8 Years Ago (man those years went quick)
tophatjohnny
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These sure kicked me in the but and gave me desire to hear more ! I loved them and had fun adding the rings and upgrading the tweets! This forum and a handful of its members sure did some of that same kicking me in the but along the way and thought to say thanks for the advice along the way! No more polks in my 2 rigs but if I didn’t start with polks and this forum I doubt I’d have the gear I
Do now not to mention the friends I’ve made here! I may have out grown Polk speakers but not some you crazy polkies here!
Think I’ve been through 5 or 6 sets of towers since these polks! Staying put for a while ,unless ......some crazy deal on some towers comes along 😃🎩🎼🎵🎶
How many sets have you been through in that last 10 years ??
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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How many speakers in 10 years?
Let’s see... (starting 2015 since I was out of the game from 2008 to 2014)...
1. Bw 802d2
2. Klipsch ref63
3. Bw pm1 bookshelves
4. Bw cm10s2
5. Sonus faber olympica 3
6. Sonus faber Stradivari
7. Rockport Avior
8. Focals Kanta 2
9. Bw 802d3
10. Bw 800d3
11. ?Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
Polk SDA-2, PSB Synchrony 1, Aerial Acoustics 7T, Magico S5 MK2.
That should be it since I am now retired.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
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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For me it's been longer than 10 years but here is my progression.
Cerwin Vega D7
Polk SDA 2a
Polk SDA 1 signature
Polk 2.3tl
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Not over ten years, more like 25, but counting what I can remember of Polks that have come through but moved on:
SDA-SRS
SDA-SRS 2.3TL (2 pairs)
SDA-1C
SDA-CRS
SDA-2A
SDA-2B
LSi 15
LSi 7
LSiFX (2 pairs)
RTi9 (2 pairs)
RTi150 (2pairs)
RT1000p (2 pairs)
Associated centers and surrounds for the above...
And whatever I have now. As they say, it's the journey not the destination. I had fun with all of them and the only ones that turned out to be dogs were the RT1000 series "powered towers."
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9+ for me and still under 4000 posts.
Guess I’m a man of few words online as well.
Monitor 10Bs
Monitor 70s 50s 40s and CS2 Klipsch sub10x2
RTi12s 6s and CSi5 psw505
LSiM 705s 702s and 704 psw505
Bookies
Klipsch Synergy B2
Fluance XL7S
Wharfdale Diamond 10.1
Klipsch R51m
Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
Polk 1.2tls have stayed put in their spot as mains for the past 10 years. But a much longer list for secondary rigs.......... khorns, Bozak concert grands, several models of ADS, Khorus Talons, Walsh 4's, Altec Valencias, Mcintosh ml1c's, Infinity q3's, Boston a400's, Polk rt1000s, crs's, rta12.s, 2.3s, Timeframe tf700's etc. It was a fun ride but in the end the 1.2tls easily won out over them all to keep their spot
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most of the ones that have been sucked into my vortex since the second half of the 1970s -- are still here.
On the bright side, most of the ones that aren't... I don't miss.
I do miss the IMF SuperCompact IIs, but the MR drivers needed re-surrounding and I wasn't finding replacements myself, so I used them as barter. Danged nice loudspeakers and easy to drive, too.
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I didn't even think about the Yamaha suround set up I came to Ohio with from MN in 06' as I naver gave that set up any thought besides it made the TV louder and I was still pretty active touring and when home, music that wasn't blasting me in the face from the monitor sends wasn't so important to me.
Then came along a set of polk RT 1000 speakers that got me listening a little, leading me to other Polk towers I think RT2000i? Ken had talked me through removing a part out of one that I blew up and he replaced it with a fix that put me back up and running.
Then came the Polk (for the bedroom) sda 2's (I think) purchased from a member here and thise were ok but nothing too special. Then I found a set of CRS +that I replaced them with. Then I found a set od SDA 2B's did a couple of mods and off they went to be replaced by Montana SP3's. (Those rocked) Moved them to the living room after picking up a set of Usher CP 6381C's that are still in my bedroom and after putting a decent amp in the mix those puppies are singing like I've never heard em before!
