Looking To Dip Into SDA --

Barefoot
Barefoot Posts: 149
edited August 2009 in Vintage Speakers
My performa 22's are starting to bore me, I need to try something else at least on a temporary basis with my NAD integrated. I'm not even remotely interested in the larger model SDA's as my 17x15' room size doesn't warrant such a purchase. What does amp my curiousity however are the smaller model 3.1tl, and especially the sda-1c and even the small crs (the one with 2 tweeters).

Is there much of a difference between the 1c's and the 3.1 tl? Judging from the driver array, the 1c looks to be superior. Thanks in advance.

Of all the SDA's, does anyone have a personal favorite? (other than the 1.2/2.3 tl's?).
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2009
    The 1Cs are my favs next in line would be the CRS.
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited August 2009
    The 1Cs are pretty large themselves. They're awesome though
    ~Matt
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    SDA 1C,, either cabinet version.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited August 2009
    that's what i'll go after then, thanks all.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited August 2009
    2B's
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    1C's most definitely.
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited August 2009
    I rather like my SDA-1's. After a week of listening, I found that I prefer having dimensional tweeters. It's just a matter of personal taste; I like the wider high-end sound stage.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,215
    edited August 2009
    1C's are what I would consider "The Classic" SDA. Medium sized, plentiful, 85% of the sound of the big boys, easy on the eye's. Sound absolutely fantastic with RD0 tweeters and Sonicaps.

    CRS+ with single tweeter and pin/blade with original stands would be my 2nd choice if I was space limited. Then do the 4.1TL mod.

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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited August 2009
    I like my SDA 1C's, the black studio version. If space was a problem either the 1C's or the CRS+ would be the way to go. The SDA 2B's with the RDO 194 upgrade is also an excellent choice. No disapointments in that group.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    Had both 1c's and 3.1tl's and I liked the 3.1's better in my 18 X 14 basement.

    Also like the CRS's. I didn't have a lot of room in my basement so I could always put them up in the closet when not in use.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,134
    edited August 2009
    Barefoot...you are welcome to come over to my crib and get a listen...Got some 2b's in the H/T and 1C's in the 2-channel rig.
    Maybe we can get other local polkies such as Tom and Russ up, everybody bring some gear and have a day of good times in the Man Cave trying out different kinds of amps/pre's/CPD's on the SDA's. All are welcome. Just let me know. Peace.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    Get treitz to bring the Jolida,Dodd and Anthem,, just keep an eye on you SDA's,, and watch out for Russ,, if you leave your grills off, he has been known to lick tweeters.;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,215
    edited August 2009
    I'm game.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited August 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Barefoot...you are welcome to come over to my crib and get a listen...Got some 2b's in the H/T and 1C's in the 2-channel rig.
    Maybe we can get other local polkies such as Tom and Russ up, everybody bring some gear and have a day of good times in the Man Cave trying out different kinds of amps/pre's/CPD's on the SDA's. All are welcome. Just let me know. Peace.

    I'm game, just don't know when. I used to have Lsi9's and they were nice sounding, particularly the tweeter, but in all honestly they were just so boring. My Revel's do everything the 9's do only much better so it didn't make much sense to have the Lsi's hanging around collecting dust. Any 2nd set of speakers I get will have to be on the opposite side of the spectrum. Vintage, rough around the edges, probably floorstanding, and most importantly, fun.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited August 2009
    Count me in. Just say the word Eric. And I'll try not to lick the tweeters again.:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited August 2009
    The 2B's with the TL upgrade or the CRS+'s with the same would work the best in your room with that NAD.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    The 2B's with the TL upgrade or the CRS+'s with the same would work the best in your room with that NAD.

    I agree.
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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited August 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    The 2B's with the TL upgrade or the CRS+'s with the same would work the best in your room with that NAD.

    After seeing some recent pics of the 1c's in scale with other h/t equipment i think you're right. They're just too damn big. So yeah the CRS's would probably make more sense. Thanks.
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited August 2009
    Yeah the 1Cs are pretty big. They put out impressive sound though, even moderately powered.
    ~Matt
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    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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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    All this talk is making me want to get another pair :rolleyes: my place is small and the 1C's are kind of overkill....so I'd pick up some CRS/+ and put the 1c's away in the closet. Hmm...
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    Figured I'd ask this here rather than starting a new thread. Plus, I'm too lazy to search right now...lol


    Anywho...Can the SRS 2's be TL'd?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited August 2009
    Barefoot wrote: »
    After seeing some recent pics of the 1c's in scale with other h/t equipment i think you're right. They're just too damn big. So yeah the CRS's would probably make more sense. Thanks.

    the CRS and the stands they sit on, by the time you factor in floor space, are not a whole bunch smaller that the 1c's. I would go with the 1c's, as the difference in sound is worth the difference.;)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,215
    edited August 2009
    Barefoot, the 1C's would be a decision you would not regret. They are fantastic mid-sized speaker and they may be the last speaker you ever buy. The SDA imaging on the 1C's can produce some damn fine magic, given the right gear and space. Trust me. I've heard ther magic more than once in different locations. ;)
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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited August 2009
    quite alright as I'm on the fence regarding the two models anyway. SDA is still in my future.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Anywho...Can the SRS 2's be TL'd?
    Not yet.
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited August 2009
    Barefoot,
    Be careful, that is a slippery slope you are standing on. The SDA's have grabbed a hold of people who were innocently looking to just 'try' them out.
    Good luck on your search and hope they add some excitement to your music.
    Happy trails,
    Nathan
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    WastelandWand'r wrote: »
    Barefoot,
    Be careful, that is a slippery slope you are standing on. The SDA's have grabbed a hold of people who were innocently looking to just 'try' them out.
    Good luck on your search and hope they add some excitement to your music.
    Happy trails,
    Nathan

    How true it is.:D


    When I got my 2A's, I figured I was just going to try them out and move on to something else. Now I'm planning on continuing down the SDA path for at least my next few speaker upgrades. My next pair will be coming along eventually...maybe next year. I'll most likely go with either 2B's, and perform the TL mods, or getting a pair of 1C's or SRS 2's. I'm also dreaming about owning a pair of the big boys someday.;)
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    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
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    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • maandjojo
    maandjojo Posts: 293
    edited August 2009
    Do the 1c's, you won't be disappointed.

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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited August 2009
    After a little better than a month in my home, my 1c's, with all upgrades, are like butter. And they sound better every time I listen to them.
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited August 2009
    Fongolio wrote: »
    After a little better than a month in my home, my 1c's, with all upgrades, are like butter. And they sound better every time I listen to them.

    What upgrades have you done?
    ~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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