Center Channel for SDA SRS2

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Posts: 103
edited September 2007 in Vintage Speakers
I'm the original owner of a pair of SDA SRS2. I bought them back in the late 80's. I'm going to be setting them up in a Home Theater system and I'm looking for some recommendations on a center channel speaker either used or new. Anyone have a recommendation?
SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
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  • Posts: 2,564
    edited September 2007
    You can use a CSi5 as a center or even a single Monitor 5.

    I have SDA 2B's and use a CSi5. I have not tried a Monitor 5 but others have with some success.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Thanks Scott.
    I noticed that thie CSi5 is on sale at Crutchfield for $299. Does that sound like a reasonable price? Also, do you have any recommendations on a reasonably priced sub?

    Thanks in advance!

    Bernie
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    define reasonably priced? You are going to have to part with some coin to get a sub that matches, let alone exceeds, the bass provided by your SDA's.

    The familiar party line seems to be SVS and HSU for good sounding home theater subs. The new PB13-ultra from SVS is supposed to be really something special (but not exactly value priced.)
    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)
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Looking at $200-$500 for a sub.
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    With SDA SRS2 speakers and that budget - set your sub to none and get an amp for your front speakers. (if you dont have one already)

    I am serious - I don't think you can add a sub that will do anything but detract from the bass your SRS's are cabable of with that budget. Just give your front speakers some power and don't sweat the bass....

    Michael

    Edit - for more opinions on this, you might want to start another thread asking the same question rather than burying the question in a thread asking about a center channel.... (Just an idea)

    Also - lest I forget - Welcome to Club Polk... :)
    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)
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Interesting. I was thinking the same, but I just wanted to throw out the idea to see what other people were thinking. If I were to get a sub, however, I would ideally have to spend more than $500, correct?

    Bernie
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    If you wanted bass equal to or better than your front speakers are capable of? Yes.
    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)
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Alright, great. Thanks for the reply. :)

    What do think of the CSi5 for a center channel with my SDA SRS2's? I only ask because I have a chance to purchase a used pair of CS350-LS centers for about $200.

    Bernie
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    The CSi5 is supposed to be a great center channel.

    I have heard (but have not experienced) that using mutiple speakers as a center channel can create some comb effects that could mess with the center sound. You could always use just one of the CS350-LS speakers to get around this.

    I would call Polk Customer Service and ask their opinion of what would match the best.

    What tweeter do you have in your SRS2's? The best match (I would guess) would be a speaker that uses the same tweeter.
    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)
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Actually, it is not a used pair of CS350's. It is a single CS350 LS . My mistake-sorry.
    Is there any easy way to tell what tweeters I have in my SDA SRS2's?
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2007
    bem wrote: »
    Actually, it is not a used pair of CS350's. It is a single CS350 LS . My mistake-sorry.
    Is there any easy way to tell what tweeters I have in my SDA SRS2's?

    The original tweeters in the SRS 2's were the SL2000's

    Polk sells a new replacement silk RDO tweeter that is sweeeeeet.
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Thanks Mike.
    Any idea of the cost per tweeter?
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2007
    bem wrote: »
    Thanks Mike.
    Any idea of the cost per tweeter?

    48 bucks each,for Club Polk members...BTW,welcome to the Club.

    Believe me,this is the best $200. you could ever spend on your SDA's
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Mike ,
    I may just do the replacement. It would cost me $288 to do all 6 tweeters.
    Thanks for the info and glad to be a member of the club.
    Bernie
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2007
    Sorry,I thought you said you have SRS 2's which would have a total of 4 tweeters.
  • Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    Must be 2.3's?
    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)
  • Posts: 1,628
    edited September 2007
    All 6 tweeters? What others are you gonna do? The SRS2's only have 4.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
  • Posts: 2,564
    edited September 2007
    How about a picture of your speaks?
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    As I mentioned, I have SDA-SRS2 speakers. Here's a picture of one of them.
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 577
    edited September 2007
    bem wrote: »
    Looking at $200-$500 for a sub.
    I have a SVS Ultra for sale.
    It will rattle your world.
    I built two monster subs, and no longer need it
  • Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2007
    bem wrote: »
    As I mentioned, I have SDA-SRS2 speakers. Here's a picture of one of them.

    Ah ha,2.3's...there was a previous model of SDA's named SDA SRS 2
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Thanks for the replies, everyone. :)

    I just looked at the back of the speaker near the serial number and it says SDA SRS 2. However, I just dug out the manual and it says that they are SDA SRS 2.3's. Sorry for the confusion!
    Ah ha,2.3's...there was a previous model of SDA's named SDA SRS 2

    Yup, that would be them!

    Bernie
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 2,575
    edited September 2007
    bem wrote: »
    As I mentioned, I have SDA-SRS2 speakers. Here's a picture of one of them.

    Is that white-faced driver standard?
  • Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2007
    Well,between the CSi5 center and new replacement tweeters,and a good sub... we pretty much knocked the crap out of your budget.

    Hang around,we're pretty good at spending OPM :D
  • Posts: 1,628
    edited September 2007
    Maybe that's just the flash on it. The 2.3's I have don't have a white donut on them! :D

    Yep, that will definitely take 6 tweeters.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Actually, the driver is not white faced. It's just the lighting effect from the camera's flash. The speaker and all of it's components are original.
    Well,between the CSi5 center and new replacement tweeters,and a good sub... we pretty much knocked the crap out of your budget.

    That's fine, I'm flexible. :D

    Bernie
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 103
    edited September 2007
    Also, knowing now that the speakers are SDA-SRS2.3's and not SDA-SRS2's, is the Csi5 still a good choice for a center channel speaker?

    Bern
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
  • Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2007
    A CS400i is a pretty close match, probably closer than the CSi5, IMO.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
  • Posts: 7,665
    edited September 2007
    The original 2.3's have the donuts. I believe it was put there to defuse the driver outputs.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
  • Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    Knowing they are 2.3's - what tweeter is in them? From the pics, almost looks like the SL2000 but I thought most of the SRS speakers (after the original SRS) had at least a SL2500. (don't want him to order 6 of the wrong tweeter - plus it may open up other options as a center channel.)

    Does your Home Theater use a projector or more normal size screen? What do you plan to mount your center channel on? What I am driving at is will a single normal speaker work as your center channel or does it need to be shaped like a center channel (long and low)?

    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)

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