1.2tls on a-gon for cheap

DaveHo
DaveHo Posts: 3,536
edited April 2010 in Vintage Speakers
These are not mine, but if I lived closer, they would be. Seller lists some issues, but at the asking price, I don't think any of them would be deal breakers.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1275997273&/Polk-Audio-Speakers-srs-1.2-tl

Who's going to get them?

-Dave
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2010
    They are listed on ebay as well.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    Wish I was closer.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    Lasareath wrote: »
    This is the only problem that would be a big problem:

    [2] - There is a tear in the rubber surround of one of the two passive radiators.

    Because those 15" Passive Radiators are hard to come by.


    Can you put new surrounds on the PR?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,336
    edited April 2010
    The tear in the passive sucks, if one had one on hand you would be good to go.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,536
    edited April 2010
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Wow good find, 5/10 condition but who cares, for $775 I'd buy them right now.

    I wonder what my condition level would have been?

    http://www.polk-audio-sda-srs-one-point-two-t-l.com/html/01)%20This%20is%20How%20they%20looked%20when%20I%20got%20them!!!.htm

    Wow! Those were shreaded, but they look good now!

    The picture on the gon is poor, but I don't see any obvious signs of a huge rip in the passive surround. Although not perfect, some sort of adhesive repair might be possible.

    -Dave
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
    That's an absolutely 'stellar' price for those and this guy sounds like he really knows what he has there.

    Now one of you guys with those 'rich and famous' houses with the HUGE Living room that's as big as a house and has 15-20' ceilings and also lives in Ca needs to snap these up. As for me, they are too far away and way too big! I don't have a house that could do 1.2TLs justice. But I KNOW some of 'you' do!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    I hope they go to a Polkie before a flipper gets a hold of them.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,191
    edited April 2010
    Quite a collection he has!!

    Always tooo faaaaar awaaaay.:mad:
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,393
    edited April 2010
    I repaired a tear in a rubber surround on a friends sub with a little vulcanizing glue from a tire patch kit. I will not swear that it didn't change the dynamics of the speaker but it worked very well well. It really depends on the tear and how much glue you have to use.
    Stan

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    HT:
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    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,191
    edited April 2010
    I've used that window seal tape for vinyl window instalation and it IS really lightweight. Super strong and plyable too. I only use a little strip so it weighs practically nothing.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited April 2010
    Lasareath wrote: »
    This is the only problem that would be a big problem:

    [2] - There is a tear in the rubber surround of one of the two passive radiators.

    Because those 15" Passive Radiators are hard to come by.

    I had a new pair still in boxes till your cat came along ;):)
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited April 2010
    If I had some west coast help grabbing these bad boys, I would take them in less that half a heartbeat.
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,336
    edited April 2010
    He rasied the price to $875
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited April 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    He rasied the price to $875
    I would still take them... they are a good value up to about 1200/1300 rangewith the work they need. If someone was local on these, I might stretch to 1500.
    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 April 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    He rasied the price to $875

    o.b.o.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2010
    Hmm if it wouldn't cost me like 1000 in gas to get there and I had like 4 days to do it maybe lol. That and I don't really have the room to put them in my apartment at all
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited April 2010
    My brother lives pretty close to them, but neither he nor I have the $875 right now to spend.

    Greg
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I would still take them... they are a good value up to about 1200/1300 rangewith the work they need. If someone was local on these, I might stretch to 1500.


    I think we need to start an "unofficial" Club Polk rule here...


    This guy is probably going to see this post now and jack the price up.

    I've seen this happen a few times on here, and once it was even my fault. I've seen several times, where someone posts a thread saying "check out this killer deal!!", and it turns out to be a pair of speakers that regularly sell for MUCH more than the sellers asking price. After several people post saying "I'd pay 4 times that much for those!!", I've seen the prices on the items go up.

    Once, a pair of RTA11T's(IIRC), popped up for sale on CL for $50...and I posted saying something along the lines of "wow!...I see those sell for $200-250 all the time!"...and sure enough, a few hours later the price went up to $250.



    All that being said, this is a great deal! Not the greatest condition...but that can be remedied.
    The nirvana inducer-
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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 580
    edited April 2010
    Does Polk still sell PR's to replace the torn one?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    toucanet wrote: »
    Does Polk still sell PR's to replace the torn one?

    No...
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited April 2010
    Another pair of big boy TL's , a few blocks down the road from the agon/ebay fixer uppers...these dont need squat.

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/1686387084.html

    POLK AUDIO SDA SRS 1.2 LEGENDARY - $1200 (concord / pleasant hill / martinez)

    Here is a rare oportunity to own a set of these legendary speakers. Incredible imaging and sound. These can take take up to 1000 watts of power. I am currently running them using a Kenwood Basic M2A 250 WPC amp and they will go to ear splitting sound levels and they are just idling at that point. Almost 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide and 195 lbs. These are located in Concord Calif. The grills and wood are in top condition. All drivers work and includes the interconnect cable. I am having camera problems so no pic. If you know these speakers you know what they look like. Email me for an audition. To a good home only.


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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 580
    edited April 2010
    Hmmmmm!

    I could scoop up another pair of these babies. However, this time I will fly to Cali and rent a van to drive them back.

    It would behoove him /her to post more pictures.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited April 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    I think we need to start an "unofficial" Club Polk rule here...


    This guy is probably going to see this post now and jack the price up.

    I've seen this happen a few times on here, and once it was even my fault. I've seen several times, where someone posts a thread saying "check out this killer deal!!", and it turns out to be a pair of speakers that regularly sell for MUCH more than the sellers asking price. After several people post saying "I'd pay 4 times that much for those!!", I've seen the prices on the items go up.

    Once, a pair of RTA11T's(IIRC), popped up for sale on CL for $50...and I posted saying something along the lines of "wow!...I see those sell for $200-250 all the time!"...and sure enough, a few hours later the price went up to $250.



    All that being said, this is a great deal! Not the greatest condition...but that can be remedied.

    They were RTA 11TL, and I lost them over this :(

    Oh well, I've too many speakers anyway....
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited April 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    I think we need to start an "unofficial" Club Polk rule here...


    This guy is probably going to see this post now and jack the price up.

    I've seen this happen a few times on here, and once it was even my fault. I've seen several times, where someone posts a thread saying "check out this killer deal!!", and it turns out to be a pair of speakers that regularly sell for MUCH more than the sellers asking price. After several people post saying "I'd pay 4 times that much for those!!", I've seen the prices on the items go up.

    Once, a pair of RTA11T's(IIRC), popped up for sale on CL for $50...and I posted saying something along the lines of "wow!...I see those sell for $200-250 all the time!"...and sure enough, a few hours later the price went up to $250.



    All that being said, this is a great deal! Not the greatest condition...but that can be remedied.

    I remember that one too, lol. I'm glad I got my 10's for $50 before the guy had time to find the thread I had started on them here, lol.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
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    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
    We're living in DESPERATE times when SDA sellers are googling this site and UPPING their prices! Maybe we should FILTER SDA content like China filters political content..oops that might get me in trouble with China Unicom!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited April 2010
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Maybe we need a hidden part of the forum that only members see.

    Or a list of polkies and the states they live in and when we find an awesome deal we PM those polkies a URL

    i like that second idea!
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