3.1TLs on Ebay (Lake Tahoe, CA)

JohnLocke88
JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
edited July 2009 in Vintage Speakers
1. No affiliation.
2. I bid these up to $250, decided the 800 mile round trip wouldn't be worth it.
3. Thought I'd pass along the info:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150358335724&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Nice, out of curiousity given the condition of his srs' how much would they go for normally? I'm getting to see so many variations of these speakers, was wondering where they stood out in $
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited July 2009
    I am so sorry for the guy who would pay $800 for 16 feet of M-branded speaker wire.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited July 2009
    Too bad shipping for me on the east coast would go for nearly 400 dollars. That seems way high to me using ebays freight calculator.
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited July 2009
    I asked him about the shipping... If ups is used for shipping that figure would be cut considerably, however for such a speaker, local is best
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Nice, out of curiousity given the condition of his srs' how much would they go for normally? I'm getting to see so many variations of these speakers, was wondering where they stood out in $


    I'd say $700 max
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    bluecomet wrote: »
    Too bad shipping for me on the east coast would go for nearly 400 dollars. That seems way high to me using ebays freight calculator.


    You don't need anymore speakers. LOL
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited July 2009
    My wife would agree with that statement.
    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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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    bluecomet wrote: »
    My wife would agree with that statement.

    x1000
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited July 2009
    MAN.....Those sure are nice. WOW !
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited July 2009
    double take on these
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2009
    $265 WOW! Hope someone on here got them. Maybe they were worth the trip after all.
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited July 2009
    Wow that's a ridiculously low price.
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited July 2009
    Damn. I never see SDA's in SoCal. I wish I had seen this earlier, I'd be driving up the mountain right now to pick em up.:(
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    xj4094dg wrote: »
    Damn. I never see SDA's in SoCal. I wish I had seen this earlier, I'd be driving up the mountain right now to pick em up.:(

    Looks like he relisted them. Would like to know why?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-audio-Sda-srs-3-1tl_W0QQitemZ150359916418QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item2302263f82&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A200
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited July 2009
    He actually offered them to me but when I said I was from the east coast he did not want to ship them. Someone in California is going to get a nice set of speakers.
    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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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2009
    bluecomet wrote: »
    He actually offered them to me but when I said I was from the east coast he did not want to ship them. Someone in California is going to get a nice set of speakers.

    Looks like that someone is me after all. Contacted the seller, picking up locally in Tahoe tomorrow morning. :D


    Wish me luck!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    Looks like that someone is me after all. Contacted the seller, picking up locally in Tahoe tomorrow morning. :D


    Wish me luck!

    Congrats!!!!! Nice score
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Congrats!!!!! Nice score

    As per some friendly advice, I've decided to buy the speakers and sort the details out (source, amp, pre-amp) later.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    As per some friendly advice, I've decided to buy the speakers and sort the details out (source, amp, pre-amp) later.

    They're also great for HT, and very easy to upgrade.(one tweeter). I was very impressed with mine.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited July 2009
    Congrats, unbelievable deal.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited July 2009
    I am glad someone in the club got them. They look to be in good shape. Great deal. Enjoy.
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited July 2009
    These would be perfect for the guys complaining about the unrealisticly wide soundstage of their SDAs. I'd think the single dimensional driver would add some width and presence, but not like an array.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    These would be perfect for the guys complaining about the unrealisticly wide soundstage of their SDAs. I'd think the single dimensional driver would add some width and presence, but not like an array.

    I'll be sure to let you know what I think. I'll be dealing with a relatively small soundstage (wall is sub 15ft wide). Can't wait to pick them up. I'm leaving tonight late to get into Tahoe bright and early at 8am.
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited July 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    These would be perfect for the guys complaining about the unrealisticly wide soundstage of their SDAs. I'd think the single dimensional driver would add some width and presence, but not like an array.

    Ron, you hit the nail on the head. With most stereo recordings, it does just as you described. With surround encoded material, they put the sound anywhere in the room. Far left or right, even behind. I love 'em.

    stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    congrats
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited July 2009
    I was wondering what happened to the listing I was watching it and then it said the auction had ended. Hope you got a good deal on them bud. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2009
    Well, I get 150 miles north of Los Angeles on the 5 freeway and guess what happens? I hit a chuckhole (I **** you not) six inches deep. I have never seen a more POS highway in my life, and I've driven in most of the US either myself or shotgun with my dad.

    Anyway, the force knocks the air out of my tire. No problem, I think. I'll just reseat the tire against the rim and be on my marry way. I swap out the flat for the donut (god I hate these things) and make my way to the truck stop I passed 10 miles ago. 3 hours later, no luck. And of course, since it's 3:30am, no tire shops are open.

    Now I'm not about to drive the remaining 350 miles on a spare smaller than most motorcycle tires at 50 miles per hour. So I call it quits and decided to sleep a few hours, wake up in the morning, hit up the tire shop and continue on.

    But no, I try three tire shops. The first two say them don't even have the tools to help me. The last (who was a really nice guy) tried to reseat the rim but showed me that there was actually a cut from were the tire rubbed against the side of the pothole. So with nothing in my tire size, I have no choice but to turn my **** around and drive 150 miles back home.

    Where's all this going you might ask, I call the seller, explain what happened and he says sure, I can come up tomorrow... and then he does this ****:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/polk-audio-sda-srs-3-1-tl-complete-components-wiring_W0QQitemZ150360676656QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item230231d930&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1234|293%3A1|294%3A50

    I'm done with this guy. If I were any of you, I'd stay away from him. I wasted enough time, energy and money. I hope you guys don't have to go through the same non sense.
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited July 2009
    I saw that listing and thought WTH. I thought the speakers were gone and then the guy has drivers and X-overs for sale.
    What a ****. I agree, stay clear of this guy.

    stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    what a dick! I cannot believe he would not wait one day to surely get more for them than he stands to get this way. You should figure out a way to leave negative feedback.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited July 2009
    Wow! Looks like the tire/chuckhole deal was a blessing in disguise.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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