SDS SRS 2.3TL craigslist Ft collins CO BEWARE

zarrdoss
zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
edited February 2009 in Vintage Speakers
There are a pair of these on CL Fort Collins CO in platteville that have three blown tweets (two on one and one on the other) and one blown 6 1/2" and he's trying to pass them off as all working. I went to look at and he kept going down on price when I found another tweeter not working. Also he mentioned he used to "play" guitar through them, not good. If you could get for 2-300 and want a project it might be worth it, but they also needed completely new grill and side cloth and wood refinnished, just thought you might like to know.

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/ele/1026675227.html
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    I will never understand why people play their guitars through their home audio speakers. I've heard of quite a few people doing that...and have even seen a few of my friends do it.

    Those speakers aren't designed for the strain that an actual guitar puts on them...that's a slightly higher current signal than your average home audio setup...

    Good looking on the heads up.
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  • TomBergamini
    TomBergamini Posts: 31
    edited February 2009
    Thanks thanks thanks!!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited February 2009
    Yeah Sal is right, the price isn't bad for the condition. That said there is one major concern, "The front covers on both have alot of snags on them from kittens climbing on them", which means that the rubber surrounds on all the drivers and PR's should be closely inspected for small holes/tears from kitty claws.

    Anyone remember Disco Mike and his kitty defiled 1C's?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    well he might go as low as 400 cash if you flashed it right in front of him. I looked closely with a flashlight and did not see any holes in the surrounds, but the house stunk worse than a bar (with cig smell) and I had to get out of there.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    how low did he go on price before you walked away?
    is there anybody willing to set up a chain to get these to Lafayette Indiana?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    he went to 5 but he was asking 700 at that time and that was several months ago.His add now says 500 obo so 4 or 450 would probably get you there. I dont have anything that I own to transport them in, I was going to have to have a friend help me with his truck.
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  • average_guy
    average_guy Posts: 236
    edited February 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    how low did he go on price before you walked away?
    is there anybody willing to set up a chain to get these to Lafayette Indiana?

    I saw an e-bay listing the other day where the seller was going to transfer them by Greyhound. I never thought about that before. Not sure if that large a package would even be accepted, and also not sure if it would be a good idea. Might be cheaper than f.o.b. shipment. :confused:
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    I also found these but have not looked at them

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1028549790.html
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited February 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    well he might go as low as 400 cash if you flashed it right in front of him. I looked closely with a flashlight and did not see any holes in the surrounds, but the house stunk worse than a bar (with cig smell) and I had to get out of there.

    You're certainly finding a lot of excuses not to buy those speakers. Considering that the average pair goes @ $1000.00, these for $400 or $500.00 are priced right. Spend a few hundred more fixing them up and you've got a nice pair of speakers.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    I would but money is kind of tight right now and I already have some SDA SRS 2.3 just not the TL that are in excellent shape. I think the next step for me will be the 1.2 TL but we will see. I know I am the ultimate procrastinator. I see the 1.2 TL in Denver often for around 1500 to 2000.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    how much better can the TL sound than the regular like I have?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    I am going to go look at them today,could be a fun project,and with wanting to do a 2 channel setup, Could be a fun good start. Im right here in Thornton working so won,t be a bad drive at all.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    I also found these but have not looked at them

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1028549790.html


    I saw these the other day, thought about going to look at them as well.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    I got him to agree to 450, please go get these so wont be tempted anymore. Its a great project but I just dont have the time or money right now. I just hate when people who know something is messed up and try and pass it off as working correctly. If you get them keep me posted on how it is going.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited February 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    how much better can the TL sound than the regular like I have?

    A lot.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    Thanks, if toolforlifefan does not get them I probably will.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    As soon as im off work i will try and get in touch with the guy, and set up a time to go check them out.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    where do you live zarrdoss?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    loveland
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    but dont worry about me you go check them out and decide, if you decide not to the I probably will.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    loveland


    We have customers up your way, Advanced Manufacturing,and Fleetwood Goldco Manufacturing.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    As soon as im off work i will try and get in touch with the guy, and set up a time to go check them out.

    did you go yet?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    We have customers up your way, Advanced Manufacturing,and Fleetwood Goldco Manufacturing.

    what do yo do?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    No i am going tomarrow, My wife said if i spend the day up north for speakers on Valintines Day there would be hell to pay + i had to work longer then i thought. We had reservations for dinner so i had to make the rest of the day about her. i understand her point took her out to buy some blinds for the house, now we are getting ready to take off for dinner.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    No i am going tomarrow, My wife said if i spend the day up north for speakers on Valintines Day there would be hell to pay + i had to work longer then i thought. We had reservations for dinner so i had to make the rest of the day about her. i understand her point took her out to buy some blinds for the house, now we are getting ready to take off for dinner.


    Mc Donald's ?:)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Mc Donald's ?:)


    HAHA yep gotta save money for more gear.LOL:D
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    cool I might go look at those ls90 in denver tomorrow
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    I got the LS90 today and wow is all I can say, I am completely content with everything I have...... well for now anyway.

    Thank you everyone for your replies!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited February 2009
    I finally got a hold of this guy today, told him i would get back with him on them. i really need some help here as far as refurbishing them. i have no concern about me doing the work on them.as i pick things up really fast, and I'm good at DIY.now i am very interested in taking this on.what i need help with is replacement parts. does Polk still carry replacement drivers/twitters for them? and what about cost on the parts any idea?

    Thanks,

    Larry.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    they dont make that exact tweeter anymore, so you will need to get 6 new RDO tweets and one new 6 1/2" the tweets are 48 each if you mention that you are a member of this forum the MW is 48 also, you can get some new grillcloth from parts express and just refinnish the top and bottom and your good.
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