The Speakers that took front row and center stage are (still new to me) the Aurum Cantus Magic Flutes with a matching Rhythm Tech center, for rear surround I added (from one of our members here) the Usher BE-718's, and that room slams! Yes it's a journey and when it's all said and done, it's the speakers that let us here what's it's all about and that's THE MUSIC! Don't we all just love it!! Thanks for the awesome shares and looking through all the posts. Some amazing speakers owned by all of you!!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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As close to chronological order as I can remember over pain medication over the past 10 years. The SDA 2.3 TLs, K-horns and Silverlines remain over 3 systems. Been a very fun 10 years.
2.3 TLs
Klipschorns
Silverline Sonatinas
Usher BE718
Pioneer HPM-60
AR 9LSI
AR-11
AR-12
3.1 TLs
Theil CS3.5
Norman Lab Model 9
Klipsch CF3, version 2
KEF 105
Magnapan MMG
Boston Acoustics A 400
Boston Acoustics A150
ADS 880
ADS L7E
SDA 2B
Martin Logan Sequel II
Klipsch RF-82
Cerwin Vega D-9
KEF 101
Polk 5jr
Polk Monitor 10
Polk Monitor 7
Realistic Mach Ones
Bang and Olufsen RL-140
Klipsch Forte II
Norman Lab Model 82
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Wow! Some list. Mine’s a bit shorter:
1973: Dynaco A-35
1977: Powered Advent
1980: Magnepan MG IIB
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How many speakers in 10 years?
Let’s see... (starting 2015 since I was out of the game from 2008 to 2014)...
1. Bw 802d2
2. Klipsch ref63
3. Bw pm1 bookshelves
4. Bw cm10s2
5. Sonus faber olympica 3
6. Sonus faber Stradivari
7. Rockport Avior
8. Focals Kanta 2
9. Bw 802d3
10. Bw 800d3
11. Bose 301Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears -
1. no names
2. Altec 886a
3. Altec 849a (four)
4. Polk S series Bookies
5. Dayton Audio Bookies
6. Klipsch bookies
7. Polk Monitor 7
8. Polk 703's
9. Polk 702
10. Polk 705
11. Harbeth P3esr
12. Harbeth P3esr newer
Lucky 13. NHT Superzero 2.1
Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears -
Monitor 10's Peerless
Very early Monitor 4's with Peerless
Monitor 5b's with Peerless
RTA 12C's with Peerless
Monitor 7's with Peerless -still in stock
Monitor 4.6 - currently garage set up
SDA 1C's
DCM Time Windows - very early production
DIY speakers with single full range 10" driver - still in stock
SDA 2B's - in stock, need to upgrade
Zu Audio Omen Dirty Weekends - in stock, main rig
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I’m sure I’ll miss a few off the top of my head...
Polk Monitor 5
Polk Monitor 10
Polk Monitor 7
Klh model 23
Klh model 5
Polk LS50
Boston Acoustics A200
Polk SDA 2B
Polk SDA 1C
Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL
Usher BE718
Aerial Acoustics 10T MKII
Aerial Acoustics 7T
Salk Sound Song3 BeAT
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Unless I missed something, am surprised nobody gave Vandersteens a run.Yep, my name really is Bob.
Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub. -
Unless I missed something, am surprised nobody gave Vandersteens a run.
I came close a couple of times to buying Vandersteens, but ended up instead with a pair of JM Labs (aka Focal) speakers that have a time aligned driver setup. The Vandersteens with the black socks and wood tops looked like SDAs. Not too expensive for their popular speakers either. May still be worth a look. -
50 years for me. Good grief!
Radio Shack Solo 1
Large Advent
EPI 100
ESS AMTS ?
JBL L 100
JBL L 200
JBL 4310
JBL 4315
JBL L 300
Klipsch Cornwall
Polk SDA SRS 2.3 non modified
JBL 1,3, 5 and 7 at some point in various systems. Still have L7s
Polk 2.3 with RD 0194 and VR3 mods ( Current Main Spks)
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Not that it matters but I forgot the following:
RBH 641SE
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I was thinking some of ya'll are out of control. And then I thought about it and realized I'm on my 4 set in about 4 years.
Maybe I'll stop for awhile. Maybe.Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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I was thinking about how many I've bought new.
So far, I can come up with two pairs. Ever.
ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 (on sale)
Dayton Audio B652-AIR (on sale)
Oh, and two pair of R/S Minimus-7 (closeout sale)
The ELACs aren't bad.
The less said about the others, the better.
Even my much-beloved Polk Audio Monitor Series Model 7A pair were demos from Soundscape -- in "rosewood" vinyl.
