Identification Requested

WastelandWand'r
WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
edited July 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Everyone, can you tell me what these are?

Serial # RSDA II 14810
BLADE/BLADE Interconnect
Single Tweeter, 2 drivers, 1 PR
Wood caps, do not appear to be 'Studio' versions.

Any help, greatly appreciated.


I think photos are attached. (Fingers crossed)
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polk_speakers_5.jpg
Home Rig

SDA 2.3TL's front and center
Polk 1000p Center
Pioneer Elite SC35 Receiver (Pre/Surround
Sunfire Cinema Grand 5X200-Back in the mix.
OPPO BDP-93
Squeezebox
Stepped up to name brand Speaker Cables and interconnects!
Monitor 4, 5, 7, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, RTA 15TL's all in storage waiting for me.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2008
    They look to be SDA-2B to me.

    Nice speakers. They are the entry point for SDA's. I have a pair myself.
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited July 2008
    Many Thanks. I had spent most of yesterday looking at old threads about the 2B's. 'nspindel' had one that piqued my interest the most, and helped in the ID department.
    I believe they may be added to the fold.
    Home Rig

    SDA 2.3TL's front and center
    Polk 1000p Center
    Pioneer Elite SC35 Receiver (Pre/Surround
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 5X200-Back in the mix.
    OPPO BDP-93
    Squeezebox
    Stepped up to name brand Speaker Cables and interconnects!
    Monitor 4, 5, 7, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, RTA 15TL's all in storage waiting for me.
    Sales Rating #1!!
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2008
    They look to be in good shape. How much are they asking for them??

    I wouldn't go much over 200-250 personally.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    They're probably 2B's and are blade/blade, I wouldn't spend more than $150-200.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited July 2008
    Certainly 2B's and early ones because of the blade/blade. The pic isn't very clear but that doesn't look the original sl2000 tweeter. It's hard to tell from the small photo.

    If they are RD0 replacements (in both speakers) might be worth a little more. Depending on condition and if you can inspect and P.U. yourself $250 isn't out of range.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Certainly 2B's and early ones because of the blade/blade. The pic isn't very clear but that doesn't look the original sl2000 tweeter. It's hard to tell from the small photo.

    If they are RD0 replacements (in both speakers) might be worth a little more. Depending on condition and if you can inspect and P.U. yourself $250 isn't out of range.

    H9

    H9, I believe you're correct, it does look like a replacement tweeter. If that's the case, and both speakers have them, that will definitely increase their value.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited July 2008
    Thanks everyone for the replies. According to seller, they have the original boxes, original IC. Asking 350.00, but we haven't argued that yet.
    I appreciate the price range estimates, very helpful.
    I will let you know.
    I did see from several of the threads that this model seems to respond favorably to the '4.1TL' upgrade.
    That and the need for coliseum sized rooms is diminished somewhat for proper sound.
    Nathan
    Home Rig

    SDA 2.3TL's front and center
    Polk 1000p Center
    Pioneer Elite SC35 Receiver (Pre/Surround
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 5X200-Back in the mix.
    OPPO BDP-93
    Squeezebox
    Stepped up to name brand Speaker Cables and interconnects!
    Monitor 4, 5, 7, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, RTA 15TL's all in storage waiting for me.
    Sales Rating #1!!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    You can't do the TL upgrade on the blade/blade model.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited July 2008
    WastelandWand'r wrote: »
    Thanks everyone for the replies. According to seller, they have the original boxes, original IC. Asking 350.00, but we haven't argued that yet.
    I appreciate the price range estimates, very helpful.
    I will let you know.
    I did see from several of the threads that this model seems to respond favorably to the '4.1TL' upgrade.
    That and the need for coliseum sized rooms is diminished somewhat for proper sound.
    Nathan

    If this is a local pick up item then, IMO, it's always work a little extra as large shipped speakers don't always travel well. If they are vg+ to mint with the SDA cable, original boxes and a pair of new RD0 tweeters they are worth atleast $300, IMO. But it never ever hurts to try and negotiate.

    If they are local then I assume they are in Alaska and he may negotiate with oyu because it's going to cost a lot to ship other parts of the US from there. Use that as a negotiating tool.

