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bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
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I just bought a pair of the Reference signatures and need the cable,the speakers have the blade to blade connector ,can I make my own and if so do I wire one wire to large blade and then one to small and keep them the same on both ends.

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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 13,121
    Big blade to big blade small to small. If you do it as you described you will be very sorry.
    Call polk cs they used to send out after market ends for you to make your own. They may very well still make them. There will be a charge if they still make the complete cable. It will be a ton less than the folks on eBay charge for the cable
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    That is why I am asking ,because I do not know,I will call Polk on Monday and see if they sell the parts or sell the complete cable.
  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 10,291
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Big blade to big blade small to small. If you do it as you described you will be very sorry.
    Call polk cs they used to send out after market ends for you to make your own. They may very well still make them. There will be a charge if they still make the complete cable. It will be a ton less than the folks on eBay charge for the cable

    How about the speakon conversion???
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 13,121
    True but I thought it might be a bit much. Without knowing abilities it just might be way over complicated.
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    I need it simple, these speakers sound great without the cable.I want to take them to the next level without doing any damage.Thanks
  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 13,121
    bkw1959 wrote: »
    I need it simple, these speakers sound great without the cable.I want to take them to the next level without doing any damage.Thanks

    Wait until you have the cable if you think they sound good now!
    Call Polk Customer Service ask for Kim Jasper he is the man ;)
  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 10,291
    If simple, talk to Polk first

    2nd option suggestion would be the speakon conversion IMHO

    Drill hole in connection cup, few female spade crimps, and your up and running

    We can walk you through

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    Got pics of these speakers, we like audioporn
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  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    I will post pictures after I get them setup in my system,i need to work on the grills and I and changing out the binding post,nothing fancy the original post are marked up and I want to change them.
  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 10,291
    http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/171591/speakon-upgrade-polk-sda-iib
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    My speakers have the connection under the connection cup.
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    4 calls today to Polk customer service and each time had a wait of over 20 mins, twice calls were cut off before reaching tech support.Can anyone tell me how to make the cable that goes between the speakers.I thought if I wired one wire to large blade to other large blade and other wire to each small blade and member told me I would be sorry,so I guess I should hook on one end a large blade and hook the other end to the small blade .
  • F1nutF1nut Posts: 41,550
    edited November 2017
    You want to connect the large blade to large blade, small blade to small blade. Your amp must be common ground.

    Cinch sells a terminal that will make things easier for you.

    Here you go, http://www.newark.com/cinch/p-302-cct/jones-connector-plug-2-position/dp/39F280
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 13,121
    edited November 2017
    No i told you DO NOT go from large blade to small blade !!! Keep large blade to large blade. SMALL BLADE TO SMALL BLADE.
    GO to auto store find spade connector that are the right size for both connector holes. Crimp on wire. Think of it this way LARGE blade is POSITIVE and. SMALL blade is NEGATIVE so IF your using speaker wire most is marked positive and negative put larger blade (spade connector) on positive side Put smaller blade ( spade connector) on negative side.

    https://m.ebay.com/itm/Interconnect-Cable-Polk-Audio-SDA-2-and-other-SDA-Series-w-2-flat-pins-20ft-NEW/162737835026?hash=item25e3ee4c12:g:0tUAAOSwpLNYB435


    https://m.ebay.com/itm/Interconnect-Cable-Polk-Audio-SDA-2-and-other-SDA-Series-w-2-flat-pins-10ft-NEW/162748640291?hash=item25e4932c23:g:0tUAAOSwpLNYB435


    Used factory

    https://m.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-Interconnect-Cable-SDA-series-speakers/182873924255?hash=item2a9422a29f:g:jfAAAOSwry1Z~A0W



    Take your pick
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    I would like to thank everyone for their help in making a cable to us with just SDA SRS-2 speakers.I have made a temporary cable while I wait for better ends.The difference in sound is amazing.Here is 3 pictures of the speakers,I plan on moving them to my listening room this weekend..w6luwrwekbbv.jpg
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 13,121
    Remember SDA's run parallel to the wall no toe in. 5-6 inches off the wall
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    Pitdogg2, thanks for your suggestions with setup,when I get everything setup I will post a small video .
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    I finally found the time to properly setup the SDA-SRS 2's today and after trying different placement of the speakers they are sounding great withn plenty of bass and crystal clear highs.
  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,121
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Free-Ship-POLK-OEM-SDA-Interconnect-Cables-20-feet-Excellent-Shape-Tested/192357816498?hash=item2cc96b58b2:g:6GkAAOSw4vFaAk7Q



    A little on the high side IMO but it’s what you need.. I would make my own at this price..
  • Tony MTony M Posts: 7,724
    Speakers look MINT.

    DO WHAT F1NUT, Jessie, suggested ! Order two of these, I did years ago and made a better cable since the end blades on my connector cable were very loose and questionable. It's cheap and EASY ! Cinch connector

    Here is his link again..

    http://www.newark.com/cinch/p-302-cct/jones-connector-plug-2-position/dp/39F280

    Maybe the tweeters will be OK for a while to you. ENJOY !
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    edited November 2017
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    I ordered 2 of those connectors and made my own cable,I cleaned up the cabinets and lightly stained them due to a dull finish,I then had to use a glue gun to tighten up the grill on one speaker,both speaker connectors were in bad condition,so I replaced them
  • Tony MTony M Posts: 7,724
    Fantastic. ;)

    Your SRS2's look GREAT !
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • bkw1959bkw1959 Posts: 16
    Thanks Tony,when I first post my ad for advice another member ask me to post pictures of my speakers.I will post pictures of my complete system when I have everything set up.
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  • NightfallNightfall Posts: 7,545
    FM radio antenna! Eff yeah, that's giving me an audiophile stiffy.
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