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Polk:
LSi25
LSi9
LSi7
LSiM705
Others:
Usher MD2
Dynaudio C1 Signature
Dynaudio C4 Platinum2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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Last 10 yrs have been:
SRS 2's
SDA-SRS's
Magnepan LRS's2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout. -
I purchased my first new pair of Polk Audio Speakers in 2003, a pair of RTi70's. I went online to register them and stumbled onto this Forum (the only way to join the Forum back then was to buy and register a new Polk product).
Finding this place has been both a blessing and a curse, on the wallet anyway I never knew an SDA Speaker existed until I came here.
Since that time I owned a few of Polk offerings and a couple of other brands.
Home Theater:
RT55i
RT800i
RTi70
RTi12
Associated Center and Surrounds for each Series
Two Channel:
SDA SRS 2-two pair
SDA SRS 2.3
SDA SRS 2.3TL-three pair
SDA SRS 3.1TL
SDA 1C-two pair
SDA CRS+ two pair
Monitor Audio Gold Bookies
Dynaudio Contour S3.4LE
I currently have
RT55i
SDA CRS+
SRS 2.3TL
SRS 3.1TL
I don't see moving away from the SDA's anytime soon.
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Wow. This thread is indication of how I know that I am one pathetic loser.
Validation is key!
RtiA1s - Gone
RtiA3s - Gone
RtiA5s - Gone
Zu Omen MK-1Bs - Here
I feel like I don’t spend enough money in this area. Guess I had better shift directions from ammo and beer to speakers...maybe...Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Ammo and beer've gotten more expensive.
Speakers have only gotten cheaper.
Just sayin'.
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Excellent point...I’ll let my wife know the winds of change are’a comin!
Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Unless I missed something, am surprised nobody gave Vandersteens a run.
The 7 was a little expensive.Wow. This thread is indication of how I know that I am one pathetic loser.
Validation is key!
RtiA1s - Gone
RtiA3s - Gone
RtiA5s - Gone
Zu Omen MK-1Bs - Here
I feel like I don’t spend enough money in this area. Guess I had better shift directions from ammo and beer to speakers...maybe...
You didn’t need this thread to validate your loserness...Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
As a 2ch system goes I started with SDA 2b's and owned them for 20 years. Got back into it a few years ago with
Klipsch KG4's (still have in my TV room)
Klipsch Forte's ( gone)
SDA 1C' s (my mains)
SDA 2.3's (gone)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 -
Yeah, Johnny, I remember when I thought you were an arms dealer for a short period.
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Like Doc, I've only purchased several pairs of speakers new in my lifetime. My first "real" pair of speakers was about 1970 maybe, a pair of Rectilinear IIIa Highboys. That started a thirst that progressed to a pair of used AR-LST's, one of the highlights of my speaker acquisitions. Much to my ongoing consternation, however, I traded those in to a high end salon somewhere around 1981 for a new pair of QLN speakers, which of course nobody today has ever heard of, and of which there is virtually nothing on the internet. A flash in the proverbial pan. I went back to school in the mid-80's and although I kept my vinyl, I sold a very nice system during that recession for peanuts as I needed all my available assets for tuition. I acquired another modest system after I graduated, which satisfied me more or less until about 8 years ago when I joined this forum after purchasing a pair of Polk SDA 2A's. In the last 8 years, the following have marched through my humble abode, as far as I can remember as I sit here at this moment:
SDA 2A
Monitor 4 Peerless
Monitor 5 Peerless
Monitor 7 Peerless
Monitor 7C with 194's and rebuilt crossovers
Monitor 60e
RT 7
RT 16
LS 50
LSi 7
LSi 9
LSi 15
LSI FX
RTi 38
RT 25i
LSiM 703- 2 pairs purchased new during Adorama sales
LSiM 704- purchased new during Adorama sale
LSiM 706- " "
L200
Energy RC-10
Dali Zensor
Magnepan 1.4
Dynaudio Audience 72
Klipsch KG-4
AR-9 LSI
Infinity RSIIIb
Infinity Kappa 8
Dahlquist DQM 9C rebuilt crossovers (Clarity Cap CSA/ESA and Mills)
Dahlquist DQ 30i - rebuilt woofers new tweeters, awaiting crossover rebuild
I doubt the Dahlquists will ever leave my possession, and the L200s are currently in the 2 channel. I still have the Kappa 8's and a whole bunch of the other Polk's. Never owned the big boy SDA's. My name is Don and I am a Polkaholic.