    Good luck

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited July 2008
    There you go. Proof that a little bit of knowledge, coupled with unbridled enthusiasm, is a recipe for bad things.
    No they aren't local, nothing is around here except for moose, fish and mosquitos.
    Thanks again for the insight.
    Nathan
    Home Rig

    SDA 2.3TL's front and center
    Polk 1000p Center
    Pioneer Elite SC35 Receiver (Pre/Surround
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 5X200-Back in the mix.
    OPPO BDP-93
    Squeezebox
    Stepped up to name brand Speaker Cables and interconnects!
    Monitor 4, 5, 7, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, RTA 15TL's all in storage waiting for me.
    Sales Rating #1!!
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  • Bikerduck
    Bikerduck Posts: 43
    edited July 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Certainly 2B's and early ones because of the blade/blade. The pic isn't very clear but that doesn't look the original sl2000 tweeter. It's hard to tell from the small photo.

    If they are RD0 replacements (in both speakers) might be worth a little more. Depending on condition and if you can inspect and P.U. yourself $250 isn't out of range.

    H9

    Hi
    How can you tell if the tweeters were updated?
    Thanks
    Donald
    MAIN:Kenwood M2a,C2,Sansui TU-517,Yamaha CDX-1100,Kenwood GE-1100,Nakamichi BX150,SDA 2a,Kenwood Ka-801,HPM-100
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited July 2008
    B-Duck
    SL 2000's are a silver colored tweeter (Fish eye) with a black mounting plate. The SL 3000's were entirely black in color but were id'd by a black foam ring around the tweeter, which the RDO's don't have.

    RDO's are black in color and a silk dome tweeter.

    Some people see the older ones (SL's) as a holy grail of sorts, something to be cherished like family, and the RDO's are an unneeded, unecessary, and unwanted replacement.

    Other's, you will find, believe very strongly otherwise. The disagreement and ensuing literary jousting makes for some very interesting reading. :D

    I will not suggest to you the upgrade, that choice is yours.
    I did, and enjoy them.
    Nathan
    PM sent as well.
    Home Rig

    SDA 2.3TL's front and center
    Polk 1000p Center
    Pioneer Elite SC35 Receiver (Pre/Surround
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 5X200-Back in the mix.
    OPPO BDP-93
    Squeezebox
    Stepped up to name brand Speaker Cables and interconnects!
    Monitor 4, 5, 7, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, RTA 15TL's all in storage waiting for me.
    Sales Rating #1!!
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  • Bikerduck
    Bikerduck Posts: 43
    edited July 2008
    WastelandWand'r wrote: »
    B-Duck
    SL 2000's are a silver colored tweeter (Fish eye) with a black mounting plate. The SL 3000's were entirely black in color but were id'd by a black foam ring around the tweeter, which the RDO's don't have.

    RDO's are black in color and a silk dome tweeter.

    Some people see the older ones (SL's) as a holy grail of sorts, something to be cherished like family, and the RDO's are an unneeded, unecessary, and unwanted replacement.

    Other's, you will find, believe very strongly otherwise. The disagreement and ensuing literary jousting makes for some very interesting reading. :D

    I will not suggest to you the upgrade, that choice is yours.
    I did, and enjoy them.
    Nathan
    PM sent as well.

    Thanks for explaining that.
    I am not ignoring your PM but I need 3 (well, 2 more] posts to be able to send pm's.
    Thanks
    Donald
    MAIN:Kenwood M2a,C2,Sansui TU-517,Yamaha CDX-1100,Kenwood GE-1100,Nakamichi BX150,SDA 2a,Kenwood Ka-801,HPM-100
    DEN:Kenwood Basic M2,C2,T1,Yamaha CDX-1100,Parasound DHX 600,ADS 1090
    OFFICE:Kenwood Ka-8300,Technics SL-P770,Nakamichi BX150,Polk Monitor 7b
    BEDROOM:Kenwood Ka-7100,KT-6500,KX-1030,Teac Reference 500,Monitor 10b
    Yamaha CA 810,CT 810,Yamaha CDX-1060,Monitor M 5b
    Kenwood Basic M1a,C1,Yamaha CDX-930,KA-77,KT-313,KA-3500,KA-5700,Technics SU 8600,ST 8600
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