sda-2b in KC

bruss
bruss Posts: 1,039
edited February 2009 in Vintage Speakers
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http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ele/1044725811.html
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    Well,Would'nt you know it...The 2B's are what I have really been after for a while...I just picked up a pair of 1C's yesterday in K.C. that were also listed on C.L.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited February 2009
    how are the 1c's? Im just starting to look and i think thats what im going to go after..
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    The 1C's are one of the best of the SDA lineup...I'm not disapointed that I have them at all.

    I just think the 2B's would be a better match in my small listening room...plus I could swap out the upgraded x-overs and tweeters that I currently have in my CRS's
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    The 1C's are one of the best of the SDA lineup...I'm not disapointed that I have them at all.

    I just think the 2B's would be a better match in my small listening room...plus I could swap out the upgraded x-overs and tweeters that I currently have in my CRS's

    Thats just sick,man. ;):)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    Thats just sick,man. ;):)

    I know,I'm one sick SOB...my wife can also verify that:D
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited February 2009
    Hey Mike, I bet thats the first time 3 sets of SDA's have been for sale at the same time in KC since you could buy 'em new!!!

    stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited February 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    The 1C's are one of the best of the SDA lineup...I'm not disapointed that I have them at all.

    I just think the 2B's would be a better match in my small listening room...plus I could swap out the upgraded x-overs and tweeters that I currently have in my CRS's

    Might as well get those 2B's and B done with it.....That way, if you get tired of them I'll know where they are!!

    stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    I am in love with my 1c's... so much so that my wife is jealous
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    stubby wrote: »
    Hey Mike, I bet thats the first time 3 sets of SDA's have been for sale at the same time in KC since you could buy 'em new!!!

    stubby

    That's a fact...I wish I afford all of them,as this won't happen again for quite some time.
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited February 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    That's a fact...I wish I afford all of them,as this won't happen again for quite some time.

    Mike, for some reason I thought you were on the "Tiger" side of the state in St. Louis? I think you might be starting to see some of the KC activity just because of the "SDA cycle of life". There were only two dealers that I knew of in KC / Overland Park (Brandsmart & Audio Electronics at 95th & Nall). Both died in the 90's so it's about the 20 year mark. The economy, older folks downsizing to smaller places, etc. all contributing. They may continue to come out of the woodwork.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    Marty913 wrote: »
    Mike, for some reason I thought you were on the "Tiger" side of the state in St. Louis? I think you might be starting to see some of the KC activity just because of the "SDA cycle of life". There were only two dealers that I knew of in KC / Overland Park (Brandsmart & Audio Electronics at 95th & Nall). Both died in the 90's so it's about the 20 year mark. The economy, older folks downsizing to smaller places, etc. all contributing. They may continue to come out of the woodwork.

    Marty,I'd say that you are exactly right...the 1C's I just picked up came from an Estate sale...I guess these times are good for us old Audiophools that still crave the SDA series.

    I live in N.W. Mo. about an 1-1/2 hrs. N.E. of K.C. I've been to the Bransmart store several times over the years,until they closed...a big Best Buy right down the street,along with good ole C.C. put them under...shame.
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited February 2009
    I remember Brandsmart. Great local chain. Uncle Rick was my favorite salesman, he gave me some killer deals. And he was a big fan of Polk. He told me about a visit he made to Polk HQ and got to meet Matt. He took Rick on a tour of the facility and amazed his guest by knowing several assembler type employees by name. Even asking about family members who were sick or inquiring about families' new arrivals.
    Hate to see businesses like that go under; where employees do more than just sell you something. They're part of the hobby (addiction).

    stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited February 2009
    stubby wrote: »
    I remember Brandsmart. Great local chain. Uncle Rick was my favorite salesman, he gave me some killer deals. And he was a big fan of Polk. He told me about a visit he made to Polk HQ and got to meet Matt. He took Rick on a tour of the facility and amazed his guest by knowing several assembler type employees by name. Even asking about family members who were sick or inquiring about families' new arrivals.
    Hate to see businesses like that go under; where employees do more than just sell you something. They're part of the hobby (addiction). stubby

    Not to prolong the thread (like the emo one) but you're right stubby, Uncle Rick absolutely loved Polk's - especially the SDA-SRS models, and you could get deals from him. I ordered 2.3's in 1989 because they didn't have any walnut ones in stock. He loaned me a floor pair until mine came in - and then found out the ones that came in were 2.3TL's which had the price increase. Rick said "what the hell, just take em' and enjoy". Nice.

    Unfortunately, in the mid/late 90's Brandsmart fell into the trap a lot of "local" dealers did. They started carrying "B" stock but forgot to tell people. Word got out, Best Buy and CC opened a few more stores, etc. They stopped hiring people like Rick and went to the full-commission teenager-type salesperson with the "today, and today only" deal, watts-per-channel knowledge base, and ShamWow delivery. End of the road.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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