RTA12C vs SDA SRS 2.3

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  • neskahi2
    neskahi2 Posts: 35
    Congrats. They are the BEST of the SDA series. Therefore the best.
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    edited July 2023
    The ones I'm getting are from Connecticut. And I'm excited, everything I hear about these is they are incredible speakers.

    For transport, would laying them on the side be okay? Im not gonna have enough room laying them both on the back.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,440
    Laying them on the side is risky, easier to slip a magnet.
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  • neskahi2
    neskahi2 Posts: 35
    I had to lay them on sides before. I lifted each end and put a pillow under to ease any shock.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,544
    edited July 2023
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    For transport, would laying them on the side be okay? Im not gonna have enough room laying them both on the back.

    That is definitely the worst way, just asking for trouble. Borrow a minivan.

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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    They fit lying down, with absolutely no room to spare. They are in incredible shape and all drivers move freely. Best part, they have the updated tweeters already.
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  • neskahi2
    neskahi2 Posts: 35
    They will only increase in value as good of shape they are. You don't have any cats do you? LOL
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    Haha no no. Just a dog and she doesn't mess with anything.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    First things first, JB Weld those magnets!

    Those are in phenomenal condition, always love a good marketplace score.
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    Once I get these home I'll take some actual pictures.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just like the SRT system you have no experience with the SL2000 or Klipsch speakers. All you do is parrot things you have read trying to make others believe you have 50 years of experience at 17.

    I gotta tell ya, you're not helping your image here.
    I literally have 2 of the SL2000 in my M5JR+, and I used to own some Klipsch speakers but never cared for them because they sounded horrible...

    The only things I've not experienced are the SL3000, RD019x tweets, and the magnet shift, though maybe its better I don't experience magnet shift.

    You forgot
    "ChrisD06 wrote:
    AND - I'm drinking milk, and one day you're gonna be sorry!
    I disabled signatures.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    msg wrote: »
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just like the SRT system you have no experience with the SL2000 or Klipsch speakers. All you do is parrot things you have read trying to make others believe you have 50 years of experience at 17.

    I gotta tell ya, you're not helping your image here.
    I literally have 2 of the SL2000 in my M5JR+, and I used to own some Klipsch speakers but never cared for them because they sounded horrible...

    The only things I've not experienced are the SL3000, RD019x tweets, and the magnet shift, though maybe its better I don't experience magnet shift.

    You forgot
    "ChrisD06 wrote:
    AND - I'm drinking milk, and one day you're gonna be sorry!

    Is this a PFB reference?
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    Transfer has been made, now to get these home. 0rxnn95pp96v.jpg
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    msg wrote: »
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just like the SRT system you have no experience with the SL2000 or Klipsch speakers. All you do is parrot things you have read trying to make others believe you have 50 years of experience at 17.

    I gotta tell ya, you're not helping your image here.
    I literally have 2 of the SL2000 in my M5JR+, and I used to own some Klipsch speakers but never cared for them because they sounded horrible...

    The only things I've not experienced are the SL3000, RD019x tweets, and the magnet shift, though maybe its better I don't experience magnet shift.

    You forgot
    "ChrisD06 wrote:
    AND - I'm drinking milk, and one day you're gonna be sorry!

    Is this a PFB reference?
    Haha, no just a whiny joke reference you're too young to know. Milk commercials from the 80s. All in good fun.

    I think if you hit PFB's profile again, you should be able to pull up some the discussions he started, and also comments posted on others.

    He took a lot of heat for stuff. More than you, so far. I don't think you're headed down that path, though.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    edited July 2023
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    Transfer has been made, now to get these home. 0rxnn95pp96v.jpg

    @Tony M
    I disabled signatures.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    msg wrote: »
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    msg wrote: »
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just like the SRT system you have no experience with the SL2000 or Klipsch speakers. All you do is parrot things you have read trying to make others believe you have 50 years of experience at 17.

    I gotta tell ya, you're not helping your image here.
    I literally have 2 of the SL2000 in my M5JR+, and I used to own some Klipsch speakers but never cared for them because they sounded horrible...

    The only things I've not experienced are the SL3000, RD019x tweets, and the magnet shift, though maybe its better I don't experience magnet shift.

    You forgot
    "ChrisD06 wrote:
    AND - I'm drinking milk, and one day you're gonna be sorry!

    Is this a PFB reference?
    Haha, no just a whiny joke reference you're too young to know. Milk commercials from the 80s. All in good fun.

    I think if you hit PFB's profile again, you should be able to pull up some the discussions he started, and also comments posted on others.

    He took a lot of heat for stuff. More than you, so far. I don't think you're headed down that path, though.

    I think I'm going to do my best to shut up so I don't wind down that path. I'm here because I love Polk, would rather keep it that way and not be a **** disturber.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    msg wrote: »
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    Transfer has been made, now to get these home. 0rxnn95pp96v.jpg

    @Tony M

    I will try to carry blankets for any further purchases as long as I live. :D
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    Tony M wrote: »
    msg wrote: »
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    Transfer has been made, now to get these home. 0rxnn95pp96v.jpg

    @Tony M

    I will try to carry blankets for any further purchases as long as I live. :D

    Lolol
    I disabled signatures.
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
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    They fit perfectly
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,879
    I'll say! Nice score!!

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    Those are gorgeous!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    NICE! B)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    They sound fantastic. Missing the interconnect cable but bought a reproduction one off eBay so can't wait for that to show up. Gonna hit the wood with some oil and try to clean up some light scratches. Fabric is in incredible condition, one tiny rip but it's not seeable with them set up. All in all I'm extremely happy with them for only paying $300. Once that cable shows up these things are going to get some use.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,582
    An amazing score! Congratulations!
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    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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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    edited August 2023
    This sure is alot more to do than the 10a's I had

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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Here is a link to my 2.3TL thread.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/171502/2-3tl-rebuild-starts-now#latest
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

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    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited August 2023
    70hemicuda wrote: »
    They sound fantastic. Missing the interconnect cable but bought a reproduction one off eBay so can't wait for that to show up. Gonna hit the wood with some oil and try to clean up some light scratches. Fabric is in incredible condition, one tiny rip but it's not seeable with them set up. All in all I'm extremely happy with them for only paying $300. Once that cable shows up these things are going to get some use.

    Dang awesome price! You stole them! Essentially you bought RD098s and got the speakers for free. You are going to love them and you have plenty of equity in them to support all the mods! 😃
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    70hemicuda wrote: »
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    They fit perfectly

    One small recommendation. If possible, pull them out just a bit so the drivers are just in front of the TV cabinet while aiming for 7 to 8 inches off the back wall.
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,544
    You do not want them jammed up against the wall. I've found 5 to 6 inches off the wall works best with a half inch making or breaking the result.
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  • 70hemicuda
    70hemicuda Posts: 30
    Yeah I moved them away from the wall, they were just shoved against in that one picture.
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