Center Channel for SDA SRS2

bem

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?

MillerLiteScott

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

bem

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

McLoki

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.)

bem

Looking at $200-$500 for a sub.

McLoki

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...

bem

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

McLoki

If you wanted bass equal to or better than your front speakers are capable of? Yes.

bem

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

McLoki

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.

bem

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?

Mike Reeter

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.

bem

Thanks Mike.
Any idea of the cost per tweeter?

Mike Reeter

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

bem

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

Mike Reeter

Sorry,I thought you said you have SRS 2's which would have a total of 4 tweeters.

McLoki

Must be 2.3's?

avguytx

All 6 tweeters? What others are you gonna do? The SRS2's only have 4.

MillerLiteScott

How about a picture of your speaks?

bem

As I mentioned, I have SDA-SRS2 speakers. Here's a picture of one of them.

ka7niq

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

Mike Reeter

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

bem

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

DollarDave

bem wrote: »

As I mentioned, I have SDA-SRS2 speakers. Here's a picture of one of them.

Is that white-faced driver standard?

Mike Reeter

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

avguytx

Maybe that's just the flash on it. The 2.3's I have don't have a white donut on them!

Yep, that will definitely take 6 tweeters.

bem

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.

Bernie

bem

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

Ron Temple

A CS400i is a pretty close match, probably closer than the CSi5, IMO.

engtaz

The original 2.3's have the donuts. I believe it was put there to defuse the driver outputs.

McLoki

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