Top 10 SDA's

engtaz
engtaz Posts: 7,664
edited May 2007 in Vintage Speakers
Could we get options of Top 10 SDA's, use Generations, start with best and go down to the 10th best:

Thanks
engtaz
engtaz

I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
Post edited by engtaz on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
«1

Comments

  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited March 2007
    SRS 1.2 TLs
    SRS 2s
    SRS 2.3TLs
    CRS+s
    SRS 3.1TLs
    SDA 1Cs
    SDA 2Bs
    SRSs(originals)
    SDA 1Bs
    SDA 1As

    Just my $.02
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited March 2007
    You will get alot of opinions.

    I will get back with you when I have owned all of them

    and heard all of them in the same room with the same setup.

    Read the 2nd paragraph of polksda's reply below. He nailed it.
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Only from what I've owned/heard:

    1.2 TL's
    3.1 TL's
    SRS 2's
    1B
    SRS's
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited March 2007
    ND13 wrote:
    SRS 1.2 TLs
    SRS 2s
    SRS 2.3TLs
    CRS+s
    SRS 3.1TLs
    SDA 1Cs
    SDA 2Bs
    SRSs(originals)
    SDA 1Bs
    SDA 1As

    Just my $.02

    2B over SRS? No way. The 2B is a nice little speaker, but in no way above the SRS, in my opinion. It's interesting that you put the 1st and 3rd generation SRS on the list, but not the 2nd, the SRS 1.2 (non-TL).

    Methinks that's there's no way to make a definitive list as (1) very few folks have heard several sets of SDAs, let alone the majority of models, (2) it's subjective anyway, and (3) it depends what criteria you're measuring.

    I currently own 1C, 2A, 2B, and SRS 1.2. I'd put the 1.C at the top for musicality, but the SRS 1.2 at the top for raw "OOMPH!"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2007
    From what I've heard in my livingroom I'd have to say:

    SDA-SRS (w/ rep tweets)
    SDA-SRS 1.2 (w/ rep tweets)
    SDA-SRS
    SDA-SRS 1.2
    SDA 1C (w/ rep tweets)
    SDA-SRS 2.3
    SDA-CRS+


    The replacement tweets cause any of the SDA series to move up a few notches over an orig tweeter model.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2007
    1.2 tls upgraded tweets x-overs
    ?
    ?
    was there anything else before these
    I cant remember....
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited March 2007
    madmax wrote:
    From what I've heard in my livingroom I'd have to say:

    SDA-SRS (w/ rep tweets)
    SDA-SRS 1.2 (w/ rep tweets)
    SDA-SRS
    SDA-SRS 1.2
    SDA 1C (w/ rep tweets)
    SDA-SRS 2.3
    SDA-CRS+


    The replacement tweets cause any of the SDA series to move up a few notches over an orig tweeter model.

    Exactly :) and changing the caps out take them to another level - I am told.
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2007
    I have not changed any of my caps but I've heard ones which have been changed. Another level for sure. Every bit as much change as the tweeter change itself.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited March 2007
    Thanks for the input and please keep the info coming? Everyone's idea are appreciated and respected.

    Thanks,
    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited March 2007
    Mine are the best, period.
    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

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2007
    The best SDAs are the 1Cs with the upgraded tweets!

    (Because that is what I own!)
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2007
    I've heard most of them in my travels and the SDA SRS 2 and SDA 1C set the bar for the group. You'll get everything you need SDA wise from those models.

    The SDA SRS 2.3TL does everything the SDA SRS 1.2TL does and the SDA CRS is just plain fun.

    If I had to choose....

