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

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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    1C's are the way to go. 1B's will get you close. 1A's are really not worth it IMO. Get ready to wait being here in the Midwest like me. SDA's are scarce here, but they do come up FS once in awhile.

    I sort of fell into my 1C's at our local Polk Fest in Bloomington, IL and another local Polkie had truck at the fest so I bought them and we brought them back to Rockford. I used to sell SDA's and I couldn't afford them then (just a poor college student) now I have a pair of 1C's with full x-over upgrade (Sonicaps) and RD0's. They won't be going anywhere!

    I'd say look for a pair of 1C's in the $400-600 range as a good deal. $700 if mint is still a pretty good deal. With the economy the way it is; it's a buyers market. Shipping is risky but if done properly and one is willing to pay extra to have it done correctly it can be done.

    H9

    Thanks for the advice. I figured I'd probably be better off with the 1C's. I'm gonna have to start looking around for some of them. I've already kinda been keeping my eye out for them. I've gotta decide what I want first though...some SDA's or my RTi A setup for my home theater. Can't get both at the same time unfortunately.

    After hearing those SDA's the other day though it kinda makes me lean in that direction a little bit more...
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited December 2008
    Tina-

    Where are you? I'll build you a set of empty cabinets for the cost of materials and a couple bucks for my time. I'm getting a killer table saw today and would love an excuse to break it in.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    You guys keep baiting/trolling. It's kinda boring.
    Yawn.
    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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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    You guys keep baiting/trolling. It's kinda boring.
    Yawn.

    To whom are you referring?

    I was sincere, if it were me.....

    If you weren't, my apologies....
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    strider wrote: »
    To whom are you referring?

    I was sincere, if it were me.....

    If you weren't, my apologies....

    Na not you bro. Apparently some think I am a cancer to this forum, and have no value here.
    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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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited December 2008
    Gotcha, just had to check. ;):)
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Na not you bro. Apparently some think I am a cancer to this forum, and have no value here.

    you are kidding,,, right?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    Unfortunately no I am not. I spend a lot of time helping newbies on this forum and helping friends. Lots of time on the phone, and via emails. I don't get paid for being here. I just love the hobby, I like meeting new people, and I enjoy helping out:(
    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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  • davidk0512
    davidk0512 Posts: 157
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Unfortunately no I am not. I spend a lot of time helping newbies on this forum and helping friends. Lots of time on the phone, and via emails. I don't get paid for being here. I just love the hobby, I like meeting new people, and I enjoy helping out:(

    Ben, you're a great source for practical experience, your advice and opinions are well respected and appreciated. My 7B's sound amazing after my crossover upgrade, I won't mention the brand name of the caps though. Many thanks
    David
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    Thanks Dave. It's just a select few, and their followers. Glad I could help.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Unfortunately no I am not. I spend a lot of time helping newbies on this forum and helping friends. Lots of time on the phone, and via emails. I don't get paid for being here. I just love the hobby, I like meeting new people, and I enjoy helping out:(

    Your services are greatly appreciated here in Wisconsin
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Na not you bro. Apparently some think I am a cancer to this forum, and have no value here.

    Where the hell is that coming from? You are well respected here.
    Are your chickens giving you a hard time??
    Drew
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Your services are greatly appreciated here in Wisconsin

    Oh Man Its YOU again!!!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    It's just a select few, and their followers.

    As usual your need for attention outweighs all else.

    RT1
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Unfortunately no I am not. I spend a lot of time helping newbies on this forum and helping friends. Lots of time on the phone, and via emails. I don't get paid for being here. I just love the hobby, I like meeting new people, and I enjoy helping out:(

    Ben, Ben! You are one of the most knowledgeable people that I have found on any forum concerning Polk! You have been a great help to me with emails, and phone calls. You don't talk down to the newbies when we have inexperineced questions, and you don't lord over us with your knowledge of the product. You are a great guy and thank you for all the help that you have given to me.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    As usual your need for attention outweighs all else.

    RT1

    That's funny right there. A couple guys come in and say thanks after seeing me getting dogged for no real reason, and you feel the need to insult me even more. All I have to say is wow. Really man you just leave me shaking my head.

    Edit:
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    Ben, Ben! You are one of the most knowledgeable people that I have found on any forum concerning Polk! You have been a great help to me with emails, and phone calls. You don't talk down to the newbies when we have inexperineced questions, and you don't lord over us with your knowledge of the product. You are a great guy and thank you for all the help that you have given to me.

    Bill
    Actually F1nut, and DK have been my mentors. If it weren't for them putting up with all sorts of questions early on I would be much further behind.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Oh Man Its YOU again!!!

    Why are you even here? Your a waste.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Why are you even here? Your a waste.

    I hope you know I am only teasing you, cheese head!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I hope you know I am only teasing you, cheese head!



    Well it's not funny. Your hurting my feelings when you do that.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Well it's not funny. Your hurting my feelings when you do that.

    Now thats funny!
    It really sounds like we are related.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited December 2008
    It wasn't me
    No, no, no, it wasn't me
    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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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited December 2008
    Candies, Kids?

    Let's not hurt each other, shall we? ;)

    To Everyone,

    I don't know why you guys (including myself) even still posting in this thread but it's fun to read. And this is getting totally unrelated to the thread title? Perhaps, we should have this thread moved to the Club Polk Category?

    To Ben

    I recall you welcome me when I was a newbie here. I am still a newbie here, I think. Well, it doesn't matter. I don't recall I piss you off for any reason? :D

    I certainly don't remember any help attained from you yet. So, it looks like you owe me one for the future?
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    It wasn't me
    No, no, no, it wasn't me

    Shaggy? :cool:
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited December 2008
    "Under Pressure", 1981- Queen and David Bowie. . . .

    Why can't we get along, get along, get along ???

    Why can't we get along, get along, get along ???

    . . . and it sounds nice on SDA's too !!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    It wasn't me
    No, no, no, it wasn't me

    yesterday it was Matt who helped with the FrankenPolks, so now we know Mr. Mentor YOU are responsible.

    RT1
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    I'm off work early,, gonna' spin some "Third Stone fron the Sun" on 180 gram vinyl,and headphones. I'll check in later. :cool:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited December 2008
    Tina

    Why don't you just follow a Sears delivery truck around and collect two large refrigerator boxes. Bring them home, paste some grill cloths on the front and paint the sides.
    Then put some Bose speakers inside that you bought from the white van.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    hey that reminds me of that AirHole guy or whatever his name was, he built a sub out of a cardboard box and drove Brett bonkers with questions and comments, now that was funny.

    RT1
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    george daniel wrote: »
    I'm off work early,, gonna' spin some "Third Stone fron the Sun" on 180 gram vinyl,and headphones. I'll check in later. :cool:

    I hope you reported your absence.

    RT1
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2008
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