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  • Rex81
    Rex81 Posts: 193
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    I think the SRS 2 would be a great fit. I upgraded to my SRS 2 from a pair of 2Bs, and it was a huge upgrade. I loved my 2Bs, but the SRS 2 is a whole different monster. I actually had the original SRS, but preferred the SRS 2 in my space, although it's half the size yours is (24 x 11 x 8).

    I think the SRS 2 is better than most other speakers you can get for $1,000, but I agree that the market has these in the $500-600 range. Which is awesome for buyers. There is no better value on the used speaker market, in my opinion.
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  • Mike Reeter
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    machone wrote: »
    Hey Mike,
    Could you define "the right spot with some breathing room"?
    I plan to upgrade from my 1As in the future.
    1Cs, 3.1TLs, SRS2s, 2.3TLs, big boys?
    Amplification is not an issue.
    My room is 18.5'W x 22'L x 9'H with no restrictions.
    Speakers would be on the 18.5' wall.
    What would be a good fit?
    Thanks

    You definitely have the "right" spot, I was referring to room size in my comments, any SDA's should shine in a room of that magnitude, especially the larger SRS models (SRS 2s, 2.3s or 1.2s) provided you have the power, which it looks like you have that covered.



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  • machone
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    Thanks Mike!
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  • StevieB
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    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,812
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    StevieB wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.

    Those prices are just too high even if they were next door. That's why he hasn't moved them
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
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    Funny how we get where we think because we know where someplace is everyone else does too.

    https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/



    la2vegas wrote: »
    A guy out in corvalis has a pair of 10's in nice condition for $40. He might not now what he has because they're listed as monitor 5's.

    POLK 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
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  • PolkieMan
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    Hold out for some 2.3tls. One thing a lot of people don't think about is they use only the 6510 driver through out. I learned when I had a 6511 go out on my 1C .


    StevieB wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.

    POLK 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
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  • PolkieMan
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    My 2.3tls was easy, it was July 1990 just flipped out the Discover Card.
    la2vegas wrote: »
    You know this audio bug has got you good when you're filling up the gas tank multiple times chasing the dragon of a fine vintage pair of boxes. Been there, done that. I love the chase.

    POLK 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
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  • PolkieMan
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    A real good deal, Dallas Texas area.
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/5382679973.html
    POLK 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
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
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    StevieB wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.

    Obviously he doesn't want to sell them too bad, I would move on and as PolkieMan suggested, look for a pair of 2.3TLs, you can't go wrong with them.

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  • elitt
    elitt Posts: 166
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    agfrost wrote: »
    elitt wrote: »
    CRS no cable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-VINTAGE-POLK-AUDIO-SDA-COMPACT-REFERENCE-SYSTEM-SPEAKERS-NO-CABLE-/281902950503?hash=item41a2b9a867:g:YvsAAOSwKtlWjcSn

    From the ad: "Does not have interconnect cord required but easily purchased online "

    Since they're pin/blade, not so easily purchased online. Good excuse to go with Speakons!

    So, did anyone in this thread win these? They went for $260.

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  • Nightfall
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    SDA CRS, not sure what version looks like pin/blade - $60

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5407165321.html
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Rex81
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    SDA CRS, not sure what version looks like pin/blade - $60

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5407165321.html

    Wow, cheapest SDAs I've ever seen. Somebody should definitely grab these.
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  • TCK
    TCK Posts: 231
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    Peerless 5A's for $20 in Philly

    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/5408840398.html
    - L200 Legends (Black Oak)
    - SDA 2B (1989, Oak Tops, 194s, Spikes)
    - Monitor 7B (1982 Peerless, Sonicaps, Mills, Binding Posts)
    - (2) SVS SB12-NSD (Flat Black)
    - SVS SB 3000 (Gloss Black)
    - CSi A6 Center (Cherry)
    - Pioneer SC-1222K (7.1 AVR)
    - Marantz MM 7055 (5 Ch Amp)
    - Pioneer PD-D6 SACD Player
    - Marantz NR1403 (5.2 AVR)
    - Sony UBP-X800M2 (4k Blu-ray)
    - Sony UBP-X1100ES (4K Blu-ray)
    - Adcom GFA 555 Amp
    - Monitor 5 (194s, Side Surrounds)
    - Monitor 5Jr+ (194s) {Storage}
    - LG OLED65CXPUA (4K OLED TV)
    - LG 55UN7300PUF (4K HD TV)
    - RT35i (Cherry)
    - (2 Pair) RT25i (Cherry)
    - CS400 (Center)
    - CS350 (Center)
    - F/Xi A4 (Rear Surrounds)
    - RT25 (Rear Surrounds) {Storage}
    - Audioquest Interconnects
    - Blu-Jean Speaker Cables & Interconnects



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  • TCK
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    SDA CRS near Philly for $200 May be able to talk him down a lil due to the cabinets?

