Lost Polk SDA SRS2s
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"Too large" not just the external dimensions. The SRS2s were what I truly loved.
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[/quote] I'm also trying to decide if I want to take the chance that I'll not see $300 worth of RDO tweeters as an improvement. (to my ears) If the TLs "win", there'll be a set of 2s up for grabs in Maryland possibly. [/quote]
I too was on the fence about upgrading the tweeters in my 2.3TL's when I first got them. I thought the SL3000's were slightly tizzy and without enough extension. Was concerned that the RD-0198's would be too smooth, maybe rolled off.
Not only were the 198's smoother, they had better extension and better transients. A total win for me."Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer -
drumminman wrote: »
Though i have never A/B'd these 2 speakers gdb's respone does not surprise me. In fact I have stated many times here that I prefer the 2A/B's over all of the other SDA's I have used/ owned (from a pure SQ perspective) including SRS models. This is due to simple physics as it relates to source points and time/ phase relationships of multiple driver systems. I belive the SRS 2 would likely best other SRS models except possibly the 3.1TL. I could be totally wrong as I have not heard either of these models at this point, but from knowing what my ears like in relation to the physical properties of speakers i have listened to through my years I would expect my opinion to be the same.
If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!
Monitor 5Jr, Monitor 5, RTA12, RTA 15TL, SDA 2A, 1c, SRS 2, 1.2TL, CRS, Atrium. -
Still looking for Polk SDA SRS2 speakers in very good condition.
Needs to be in Texas. Best around Houston, Austin, San Antonio where I can arrange pickup.
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Sucks what happened to you. If they were the 86'blade/blade, the SDA-1B would be a good alternate. If they were 87' pin/blade, then the SDA-1C would be the alternate. They have the same driver compliment, and the crossovers are essentially identical (sub-bass drive Inductors differs on the 1C).
The 1C would be the better of the two alternates.Home Theater/2 Channel:
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
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
Thanks westmassguy. The person who I trusted to store them for me gave them away to a charity resale shop because his wife told him to. Didn't email me to let me know they had to go. Can't remember which connect cable plugs they had. They were musical instruments. Their sound was beyond believing. They were to be the center of my restored system when I moved back to the States. Do the SDA-1B and C have the 4 midrange speakers?
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The two models have the exact same type, and quantity of woofers and tweeters. As stated, the crossovers are the same with the one exception noted.josephtenzin wrote: »Thanks westmassguy. The person who I trusted to store them for me gave them away to a charity resale shop because his wife told him to. Didn't email me to let me know they had to go. Can't remember which connect cable plugs they had. They were musical instruments. Their sound was beyond believing. They were to be the center of my restored system when I moved back to the States. Do the SDA-1B and C have the 4 midrange speakers?
Home Theater/2 Channel:
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
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
Is there a difference in the sound between the SDA-1B,C and the SRS2?
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The SRS-2s have larger cabinets, and use 15" Passive radiators, while the SDA-1B/C use 12" Passive radiators. The SRSs should go deeper on paper. I've only had ears on the 1Cs. The SDA Handbook lists the overall frequency response for them, and they're very close, however the low frequency -3db point is not listed.Home Theater/2 Channel:
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
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
Again, many many thanks. This does give me 2 more options.
Fingers crossed for a very good pair in Houston, Austin or San Antonio. -
I'd opt for the 1Cs over the 1Bs. Much more versatile for the type of amplifier you want to use, and the crossovers are less expensive to upgrade if you choose to.Home Theater/2 Channel:
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
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
Still trying to find very good condition Polk SDA SRS2 speakers for sale in Houston, Austin or San Antonio. Then I can arrange a pick up. Distance is an issue because I will have to ask friends to pick the speakers up since I am still in France. These speakers are to replace a pair that were given away by the person I trusted to store them.
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The new tweeters were the best thing I could do for my 2.3tlsPOLK 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 -
Aren't the other threads you have going enough....geesh!Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Sorry I didn't realize there was a limit on treads.
Just trying to find replacements for my much loved Polks.
I do apologize. -
Still looking.
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In Texas down Pearland way your lucky to even find an old pair of Bose speakers, Good luck.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 -
Still looking.
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I can arrange pick ups in Houston, Austin or San Antonio
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Polkieman. How did you know I grew up in Pearland? I have been out of the States for 18 years
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Would consider a pair of SDA 1Cs
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Would consider a pair of SDA 1Cs
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I'm looking for some SDA 1C's some day or CRS+ cause anything bigger is just to big for my room. found some 2.3TL's within 3 hr drive, but thats a not smart move for me.2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
The size of 2Bs is between those two models so you might want to consider them as well..I'm looking for some SDA 1C's some day or CRS+...
- 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
- SDA 2BTL · Sonicaps · Mills resistors · RDO-198s · New gaskets · H-nuts · Erse inductors · BH5 · Dynamat
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josephtenzin wrote: »Still looking.josephtenzin wrote: »Would consider a pair of SDA 1Cs
Could you keep looking in just one thread please.
I'm surprised moderation hasn't merged all three threads you have about this into one thread already.
I wish the 100 post rule still stood for the wanted to buy/for sale forums.
"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
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Would be OK with me. Can I do that myself for does the moderator have to do the merge?
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I guess moderator has to do it.
Moderator if possible would you merge the treads into one under "WTB Polk SDA SRS2 or SDA 1C" please.
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I'll see if that is possible.
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The two discussions have been merged.
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Is there a way to change it from Lost to WTB?
Or do you think Lost is better for finding my new speakers?
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