Just picked up my first SRS

Texas42
Texas42 Posts: 404
edited December 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Well, I've previously owned the SDA-1Bs and 1Cs and enjoyed them immensely. I no longer have either but just tonight came across a great deal (I hope) on a pair of SDA-SRS. One driver is out, however (midrange) and it will need to be replaced. I'm guessing they used the MW 6502 driver? Is this correct? And, to anyone's knowledge does Polk still carry these or am I better off picking up a pair used? Thanks in advance for any knowledgeable replies.

Regards,

Dave
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited December 2008
    pull the driver and see what you need, Polk sells the replacement drivers.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    I could be wrong but doubt it, the 6503 and 6509 are the same. That info may help your chances finding used MW's if you choose that route.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,213
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I could be wrong but doubt it, the 6503 and 6509 are the same. That info may help your chances finding used MW's if you choose that route.

    All the MW drivers have different characteristics both electrically and sonically. That's not to say certain models can't be substituted in a pinch but it's always best to keep the originals the same. Especially if your dealing with a dim driver vs. a stereo driver.

    Between ebay, the forum and Polk one should be able to replace originals with the same.

    There IS a reason they used different model drivers in each model and/or generation.

    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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    All the MW drivers have different characteristics both electrically and sonically. That's not to say certain models can't be substituted in a pinch but it's always best to keep the originals the same. Especially if your dealing with a dim driver vs. a stereo driver.

    Between ebay, the forum and Polk one should be able to replace originals with the same.

    There IS a reason they used different model drivers in each model and/or generation.

    H9


    I understand what your saying but my drivers are labeled 6503 and another one under it 6509. I'll bet the only difference is the label.
    Drew
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,213
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I understand what your saying but my drivers are labeled 6503 and another one under it 6509. I'll bet the only difference is the label.
    Drew

    What position are the drivers in; dimensional or stereo? Which model(s) are you talking about? Depending on the model those might be incorrect. Believe me.......the MW drivers are ALL different. Some differences between MW's are more than others.

    Many times the biggest differences between MW drivers is 8 ohm or 4 ohm. I think you can see things can be altered if you replace one with the other.

    Again one can probably get away with "substituting" one similar MW for another but they are not the same and not all MW's are interchangeable with each other. I know Polk has made a couple recommendations in the past when a particular MW driver was no longer available.

    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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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited December 2008
    Texas42, were you the one that bought the pair off austin craiglist, if you don't mind me asking ??
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    H9
    They are all the same in my SRSII's all mw6503's with labels under the 03's reading MW6509.
    My concern is am I running the right drivers. I know the previous owner didn't screw up, he's too damn smart!
    Maybe I should call Ken and ask.
    Thanks H9
    Drew
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,213
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    H9
    They are all the same in my SRSII's all mw6503's with labels under the 03's reading MW6509.
    My concern is am I running the right drivers. I know the previous owner didn't screw up, he's too damn smart!
    Maybe I should call Ken and ask.
    Thanks H9
    Drew

    I understand your concern and a call to Ken will certainly get you the right advice/info.

    Blade/Blade SRS 2's should have (4) MW6509's

    PIN/Blade SRS 2's should have (2) MW6511's for stereo drivers and (2) MW6510's for the SDA drivers.

    Good luck Drew :)

    H9

    P.s. Can't say I've ever heard about drivers having references to 2 different model #'s.
    "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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    They are blade blade
    I know that the RDO-194 is also refered to as BDO-194 no biggie
    Thanks
    Drew
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited December 2008
    fossy wrote: »
    Texas42, were you the one that bought the pair off austin craiglist, if you don't mind me asking ??

    Indeed I was. Long drive from San Antonio as there was some sleet and ice on the way back.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2008
    Texas42 wrote: »
    Indeed I was. Long drive from San Antonio as there was some sleet and ice on the way back.

    Pics please !
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited December 2008
    As requested. The driver I (obviously) need to replace is the one on the top right of the right speaker. The owner replaced it with a <gasp> Yamaha driver.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2008
    Very Nice !
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited December 2008
    Funny thing on these is it was strictly an impulse buy as I really don't even have the room for them with already having a pair of huge Dunlavy SC-IVs, Digital Phase AP-4s, Infinity IL-60s, McIntosh XR-6s and Apogee Centaur Minors. My wife is ready to kill me! But when I saw them on CList at a verrrry good price I had to get them (audio addict). Time to start thinning the herd again...
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  • RandyWilliamson
    RandyWilliamson Posts: 178
    edited December 2008
    Those look like they can really get cranked!!!!! Awesome set...I've never seen those.
    Cool stuff: Adcom GFA-555, GFP-710, Oppo BDP-83, Monitor 10's w/RDO198s, rebuilt and modded XO: Sonicap/Mundorf topside, Daytons Low.
    Benq W5000

    "Leaning back like a maxwell tape commercial listening to pure polk bliss"
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2008
    Texas42 wrote: »
    Funny thing on these is it was strictly an impulse buy as I really don't even have the room for them with already having a pair of huge Dunlavy SC-IVs, Digital Phase AP-4s, Infinity IL-60s, McIntosh XR-6s and Apogee Centaur Minors. My wife is ready to kill me! But when I saw them on CList at a verrrry good price I had to get them (audio addict). Time to start thinning the herd again...

    Well, if you can't hang onto the Polks let me know;)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited December 2008
    I rarely hang on to any speakers very long...
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited December 2008
    Texas42 wrote: »
    I rarely hang on to any speakers very long...

    There's a first time for everything and your SRS's may just be the pair you hang on to for a lifetime.

    Greg
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  • RandyWilliamson
    RandyWilliamson Posts: 178
    edited December 2008
    I want these....how much did you steal them for if you dont mind bragging?
    The reviews are stellar....1000wpc!!!! crank??? this is concert level.

    Finally high volumes with clarity....I've always wanted to go deaf to something almost german.

    I want these.....
    Cool stuff: Adcom GFA-555, GFP-710, Oppo BDP-83, Monitor 10's w/RDO198s, rebuilt and modded XO: Sonicap/Mundorf topside, Daytons Low.
    Benq W5000

    "Leaning back like a maxwell tape commercial listening to pure polk bliss"
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited December 2008
    The line forms to the right.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited December 2008
    Texas42 wrote: »
    Indeed I was. Long drive from San Antonio as there was some sleet and ice on the way back.

    Congrats on the good deal.I must have been snoozin.Didn't see um till the day after.Hope you enjoy um.I was kinda hoping you were in Austin so I could come by & hear um :D:D:D Congrats again.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    Congratulations on your aquisition.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited December 2008
    great steal for the price. I am jealous. Congrats

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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