Upgradefrom Monitor 7 to SDA 2b?
telemike
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Thinkingof upgrading, Got a line on SDA2 (one tweeter two mids, passive radiator). Should i go for it? I have a Marantz SR4021 receiver that does 100 wpc into 6 ohm.
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You should get the SDA's, but a receiver will not do them justice.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I would probably pass on them because of the condition and this statement in the ad:All drivers over time suffered from the famed magnet shift the Polk 6.5" woofers are known for. I had all drivers repaired professionally and when they did they used foam instead of rubber on surrounds. I wasnt a big deal to me and they sound the same.
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Also saw these RTA11.
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Definitely pass on the SDA's. That repair is unacceptable and would have to degrade the SQ, in spite of what the seller says."Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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Those 11's are SWEEEETTTTTT
As long as the rest of them look as good as the fronts & work properlyRandy-Maine
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Looks like 11's are already claimed.
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Ones like that dont last long. Sometimes ya gotta wait it out & its worth it for a clean pair of any vintage speakers.Randy-Maine
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Keep looking.
Political Correctness'.........defined
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Keep looking.
I agree, There's a guy locally that will fix Polk drivers but he uses surrounds, cones and voice coils from different manufactures and at a price higher then a new one would cost. I never heard one of these so called fixed drivers but I'll bet the sound really good.
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If the rest was really good (they are not), you could get them and then watch Ebay for a deal on the correct drivers. I would pass, well maybe $50POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1 -
I got these and am listening to them now. They sound pretty good and are in good shape. I almost didn't do it as I don't need any more speakers but was just in a mood to try something different and they were priced reasonably and fairly close by.Also saw these RTA11.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/4963546323.html
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How would RTA8TL compare with my M7? I really like the M7, would only go with M10 or other big polk for more bass
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I got these and am listening to them now. They sound pretty good and are in good shape. I almost didn't do it as I don't need any more speakers but was just in a mood to try something different and they were priced reasonably and fairly close by.Also saw these RTA11.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/4963546323.html
I was going to buy them.....if you want to sell pm me
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If you're going to upgrade I'd go RTA-12B/C or SDA 2A/B and bigger. Just one persons opinion though.How would RTA8TL compare with my M7? I really like the M7, would only go with M10 or other big polk for more bassafterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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There is a pair of Monitor 11's for $250 (look like SDA2)
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I have never heard them, they are a pretty rare pair of speakers. Maybe somebody will be able to comment on them.There is a pair of Monitor 11's for $250 (look like SDA2)
afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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i had the 10'a & picked up the 11's with Peerless & 2 weeks later sold off the 10's w/sl1000's in them. The 11's won hands down. You right they look like mini SDA'studios. If they are very clean & work properly i think thats a fair priceThere is a pair of Monitor 11's for $250 (look like SDA2)
Randy-Maine
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Rare indeed. As Skip states the crossover is tweaked for better performance resulting in a dedicated left and right speaker that are actual floorstanders. Due to the larger cabinet they also deep deeper than the 10's. It's a nice speaker and well worth $250.00.
Political Correctness'.........defined
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The 11's sound superb on tubes
Randy-Maine
2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
by David WMG
Yamaha cr1000 cr2040
HT-Yamaha Parasound Acurus
MIT BJC Cs1000p Polk Rotation -
afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Yeah, yeah....saw it too late to edit, ya dig!?!Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I may look into the Monitor 11 if they are still around at the end of the month
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Honestly, my beat up Monitor 7's sound great. Maybe the new tweeters might be good, but I do like the SL2000, reminds me of an EMIT
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Maybe instead of new speakers you could upgrade your current ones. Are the stands you have them on decent and mass loaded? You could upgrade the crossovers, tweeters, dynamat the drivers, make sure the cabinet is sealed, add a bit of black hole to the inside of the cabinet (one strip behind the MW), perhaps add a sealed subwoofer to the mix, reveneer them if they look that beat up. That's just a few things to think about.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Honestly, my beat up Monitor 7's sound great. Maybe the new tweeters might be good, but I do like the SL2000, reminds me of an EMIT
Really? They remind me of a Emu, not an EMIT
Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
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westmassguy wrote: »Really? They remind me of a Emu, not an EMIT
Like the bird? LOLafterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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A squawking bird or fingernails on a chalk boardHome Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
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Are my mid 80's Monitor 7's 4 or 6 ohm?
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I think I'll re-cap the crossovers. I'm going to replace the old electrolytic with new ones. Also going to replace my tattered grills.
MAYBE someday get some RDO tweeters and new MW6502'sPost edited by telemike on
