Damn my 2a's sound awesome

NJPOLKER
NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
edited August 2008 in Vintage Speakers
I just got back from a week at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I cranked up my stereo and listened to a couple hours worth of good tunes, this was Saturday afternoon. This morning,Sunday, for some reason I decided to replace my SRSII's with my SDA2a's. The SRSII's have RDO's and upgraded x-overs and the 2a's have Peerless tweeters and upgraded x-overs. I am not sure if it's correct to run the Peerless tweeters in replace of the SL's or RDO's but they sure sound great. I may call Ken at Polk and ask if I should change caps or resistors to support the Peerless tweeters. I gotta say I am not sure which pair I enjoy more. No ****!! I am amazed at how good the 2a's sound. They have excellent detail and sound stage is awesome. Bass is lacking a bit but no big deal, I have then about 14" from the back wall. Maybe I'll push them back alittle to assist with the low end.
Oh well I just thought I'd share my thoughts and am happy to have such great speakers. As I remember I paid around $200. for the 2a's and maybe $100. for the x-over upgrade and tweeters, WOW. Thanks again to everyone who had helped me with all the upgrades. Also, Sal/Laz and I may get together to listen/compare our speakers/stereo equipment. I can't wait to get another opinion on the great sound from the upgraded 2a's.

Drew
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2008
    nice Drew.. sounds like a fun listening you got going on..

    SDA 2a's to me are second only to the 2b's.. and that's only because the b's are better at bass.

    cool post. I too want to hear what Ken says about using the Peerless in those. ;)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited August 2008
    I just spoke with Ken at Polk Customer Service. Like they say "if it ain't broke don't fix it" so I am going to leave well enough alone, for now anyway. The Peerless tweeters sound awesome so there is no reason to do anything to the x-over. Maybe since the Monitor 10's w/Peerless use 2.5 and 2.7 resistors and 12uF caps it is not a big deal to make the switch to the 2a's. Just my thoughts!!
    Drew
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited August 2008
    Glad you're enjoying yours. I'm enjoying the heck out of mine!
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited August 2008
    I spent 3 months with out mine, and man am I glad to have them back (2a's also) Now I just wish I could get some tube power behind them. I would not mind a good sand amp either, The Denon just does not compare to the Adcoms I had.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2008
    When I had my 2As, I was also impressed with the sound and the very reasonable price they could be purchased for. For an SDA so plentiful, it does sound good.
    Jake
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    Always enjoyed my 2A's when I had them. It was always amazing when listening to the larger SDA's how much of the way the 2A's got you there. With the RDO tweeter upgrade, a good SS amp and a tube pre, they were pure pleasure to listen to. I've moved on to speakers I like even better, but I have fond memories of the 2A's.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited August 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    I've moved on to speakers I like even better,

    Doug, there is nothing better than SDA's :eek::p:D;).

    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Doug, there is nothing better than SDA's :eek::p:D;).

    H9

    Ummm, well, the SDA's are very good, even considering how long it's been since they were last in production. I'll never take the position that the SDA's are not a very good speaker. I won't even rule out rebuilding the SRS's that I have. And I certainly won't take issue with someone who claims the SDA's are the best speaker. But, I do like my Magnepan's better than any SDA I have heard. The Magnepan's do most of what I like as far as sound signature, and few things I don't like. Now if I can ever afford a pair of Sonus Faber Elipsa's, then it's game over! They are the best I have heard, at least to these ears.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited August 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Ummm, well,......

    No comment, this is not a debate thread.

    Have a great day, I know I am :D

    H9





















    P.s. Just playing with ya!!!
    "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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    Hey, I am having a great day!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited August 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Hey, I am having a great day!

    For the record I really liked your Maggies too. For vocal, jazz and acoustic (i'd imagine orchestral too) they are very hard to beat.

    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited August 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    No comment, this is not a debate thread.

    Have a great day, I know I am :D

    H9


    P.s. Just playing with ya!!!

    LOL, I wish I was but hey, in to every life a little rain must fall. Doesn't change the fact that the 2A's, with upgraded caps and tweets and decent amplification do a helluva good job, especially given the investment. :p
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited August 2008
    Can/will someone post a picture on how a Peerless Tweeter look?


    Thanks PC
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited August 2008
    Maybe I'll just google it and find it.........Will see.
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/789701024.html
    Ugly pic, but gives you an idea. The peerless has the slanted wire leads coming from the coils. The Sl1000 had these to, but were clear.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2008
    Peerless tweeter from monitor 7B
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Eff you DByoiur pivs better than mine:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Eff you DByoiur pivs better than mine:)

    had a few drinks did you before posting? :D;)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited August 2008
    Am I the only one who has tried the Peerless in the SDA line? I doubt it. So then, does anyone have any thoughts on using them in the SDA's. If I make a slight adjustment it will be in the x-over to tame the highs slightly.
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