SDA 80's on CraigsList

pablo_rodz
pablo_rodz Posts: 331
edited May 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Just saw these in the local Craigslist... What do you guys think of these?

http://houston.craigslist.org/ele/1162131232.html
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2009
    those looks like SDA 1's. not sure which version. there is no such thing as SDA 80's though.
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited May 2009
    That's what I thought... I had never heared of SDA 80's. the one pictured looks like it has a replacement driver.

    What do these go for?
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2009
    I (think) that they're either 1Bs or 1Cs in the studio version because I have 1As that have the tweeters side by side. I gave $265 for mine and have no regrets. If I were still looking for SDAs, I'd probably pay $300-$400 for those if they're in really good shape w/cable. I actually prefer that cabinet style over the other "slab" ones. An expert might post which model they actually are and......tell you the price is too high. IMO $400 is cheap for getting into the incredible SDA experience and $400 won't buy you much in the way of new speakers. If the cable is missing, that could be a good bargaining point for a lower price and one can be bought from Polk or made up at home DIY. Also, if those are like mine,they have very nice walnut veneer instead of fake vinyl stick-on crap.:)
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited May 2009
    gdb do you use both tweeters on your 1A's or did you disconnect the dimensional one? I have been trying to decide for a couple a day's which I like better, and I like both, can't make a decision.
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited May 2009
    I believe the SDA 1C's in studio version are black. That is the set I own. They do look to be SDA 1C's in good shape. They are heavier than my black studio versions. They are worth the four hundred, especially when you factor in, you don't have to ship them. They are excellent speakers. Grab them if you want to get into SDA's. That particular model is highly sought after.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2009
    SDA 1B's. $400 would be an ok price if in perfect condition and a different economy. Right now, I wouldn't give over $300. Of course there are buyers for every price.
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited May 2009
    Looks like 1B's to me. This time I feel confident I got it right lol.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,214
    edited May 2009
    1B's $300 in very good cond. $350 if minty.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2009
    agreed.. $400 is a bit much for those.. if they were 1C's. then that would be a really good deal. but they appear to be 1B's.
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited May 2009
    Thanks! I'll see what the wife says :(
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    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited May 2009
    Never see what the wife says, Just bring them home and let them grow on her like a new pet.:)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    Tool is RIGHT. When I bought my SDA-2Bs I made the decision...somethings are worth biting the bullet for!

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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited May 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Never see what the wife says, Just bring them home and let them grow on her like a new pet.:)

    Definitely +1!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited May 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    That's what I thought... I had never heared of SDA 80's. the one pictured looks like it has a replacement driver.

    What do these go for?

    But it looks like a non-Polk driver. Practice caution before commiting to these.

    Russ
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