SDA 2B Speakers for $350 - good deal?

hagmanm2

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/5723186695.html

pictures aren't great - looks like a piano black top, is the rest of the same?

I just PM'd the seller. What are your thoughts on these speakers? I had some RTiA7s that I had to sell after moving into my new house (too big for the room), so I'm looking for some replacements for my main speakers in my HT setup.

CSiA4 center, FXi30 surrounds

Nightfall

I'd pay that all day long. Already have the upgraded tweeters too. They are very good speakers, do it.

polrbehr

Nightfall wrote: »

I'd pay that all day long. Already have the upgraded tweeters too. They are very good speakers, do it.

+1, but I would offer him $300 and see what he says. You can always go up from that offer. Don't forget to do the push test.

I am curious though, you say these will replace RTiA7s that were too big for the room? The 2Bs are pretty large too, mine are 38h x 16w x 12d, and for comparison my RTi10s are 43h x 8w x 16d approx. (similar to A7s IIRC).

They do look to be in good shape though, good luck with them.

Legender

Not a bad price... I'd say the floor space required for the 2Bs is greater than the A7 as I have both... so surprised you're thinking you're down sizing.

codycatalist

I LOVE my 2Bs, I would say go for it they are awesome speakers!

[Deleted User]

I'd go after that sub for 300-350...

hagmanm2

Thanks guys. Right now I have some LS50s holding down the fort, any thoughts on LS50 v SDA 2B?

hagmanm2

Legender wrote: »

Not a bad price... I'd say the floor space required for the 2Bs is greater than the A7 as I have both... so surprised you're thinking you're down sizing.

Legender, It's still a concern for me, but my main issue is Cabinent depth. Are these dimensions correct for 2Bs: 11-1/2"D x 16-1/2"W x 39-1/2"H

RTiA7s are about 18" deep or more (when taking into account the rear port. So that 7" is a big difference for me

hagmanm2

rednedtugent wrote: »

I'd go after that sub for 300-350...

Only so much $$ to go around

How do you think it stacks up to mine? Velodyne DPS-10 - Only sub I've ever owned other than PSW125.

[Deleted User]

I can't give it to you exactly. If you have a larger room, say > 500 sq feet, you would
do better w/ the larger sub. More watts. 12 inch vs 10 in favorof the Hsu.
The Hsu's a pretty musical and you can tune them to your setup or tastes.

If he has it all set up I'd ask for a demo.

Legender

hagmanm2 wrote: »

Legender, It's still a concern for me, but my main issue is Cabinent depth. Are these dimensions correct for 2Bs: 11-1/2"D x 16-1/2"W x 39-1/2"H

RTiA7s are about 18" deep or more (when taking into account the rear port. So that 7" is a big difference for me

Yes @hagmanm2 , those are the correct dimensions from the SDA 1C brochure which you can access here: http://www.polksda.com/manuals.shtml
And the the A7s are definitely narrower, but much deeper.

BlueBirdMusic

I paid $275 for my 2B's about two years ago. I updated the tweeters to the RDO-194's from Polk at a cost of $100.

The original tweeters can be very fatiguing with some music, and sound better than the original tweeters.

I don't remember seeing any 2B's posted with the black end-caps recently. My 2B's are the studio version but I think the end-cap version looks the best.

Go for them!

HzTweaker

Buy 'em! & than have me over for a demo.. I'll bring the Brews.

lightman1

That's the spirit, Matt! Peer pressure works wonders around here.
And I'm right down the road, as well. Lake Norman.

hagmanm2

Damn. Seller decided to hold on to them. I was ready to bite. *sigh*

polrbehr

Maybe he saw this thread

leftwinger57

I also never saw piano black which if I had the choice of the black and the water stained light white oak I would go w/ the bl

ack.

Nightfall

They're the cheaper studios, aren't they?

F1nut

Nope, those are regular 2B's.

Nightfall

Gotcha. The studio models were all on risers?

F1nut

Yes

Nightfall

@leftwinger57 if you like the black end caps there's a fella' here that will do this to yours...

[Deleted User]

peg board in the living room?

txcoastal1

rednedtugent wrote: »

peg board in the living room?

Acoustic treatment....duh

hagmanm2

Update folks: Seller put them back on the table. He's getting ready to move and he's now positive they won't fit in the new home.

Question --> is it worth getting these speakers if I have to put them right up against the wall, or should I stick with my LS50s?

I don't remember off the top of my head but I think the seating area is about 12' or 14' from the speaker/tv wall. PS, this is not the final setup for the room, rest of the HT equipment will be added on a rack to the left of where the receiver currently is. -_-

hagmanm2

@polrbehr Hey, just to show how much I don't know about SDA 2Bs (all SDAs for that matter). Push test: is the woofer a passive woofer, meaning the push test is to make sure the cabinets are still air-tight: pushing the woofer in should cause the mids to push out a bit, correct?

rooftop59

hagmanm2 wrote: »

rednedtugent wrote: »

I'd go after that sub for 300-350...

Only so much $$ to go around

How do you think it stacks up to mine? Velodyne DPS-10 - Only sub I've ever owned other than PSW125.

Not being a SDA guy, I would almost recommend the sub over the speakers, especially if you are more HT oriented than 2 channel music. I think I had your sub once--got it in a package deal and sold it on ebay--it was actually pretty solid. BUT...that HSU will CRUSH it. Check out either the SVS owners thread (HSU and SVS are very comparable) or this thread: http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/159046/the-first-time-you-heard-a-real-subwoofer-after-owning-an-entry-level-sub/p2

hagmanm2

@rooftop59 thanks for the input - my 2 chan setup is in my office so yes this is mostly for HT & gaming

rooftop59

With on port open that HSU will hit 108 db @16hz! That is insane! And yes, they are very musical, fast and natural sounding with low distortion and an even frequency response. That sub would rock your world...

pkquat

hagmanm2 wrote: »

@polrbehr Hey, just to show how much I don't know about SDA 2Bs (all SDAs for that matter). Push test: is the woofer a passive woofer, meaning the push test is to make sure the cabinets are still air-tight: pushing the woofer in should cause the mids to push out a bit, correct?

The push test is generally two parts: 1. Make sure everything is working. Lightly press each 6.5" Mid Woofer (MW). They should move freely and you should not hear any scratching. The magnets can become unglued and shift. This can be fixed or the MW replaced. 2. Lightly press on the passive radiator (PR) and hold. The other cones should extend, and stay out from 1-3 seconds. The longer the better, but they all vary. This indicates how well everything is sealed.

IMO your space it tight. You could move the SDA's off the wall a few inches to match the end or center between the fireplace tile. It looks like the room is open on both sides, so placement near side walls should not be an issue. I think the left wall is short enough. If it is only a door way, there may be some reflections.

Listen to the speakers at the sellers, and see if you like the SDA effect.

hochpt21

hagmanm2 wrote: »

@rooftop59 thanks for the input - my 2 chan setup is in my office so yes this is mostly for HT & gaming

My opinion only, but if it is primarily for HT and gaming, I would not put SDA's in there. And I own and love my SDA's.

However, if there's any chance they will be for a mostly music system at some point, I would pick them up.

And for SDA's you want them pulled out from the wall a little bit. 6"-9" or so depending on the room and your model.