Which version of SDA-2's are these?

simm
simm Posts: 570
edited September 2006 in Vintage Speakers
I am in contact with the seller on these speakers but am unsure which version they are so therefor unsure of what kind of offer to make. Any ideas on which they are?

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/199375835.html
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    Hi Simm -

    I believe these are 2b's (maybe the studio version?) for a couple of reasons:
    1. Looks like a "B" sticker in the small backside lable picture
    2. No "toe kick" area like the 2a's

    In any event - I am sure someone will correct me if I am mistaken. :cool:

    In my opinion they should go somewhere between $200 and $250.

    Good luck!
    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited August 2006
    I think they are 2A's. The bottom skirt is there. The 2B's have no skirt only about 1 inch of wood between the floor and the grill.
    Carl

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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited August 2006
    Thanks for the responses so far. A couple more questions.

    By "skirt" does this mean the wood between the grill and floor?

    It looks to me like like the tweeter is a silver dome as opposed to the black tweeters- does this mean it is likely to be a SDA 2B? I have some Monitor 10's that have what looks like the same tweeter and they are 10B's.

    The color of the speaker makes me think it may be the studio version- it looks like black woodgrain vinyl- did these actually come in a black real wood finish?
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited August 2006
    2B Studio version, as well as 2A, have the same basic (bezel) cabinet construction. 2B's (Studio) in black ash were pretty common. The end-capped versions are generally more sought after. They all sound great.
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    Hey Blue - thanks for the clarification. The black ash fooled me (not to mention that fact that I couldn't make out the "skirt"!).

    Definatelty agree they all sound good. ;)

    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited August 2006
    So these appear to be SDA-2B Studio version? Value between $200-$250?
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    Gimme a minute and I'll try to get a picture of 2b's posted....
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    Those are 2B Studio versions in black ash vinyl, the only way they came, no black real wood veneer. The "B" sticker on the back is a dead give away.
    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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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    The 2b's do not have an elevated base - looks more like a solid piece of wood one thick.
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    Thanks Jesse! I wasn't going nuts after all!

    2a's have more of a pedistal on the bottom (like the attached 1b's).
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    LOL......you're perfectly sane, Chris.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    You think you could convince my wife of that? ;)
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    Coming from me? Doubtful, very doubtful.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    Here's another pair of 2B Studio's on ePay starting at $295.00.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-2B-True-Stereo-Floor-Speakers_W0QQitemZ130020675126QQihZ003QQcategoryZ71571QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    No affiliation
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited August 2006
    So what is a fair price for SDA-2B's studio? Is it in the $200-$250 range? I don't want to make a ridiculously low offer nor do I want to overpay. I have no problem with paying a fair price to try out the SDA sound. This would be my first pair.

    Give me some pricing guidance you SDA gurus........
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    As I understand it there is no sonic difference between the Studio 2b's and regular 2b's so I think 200 to 250 for the Studios is fine. I just paid $280 for my 2b's but that was ok since they were local and I did not have to pay anything to have them shipped. I don't think you are out of line offering 175. Price is driven by demand - if no one else is after this particular pair there is no sense starting the bidding out too high....
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited August 2006
    I sent him my offer so now I will wait and see what he says.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited August 2006
    Good luck! All the SDA 2 series sound very nice. I hope you score them!

    Carl
    Carl

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    The Bluebook is $210.00 and I'd say that's on the low side. They usually go for $300.00 or so. Your $175.00 offer is an insult. If not to the seller, certainly to the speaker.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • simm
    simm Posts: 570
    edited August 2006
    The Bluebook is $210.00 and I'd say that's on the low side. They usually go for $300.00 or so. Your $175.00 offer is an insult. If not to the seller, certainly to the speaker

    I didn't offer $175 but thanks for passing judgement.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    Always a pleasure.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    OK - I admit that I insult my speakers from time to time. Just my way of trying to motivate them into giving it their best. :D

    Seriously though - I didn't mean the 175 comment as an insult, more of "maybe you won't have to pay the full amount - start low".

    If I offended anyone, I apologize.

    Simm - I hope you are able to pick that pair up.

    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2006
    F1nut wrote:
    Here's another pair of 2B Studio's on ePay starting at $295.00.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-2B-True-Stereo-Floor-Speakers_W0QQitemZ130020675126QQihZ003QQcategoryZ71571QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    No affiliation

    "Polk Audio SDA 2B Floor Speaker Stereo/Dimensional Array Signature Reference System." - I've never heard that particular model advertised quite like that before.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited August 2006
    Are we sure here that these are 2B's?????

    I don't remember the pedistal even on the studio version.

    But I am old now soooo.....:rolleyes:

    We should know what he's bidding on?


    Dale
    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited August 2006
    Here are more 2B's.

    Dale
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    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    It's not really a pedestal, more like a lower face plate and yes, they are without question 2B Studio's.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited August 2006
    Dale, you need to do some cleaning.

    Is your cable the blade/blade or pin/blade?
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited August 2006
    Hell, I could be wrong, like it would be a first.

    But I did have the choice at the time I bought these new and, well damn, I don't remember the "Face Plate" part. Hmm...

    Do you have a Polk link?

    Dale
    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited August 2006
    ****, now I gotta turn the speaker again.....LOL

    Dale
    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited August 2006
    Blade, blade

    Dale
    Dale

    Polk SDA 2B's
    Carver TFM-45
    Sony X33ES CD-direct to Carver
    Samsung 4051D 40" LCD
    Samsung DVD
    Paradigm PS-1000
    Denon 1507 A/V receiver, video only
    Rti4's Front and Rear, video only
    CSI3 center, video only :rolleyes:
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