SDA SRS 2 - Fully upgraded - Michigan

Rex81

Selling my fully upgraded Polk SDA SRS 2 speakers in excellent condition, overall 8 out of 10. These were my babies, but I'm moving and can't take them with me.

Pick up in Lansing, Michigan.

Upgrades:
-fully recapped crossovers with Dayton 5% in the sub and low pass, Dayton 1% in the high pass.
-Polk RDO-194 tweeters
-SpeakOn 12 ga interconnect cable
-upgraded binding posts
-Loctite applied to drivers
-New Armacell driver gaskets
-Dynamated drivers
-Hurricane nuts installed

$700 obo

Dabutcher

Very nice condition. GLWYS and with the new home. Peace. D

Polkie2009

Sweet deal on these Rex,agree with the others, wish I was closer. Hey la2vegas, the west coast (especially San Fran. area) usually has a lot of vintage SDA/SRS series speaks. GLWTS sir!

pitdogg2

could one still use Larry's rings after the hurricane nuts?
These are very tempting

Dawgfish

Man if I were closer these would be mine!

sbb2112

I don't see the grills but assume you have them. Were these pin/blade or blade/blade as far as the wiring of the crossovers?

Rex81

Yes, the grills are in near perfect shape. Can kind of see them on the last picture.

These are 1986 blade/blade, now converted to speakOn.

[Deleted User]

pitdogg2 wrote: »

could one still use Larry's rings after the hurricane nuts?
These are very tempting

Yes, mine had hurricanes and I installed Larry's rings.

[Deleted User]

Here's the shop that bought mine for $600. He drove 500 miles round trip to pick them up. I wouldn't be surprised if he wanted another pair.

http://waybackgr.com/#used-equipment

daddyjt

Must. Resist. Temptation.

..........

dromunds

I see that guy's jacked the price up there pretty good.

zingo

These are my favorite model of SDA speakers and your's look great.

[Deleted User]

dromunds wrote: »

I see that guy's jacked the price up there pretty good.

Yes, he did. I'm sure it's negotiable.

halo

@SCompRacer had a set of these and they were very impressive. GLWTS!!

wilsodt

I have SDA 2Bs that I recapped with Sonicap & Axon, replaced the inductor with Erse, Dynamat, Speakon, etc. How big a difference would these be? Powered by NAD 3400.

Nightfall

How big is your room?

Polkie2009

Excellent question by Nightfall. I own a pair of the SDA/SRS 2's p/b , run them in a room about 20'x20'x8'. They require a good size room for sure. These big boys really open up to another level with an amp capable over 250 watts rms per channel.

Rex81

I actually owned SDA 2Bs and upgraded to these. And my room isn't big. 22x12x8. I initially upgraded to original SRS but they were just too big. They pressurized the room. Then I settled on the SRS 2 and they were just right. They just sound bigger than the 2Bs. Some might say they were a little big for my room, but if you pull them off the wall a bit, you're able to tame the bass nicely. I loved them dearly. I just can't use them in my new space.

Oh, and I've run them on all sorts of amps, all the way up to 525 wpc, and I must say, they sound their absolute best on my 1962 Fisher 800-B, and that's good for a whopping 18 wpc! They're actually very efficient speakers so really don't require more than a few watts. The amp just needs a nice fat transformer on board to push current through those crossovers.

[Deleted User]

MMMmm. doable. 3 hr 35 minutes one way...

dromunds

Your comment on "nice fat transformer on board to push current" rings so true.

Gerres26

If i didnt already have plans on picking up a set of 1.2tls next weekend, i would drive up to Michigan and snatch these up.

txcoastal1

la2vegas wrote: »

Plans to pick up 1.2tl's next weekend? When were you planning to let us know about this?

tratliff

I would take these for sure if you were closer. I'm looking for a second system setup and these would remind me of what I had. Good luck with the sale.

Gerres26

la2vegas wrote: »

Plans to pick up 1.2tl's next weekend? When were you planning to let us know about this?

I didn't want to jinx myself to be honest lol...worked out a deal with someone on another audio site who was looking to part with a pair. Only one person here knew about it because i pm'ed him to ask for advise, and that would be @F1nut

But don't worry, once i get them in my possession i will start a new thread about them. They need a little work so I'm sure i will be asking for advise from members here.

Sorry for the off topic thread derail

motorstereo

Are you getting skinnidog's pair Gerres?

pitdogg2

motorstereo wrote: »

Are you getting skinnidog's pair Gerres?

that sounds like a don't ask don't tell situation

motorstereo

Lol; Very well could be...... I know I don't breathe a word of my pending deals either

Gerres26

motorstereo wrote: »

Are you getting skinnidog's pair Gerres?

No, Skinnidog and i couldn't some to an agreement and its no fault to him. His asking price was fair and his 1.2's seemed to be perfect condition. I actually was going to try to save up some more cash to reach his asking price but then anothet member pm'd me with a set of 1.2tls for sale and i had to jump on them even though they need a little work cosmetically.(some stains on the top of the cabs and he said the grill cloth isn't in the best shape)

Like i said, once i pick them up i will assess what shape they are in and ask you guys for some tips on the fixes im sure. I have a long drive ahead of me next weekend but I already have my 1c's sold so i can't wait to get these 1.2tls home and give them a listen.

Nightfall

I've learned it's never a good idea to sell the thing you're replacing until after you've lived with the new thing and are certain it's for you.

Gerres26

Nightfall wrote: »

I've learned it's never a good idea to sell the thing you're replacing until after you've lived with the new thing and are certain it's for you.

I normally agree, but i also dont mind taking a chance on something especially if i can come out ahead if i dont like the "upgrade".

motorstereo

If you've got the room for them, proper set up and good electronics behind them you're going to love them Gerres. Good luck to you