    SDA SRS 2.3TL
    SDA SRS 2
    SDA 1C
    SDA CRS or SDA CRS+

    Obviously that excludes models but the rest don't really hold a lasting impression for me. These were the models that really made me think and have fun.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2007
    SRS 2
    SRS 2.3TL
    CRS+
    2B

    I've heard them all, short of early versions that used a dimensional tweeter(s) also, and the 3.1TL. The 1.2TL's never did for me what the SRS 2 and 2.3TL did. The only non-reference series model I like is the 2B, and half of that is just the simplicity of it, perfect size, good bass weight, and great imaging. Plus, they are the speakers that I popped my SDA cherry with.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited March 2007
    SDA SRS 2.3TL
    SDA SRS 2

    The SRS 2 is as good as it gets, the 2.3TL just adds more of it.
    >
    >
    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2007
    And the 1.2's add more of more !!!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited March 2007
    My list:

    SRT.
    Sda srs 1.2tl
    sda srs 2
    sda 1c
    sda crs +.

    I've heard them all and these are the ones i've bought.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited April 2007
    So! I use regular old 2.3's with upgraded tweet's. Where does this fit?
    Am I really missing anything.

    FYI
    "Neskahi" is the name of a canyon at Lake Powell in Utah. Been asked what it means several times.
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited April 2007
    Still in the market for 1.2TL's. Will pay a premium for a quality set.
    Location, Oklahoma.
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited April 2007
    Neskahi wrote: »

    FYI
    "Neskahi" is the name of a canyon at Lake Powell in Utah. Been asked what it means several times.
    It is also a navajo word. Not sure what it means being that i dont speak navajo, but im sure if someone is intrested they can google it.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2007
    My list based on the SDA's I have heard.

    2B's all the way:D

    But I think I would like to own a pair of 1C's next.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2007
    Other than cosmetics, is there much sound difference between the SDA 1b's and SDA 1c's??

    I have a set of 1b's that I need to have new cabinets made for. For the cost of having the cabinets remade, I could probably get a set of 1c's if there is a sound improvement to go along with the cosmetic change.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    My list based on the SDA's I have heard.

    2B's all the way:D

    But I think I would like to own a pair of 1C's next.

    Really? I just so happen to have a pair :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2007
    I know you do.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,001
    edited April 2007
    Have to agree on the 2.3's with the rest of you.The 1.2's and the
    mighty SRT never did it for me either,musically speaking of coarse.
    HT is a whole 'nother ballgame.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2007
    Out of most the SDA's I think that the 3.1TL's have the best chance to pass the WAF.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited April 2007
    Well, I guess I broke my cherry on owning a pair of SDA-1C's so I can't throw an "educated opinion" into this topic other than I love my 1C's. One day I will own other pairs I'm sure but for now, these fit into my 2-channel listening room well. They aren't too big or too small.

    I do remember when the original SDA SRS's came out and hearing them for the first time back in 1985 or so. I was hooked and here I am.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Phil Dawson
    Phil Dawson Posts: 288
    edited April 2007
    The best ones are the ones you are lucky enough to own or have a chance to buy. I have a pair of SDA SRS and a pair of 2.3tls. They both sound great and work together very well in a 5.1 music system. There is always something better out there or a way to improve what you have - but what you do have may not be so bad either.
    Phil
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited April 2007
    Lasareath wrote: »
    The amp I am using now is only 110 watts by 7 and I think that the 1C's sound pretty good with it, but it may not have enough power to make the 1.2's sound very good.

    You will be pleasantly surprised. Since the 1.2's are more efficient they will do more than the 1C's with the same power. It will sound like you have a bigger amp.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    1 watt = 91db
    2=94
    4=97
    8=100
    16=103
    32=106
    64=109
    128=112
    256=115
    512=118
    Any questions?:p
    They are very efficient with HIGH CURRENT amps:)
    The key is high current. Without that the watts don't mean much.
    Also the 1.2's are "compatible with 8ohm amps", and are more like 4ohms. They actually have less resistance than the SDA-SRS's that are rated at 4ohms. But they do work with 8ohm amps because they are so efficient. BTW most "4ohm compatable receivers" are just limiting their current.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited April 2007
    The 1.2TL, 2.3TL and 3.1TL are 6 ohm nominal.

    How can you spell current correctly once and then spell it twice as currant in the same post? Got jelly on the brain?
    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

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter