So, it looks like I am the new owner of a set of SDA-2B Studios

beef316
beef316 Posts: 154
edited January 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I threw out the minimum $98 bid not thinking I would win. Guess its my lucky day. :) I hope I'm not missing anything.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160390779656&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


They look like they are in at least decent shape and the seller claims they work. Hopefully the 3 hour drive to get them doesn't disappoint. As long as all of the drivers work, I'll be a happy camper. :cool:
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited January 2010
    WOW, you got a great deal.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    You got a great deal.
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    Oh yeah, if anyone is looking for a set of RTA-11t's, I have a pair that will be replaced by these. :)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    Congrats on a steal of a deal. You are not having them shipped correct? You will be surprised what the "little" SDA's can do. Also mods are cheaper;)
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited January 2010
    beef316 wrote: »
    I threw out the minimum $98 bid not thinking I would win. Guess its my lucky day. :) I hope I'm not missing anything.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160390779656&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


    They look like they are in at least decent shape and the seller claims they work. Hopefully the 3 hour drive to get them doesn't disappoint. As long as all of the drivers work, I'll be a happy camper. :cool:

    It would be very hard to go wrong with those at $98, especially picking them up with no shipping. I would never advocate parting out a vintage Polk SDA, but would make the point that the crossovers/passives/tweeters and drivers would bring about $300 (or more) separately.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    Those 11's would make a great rear speaker if you are running a dual purpose 2 channel/HT rig. Just an idea. I used some RTA15's for my rears.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Those 11's would make a great rear speaker if you are running a dual purpose 2 channel/HT rig. Just an idea. I used some RTA15's for my rears.
    Ben


    I would love to but my wife would kill me.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,134
    edited January 2010
    Congrats Beef316, I have the exact same SDA-2B. You got a great deal!
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Congrats on a steal of a deal. You are not having them shipped correct? You will be surprised what the "little" SDA's can do. Also mods are cheaper;)
    Ben

    This is my 3rd set of SDAs. (2.3 and 3.1TL) I'm sure I will not be disappointed.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    You know you have to get a tattoo now right? All SDA owners get tattoos.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You know you have to get a tattoo now right? All SDA owners get tattoos.

    This isn't first rodeo. I got my tramp stamp back in 06.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    Now that's a Polkie who knows how to roll.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited January 2010
    Lucky you.
    Panny 8000 project
    Oppo 103D
    Fronts- Monitor 70's
    Upper fronts- Monitor 30's
    Surrounds- Monitor 50's
    Backs- Monitor 40's
    Center-CS 350
    Sub- SVS PB 2000
    Onkyo 607[back up]
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited January 2010
    wow that's awsome deal...$98 nice score
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited January 2010
    beef316 wrote: »
    I threw out the minimum $98 bid not thinking I would win. Guess its my lucky day. :) I hope I'm not missing anything.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160390779656&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


    They look like they are in at least decent shape and the seller claims they work. Hopefully the 3 hour drive to get them doesn't disappoint. As long as all of the drivers work, I'll be a happy camper. :cool:

    Hope you have a spare cable sitting around. Seller says the cable is not with them. They will still be sweet speakers without the cable but they will lack the "SDA effect". If you don't have a cable, someone on here might be willing to part with a spare they have.


    dorokusai wrote: »
    You know you have to get a tattoo now right? All SDA owners get tattoos.

    They do?

    I never got one.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited January 2010
    Nice! you never know what can happen when you through that bid out...
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Now that's a Polkie who knows how to roll.
    . . . and get "deal of the decade" pricing too! :D
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2010
    Congrats!
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited January 2010
    i was wondering who on here was going to snake those; I think a set of 2Bs will be my next SDA acquisition.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You know you have to get a tattoo now right? All SDA owners get tattoos.

    That's right, it shows the SDA effect as a series of cancelled and focused soundwaves coming from two speakers. As you flex your muscle(s) you can even see the waves undulate!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • hangon
    hangon Posts: 228
    edited January 2010
    Nice score!!
    I got mine at a garage sale for $75.00, had to
    re-place the fabric (dang cats).
    You will love the way they sound.
    HT Theater

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    Custom Center made out of a RTA15tl
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    Klipsch KA-1000-THX Sub Amp
    (2)Klipsch KW-120-THX Subs

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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    Just picked them up. 6 hr drive one way, ugh. Cant wait to fire them up tomorrow.
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    2003 IASCA World Finals Runner Up - Amateur Street
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    Have fun bro!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2010
    beef316 wrote: »
    Just picked them up. 6 hr drive one way, ugh. Cant wait to fire them up tomorrow.

    Congrats--sweet deal.

    So the 3 hour drive turned into a 6 hour drive? Zoinks!
    So much for no shipping cost--just curious--how much did it cost in gas round trip?
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Congrats--sweet deal.

    So the 3 hour drive turned into a 6 hour drive? Zoinks!
    So much for no shipping cost--just curious--how much did it cost in gas round trip?

    probably $30. I have a focus wagon so the mileage is not much at all.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2010
    Nice!
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    Well, I have had these hooked up to for over a week now and I am very pleased. I was able to open them up today (the wife and kids were out of the house :) ), and boy can they sing. They are almost on par with my previous 3.1tls. Not quite the same low end impact, but still very pleasing. Maybe the best $100 I have ever spent. :D
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    2003 IASCA World Finals Runner Up - Amateur Street
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