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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
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    is anyone else gonna maybe get them? if not i think i might. dont wanna step on someone elses toes.
    mole'
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2010
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    I'm thinking about bidding on them and taking a road trip to pick them up. Still deciding though, since it's probably going to cost me an additional $500 over the selling price (at least $300+ in gas for my friend's truck, probably a hotel room, food, etc). Wish it were closer...
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
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    gonna be $400 for shipping to my home. not much more TOTAL than i spent for my 2.3TL's picked up

    audio_alan post up if you are or aren't gonna get them please. if you are ill leave them be or if someone else is gonna get them.
    mole'
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2010
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    Looks like we're in the same boat mole'. It's a great deal (right now), but the addition of shipping (or a road trip) makes it a little less attractive. I'm definitely looking to bid on them, I'm just not sure how high I'm going to go yet...
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2010
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    hearingimpared wrote: »
    He doesn't state "Local Pickup Only," he suggests it. Boy if these are sleepers someone is going to make out like a bandit!

    Yeah I saw that later - I can't see it right now at work, but I though the main ad said Local P/U Only no?

    But still, shipping could be a deal killer, or even a driver killer. Too risky and thus limits the potential bites.
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    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2010
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    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Just talked with this guy said he would take $300 They are in minty condition....

    The same pair just expired on ebay with a starting bid of $250, with no bids.
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2010
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    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Considering the condition of these I think $300 is a fair price. not a great price but fair..

    Good point, but it never hurts to have all the facts. :D

    I was tempted to place a bid at $250, but I have my eye on those 1.2tl's...
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
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    http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ele/1913561994.html
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
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    audio_alan wrote: »
    Good point, but it never hurts to have all the facts. :D

    I was tempted to place a bid at $250, but I have my eye on those 1.2tl's...

    Ugh, guess not. The 1.2tls went for over $1800. With the road trip, that would have been too much. Oh well, maybe next time.

    Back to my 2.3's... :cool: (not that I'm complaining)
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited August 2010
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    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Ebay auctions aren't over until they are over--2 days is a lot of time for that to be driven up--either that or people are just waiting til the end.

    I don't see a reserve on them, just a starting bid of $750.. If he started the bidding a $1, then maybe a reserve. But if somebody gets them for $750, then I guess yeah-one helluva deal. I'll have to watch that one just to see. Wouldn't be the first one people fell asleep on--Biggest issue with this kind of sale on eBay is that its Local P/U only so that significantly limits the potential buyers/competition.

    they ended up going for alomost twice that..pretty impressive.
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited August 2010
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    well wouldn't it make sense to buy a 1.2 and upgrade it to TL rather than spend more on a TL? As it is you will have to upgrade the crossovers and tweeters on anything you buy.

    the 1.2 seem to be going for much less.

    oh and lets not forget the curve ball. The 1.2TL's that went for 500 in denver :(
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2010
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    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    The 1.2/1.2tl's always seem to hit the $1800-$2000 mark lately..

    It seems everybody shoots for the tl models, and I understand why but why wait a year or more for them?? the other SDA's are just as much fun to own.. If and when you find the tl's buy them then sell the others... I have yet to hear an SDA I don't like...

    Good advice, Larry! I'm glad I at least have the regular 2.3's to play until I find a nice set of tl's.

    Not to mention, I can practice upgrading the cross-overs, sealing the cabinets, dynamat, etc., on a less expensive model. Then when I finally get the 1.2 tl's, hopefully I'll know what the heck I'm doing! :D
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2010
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    Linky
    For sale pair of Polk Audio SDA CRS speakers in good cosmetic condition but the tweeters are not working. Tweeters are readily available and I saw 4 for sale on Craigslist earlier today.

    These are the original Polk Audio Stereo Dimensional Array (SDA) Compact Reference Series (CRS) speakers released in 1984. They utilize a phased array technology which substantially enhances the spatial separation between channels. The smooth high frequencies produced by the high dome tweeters are just stunning. They are particular good at reproducing the subtle tones of acoustic instruments.

    The cabinets are wood/walnut covered with a few scratches/ dings and a glass ring on the top of one. I made no attempt to clean or touch up the finish. I will leave that to you. The grills are not included with these speakers. One speaker grill mount has been broken off. No interconnect cable is available.

    Price is $ 145. If you are reading this, they are still available.

