I want to build a pair of polk sda 1.2's . Help?

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    Gimme' five
    I'm still alive
    Ain't no luck
    I learned to duck
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    Wave that flag
    Wave it wide and high
    Summer time
    has come and gone
    my oh my

    RT1
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Most active members have systems that are in the top .01% of the whole country.

    I don't, and I still have a blast. :D

    For me, part of the fun is starting low and working my way up the audiophile equipment chain. If I had massive bucks starting out and could afford anything I wanted, this hobby wouldn't be the same for me. Working your way up is part of the journey. ;)
    Jake
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2008
    I'm going home now to get rid of my POLK SRS speakers that I have owned since new, because my amplifier isn't up to the proper snob level approval.

    Give me a brake.

    Just enjoy the music and be glad we have electricity.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited December 2008
    What brand of brakes do you need?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    What brand of brakes do you need?

    I just had some disc "pads" installed thank you.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    maxi pads??? might need the extra thickness for an emergency stop.

    RT1
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    super absorbent
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    shack wrote: »
    Just because they build a speaker that LOOKS like Polk SDAs...What makes anyone think they can build a speaker that SOUNDS like Polk SDAs?

    Listening to Matt talk about the design work and subtle tweeks that he does with the SDA effect crossovers even now leads me to believe that there are few who could come close to matching the SDA performance...

    Who do you think helped me with my SDA's;)
    Thanks
    Ben

    Edit: I forgot... Yawn:rolleyes:
    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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    george daniel wrote: »
    super absorbent

    I watched a guy put one in a glass of beer, of course we were in a bar, and suck all the beer out of it. Just thought I'd share that with you.
    Happy B-Day George :D
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    What brand of brakes do you need?

    Just common sense. ****, I feel sorry for you if you can't enjoy music with Polk SDA SRS speakers unless you have an exotic, expensive amplifier.

    Remember to old Hi Fi joke: Man invites friend over to listen to his very expensive system. After he plays some classical music he asks his friend what he thinks. His reply, I though the last movemnet was a little slow.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I watched a guy put one in a glass of beer, of course we were in a bar, and suck all the beer out of it. Just thought I'd share that with you.
    Happy B-Day George :D

    What kind of guy carries that with him in a bar?
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    bikezappa wrote: »
    Just common sense. ****, I feel sorry for you if you can't enjoy music with Polk SDA SRS speakers unless you have an exotic, expensive amplifier.

    Remember to old Hi Fi joke: Man invites friend over to listen to his very expensive system. After he plays some classical music he asks his friend what he thinks. His reply, I though the last movemnet was a little slow.

    I went back and read most of the posts and didn't read where that was stated but I may have missed something.
    The point is SDA SRS speakers really sound better with the "proper" power supply.
    Remember the old saying- **** in **** out
    Drew
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    bikezappa wrote: »
    What kind of guy carries that with him in a bar?

    The bartender gave it to him! She is one hot woman too!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    used?
    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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    used?

    Knowing the guy, I'd say yes he would but it was still in the wrapper when she gave it to him.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited December 2008
    Just common sense would dictate that you need a break, not a brake.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just common sense would dictate that you need a break, not a brake.

    Maybe he needs both!
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just common sense would dictate that you need a break, not a brake.

    Got me.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    The bartender gave it to him! She is one hot woman too!


    who sucked the beer outta' it,,, the hottie or the guy ,,remember,I'm old:o
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    and who would of thought a bike guy would need a break before braking...............

    gimmie a break, gimmie a break, break me off a piece, which is why you might need a maxi pad soaked in beer.

    RT1
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    george daniel wrote: »
    who sucked the beer outta' it,,, the hottie or the guy ,,remember,I'm old:o

    The guy sitting next to me did the deed to the rag. I was impressed at the amount of beer it sucked up and everyone in the bar was kinda taken back at the whole thing.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    What was this thread about?
    Oh yeah, speaker building or was it using an affordable amp to run SDA's. Beer and sanitary products are more fun anyway.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,149
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    Aim higher next time, you missed.

    Wasn't aiming for anything pres. just stating the facts. Must admit though I've gotten one hell of a good laugh out of this foolishness. If I didn't know better I'd think we were all teenagers picking on each other. Enjoy your expensive amp; I'm headed out to molest my $300 junkers.:D
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited December 2008
    Was it a red beer:confused:
















    :D
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    BrettT1 wrote: »
    Was it a red beer:confused:
    :D

    If so did it come with a side of Fumunda cheese?
    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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    If so did it come with a side of Fumunda cheese?

    Hey Ben, Just because I used to live in Wisconsin you didn't have to bring cheese into this whole mess.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    motorstereo wrote: »
    Wasn't aiming for anything pres. just stating the facts. Must admit though I've gotten one hell of a good laugh out of this foolishness. If I didn't know better I'd think we were all teenagers picking on each other. Enjoy your expensive amp; I'm headed out to molest my $300 junkers.:D

    Thats good you have a sense of humor.
    I am curious, how do you molest an amp? My amp cost me a pretty penny and I think it needs alittle molesting. It also sounds far better than my $300. amps I've had.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited December 2008
    All the guys getting rid of their SDA or SRS or SRT speakers, I just want to let you know I ACCEPT POLK SDA, SRA, & SRT DONATIONS!

    To the OP, Tina, whatever, I doubt that you can satisfy your needs with the HUMONGOUS SPEAKERS in this forum with a bunch of kids pulling their swords while trying to sip their beers. :D A real guy drinks whiskey at least. LOL

    You need to go out and look for the real thing in life. I mean SPEAKERS from local sellers in places like craiglist.

    Well, Home Depot or Lowe's (or any lumberyard or hardware store that carries 3/4" or thicker MDF) is a start since you prefer to build a HUGE SPEAKER that can't be played. Also, go to eBay and find some dead weight driver such as 18" or 15" drivers for a few bucks. Get as many dead weight drivers as possible and start measuring the cutout diameter for them. And ask the guy from lumber department to grab 4 sheets of 4'x8' (3/4" thickness but thicker is better) MDF and ask him to cut in half along the length so you've got 2 pieces of 2' x 8' boards for each 4'x8' MDF.

    Now, grab 4 or more of the 50" clamps and a couple gallons of wood glue and start assembling the boxes. You need to use 4 pieces of 2'x8' for each box and you'll get 2 boxes for 2 speakers. You can leave the top and the bottom open so it's easier for you to cut the front baffle according to your dead weight driver.

    After measuring the speaker cutouts, use your jig saw or router (buy if you don't have these) to cut the openings for your speaker. After cutting, paint the boxes any color you like and let it dry. Sand and Paint a few more times. And Spray or hand rub Polyurethane on the paint. Now, Mount the drivers. You don't need to worry about Wires or Crossovers or the top and the bottom of the boxes. Also, nothing to worry about the speaker terminals since you won't be needing these. This is the cheapest way to build the Biggest & BadAss boxes in the dummy way. Well, I'll get the video on Utube next time if this is not clear enough for you.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,149
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Thats good you have a sense of humor.
    I am curious, how do you molest an amp? My amp cost me a pretty penny and I think it needs alittle molesting. It also sounds far better than my $300. amps I've had.

    You don't know how to molest an amp? Comeon now I thought everyone knew how to do that.
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