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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
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    SRS 1.2 TL's in Oklahoma City. Buyer says he would take $1600. for just the speakers.

    https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ele/d/adcom-stereo-system-polk/6684068460.html
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,497
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    Anybody have an idea if I'd gain much/at all going from 2BTL to 3.1TL? Looking at those listed in IL above and doing math ($800 + at least half of that to upgrade them)--The biggest draw is that I find them sexy and their cabinets are quite a bit nicer than those of my 2BTL...

    Opinions seem split on the 3.1TL--some here love them, some are unimpressed. Your thoughts?
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * McCormack DNA 0.5 amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Mitsubishi LT-30 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2018
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    agfrost wrote: »
    Anybody have an idea if I'd gain much/at all going from 2BTL to 3.1TL? Looking at those listed in IL above and doing math ($800 + at least half of that to upgrade them)--The biggest draw is that I find them sexy and their cabinets are quite a bit nicer than those of my 2BTL...

    Opinions seem split on the 3.1TL--some here love them, some are unimpressed. Your thoughts?

    I can see why some wouldn't be wowed by an original (unmodded) pair, like any SDA model, they won't sound as good as a fully restored set.

    While I've never owned a pair of 2B's, (hope to own a pair one day) I have owned SRS 2's, 2.3's, 2.3 TL's, and some 1C's. I currently have a modded pair CRS+'s, as you know share the x-overs as the 2B's.

    I currently have the 3.1 TL's in my set-up, and they are here to stay, for a while anyway. While they don't carry the weight in the lower regions as the larger models, they still do a lot right. Imaging is there strong point, precise, clean. Vocals are spooky good and 'In the room'.

    The eight total mid-drivers on the 3.1's outperform my CRS+'s two, I'm sure you would appreciate the difference between 3.1's and your 2B's.

    Like all the SDA models, they will have to brought up to date, but I can't recommend the 3.1's enough. They are a perfect fit for my room and I have strongly considered trying to acquire the ones you are looking at, just to "Have".




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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    FestYboy wrote: »

    So much want, the M12s are impossible to find.

    I thought you HAD a pair already? I would love these! Too far away though. :'(
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
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    agfrost wrote: »
    Anybody have an idea if I'd gain much/at all going from 2BTL to 3.1TL? Looking at those listed in IL above and doing math ($800 + at least half of that to upgrade them)--The biggest draw is that I find them sexy and their cabinets are quite a bit nicer than those of my 2BTL...

    Opinions seem split on the 3.1TL--some here love them, some are unimpressed. Your thoughts?

    @agfrost, Just picked up mine about a month ago. Had one Tweeter blown so I opted to buy a new pair of RD0198-1's from Polk. The upgrades to the SL3000 instead of trying to replace the one SL3000.

    Anyway I absolutely love them. Yes they don't have as much bass as my 1.2's but they are also not behemoth speakers either. It is amazing what sound you get from there size. Seven drivers per speaker vs. thirteen with the 1.2's.....
    So do you get 1/2 the sound from 1/2 the drivers?? No you don't!! For me yes they are just a tad light on bass (but not anemic in anyway), but the top end just sings!!! Also because of their size you don't need a freaking huge room to get them sing like you do the big boys... I would highly recommend picking up a pair. Worst case if you feel the bass is lacking just pick up a decent subwoofer.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    audioluvr wrote: »
    FestYboy wrote: »

    So much want, the M12s are impossible to find.

    I thought you HAD a pair already? I would love these! Too far away though. :'(

    I have RTA 12Bs, not the M12s... It will happen though.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,015
    edited August 2018
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    I like that positive outlook for the future Polk additions!

    I started to collect EVERY speaker Polk made too :p ( Not the cheap ones, but I have them now anyway) but I ran into some bad doctor care and got sidetracked bad.

    I think my desire has subsided...a small bit. Maybe not. :D

    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
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    Another pair of 3.1TL's for sale

    https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/d/polk-audio-srs-31-stereo-loud/6682686454.html
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    ^ repost, but good looking none the less.
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
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    Those monitor 5 juniors look sweet and for only $90 that's a steal!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
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    FestYboy wrote: »
    ^ repost, but good looking none the less.

    Opps, Good SDA's need a bump once in a while ;)

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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,811
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I like you man... but not every post requires a friggen pug-puppy response.

    Of course not, but it makes a lot of people happy....and other things. :p
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    Too bad, the cabs didn't look all that bad.7jcu6uanovw8.jpg

    That's still a good deal...
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
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    What’s wrong with the blade/Blade IC Polk’s? Mine sound great...
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    Good snag!
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    I bought them, but I'm afraid I paid retail. $60 wasn't necessarily a bargain. :/

    Ok, now I really hate you... >:)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,015
    edited September 2018
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    60 bucks... :o

    You paid too much! :s:)

    FANTASTIC! :DB) ….you did good.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Nice! Great find! And ruffled up Festivus a bit! That’s what I call a 2fer! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    edited September 2018
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    FestYboy wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    I bought them, but I'm afraid I paid retail. $60 wasn't necessarily a bargain. :/

    Ok, now I really hate you... >:)

    @FestYboy, Eventually you'll come across a smoking deal. Then we'll say you suck!!

    In the meantime you might have some very slight anger issues.... :D LOL!!!

    Of course I sometimes have those ever so slight anger issues myself when someone beats me to an Offer up/Craigslist smoking deal..... ;)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,015
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    I agree...Keep a look out Arty.

    You'll get some more sweet deals. Guaranteed. ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • kmeek
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    I bought them, but I'm afraid I paid retail. $60 wasn't necessarily a bargain. :/

    Well when you eventually find your Pin/Blade CRS's and if you happen to find a 2nd pair you don't want. Let me know I'm only a state away...... And I will do the same on my end if I find a 2nd pair first. :)
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    kmeek wrote: »
    FestYboy wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    I bought them, but I'm afraid I paid retail. $60 wasn't necessarily a bargain. :/

    Ok, now I really hate you... >:)

    @FestYboy, Eventually you'll come across a smoking deal. Then we'll say you suck!!

    In the meantime you might have some very slight anger issues.... :D LOL!!!

    Of course I sometimes have those ever so slight anger issues myself when someone beats me to an Offer up/Craigslist smoking deal..... ;)
    Tony M wrote: »
    I agree...Keep a look out Arty.

    You'll get some more sweet deals. Guaranteed. ;)

    I search almost daily... Which lead me to the 8Ts I picked up today. Not for a bad price, but nothing like I see @la2vegas gets on the regular. It's all about location though.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,015
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    Location, location, location. ;)

    You are sooo right.

    San Francisco was/is the place to be this past year for sure!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,463
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    I've never seen these before. Anyone have experience with them?
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,463
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    No experience with them, but SoCal is swamped with them. I can't search craigslist without seeing a few pairs of these. rcyotxt2frub.jpghttps://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/ele/d/polk-audio-series-m3-ii/6675386042.html

    s4n07dak5upl.jpghttps://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ele/d/polk-audio-series-m3-ii/665821098

    xbrn8lgfti2z.jpghttps://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ele/d/polk-speakers/6659093807.html

    Thanks for the info. :)
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  • FestYboy
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    Just polked around again... Found this 2 hours away:
    https://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-speakers-with/6687540608.html
    And that would complete my RTA collection if I can get it.
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