    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/5410385031.html
    - L200 Legends (Black Oak)
    - SDA 2B (1989, Oak Tops, 194s, Spikes)
    - Monitor 7B (1982 Peerless, Sonicaps, Mills, Binding Posts)
    - (2) SVS SB12-NSD (Flat Black)
    - SVS SB 3000 (Gloss Black)
    - CSi A6 Center (Cherry)
    - Pioneer SC-1222K (7.1 AVR)
    - Marantz MM 7055 (5 Ch Amp)
    - Pioneer PD-D6 SACD Player
    - Marantz NR1403 (5.2 AVR)
    - Sony UBP-X800M2 (4k Blu-ray)
    - Sony UBP-X1100ES (4K Blu-ray)
    - Adcom GFA 555 Amp
    - Monitor 5 (194s, Side Surrounds)
    - Monitor 5Jr+ (194s) {Storage}
    - LG OLED65CXPUA (4K OLED TV)
    - LG 55UN7300PUF (4K HD TV)
    - RT35i (Cherry)
    - (2 Pair) RT25i (Cherry)
    - CS400 (Center)
    - CS350 (Center)
    - F/Xi A4 (Rear Surrounds)
    - RT25 (Rear Surrounds) {Storage}
    - Audioquest Interconnects
    - Blu-Jean Speaker Cables & Interconnects



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  • Mystery
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    SDA CRS, not sure what version looks like pin/blade - $60

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5407165321.html

    Even cheaper than what I got them for.
    Get the Nightfall!
    Me no need no more speakers. ;)

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,083
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    Good lord, me either. I have RTA-12's, SDA 2B's, Monitor 5's, and Monitor 4's all in the same studio apartment. I really want to get these RTA-12s out of here, let alone pick up another pair of Polks.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • audio_alan
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    If they are the original SDA-CRS model, I might pick them up for extra drivers. The CRS+ models would be different than I could use though. But yeah, I'm in the same boat as you guys, way too many speakers...
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  • scootr
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    SDA 1c Studios in So. Cal. This is Victorville area, s. of Barstow.

    https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/5376771198.html
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  • westmassguy
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    RTA-8T, Excellent price. No affiliation:
    https://newhaven.craigslist.org/ele/5388240123.html
    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
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

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  • scootr
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    I already have 1c's and 2b's. Thought I would post that for others looking. There is also a pair of 2.3 in Santa Barbara? He's asking 1600, but they do look nice. Too much for me, but I will have a pair some day!
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  • pumpkinman
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    westmassguy wrote: »
    RTA-8T, Excellent price. No affiliation:
    https://newhaven.craigslist.org/ele/5388240123.html

    @westmassguy
    How close are you to the 8T's old buddy, old pal, old friend ?? LOL
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
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    pumpkinman wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    RTA-8T, Excellent price. No affiliation:
    https://newhaven.craigslist.org/ele/5388240123.html

    @westmassguy
    How close are you to the 8T's old buddy, old pal, old friend ?? LOL
    Bout an bout and hour
    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
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 9,087
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    pumpkinman wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    RTA-8T, Excellent price. No affiliation:
    https://newhaven.craigslist.org/ele/5388240123.html

    @westmassguy
    How close are you to the 8T's old buddy, old pal, old friend ?? LOL

    8T's sound nice. Found mine at a garage sale listed for $50, tear in a surround got 'em for $30.
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 10,446
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    westmassguy wrote: »
    pumpkinman wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    RTA-8T, Excellent price. No affiliation:
    https://newhaven.craigslist.org/ele/5388240123.html

    @westmassguy
    How close are you to the 8T's old buddy, old pal, old friend ?? LOL
    Bout an bout and hour

    :'( Wish you were closer
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  • scootr
    scootr Posts: 22
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    Theres some 2.3 here on the fs section for 950. Just sayin scootr, in case you need a little nudge.

    Geez, I need more more gear like I need a hole in my head. Although, if I sell some of this stuff? Hmm, u got me thinkin here!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,419
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    Big Boyz in NC:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2TL-Excellent-Condition-Works-Great-No-SDA-Cable-/151958040067?hash=item236167ae03:g:xskAAOSwX~dWoR-2
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  • Mike Reeter
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    Big Boyz in NC:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2TL-Excellent-Condition-Works-Great-No-SDA-Cable-/151958040067?hash=item236167ae03:g:xskAAOSwX~dWoR-2

    Did you notice who the seller is?

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  • Conradicles
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    Yes Sir.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    Yes Sir.

    I remember that Treys dad had a pair of 1.2TL's. Wonder if these are one in the same.

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