Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • Nhpenn
    Nhpenn Posts: 56
    Tony M wrote: »
    I think it's a case of how much do you want to bid.

    You've got 33 posts here. I guess you plan on staying around for a while since you asked politely. That's nice of you for sure.

    Let's see if anybody else plans on biding on these. Maybe they will tell their high point if there is another. Either way, I think the census is go for them if you want them. If you ALREADY have a pair of them, then yea, let another possibly get them but then the what is that person willing to spend compared to what you're willing to spend again.

    Thats about what I expected, I was mostly wondering if there was a rule for or aganist that sort of thing.

    And no, sadly I dont already have a pair. I have a very small colection of polks :'(
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Nhpenn wrote: »
    Tony M wrote: »
    I think it's a case of how much do you want to bid.

    You've got 33 posts here. I guess you plan on staying around for a while since you asked politely. That's nice of you for sure.

    Let's see if anybody else plans on biding on these. Maybe they will tell their high point if there is another. Either way, I think the census is go for them if you want them. If you ALREADY have a pair of them, then yea, let another possibly get them but then the what is that person willing to spend compared to what you're willing to spend again.

    Thats about what I expected, I was mostly wondering if there was a rule for or aganist that sort of thing.

    And no, sadly I dont already have a pair. I have a very small colection of polks :'(

    Do you have a cable for them? If not, consider getting one and a set of RD-0194 tweets (from Polk direct) once you win in 6 days.

    If you've never experienced SDA, these aren't a bad introduction.

    Personally, I wouldn't drop any more than $150 on them before any upgrades.
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    There are 4 tweeters...so he would need 2 pairs of R-D194's. :#
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Tony M wrote: »
    There are 4 tweeters...so he would need 2 pairs of R-D194's. :#

    Worth every penny! :smile:
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Tony M wrote: »
    There are 4 tweeters...so he would need 2 pairs of R-D194's. :#

    Hence a set, not a pair... But who's counting.
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    FestYboy wrote: »
    Tony M wrote: »
    There are 4 tweeters...so he would need 2 pairs of R-D194's. :#

    Hence a set, not a pair... But who's counting.

    OK...sorry. I misunderstood.

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    One tweeter is dimensional. Take out the fuse for and forget it. Those are expensive to recap I have a set. Descent not the best but nice to listen to. You WILL need to rework tweeter hole for RDO's to fit properly. They will squeeze the connection points into the magnet. Too much work air gap bad bad bad.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    I would hold out for a set of SDA-1b or 1c's before I spent a dime on the ones at Goodwill.
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,087
    Polk Center CS350-LS, No Affil. Is this one that timbre matches well with the original monitor series, 5,7,10's? Is $140 a little steep? Thanks.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    I believe the CS-350 is for the LS series, but I’m not sure. I don’t think there was a center for the original Monitors. Price wise, I have no idea.
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    The price is typical. Some appear cheaper but they're kind of rare. People tend to hold onto them. ;)

    Kind of a sought after center channel speaker for sure.

    I'd ask for a discount though. It never hurts to ask!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    edited October 2018
    Looks like a nice pair of SRS-2's for sale. If your in the Phoenix area no affiliation.......

    Check out this Vintage Polk speakers for $425 on OfferUp

    https://offerup.co/W1yosqYB6Q

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    Those are SRS-2's... heck of a lot of speaker for the coin.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    Those are SRS-2's... heck of a lot of speaker for the coin.

    Sorry meant SRS 2's and not SDA's.....

    One might not get the impression that I own a pair..... But I do. :D

    Can't see the terminal plate on the back to see if they are blade/blade or newer pin/blade interconnect plugs.
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    kmeek wrote: »
    Can't see the terminal plate on the back to see if they are blade/blade or newer pin/blade interconnect plugs.

    According to the sticker, they are blade-blade
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    FestYboy wrote: »
    kmeek wrote: »
    Can't see the terminal plate on the back to see if they are blade/blade or newer pin/blade interconnect plugs.

    According to the sticker, they are blade-blade

    but we all know that polk used up old everything so unless you see for sure do not assume.
    my.02
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Just making a statement based on the evidence given, Ivan. Never said the sticker is correct.
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    mlistens03 wrote: »
    I believe the CS-350 is for the LS series, but I’m not sure. I don’t think there was a center for the original Monitors. Price wise, I have no idea.

    You are correct however many here have used the CS350LS with SDAs and monitors with minimal issues. I used to have a CS250 that I used with some RTA11TLs and it blended just fine to me.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,638
    kmeek wrote: »

    Nice LS50's
  • sbb2112
    sbb2112 Posts: 134
    kmeek wrote: »
    Looks like a nice pair of SRS-2's for sale. If your in the Phoenix area no affiliation.......

    Check out this Vintage Polk speakers for $425 on OfferUp

    https://offerup.co/W1yosqYB6Q

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    The marantz 2250b he has for sale looks sweet too
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    kmeek wrote: »
    Looks like a nice pair of SRS-2's for sale. If your in the Phoenix area no affiliation

    Hmmm Makes me want to take a road trip. Been looking for a pair of these.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    Well that sucks! Just missed these by 30 minutes.... :(

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    That's gotta suck BIG TIME!

    WOW. 30.00 for RTA-15TL's. :o:o:o
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Might as well just give them away... Wow
  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    Tony M wrote: »
    That's gotta suck BIG TIME!

    WOW. 30.00 for RTA-15TL's. :o:o:o

    Yep! Caught them 31 minutes after being posted and pounced on them.....

    Someone pounced sooner....... :#
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    You can tell someone of the female persuasion more than likely took the picture. The plant bouquet sure sold those speakers quick.....
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    Karen D. as the poster kind of gives it away too. :)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    Well what do we got here???? A Polk flip! Nice they picked them up for $30 yesterday and try and re-sell them today for $200..... Nice!

    https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/d/vintage-polk-rta-15tl-tower/6729040120.html

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