S10s, any good?

rcs
rcs Posts: 21
edited March 2008 in Vintage Speakers
A pair of S10s just popped up on my local Craigslist. I'll probably go take a look at them this weekend in any event but was wondering how well-regarded (or not) they were. Tried the forum search but not much info was forthcoming.

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/ele/604159908.html
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2008
    All depends what you plan on doing with them.
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  • rcs
    rcs Posts: 21
    edited March 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    All depends what you plan on doing with them.

    Listen to them, mainly.
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  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited March 2008
    Lol!!!
    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
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  • rcs
    rcs Posts: 21
    edited March 2008
    rcs wrote: »
    Listen to them, mainly.

    Smart-assery aside I'm looking at stand-alone usage in a medium size bedroom and probably driving them with whatever 20-40W integrated amp (preferably vintage, e.g. NAD) I can get my hands on.
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    Secondary: RT-16

    Fondly remembered: SDA-1Bs (1987-1991)
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  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited March 2008
    I know little about the S10 but for that price and what looks to be a pair in great shape,
    with boxes and feet, seems one cant go wrong. Still laughing.
    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
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2008
    rcs
    I think you should look for a pair of SDA 2a's or b's. They maybe entry level SDA's but they sound wonderful. Far better than S series or Monitor or RTA's
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2008
    For about that price, you can pick up other vintage Polks. LS-50s, Monitor 7's, monitor 10's, sometimes some SDA 2a or 2b's. Keep looking. LS-70s will be a little more, as will other SDA models, but, probably worth it depending on what you want.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited March 2008
    I have to agree with others. S10's are more of an entry level speaker compared to Monitor 10's or SDA2's.

    I love how the ad states they are bookshelf speakers. That would be one heck of a bookshelf to hold those things. Aren't they almost 40inches tall?

    I love how people write ads up.
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited March 2008
    I have a pair of S10's in my basement theater system. Have had them for 20 years! I agree with Dave, there are way better speakers for that amount of money.
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • rcs
    rcs Posts: 21
    edited March 2008
    Thanks for the input everyone.
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    Secondary: RT-16

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2008
    go check em out
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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