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Here are some SDA-CRS in GA that need a little TLC:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Polk-Audio-SDA-CRS-Reference-Speakers-NoRESERVE-/110523474083?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item19bbb660a3 -
On the 'goN: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1276151746
Looks like 2B's maybe a little steep at $370, but price has already been dropped a couple times so seller might haggle.
The same seller has a more reasonable pair of Monitor 10's for $265, which I'd personally jump on if they have Peerless tweeters (looks like it).
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1276151746
Probably not worth it with additional shipping expense tho. -
Raleigh NC craigslist. No affiliation.
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/1732462866.html -
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The picture looks like stainless handles. Hard to tell though. If I recall, Larry had two
customers for the stainless handles and I was one. They are not mine.SDA 2.3/RDO's... xovers by Ben
SDA 2.3TL/Stock..
SDA 1C/Solens/RDO's [gave to my Uncle]
SDA 2B RDO's
Snell Type CV
SDA 1.2TL's
GFA7700 Adcom
GFP750 Adcom
TFM55X Carver
M90 Pioneer/C90 Pre
M91 x 2 Pioneers/C91 Pre
Yaqin MC10l
DCD-1520/1560/2560 Denon
Marantz DVD-8400
Carver m1.5T
DV-79avi Pioneer
TFM35X x 2 -
same person has monitor 10's for $175. I would love to try the SRS's but no extra cash at this time.
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Raleigh (Chapel Hill) SRS - I've offered to buy them. Hopefully I am first in, and no one snipes me.
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nooshinjohn - thanks! If I land these, I will be putting up for sale a pair of 2.3tls that I have purchased upgraded tweets for, but not installed. I am still putting together a home theater set, and the original SRS will match the SDA 2 sets I will use for surrounds better than the tl's).
I'll reflect back if/when I hear from the seller.
Movtarget in NC -
nooshinjohn - thanks! If I land these, I will be putting up for sale a pair of 2.3tls that I have purchased upgraded tweets for, but not installed. I am still putting together a home theater set, and the original SRS will match the SDA 2 sets I will use for surrounds better than the tl's).
I'll reflect back if/when I hear from the seller.
Movtarget in NC
Depending on your room size the 2.3tl's might sound better. I'd take the 2.3tl's over the original srs's -
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Movtarget- if you do decide to get them and want to sell your 2.3tl's how about let me know. I'm in Clayton.
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Depending on your room size the 2.3tl's might sound better. I'd take the 2.3tl's over the original srs's
I've heard both in different room sizes and I'd definintely take the 2.3TLs over the SRSs any day of the week. That's not to say the SRSs don't sound good, they sound great, but the 2.3TLs are more refined and can fill a large room and do very well in a small room too. -
I just had to say that this thread rules!
Keep em' rollin' folks. SDA's rule! -
Hello Folks,
A pair of these are available below market value.
CraigsList # 1733647145
Rare! Polk Audio Top of the line Speakers, Original Owner, Solid Oak, Stereo Review Rated "The Dream System" in 1988 do a google search for more info. Serious Inquires Only call 570.350.3000 for Showing or more info.
HUGE CLASSIC SOUND! IF YOU KNOW POLK AUDIO THIS IS SOME OF THE BEST EQUIPMENT HE MANUFACTURED.
These are the BIG ONES! MSRP was $3,000 back in 1988. 63-3/4" H x 21" W x 13" D; 185 pounds.
While these speakers are designed for high fidelity music reproduction and excel at that, they would work wonderfully as front speakers for a Home Theater system too! Notice they are only 13 inches deep, so they could look great on either side of a big flat screen, -- with full-range response!
Functionally fine, with some cosmetic flaws, including grill cloth wear/stains on the sides, wear on the wood corners and some pinholes in the speaker rims. Some TLC with fine steel wool and wood polish would make these beautiful again.
More info, including links to reviews, here: http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/srs/
More here: http://www.polksda.com/sdasrs.shtml
I AM SAD TO PART WITH THESE BUT AM MOVING AND NEED TO DOWNSIZE. LOCAL PICKUP ONLY AS THESE BABIES ARE HUGE AND EACH ONE WEIGHS 185 POUNDS!
