New SDA 1A owner - Cabinet questions
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jhouse55
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Hello All,
I just picked up a pair of these last night. Two things off the bat, one speaker has a SL1000 tweeter, and the other has a blown SL2000. I can work on that, but was looking to see what the best thing to do with one of the speakers that got moisture in the past. Looks like the front edge piece needs some work and would love to make another piece, but finding a matching veneer piece may be impossible. Is just gluing the piece of veneer all I can do? Is this veneer able to sand down (lightly?) Please see pics and thanks in advance.
I just picked up a pair of these last night. Two things off the bat, one speaker has a SL1000 tweeter, and the other has a blown SL2000. I can work on that, but was looking to see what the best thing to do with one of the speakers that got moisture in the past. Looks like the front edge piece needs some work and would love to make another piece, but finding a matching veneer piece may be impossible. Is just gluing the piece of veneer all I can do? Is this veneer able to sand down (lightly?) Please see pics and thanks in advance.
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Save yourself time and money, part them out. Water damaged particleboard is beyond repair.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I’ll get some use out of them first, kind of looking bad if you tip this one back. Is there much difference in sound between these and the SDA 2’s with the two drivers versus four? There are a set here locally, and noticed they had the wood top instead,, Newguy here on these SDA units, but should have went with the wood tops.
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Yes, there is a huge difference, for the better.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Dammit! Thanks though F1
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If it is just the bottom perimeter damaged, can you just cut the entire bottom off and replace with solid wood?Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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I picked up a pair with water damage on the base of one riser a while back. I was able to build up the area with bondo, sanded and stained. It wasn’t perfect, but it did look better.
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If it is just the bottom perimeter damaged, can you just cut the entire bottom off and replace with solid wood?
The riser is already gone from the looks of the picture. That appears to be the bottom of the cabinet itself. -
I was referring to the bottom damaged partition/piece. Replace with same type wood, but solid piece.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists. -
thanks for the comments guys,, this is my first pair of SDA’s. Due to the fact they sound so damm good, i am going to use them until the next pair comes along . I stupidly without knowing, went for these because they had the four drivers versus the two drivers like in a SDA 2. I am going to have to listen to a few different models in this price range, but i will wait to part these out until another arrives
Local area near me (tampa), a guy has a set of SDA 2b mint for around 400, and another has a set of SDA 2 for around 350. I like the wood top and bottoms of the SDA 2 for obvious reasons now, whereas the 2b looks like a veneer special again. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!
@la2vegas I would take you up in a heartbeat if i was closer. What model are they? -
jhouse55, go for the 2B's but try to negotiate a better price. These are one of the desired models.
You will not find a better sound (with upgraded tweeters) unless you pay a lot more for the larger models."Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"
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Guys, I’m including two pics. One is the SDA2B no wood tops (guy says he has the original boxes too) and the other is of the SDA 2 with wood tops. Both i think i can get for 350. What has me baffled is the http://gimpod.com/sda-id.html site. It shows the 2B in black (studio) and it shows the wood tops as being 2B. If both are B versions, i think i’ll lean towards the wood tops if they are in good shape. Can i tell for sure on the back? I think they both say SDA 2. Thanks in advance, “thanks Polk for the new addiction”
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One is more than likely to be a SDA2a. One would need to check drivers on it to be certain.
SDA2a has both drivers mw6510 -
Thanks @pitdogg2 , i might be able to get him to take one out. Is there much difference between the 6503 vs 6510? I sent you a pm reply on those SL tweeters if you get a chance to respond.One is more than likely to be a SDA2a. One would need to check drivers on it to be certain.
SDA2a has both drivers mw6510
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SDA2b is the better speaker. It is cheaper to recap. Both drivers can be difficult to find.
Yes I've seen your PM and answered it earlier in our PM conversation. -
I’ll get some use out of them first, kind of looking bad if you tip this one back. Is there much difference in sound between these and the SDA 2’s with the two drivers versus four? There are a set here locally, and noticed they had the wood top instead,, Newguy here on these SDA units, but should have went with the wood tops.
Hey @jhouse55 I was pretty much where you are today, only a few short years ago! Keep us updated, and as you have already seen, plenty of help and advice for us SDA lovers!
And welcome!
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The SDA 2B Studio version came in black or brown wood grain vinyl.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Well went and listened to those brown walnut 2b models tonight. They are in perfect shape, and they sounded nice being pushed by a mcintosh amp, but i don't know, after hearing my 1A’s the other night, these just kind of sounded muffled. He also had a pair of 1C there with wooden tops. Those sounded a little more open and had the 194 tweeters in there. Im not sure if i’m just stuck on the four mid drivers vs two, but i did hear a difference tonight. Thursday, i’m going to look at those 2b with the wooden tops.
Actually those might have been 2A units tonight, i’ll ask him tomorrow which type of connection is on the cable i noticed there are model differences in the A and B with the mid drivers -
I've owned both the 2B's and 1C's The 2B's can be modded cheaper and can be TL'd which is another level up tweeter wise. Both are great speakers. You'll get a little more base extension with the 1C'sGustard 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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guys, thanks for all the input. I went today and listened to the other wooden top 2B and liked them enough to cut a deal and they are now mine. Small little gouge on the back corner of one, so may look into filling if i can then sanding it down. Would love to do a light light sand on the top and bottoms, then re oil and they should be set for quite some time , outside of mods
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Congrats.
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Pictures please?
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Hi @Faustin , they are the ones above with he wood tops. Love them! I may make a seperate thread on the sanding and veneer chip
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I do not know if I'd sand, veneer is thin I just cleaned with lacquer thinner and wiped on polyurethane. I did 4 coats.
mine were 2.3tl they just unbolted, I'm not sure how your top and bottoms come off. -
The 2B end caps are glued and stapled.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 -
@F1nut , do you know which model sda 1 and 2 that came with risers mounted on the bottom? i have pretty much ruled out the wooden top versions. I don't see that info in gimpod
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Your 2B's never had risers.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 -
Yes, wooden tops, so you’re not sure on either on the overall question? I think I’ll hunt down some old brochures.
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I believe only the wood top 1C's and 2B's were riserless. Though I think early studio 2B's had risers. I'm at least 50% sure on this.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!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Thanks, looks like I will be making a set for my 1A. Just saw another pair of 1A’s on EBay that looks like they did the same.
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Yeah I'm sure, but you have 2B's, so what does it matter? All of the SDA 1's and SDA 2's including the Studio 2B came with risers.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
