Polk SRS SDA 3.1 TL

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    hiheidi wrote: »
    So I’m a little confused. So F1, is this a good amp for my 3.1TL?. Any recommendations? Thank you

    I'd keep looking. I'd pass on the Rotel too, uses a massive amount of negative feedback. No experience with the others you listed.
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  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Hi. I bought a Crown XLS 2502 to power the Polks. Capacitors on order. The speakers are in my garage sitting on concrete. Should I put something under the speaker feet like carpet or anything else? Thank you
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    I'm always baffled as to why folks think a pro amp is suitable for home audio.
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,104
    F1nut wrote: »
    I'm always baffled as to why folks think a pro amp is suitable for home audio.
    Small, powerful, cheap.

    One out of three ain't bad...right?
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    I definitely would put carpet or something under them.

    High wattage but way lower amperage usually. Usually a much higher noise floor as well IMHO
  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,927
    I would carpet the entire garage floor.

    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
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Thanks for the few constructive suggestions. This is a garage system ok.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    edited February 23
    Removed, no meaningful input
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Oh and I,m “ baffled” when looking for help, some offer no meaningful input.


  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,927
    hiheidi wrote: »
    More current the better. I love this forum. Ordered the RDO198 tweeters today. I got 20% off the price by mentioning I was a Polk forum member.

    My, how quickly things change.

    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
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    I do love the constructive suggestions. I do love reading about other people’s experiences with their equipment. I do not like responses of a critical nature. Seems like a waste of someone’s time unless the have nothing better to do. Thank you
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited February 23
    Another one bites the dust...
    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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  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Very cryptic. As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness. Proverbs 26-4-14. I will say a prayer for you.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,448
    These speakers deserve far better than to be stuck in a garage. If you are only going to abuse them with a crappy, damp environment and run them on garbage power, why bother at all with upgrading them? Better for the speakers to have a new home and you get some D9 Cerwin Vega’s…
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,603
    It's all about the enjoyment of music. Welcome to Club Polk.
    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
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Wow. My simple question struck a nerve. I’m sensing some anger here. Maybe that’s your garage. Mine 3 car spaces, full gym setup, climate controlled.
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,603
    At one point my barn system started out as a pair of SDA 2.3's a Carver 1.5t amp C-2 preamp and a cheap Bluetooth receiver. It ROCKED! It was a hit with my barn party goers! Not so much with my neighbors.
    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
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    A positive comment. How refreshing. My friend had an extra carver amp that he wanted to give us. I said no to giving and paid him $100 bucks. I also have the c2. I can’t wait to do the capacitors.
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Oops typed carver. Meant Crown
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    edited February 24
  • hiheidi
    hiheidi Posts: 20
    Noted. Thank you