Polk SDA SRS 2.3

Loud & Clear
Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
edited March 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Totally stock except for the RD0-194s.

If there's a stock pair (except for the tweeters) of these in better condition (physically or sonically) I'd like to see and hear them.

The 3rd picture shows a very slight bowing of the left channel's grille. It isn't perfectly plumb towards the center and so the treelocks aren't perfectly snug into the grille holes. VERY minor but I want to mention it.

I'm in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and I doubt that shipping will be a reasonable option with such large speakers. If you can make it here I'll certainly help to carry them to your vehicle. I also have a handtruck if you don't feel like carrying them or injury prohibits.

$800.00.

Two Channel Setup:

Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
DAC: Arcam irDac
Source: iMac
Remote Control: iPad Mini

3.2 Home Theater Setup:

Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
Center: Klipsch RP-160M
Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited March 2011
    Those are absolutely beautiful and I'm really curious how they sound versus my fully modded version of original 4-ohm '86 SRS 2's.

    I'd love to get my ears on them, and being 20 miles south of Cleveland, you must own one of the closer sets to me in the whole of the Polk universe :biggrin:

    Are you around Ann Arbor?
    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
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2011
    Yes, I live on the west side of Ann Arbor.

    I also have a pair of modded SRS 2, although not to the TL specs, which I believe is what you did with yours. I have to say that I don't notice a great deal of difference between the two sets, and in fact it's the similarities that jump out at me when listening.

    My email address is aclarson@comcast.net. You're more than welcome to stop by and see/listen to them the next time you're in the area ... I mean this side of the universe. :smile:

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited March 2011
    That's not a bad drive at all and I appreciate the invite. I'll touch base if it works out before you sell them.

    Those look so well cared for and with your great price should go in a hurry.
    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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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2011
    I appreciate the kind words. These are the best kept vintage Polks that I've owned. I bought them from a nice gentleman in the Indianapolis area roughly six years ago. I was expecting them to be in very nice condition based upon his description and based upon the photos he provided, but I didn't expect them to be this nice.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    I appreciate the kind words. These are the best kept vintage Polks that I've owned. I bought them from a nice gentleman in the Indianapolis area roughly six years ago. I was expecting them to be in very nice condition based upon his description and based upon the photos he provided, but I didn't expect them to be this nice.

    Are the upper & lower mid drivers different than the others? I am sure tempted on these. Couldn't afford them back when I bought my RTA15's.
    Have you sold these yet?
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2011
    Those are the stock drivers, as are all except for the upgraded tweeters. Polk decided to use "donut" drivers in those positions to, and I'm all for being corrected here, tame an over-abundance of midrange and to increase bass response.

    No, these haven't been sold nor have I been contacted.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited March 2011
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    Those are the stock drivers, as are all except for the upgraded tweeters. Polk decided to use "donut" drivers in those positions to, and I'm all for being corrected here, tame an over-abundance of midrange and to increase bass response.

    No, these haven't been sold nor have I been contacted.

    And that's EXACTLY the right way to do it. The new RDO's perfectly cure the improper 13kHz response of the original SL2000's, and I've found the original 6.5 midwoofers to be just a tad more pleasing to the ear than than the (still excellent) replacements. Someone is in for a treat!
    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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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    Those are the stock drivers, as are all except for the upgraded tweeters. Polk decided to use "donut" drivers in those positions to, and I'm all for being corrected here, tame an over-abundance of midrange and to increase bass response.

    No, these haven't been sold nor have I been contacted.

    It was so long ago since I heard these back in 91 when I bought my 15Tl's.
    Is there any way you could describe the difference in sound compared to the 15's? I know that my new Rogue amp would drive these nicely.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2011
    Very nice looking speakers. Come on there must be someone out there that could pick these up. Nice price too.

    Charley, I am positive you would love them.

    Good Luck with your sale Loud & Clear
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    renowilliams wrote: »
    Very nice looking speakers. Come on there must be someone out there that could pick these up. Nice price too.

    Charley, I am positive you would love them.

    Good Luck with your sale Loud & Clear

    I'm really interested and only live about 6 hrs. from him.
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    charley95 wrote: »
    I'm really interested and only live about 6 hrs. from him.

    Also, were these considered TL's? I thought for sure that these came with the 3000's like my 15's.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2011
    Charley,you might find this link helpful. Scroll down to the pdf with parts list.


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55888
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    edited March 2011
    renowilliams wrote: »
    Charley,you might find this link helpful. Scroll down to the pdf with parts list.


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55888

    Thanks!
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2011
    inspired & reno, thanks a bunch for the Polk teamwork.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited March 2011
    charley95 wrote: »
    Also, were these considered TL's? I thought for sure that these came with the 3000's like my 15's.

    These are the early 2.3's with the "donut" drivers at the top and bottom of the 4 row mids. The TL's were a new design with the same cabinet size but the drivers were opposite of the plain 2.3's. Go to http://www.polksda.com/list.shtml for pricing and comparing.
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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