Polk SDA 2b's For Sale

Faustin
Faustin Posts: 1,149
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I bought these last summer with intentions of doing a complete overhaul, but have decided to move in another direction. And, I have come to the realization that I really do not have a good spot/room to enjoy these classic speakers. Cosmetically I would rate them a 7/10. The left speaker has a very, very faint ring on the top, probably from a drink being set on it. The side panels were loose, so I removed them, removed the old adhesive and reattached them with PowerGrab. They are completely stock accept for the tweeters which I replaced with RD0 194's. I have the original interconnect cable for them. I did purchase a pair of Gimpod boards from Dave (westmassguy) to be used for the crossover rebuild. I will include these with the speakers for a price of $400. If you do not want the Gimpod boards the price will be $325 and I will sell the boards separately. These are for pickup only. I am in zip code 60914, approx 50 miles south of Chicago. Let me know if you have any questions.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 657
    Great looking Polks!
    Someone is gonna get a heck of a deal...
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,909
    edited January 2021
    that's a lot of speaker for the $$$.
    GLWTS!

    P.S.
    12 hour drive for me....
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    SIHAB wrote: »
    that's a lot of speaker for the $$$.
    GLWTS!

    P.S.
    12 hour drive for me....

    12 hours is nothing. You can do that in your sleep. I would even throw in a pot of coffee.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Good luck with the sale nice price on those 2B's.
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Weekend bump
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Another weekend, another bump. I also found some Sonic Barrier and Dynamat in stock that I forgot I had that I will throw in as well.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    Surprised these are still here.
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Big fat bump
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    edited March 2021
    I have never owned SDAs and things are opening up with the Big Rona. All my family is still up there. What are the Gimpod boards used for anyways?
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    What are the Gimpod boards used for anyways?

    You strap them on your feet and slide down a snowy mountain silly...

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  • vulcan
    vulcan Posts: 91
    I will take the Gimpod boards. PM sent. Thanks.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    ken brydson wrote: »
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    What are the Gimpod boards used for anyways?

    You strap them on your feet and slide down a snowy mountain silly...

    Darnitt...and now they are gone!
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Gimpod boards are sold. New price for the 2b's is $300.
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Weekend Bump
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Another day another bump.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Had a set these when I first started out and loved them! Great price too ! Wow
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    I've been trying to sell mine for quite awhile as well. What gives??!! Did the SDA fall out of favor all of the sudden?
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,585
    The problem is people who love them have no room for yet another pair and the rest of the world want tiny little Bose speakers.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,525
    Location, location, location! Nothing good ever seems to turn up around here.
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  • oldschlpolkie
    oldschlpolkie Posts: 101
    Could these be driven ok with 60watts at least till I can upgrade my amp? I currently have a B&K AV1260.
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  • oldschlpolkie
    oldschlpolkie Posts: 101
    I’ve spent the last month trying to convince mamma we need these SDAs. Lol
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    oldschlpolkie wrote: »
    Could these be driven ok with 60watts at least till I can upgrade my amp? I currently have a B&K AV1260.

    Yes, just don't turn it up to 11.
    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."

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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    oldschlpolkie wrote: »
    Could these be driven ok with 60watts at least till I can upgrade my amp? I currently have a B&K AV1260.

    I have a set of these that I have powered them with multiple receivers and amps.

    My set is very similar to these, I don't know there age off hand but it amazes me every time I utilize them, they sound
    really really good.

    A few weeks ago, I set them up, used a Pioneer SX 950, good sound.
    Then popped in a cheap "wanna be" tube amp, more good sound.

    Then for giggles and grins, popped in a Parasound amp. To this day I am shocked how good these puppies sound with some juice behind them.

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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Sale pending.
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    Congrats! Now....who wants SRS2s?
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Mark these as sold! Still in the Polk family.
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  • oldschlpolkie
    oldschlpolkie Posts: 101
    I’m the lucky recipient of these SDAs and they’re an amazing set of speakers. They simply blow away my 8tls on every level. Now I need more power after I pay my fines for the speeding ticket I got driving over there. I will say the B&K amp is doing a pretty good job till I can upgrade.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Congratulations! Great speakers!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    Congrats on the sale, Bruce. Sweet pair of 2Bs!

    Congrats oldschlpolkie, on a great deal! You're really going to enjoy these.
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