Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    la2vegas wrote: »
    Man o man, those 2.3's look saweet in OHIO and with upgraded tweets to boot.


    Yep $300.00 worth of tweets make these $600.00 speakers, is how I look at it. I wish I had the room for these.
    Just so everyone knows they are 2.3TL's. If you are close grab those, they don't come around very often.
  • oldmodman
    oldmodman Posts: 740
    Once again, too far from me. Those 2.3tl's would be in the back of my Explorer right now if they were not two thousand miles away. Akron? Isn't that the home of Goodyear Tires?
  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    At one time B. F. Goodrich, Firestone, General and Goodyear all were based there. Goodyear is the only one left I believe.
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,080
    edited May 2016
    I don't think it's a great deal but it's interesting. No affiliation: Monitor 10's and others. Probably 5's? A center too. 7 speakers for $700

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/5584032517.html
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,080
    Vintage pair of Polk Audio SDA floor speakers - $575 (Denver) SDA-1's?

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/5593305186.html
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    Both heavily overpriced, like 3x at least on the 7 set and at least twice on the SDA's.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,080
    Mystery wrote: »
    Both heavily overpriced, like 3x at least on the 7 set and at least twice on the SDA's.

    That is what I was kinda thinking but I was not sure of the different models.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2016
    Don't know why you would part out a good set?

    Polk Audio MW 6511 Midwoofer / SDA 2 and Many Others - Excellent Condition

    Price is for a single replacement woofer.

    Removed from a well cared for pair of SDA 2 speakers.

    Excellent functional and cosmetic condition.

    Ships complete with factory mounting screws and gasket.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-MW-6511-Midwoofer-SDA-2-and-Many-Others-Excellent-Condition-/141999786360?
    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
  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 723
    xjghost wrote: »
    Vintage pair of Polk Audio SDA floor speakers - $575 (Denver) SDA-1's?

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/5593305186.html

    I have been so tempted to pick these up in the past couple of weeks. One could say that I had been hording the knowledge of this add. But knowing that I don't have a big enough space or enough power to properly enjoy these speakers, to me would be the ultimate crime. If anyone between Asheville and Charlotte has the means to pick these up let me know and I'll bring the beers (and some tunes).
    2ch rig:Speakers: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress modsPreamplifier: Parasound P5Amplifier: Parasound A23CDP: Pioneer DV-563ACables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,080
    Did anyone on here get these off eBay:

    Polk Audio SRS SDA Speakers See original listing
    Polk-Audio-SRS-SDA-Speakers
    Item Sold
    Item condition:
    Used
    Ended:
    May 24, 2016 , 7:28AM
    Winning bid:
    US $1,202.00
    [ 8 bids ]
    Shipping:
    Free Local Pickup
    Item location:
    Greenville, North Carolina, United States
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
  • GSXSRT4
    GSXSRT4 Posts: 43
    Well just purchased a set of Polk CRS+ for $80 bucks off of Craigslist (South Florida). There a bit beat up and 1 driver ain't working but overall sound good. Time to freshen them up!
  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    $80 sounds like a deal to me - especially if you're able to freshen yourself! Congrats!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






  • oldmodman wrote: »
    Once again, too far from me. Those 2.3tl's would be in the back of my Explorer right now if they were not two thousand miles away. Akron? Isn't that the home of Goodyear Tires?
    Tires aren't the only thing that rolled out of Akron.

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    Power Amps: Luxman M-02, Luxman M-2000, Luxman M-300
    Preamps: Luxman CX-100, Luxman C-1010, Luxman C-120A
    Speakers: Polk Audio SDA-2B's (no mods...yet), Klipsch KG4's (Crites Crossovers and Titanium Tweeters), Genesis 1's
    Digital Front End: Marantz CD6005, Denon DVD-2200, Fiio X5 II
    Headphones: Sennheiser RS180, Sennheiser HDR170 w/Fiio E12 Montblanc (home). Sennheiser HD449 w/Fiio E12 Montblanc (portable)
    EQ: SAE 180 Parametric
  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    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
  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,438
    You are torturing yourself. Just go get'em
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    Randy/Maine
  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,022
    Polk Audio RTA-12c in Midtown Atlanta for $300 OBO
    https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ele/5615230691.html
    No affiliation.
    Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.

    Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
    Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
    Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
    ​Thompson Adventures, Inc.
  • elitt
    elitt Posts: 162
    OK here goes. I have two vintage pair I'll give away to anyone who can pick them up this afternoon or later this evening in Manhattan. There's a chance I can get them out tomorrow too.

    7b's with peerless tweeters and stands. Working well, looking pretty good overall with minimal expected wear in the corners and a little edge.

    5jr+ there are two issues with one of the 5jr+; a rear lower corner ding and a frozen driver. The other is in fine shape.

    I can pull them out and take pictures if you're serious about pick-up. I have a small window with my family away and this is my way of giving back to the forum.

    I'd like these to end up with someone who will enjoy them, not flip them.
  • elitt
    elitt Posts: 162
    would if i could!
  • elitt
    elitt Posts: 162
    the deal is done. they are gone.
  • Flathead38
    Flathead38 Posts: 72
    And I would like to thank Eli for the great opportunity. A real good guy!
  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    ^^ thank god I'm broke, those are an easy drive away! ^^
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,022
    edited June 2016
    Monitor 12 Series 2 Pair in NW metro Atlanta for $200
    https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ele/5619030428.html
    No affiliation.
    Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.

    Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
    Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
    Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
    ​Thompson Adventures, Inc.
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    edited June 2016
    Another set of 2.3TL's worth the money

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/msg/5621543020.html

    I'm fighting my "hoarding tendencies" NO affill.
    Post edited by Mike Reeter on
  • Legender
    Legender Posts: 478
    Another set of 2.3TL's worth the money

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/msg/5621543020.html

    I'm fighting my "hoarding tendencies" NO affill.

    Why can't deals like that show up in Texas...why so many up north?
    One heck of a road trip.
    Music: Oppo103 - Parasound JC2 - Parasound A21- SDA 3.1
    Theater: Denon 3808 - B&K 7500/Emotiva XPA-3- RTi12, CSi5, RTiA7x4, PSW505
    Sleeping: Marantz 70005 - Harman Kardon 2400 - SDA 2
    2 Channel: Cary 306 SACD - Canary Audio 906 - Pass Labs x250 - PS Audio Perfectwave DAC, Polk LSiM705, SVS SB13 Ultra
    Office: Dell Optiplex, Emotiva XDA-2, Adcom 5500, LSiM 703
    Spares: Yamaha CA-810; LSi 15; Kenwood Basic M2a, Yamaha M60/M80, Polk Monitor 7, SVS SB13 Ultra
  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    Legender wrote: »
    Another set of 2.3TL's worth the money

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/msg/5621543020.html

    I'm fighting my "hoarding tendencies" NO affill.

    Why can't deals like that show up in Texas...why so many up north?
    One heck of a road trip.
    I drove from Dallas to Minneapolis in one day and came back in one day as well so definitely doable.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    Mystery wrote: »
    Legender wrote: »
    Another set of 2.3TL's worth the money

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/msg/5621543020.html

    I'm fighting my "hoarding tendencies" NO affill.

    Why can't deals like that show up in Texas...why so many up north?
    One heck of a road trip.
    I drove from Dallas to Minneapolis in one day and came back in one day as well so definitely doable.

    Straight up I-35 makes for a pretty quick trip!

  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,066
    Might be possible to make a GEICO commercial using one of these trips for speakers.
    "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"


    Harry / Marietta GA
  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    $100 Monitor 7a in CA - looks like a Peerless, nice deal. No affil.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLK-MONITOR-7A-SPEAKERS-/252390160076?hash=item3ac3a036cc:g:zjYAAOSwr0ZXN6ws
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    Just saw these in southern Jersey. I think way high and no mention of the i/c cable which I brought to his attention. Nice looking enough 2.3s but for $850 I doubt it.

    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/5579170525.html
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

    Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc