SDA 1's not A,B,or C sound bad
Gary Batson
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I'm the original owner of a pair of Polk SDA 1's bought in 1983. These speakers have been in storage for more than 15 years. But now I have the SDA fever again and want to use them again in a surround setup. I've set them up for a listen and love the SDA effect. But the speakers just don't sound good. I know these are great speakers and I'm not giving up on them. So I need your help.
I've read other threads, so I know there are people here that know there stuff about these speakers.
This is what they sound like. The bass has detail and texture and somtimes it will suprise you. But there's not much of it. Compared to the rest of the speaker the bass is almost nonexistant. The midrange is probably OK but it's hard to tell because the upper midrange/lower trebble is so excessive it's earpiercing at higher volumes. I don't want to blame the tweeters because cymbals and the like sound so crisp, clean, clear and natural.
These speakers look mint, But are unbearable to listen to for any length of time.
What's wrong??? I need advice from someone who knows these speakers.
I've read other threads, so I know there are people here that know there stuff about these speakers.
This is what they sound like. The bass has detail and texture and somtimes it will suprise you. But there's not much of it. Compared to the rest of the speaker the bass is almost nonexistant. The midrange is probably OK but it's hard to tell because the upper midrange/lower trebble is so excessive it's earpiercing at higher volumes. I don't want to blame the tweeters because cymbals and the like sound so crisp, clean, clear and natural.
These speakers look mint, But are unbearable to listen to for any length of time.
What's wrong??? I need advice from someone who knows these speakers.
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I would move this over to the Vintage Speakers area......
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This thread has been restarted in Vintage Speakers forum.
