My new SDA-1C - The Black Beauty

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,761
    edited July 2009
    A big improvement? Well, as with most tweeks it's more of a cumulative effect. The thing with using Dynamat Extreme verses something else is that it's been specifically designed for said purpose......and it works very well.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited July 2009
    Very nice.


    Enjoy

    Pauly
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited July 2009
    Sweet

    Nice Job

    They look B E A utiful
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    Thanks for all of the comments! When I walk by them I still stop and think..."Dang those look good".

    The 1C's are now in my H/T rig (Sorry Russ...He said he would come and take them back if I use them as H/T speakers!).
    They look too good to keep in the Man Cave. But the SDA-2B Studio's are in the 2-channel rig and sounding sweet!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited July 2009
    I'll be there tomorrow to confiscate them. I told you so.......:mad:
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I'll be there tomorrow to confiscate them. I told you so.......:mad:

    Come on man...they look so good next to the Pioneer plasma.:D
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Lol, dont wry conradicles Im very tempted to use them as my mains for my HT and just move my rt's to the rear...........but why not use them for HT?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited July 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I'll be there tomorrow to confiscate them. I told you so.......:mad:
    try messing with the man's gear and it will be my boot and your a$$:p


    ... the only reason you would be coming after them is because you are jealous.;)


    John
    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

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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited July 2009
    Wow. Those piano black tops and bottoms look incredible!!! Those things are sexy.
    ~Matt
    My System

    Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
    Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
    Preamp: B&K Reference 20
    CD: Jolida JD100a
    L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
    Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
    TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited July 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ... the only reason you would be coming after them is because you are jealous.;)John
    Nailed It John! They are beautiful. Boy's got skillz!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited July 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Come on man...they look so good next to the Pioneer plasma.:D
    Nothing but shiny black surfaces in the living room.
    Make sure you 16 kids don't put there grubby paws or popsicle sticks on 'em!
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited July 2009
    Beautiful. Can't wait to hear your review when they are done (how they compare to the other polks in the pics). That model is my next purchase after my CRS+ upgrade. Congrats.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2009
    Very nice work and results...makes me want to get to work on mine.

    Did you also recloth everything?
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    Did you also recloth everything?

    No. I did repair all of the cloth on the side grills with the use of staples when the sides were removed. The front grills were perfect.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    The 1C's are now in my H/T rig (Sorry Russ...He said he would come and take them back if I use them as H/T speakers!).
    They look too good to keep in the Man Cave. But the SDA-2B Studio's are in the 2-channel rig and sounding sweet!
    TL the 2B's and you'll never have the urge to switch them.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • davidfmartin
    davidfmartin Posts: 106
    edited July 2009
    Sweet! Now you are making me think about doing my SDA-1C's! I did add spikes recently and noticed a slight tightening of the bass response, plus the wife actually said they looked cool! I purchased these spikes:
    http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1044

    Can you explain how you achieved the finish?
    My journey: http://www.1414audio.com/
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    Face wrote: »
    TL the 2B's and you'll never have the urge to switch them.

    That sounds like a great plan!;)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    davidfmartin wrote: »
    Can you explain how you achieved the finish?

    Nikolas812 (a member of this forum) painted them. PM him and he can give you the details. He does great work and I can tell he takes pride in making things look their best.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited July 2009
    Conradicles, if you decide to spike your 1Cs which would be hot Black and brass. I suggest Myespikes. Much tighter and punchier bass than the stock nylon buttons on the bottom.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1077375&postcount=78
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    Noted thsmith and thanks.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    No. I did repair all of the cloth on the side grills with the use of staples when the sides were removed. The front grills were perfect.

    I need to replace all the cloth on mine,If you don't mind me asking,where did you get your cloth?

    Does it match well with the original cloth?

    Thnaks
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I need to replace all the cloth on mine,If you don't mind me asking,where did you get your cloth?

    Does it match well with the original cloth?

    Thnaks

    I got mine from Jo-Ann fabrics
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    My cloth is factory I think...it still looks fantastic.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited July 2009
    These look great!! I recently got some SDA SRS 1.2tl's and plan to cut some new "wood" and do the piano black finish. I will also keep the original wood stored... My new RDO-198-1 tweeters are due to arrive today...can't wait to install them. Do you know what paint was used for these??
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited July 2009
    vmaxer wrote: »
    Do you know what paint was used for these??

    Not totally sure but I think Nik used automotive paint.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I got mine from Jo-Ann fabrics

    I need to get some ordered...thanks
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I need to get some ordered...thanks
    They usually have it in stock around here.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2009
    Face wrote: »
    They usually have it in stock around here.

    No Jo Anns fabric stores around here...They have a web store...might need some help on choosing the right cloth.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    vmaxer wrote: »
    These look great!! I recently got some SDA SRS 1.2tl's and plan to cut some new "wood" and do the piano black finish. I will also keep the original wood stored... My new RDO-198-1 tweeters are due to arrive today...can't wait to install them. Do you know what paint was used for these??



    PPG-DBC

    Black




    Nik
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited July 2009
    Those are absolutely gorgeous! Good choice on the piano finish, methinks, Conradicles! It really brings them up to date IMO, compared to just about all of the other new finishes I have seen tried with these. They look brand new, and stunning, even compared to a whole range of newer stuff (including some of the high end brands).

    P.S. Let us know what the WAF is like, and if you don't have a "W" meter in residence, borrow somebody else's ... just make sure you calibrate before testing!
    Alea jacta est!
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