Each 63.75" x 21 x 13 cabinet contains 8 Polk 6.5" trilaminate-polymer drivers, a planar 15" sub-bass radiator, 4 Polk 1" Silver Coil polyamide dome tweeters and an incredibly complex and sophisticated Isophase crossover system. One of the unique features of the crossover is the progressive variation of the high frequency high-pass circuitry which maintains virtual point source operation resulting in wide horizontal and vertical dispersion. Power handling is nominally rated at 1000 watts per channel, although the high efficiency of the system allows superb performance to be realized with even the most moderately powered receiver. Bass performance is, in a word, breathtaking. The use of 8 small active drivers coupled to the large 15" sub-bass radiator results in extraordinarily tight, quick and three dimensional mid and upper bass combined with low and sub-bass capabilities which are staggering (clean output at 25 Hz exceeds 100db!) An elaborate bracing system is employed resulting in a remarkably rigid cabinet which virtually eliminates colorations due to panel resonances. Separate inputs for high and low frequency sections of the system allows bi-wire or bi-amp operation without the need for a separate electronic crossover. The speakers are beautifully finished in oiled oak and walnut.
* Location: Delaware Water Gap
Regards,
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hearingimpared wrote: »I've heard both in different room sizes and I'd definintely take the 2.3TLs over the SRSs any day of the week. That's not to say the SRSs don't sound good, they sound great, but the 2.3TLs are more refined and can fill a large room and do very well in a small room too.
You don't make this very easy - I might have to keep the 2.3tl pair, too, then. I was lucky enought to land the SRS pair.
"Hello, my name is movtarget, and I am an SDA hoarder"
Part of the 12 step program. -
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Conradicles wrote: »
Wow!! They sold for $2125 and that doesn't take into account shipping.____________________
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HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
Pool: Atrium 60's/45's -
You don't make this very easy - I might have to keep the 2.3tl pair, too, then. I was lucky enought to land the SRS pair.
"Hello, my name is movtarget, and I am an SDA hoarder"
Part of the 12 step program.
Welcome to the support group movtarget. :cool:____________________
This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.
HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
Pool: Atrium 60's/45's -
There is a pair of 1.2 listed on eBay. Something must be wrong with the speakers or the seller to not have one single bid placed.
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WA polkies take note on some early SDA-CRS:
http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-SDA-COMPACT-CRS-BOOKSHELF-SPEAKERS-1984-PAIR-/150442907003?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item230718957b -
There is a pair of 1.2 listed on eBay. Something must be wrong with the speakers or the seller to not have one single bid placed.
Are these the ones you are referring too?
http://cgi.ebay.com/PR-POLK-SDA-SRS-1-2-REFERENCE-SPEAKERS-/160430572292?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item255a684304 -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »Priced way too high IMO, but the SRS's sold for over $2000 w/o upgrades so what do I know? LOL
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Polk-Audio-SDA-1B-Speakers-Absolutely-Gorgeous-/320531202338?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item4aa1260122
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hearingimpared wrote: »Are these the ones you are referring too?
http://cgi.ebay.com/PR-POLK-SDA-SRS-1-2-REFERENCE-SPEAKERS-/160430572292?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item255a684304
Yep,
Those are the ones. -
hearingimpared wrote: »Are these the ones you are referring too?
http://cgi.ebay.com/PR-POLK-SDA-SRS-1-2-REFERENCE-SPEAKERS-/160430572292?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item255a684304
These beauties sold for $2,100.00 w/o upgrades, etc.
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For those with deep pockets and long arms. These were listed with a complete Yamaha system a couple of days ago on CL for the same price. This guy is "flipping gear".:mad:
http://nashville.craigslist.org/ele/1740053118.html
What can't some good deals happen close to home??
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nooshinjohn wrote: »He won't make any money on that deal, especially when you can get SRS for that price.
Agreed. Oh, to be able to obtain a big ole set of SRS's:D
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audiobilly wrote: »Agreed. Oh, to be able to obtain a big ole set of SRS's:D
He could not sell them on ebay for $1200 either.
Oh, they are now down to $800 on eslave.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320531202338&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
