is 900 watts, all mint, with SDA cable, manuals, etc.....

Just to share the news, will post pics when I see em :D
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2004
    Probably will look something like these...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3078645342
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    Yep! Thats them! Can't wait to hear them! :D I'm excited......lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2004
    Looks like your dad's really going for it these days. SVS and now SDA 1.2tls? When does the corvette arrive?

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2004
    MX,
    Should be a GREAT setup. FYI, that looks like a Soundcraftsmen A-900 Pro amp. It is no slouch. My friend has 5 of them in his system. You will not believe what you will be hearing shortly!!! Depending on whether he includes them or not you may need a pair of RCA to 1/4" mono phone jack adaptors for that amp. RS has good gold plated ones.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2004
    Here is a pic of the inside of the amp. Look at all those FET's!!!
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    Hmm, thanks for telling me that, will see if we need it! Thanks!

    Dont know when the vette arrives ;) lmao

    WHOAH!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2004
    There are fans in the back of that amp as well. MAKE SURE THEY ARE RUNNING PROPERLY BEFORE PLAYING LOUD STUFF! Also, if it blows your house breaker don't freak out, they can do that. This ain't your average sony... Treat the amp gently though because those pcboards inside are a little finicky at their age. It would be reasonable to check that the thing isn't FULL of dustballs by removing the top cover and taking a look. Just pick out the major stuff if it is, don't poke around in there or try to clean too much or you'll be sorry. (experience here).

    If all is good you got the best deal I've seen on the TL's and amp!
    Congrats!
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    Thank ya, I passed that information along to my Dad
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2004
    I was wondering why that auction closed early ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2004
    MX,
    This is what your stereo will look like if you get 4 more of the A-900 Pros!
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2004
    Ohhh ... A space heater ... LOL ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    HOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DUDE!!!!!!!!

    That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2004
    Chuck, they are Poppa Sid's SDA, Sid Sr.

    Sid, don't even dig a listen to them EVER. I know it will be hard, but FORCE yourself to steer clear.

    If you do listen to them, I've got dibs on the RT5's when you sell all your (now) inferior speakers.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    LOL!

    Stay clear in the Flea Market!

    I MUST HEAR THEM!!!!! lol!

    If I add any speakers of any sort beyond the size of the RTi70, it will be in my Dad's house. Nothing in my main rig will be for sell......yet.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2004
    Now if you play your system too loud he will blow you out of the house. Not much point anymore. :D
    madmax

    Edit: Oh yea, that isn't my sytem, it belongs to my friend. He really likes the A-900's. He said to keep him in mind if it ever gets sold.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    LoL....................

    Only speakers I have at his house are the Advents and the Pioneers......nothing to special so i rarely listen to music there

    But that is a good point....

    I hope to buy a pair of CRS+ later on
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2004
    Sid,

    Congrats for your dad. You know you can tell him you think they sound like crap and he should get the Wilson Alexandrias so that you wind up with the SRS;)

    LOL...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    We got em hooked up...

    Right now just to the 275 watt Yamaha...

    That 1.2 sucking that thing DRY...nothing left!

    These things sound awesome!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited February 2004
    Madmax

    Do you know what type of rack was used to hold the amps?

    Thanks

    Peter
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2004
    The rack is a Mid Atlantic that I purchased from Mantis. www.partsexpress.com may sell them but I'm not sure.

    MX,
    Why didn't you guys try out the A900? Believe me, day and night difference. Especially in the soundstage area.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    Max,
    We did..lol after that. The reason why it was hooked up to the Yammer was because he had just got home and wanted to hear em ;)

    I'll tell ya more on my thoughts........after i get done eating. Im starved!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    First off, these speakers are amazing in soundstage. I mean if you want a speaker with a voice 10 foot wide and 20 feet tall. This is your speaker

    if you want drums 20 feet wide and 20 feet tall
    this is your speaker

    if you want clean, clear, relaxing sound at 110db
    this is your speaker

    if you want the seperation, detail, soundstage of a 20-30,000 dollar speaker for a little over a grand
    this is your speaker

    If you want the ultimate speaker for the money
    this is your speaker

    THIS IS THE SPEAKER** for the money. Without a doubt.

    OK, now my praising is over...

    We blew 2 tweeters. Not sure how, but we need 2 tweeters. if anyone has any available......email me at vr3mxxtrmespl2k3@hotmail.com, or pm me, or respond in the flea market thread! :D
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2004
    Not sure how???

    Hypothesis ......

    Right now just to the 275 watt Yamaha...

    +
    That 1.2 sucking that thing DRY...nothing left!

    +
    relaxing sound at 110db

    =
    We blew 2 tweeters

    Sorry to hear. Everything has its limitations though including the Yammie amp. Hope you find some new tweets.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    We were using the Soundcraftsman on the high level listening

    the yamaha couldnt squeeze out...80db...

    The Soundcraftsman is double the power...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2004
    And you **** them up already.

    Way to go Sid, at this point, I'm thinking you'd be better off with some pro-audio gear, something around 100db 1w/1m. I wouldn't even wish Klipsch on you and your old man (whether you've run them before or not).

    You wear the crown for '**** up some perfectly good speakers'.

    SHAME ON YOU, BLASPHEMY!
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2004
    what is ya... ignant???

    1/4twin
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    Again, Russ's vision is inside a clouded glass one sided mirror.

    You read what you want to, but still have your version.

    Whos fault is it? Why is it that persons fault?

    Where does it say *I* blew the tweeters? Where does it say *I* turned it up? :rolleyes:
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2004
    Sid,

    You say you didn't do it and I believe you.

    I think its more about the principle of the whole matter that has folks in disgust. Kind of like when you see those Iraqis burning the American flag. Just something that makes your stomach churn sour. When I was growing up and someone said "Polk Audio" those 1.2s were the speakers that came to mind. Those are the legendary speakers that I too only wish to hear some day.

    Don't take it personally.

    So are they the two tweets in the same speaker? There were NO signs of clipping or the tweeters going bezerk before it happened?? How long did they play at those levels?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    edited February 2004
    We played them for 5-10 minutes, just for a short listen.
    it ranged from 105-110db listen. Fully calibrated


    They are 2 tweets, same speaker, lower two.

    I understand why, but I don't like this *way to go Sid* bs Russ is throwing out...that is just stupid

    My Dad opened up the blown tweeter, voice coil was in perfect shape, no physical damage could be found he said. So we just....dont know.

    Funny thing is, my Dad also said they listened to them much much louder at the sellers house. So who knows? I'm at a loss here.

    Anyways, the 1.2 is an amazing speaker. Sonus Fabor, Thiel, Wilson Audio (not the X-1), the sound of these speakers......I have not heard a speaker costing over 30 grand that can actually *compare* to the sound they produce. 2 blown tweets or not.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,722
    edited February 2004
    From my experience, the voice coils don't have to look damaged at all. It's more likely the dome got overheated and may have a pin hole or small slit near the edge. Despite the power of the amp you were using it may not be up to the task of delivering clean power at those dB levels.
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