WHAT OTHER SPEAKERS???

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Sanjib_a
Sanjib_a Posts: 62
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Hi Polk SDA lovers

If you love Polk SDA then what others used speakers under $600 you will consider listening to?
Polk SDA 1C and CRS+, Klipsch Forte II, Focal Chorus 706, Sansui: 9090DB, Eight Deluxe, AU-9900; Pioneer SX-1010, Marantz: 300DC, 3200B, 2325, 2275, Thorens TD-145, Technics SL-1650, Pioneer PL-707, Pioneer RT-707
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
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    Good question. $600 is a low bar.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,100
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    For very near that figure you can get Magnepan's new LRS model. Depending on your listening habits a sub might be needed as well, but reviews are saying the bass performance is pretty good. I had their predecessors, the MMG and love them.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,437
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    I'm assuming your price point is for unmodified. Well I like my Klipsch KG4's but just not near as much as the SDA's. For $600 you'd be hard pressed to find anything with the potential as SDA's Just my 2 cents worth though.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,052
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    Older ADS speakers have a smooth non fatiguing sound that work well for me when I can't listen to my Polks.
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,081
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    Sanjib, if you are looking for speakers, DollarDave posted fully modified SDA 2B's for sale at the end of February. He never posted that the speakers were sold. He is in the Houston area.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/185664/polk-sda-2btl-s#latest
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,174
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    Polk Monitor 10s and Monitor 7s. PSB Stratus (any of the Stratus models).
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    For very near that figure you can get Magnepan's new LRS model. Depending on your listening habits a sub might be needed as well, but reviews are saying the bass performance is pretty good. I had their predecessors, the MMG and love them.

    I have 2Bs and the above is the route I most likely am going to take. What do you like to listen to? That can dictate which speakers may work best.
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,520
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    I like Boston Acoustics A200’s. They can be found for way under $600. That being said stick with the SDA’s
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  • Sanjib_a
    Sanjib_a Posts: 62
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    motorstereo wrote: »
    Older ADS speakers have a smooth non fatiguing sound that work well for me when I can't listen to my Polks.

    Which ADS model you prefer and listen to?
    Polk SDA 1C and CRS+, Klipsch Forte II, Focal Chorus 706, Sansui: 9090DB, Eight Deluxe, AU-9900; Pioneer SX-1010, Marantz: 300DC, 3200B, 2325, 2275, Thorens TD-145, Technics SL-1650, Pioneer PL-707, Pioneer RT-707
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  • Sanjib_a
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    BlueBirdMusic wrote: »
    Sanjib, if you are looking for speakers, DollarDave posted fully modified SDA 2B's for sale at the end of February. He never posted that the speakers were sold. He is in the Houston area.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/185664/polk-sda-2btl-s#latest

    Wow! But it is very far from me. I am in the Philadelphia area!
    Polk SDA 1C and CRS+, Klipsch Forte II, Focal Chorus 706, Sansui: 9090DB, Eight Deluxe, AU-9900; Pioneer SX-1010, Marantz: 300DC, 3200B, 2325, 2275, Thorens TD-145, Technics SL-1650, Pioneer PL-707, Pioneer RT-707
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  • Sanjib_a
    Sanjib_a Posts: 62
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    codycatalist wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    For very near that figure you can get Magnepan's new LRS model. Depending on your listening habits a sub might be needed as well, but reviews are saying the bass performance is pretty good. I had their predecessors, the MMG and love them.

    I have 2Bs and the above is the route I most likely am going to take. What do you like to listen to? That can dictate which speakers may work best.

    Hi codycatalyst
    I mostly listen to Jazz, Blues and Classical.
    Polk SDA 1C and CRS+, Klipsch Forte II, Focal Chorus 706, Sansui: 9090DB, Eight Deluxe, AU-9900; Pioneer SX-1010, Marantz: 300DC, 3200B, 2325, 2275, Thorens TD-145, Technics SL-1650, Pioneer PL-707, Pioneer RT-707
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,100
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    Grab the Maggie’s and don’t look back.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,052
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    Sanjib_a wrote: »
    motorstereo wrote: »
    Older ADS speakers have a smooth non fatiguing sound that work well for me when I can't listen to my Polks.

    Which ADS model you prefer and listen to?

    My favorites out of the dozen or so ADS models I've had go through here are the 1530's. Depending on your room size there's really not a bad sounding model right down to the little 200's,
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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    I agree with John. Grab the Maggie's.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 699
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    I’m dying to hear the new Maggie’s ....
    $650 ! Sounds like a steal !
    Bk
    Dayens Ampino , Yamaha wxc-50 , Polk SDA 1c’s ( my first love .. ) , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM

    B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL

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    PS Audio S300 - sitting in the closet for now …

    Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sharp 65” TV - PATIO
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