New members (SDS CRS+) to my Polk family!

tx_polkhead
tx_polkhead Posts: 248
edited January 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Well I think I've done good. Picked up a very clean pair of SDA CRS+ this morning (CL listing) and have been listening to them for the last two hours and yep they are keepers! I think I got a pretty good deal at $150, (but wait order now and...) that price includes the blade pin interconnect cable, wait there's more they also come with original Polk stands, but wait there's more that's right more, they also came with a Pioneer VSX-D811S AVR with the remote, manual and the set-up mic! I looked at the speakers and asked are they in good working order? The guy replied they have been in a closet since he moved to a surround set up and they worked perfectly when he put them away, then added if they are not in good working condition just bring them back for a refund. While he was apologizing for the dent on the AVR I said "SOLD". Loaded them up and drove back home with a huge grin on my face. At some point I'll have to turn them off long enough to pull out the dented dust caps (damn kids I'm sure) besides that they appear to be tip top. Haven't checked out the AVR yet,I brought them up the stairs to the bedroom and hooked them up to an Onkyo TX-8011 (pretty basic 2 channel 50W with a phono input stereo) that I also got on CL earlier in the week for $50. My $200 investment sounds like I spent quite a bit more than $200! I'll post pictures and a review of the sound later.
Abel
Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited January 2009
    Sweet deal. Good luck with those speakers. I really like mine.
    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2009
    You did good,look into refurbing the CRS's and you will have something special.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2009
    We can tell by your post you are really happy as you should be. Congratulations and enjoy. Pictures would be nice too!
    Drew
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited January 2009
    Great price on the CRS's. Congrats They need to be placed away from the wall to get the right base sound. Play with placement to get the sound you like. Once dialed in, you are in for some great sounds.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited January 2009
    Congrats on a great deal! I will highly recommend the RDO tweeters if you feel like dropping a little more cash.
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  • tx_polkhead
    tx_polkhead Posts: 248
    edited January 2009
    here are a few pictures:

    if the uploads are too big try this link:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/aas.sanchez/PolkSDACRS?feat=directlink
    smile is still on my face!
    Abel
    Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2009
    The pictures look great Thanks
    Like everyone else I love seeing pictures
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited January 2009
    nice - they will serve you well - especially well in stereo

    see my sig for pics of mine -

    yours are definitely cleaner
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Very nice speakers
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited January 2009
    tx_polkhead wrote: »
    here are a few pictures:

    if the uploads are too big try this link:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/aas.sanchez/PolkSDACRS?feat=directlink
    smile is still on my face!
    Abel

    Are those ADS L-520's right next to the CRS's? If so, have you done a side-by-side comparision?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2009
    very nice score.Question,, are yours the version that can be upgraded to 4.1's?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited January 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    The pictures look great Thanks
    Like everyone else I love seeing pictures
    Pic's are great I absolutely love looking at Pic's of peoples systems.

    Cool find and congrads

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited January 2009
    Nice grab, a real deal and a half + and then some.

    Sheesh, I should have you do all my shopping for me.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited January 2009
    Damn good deal, in fact you should be arrested for Grand Theft.

    Congrats!!!
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • tx_polkhead
    tx_polkhead Posts: 248
    edited January 2009
    Dave they are in fact ADS L-520/2 perhaps a second generation or revision of the ADS L-520. I did have them side by side and did get to a/b them, and while I love the full rich mid-range of the ADS's the CRS+ just mopped the floor with them in the imaging department. It's funny to say but when the ADS's were playing I heard the speaker, when the CRS+ were playing I heard the music (sorry if that sounds all poetic and wishy-washy). Don't get me wrong the ADS's are going to be tough to return (they belong to a buddy) they are some of the most beautifully built speakers, real 1/8" wood veneer, eight sided, and those metal grills are all tough and industrial, but the CRS+ just sing!
    Abel
    Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited January 2009
    tx_polkhead wrote: »
    Dave they are in fact ADS L-520/2 perhaps a second generation or revision of the ADS L-520. I did have them side by side and did get to a/b them, and while I love the full rich mid-range of the ADS's the CRS+ just mopped the floor with them in the imaging department. It's funny to say but when the ADS's were playing I heard the speaker, when the CRS+ were playing I heard the music (sorry if that sounds all poetic and wishy-washy). Don't get me wrong the ADS's are going to be tough to return (they belong to a buddy) they are some of the most beautifully built speakers, real 1/8" wood veneer, eight sided, and those metal grills are all tough and industrial, but the CRS+ just sing!
    Abel

    Good to know! I'll just leave things the way they are.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited January 2009
    tx_polkhead wrote: »
    It's funny to say but when the ADS's were playing I heard the speaker, when the CRS+ were playing I heard the music
    Abel

    That's the big thing with SDAs, they disappear, no matter how gigantic they get.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited January 2009
    Great catch. Enjoy! I've noticed a lot of great buys in Texas lately and sure wish it was closer than a day's drive away.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited January 2009
    tx_polkhead wrote: »
    Dave they are in fact ADS L-520/2 perhaps a second generation or revision of the ADS L-520. I did have them side by side and did get to a/b them, and while I love the full rich mid-range of the ADS's the CRS+ just mopped the floor with them in the imaging department. It's funny to say but when the ADS's were playing I heard the speaker, when the CRS+ were playing I heard the music (sorry if that sounds all poetic and wishy-washy). Don't get me wrong the ADS's are going to be tough to return (they belong to a buddy) they are some of the most beautifully built speakers, real 1/8" wood veneer, eight sided, and those metal grills are all tough and industrial, but the CRS+ just sing!
    Abel

    +1 :cool:
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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