    **no affil**
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • jimbo1421
    jimbo1421 Posts: 772
    edited August 2010
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    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Linky

    Serious keyword abuse. I hate that.
    5.1 System:
    TCL R613 55" 4K
    Front: SRS-3.1TL
    Center: CS400i
    Surround: Monitor 10B
    PSW10 subwoofer
    Onkyo PR-SC886P Pre/Pro
    NAD T955 5 channel power amplifier
    Technics SL-1710 MK2 turntable
    Audio-Technica AT14Sa cartridge
    Parasound P3 pre-amp
    Oppo BDP-103 Blu-Ray
    2014 MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz

    2.0 Office System:
    Monitor 10A (Peerless)
    Outlaw 1050 receiver
    Parasound HCA-1000A power amp
    MacPro
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2010
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    jimbo1421 wrote: »
    Serious keyword abuse. I hate that.

    Ditto!
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2010
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    What the frig are all those keywords for?
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2010
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    hearingimpared wrote: »
    What the frig are all those keywords for?

    For searches--If somebody were searching for "Totem" they would get his ad in their results since "Totem" is in his list of keywords, thus increasing the visibility of his ad. With the massive amount of keywords he is vastly increasing his visibility at the expense of skewing search results for the masses.
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited August 2010
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    not sure how good this price is as i'm not too up to date on SDA at all, but some SRS's in Austin, no affilliation

    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1919616755.html
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2010
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    mmadden28 wrote: »
    For searches--If somebody were searching for "Totem" they would get his ad in their results since "Totem" is in his list of keywords, thus increasing the visibility of his ad. With the massive amount of keywords he is vastly increasing his visibility at the expense of skewing search results for the masses.

    Ah I see! Thanks for the info Mike!
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited August 2010
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    coolsax wrote: »
    not sure how good this price is as i'm not too up to date on SDA at all, but some SRS's in Austin, no affilliation

    http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/1919616755.html

    Thanks for this. I'm going to check them out.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2010
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    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    Thanks for this. I'm going to check them out.

    Read up on the Passive radiator push test
    Ask if any upgrades have been done and if any drivers have been replaced at all. Also check if the seller has the interconnect cable and if they still have the boxes and/or owners manual. Obviously they are not critical, but are nice to have if they have them.
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    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited August 2010
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    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    Thanks for this. I'm going to check them out.

    Picked them up this morning. Very nice set of SRS II's. Wood is very good. Cloth is OK, but could stand replacement because of a few pulls. All drivers move, and the PR test was great. Have not hooked them up yet, but will this weekend sometime. Thanks coolsax! :)
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
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    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    Picked them up this morning. Very nice set of SRS II's. Wood is very good. Cloth is OK, but could stand replacement because of a few pulls. All drivers move, and the PR test was great. Have not hooked them up yet, but will this weekend sometime. Thanks coolsax! :)

    Don't forget to post your impressions.:)
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited September 2010
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    Lasareath wrote: »
    Found these a few days ago, I'm watching the auction and planning to bid so please don't bid agaisnt me :)

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280554673520&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

    they look great....good luck;)
    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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  • fishbones
    fishbones Posts: 947
    edited September 2010
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    Called these guys today to find out what model they are....they're SDA 2A's. Sounds like a pretty good deal for someone. No affil...

    http://daytona.craigslist.org/ele/1928932076.html
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,759
    edited September 2010
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    Still see the SDA-1c's listed on the Indianapolis Craigslist site.

    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/1892369650.html
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited September 2010
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    WOW!
    Sal that sucks. I wish you got them. The winning bidder must have had a high limit.
    Sorry,
    Mike
    polkaudio

    Currently Own:
    RTA-11T Light Oak, Aug/2011 to present
    SDA-CRS+ Aug/2011 to present
    RTA-11T Black, Dec/2013 to present

    Previously Owned:
    SDA-SRS 2.3 May/1990 to June/1991
    SRS 1.2TL June/1991 to May/1995
    SDA-1C Aug/2005 to Dec/2011
    SRS 1.2TL Sept/2009 to Sept/2015
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,759
    edited September 2010
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    Some SDA-1's in Youngstown.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-1-speakers-very-good-condition-/260659290775?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cb0812297
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited September 2010
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    SDA SRS North Boulder Colorado, no affil

    http://boulder.craigslist.org/ele/1935053715.html

    also some in NY on Ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2-Sig-Reference-Speakers-/400150923195?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item5d2ada87bb
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