How good are the SDA-2B Studios
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Like skip said; reflections, reflection angles, etc. many using SDA's don't have the room they need and still do well. Just be aware that they can do a LOT better when positioned properly.
Also like F1nut said; I have found it is best not to pull the SDA's far into the room. a few inches off the wall either way can make a significant difference, but I have never found it better when more than a foot off the rear wall. Of course i have never tried significant distances from the rear wall, say more than 2-3 feet. I would be intersted to hear from anyone who has.If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!
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If I decide to keep these, and I wanted to get the best bang from 1 mod, what would you recommend?
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Replace the tweeters if they are the original sl2000. Order RDO 194's from Polk. Tell them you are a member. Should be around $100 shipped for 2.
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Replace the tweeters if they are the original sl2000. Order RDO 194's from Polk. Tell them you are a member. Should be around $100 shipped for 2.
Any crossover change required to with the new tweeters?
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Nope, no changes needed unless you decide to TL them and use RDO-198s.2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server -
The 194's are a straight swap.
To "TL" the speakers, crossover modification is necessary which allows use of the RD0-198.
Plenty of happy people who've substituted the 194's into models that came with the SL-2000. I suspect you'd be pleased with them.Jay
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So if I replace with the 194s, what would they be worth if I don't like them and decide to sell them?
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Probably 80% of new price if sold very soon after purchase. Most here know what Polk sells them for new and if you give a little discount, then those looking for a pair would likely go ahead and buy. I don't think you will prefer the 2000's to the 194's.
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Probably 80% of new price if sold very soon after purchase. Most here know what Polk sells them for new and if you give a little discount, then those looking for a pair would likely go ahead and buy. I don't think you will prefer the 2000's to the 194's.
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Listen to them--decide if they are going to be around for a bit--then they would be worth adding the upgraded tweeters. Otherwise your probably going to take a loss (if you sell them a week later) depending what you paid for them//because new tweets are 105.00. Your probably not going to get top dollar for stock studio's with RDO tweets. But i guess you never know to the right buyer
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boston1450 wrote: »Listen to them--decide if they are going to be around for a bit--then they would be worth adding the upgraded tweeters. Otherwise your probably going to take a loss (if you sell them a week later) depending what you paid for them//because new tweets are 105.00. Your probably not going to get top dollar for stock studio's with RDO tweets. But i guess you never know to the right buyer
....EDIT.... Post some pictures that may help us. Did you get the cord ? That may factor on a sale.
That's just it, I don't quite care for them as is but don't know if I want to risk sinking another $100 in to them and still not like them. I did get a cord for them, custom built, not stock. I will try to post some pictures later today. -
If you have not decided to keep them and the trade is not final why not give them back the same way you got them. I bet the original owner would like them back with 194s, so don't swap tweets unless you are planing on keeping them.Home Theater
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Just sell them.Political Correctness'.........defined
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SDA's arent for everyone. I have a set of 2b's im not using & my son in law wants them. Im trying to steer him away because=1st off He has my old HK 50wpc & rti8's i gave him 4 years ago & doesnt have the power to push them. 2nd'ly He is into Cerwin Vega kinda loud crank it up n beat the speaker up & SDA's deserve respect IMO. 3rd'ly He thinks these will be free too & thats not going to happen this time.boston1450 wrote: »Listen to them--decide if they are going to be around for a bit--then they would be worth adding the upgraded tweeters. Otherwise your probably going to take a loss (if you sell them a week later) depending what you paid for them//because new tweets are 105.00. Your probably not going to get top dollar for stock studio's with RDO tweets. But i guess you never know to the right buyer
....EDIT.... Post some pictures that may help us. Did you get the cord ? That may factor on a sale.
That's just it, I don't quite care for them as is but don't know if I want to risk sinking another $100 in to them and still not like them. I did get a cord for them, custom built, not stock. I will try to post some pictures later today.
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I always wanted some 2B's or 1C's or CRS's...so now that I just got my CRS+'s I'm done looking as these are all I can handle in space wise,,,and even that is going to be tricky till I add on to my day room for a 2 channel room...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
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Can't wait to get my ears on the 1b's I am getting next week! Or early, 1c's.....not sure yet. Already imagining DSOTM SACD on them.--Gary--
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Why are you bumping posts? To increase your post count?
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Ya think?
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Selling them, check the classifieds
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Done Looking. Sure rolmao we will see. Day room add on priority listI always wanted some 2B's or 1C's or CRS's...so now that I just got my CRS+'s I'm done looking as these are all I can handle in space wise,,,and even that is going to be tricky till I add on to my day room for a 2 channel room...
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LOL ...ah...Well it was a thought though I need to stop and smell the roses for awhile and appreciate what I do have. 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
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I always wanted some 2B's or 1C's or CRS's...so now that I just got my CRS+'s I'm done looking as these are all I can handle in space wise,,,and even that is going to be tricky till I add on to my day room for a 2 channel room...
Voltz, I've owned all three of these. Put your money into modding the CRS+'s to perfection and you will be thrilled with them. I started with CRS+'s, then went to 2B's, then to 1C's, then back to CRS+'s again. Stick with them and do them up right.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
I hear ya Neil and that is my plan for sure....thinking that my search can end for a long time if I do these right. Going to add a DreadNaught and Good cables etc...
with Dynamat Xtreme & little Blackhole 5 in the right spot. And with Dave going to do my XO's & DreadNaught I know they will be Perfect!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
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Good man!Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
