Good alternative to SDAs?

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chandler9a
chandler9a Posts: 887
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So, I am trying to think of a good set of speakers that have the sound I like but are realistic for most rooms and sitting positions.

I love my SDAs, I grew up on them and have had many different models. But, the big ones really need space to sound good and the sweet spot can be a little critical.

I have a pair of Monitor 7's that I love, I put some RDO 198s in them and they sound great. However, I have always wanted to check out the RTA series, particularly the RTA 15TL. If anyone has input on these, I'd love to hear it. I suppose I could just try to find a pair of SDA 2B's and mod them but I kind of want to try something new.

I don't think I'll ever get rid of SDA's completely, just want to know what else is out there.

Thanks for any help.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,665
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    RTA 8TL or 11TL modded to the hilt.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 887
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    I've heard that the 11TL model is the sweet spot, something about the 15TL's being to bass heavy. I can understand that.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,165
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    Out of the non-SDA vintage Polks the 7's are hands down the best. The RTA 15TL needs to be way out into the room otherwise they get really muddy.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 887
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    Hmm, maybe I should just get the 7s fully modded and try that. I don’t need another pair of speakers that take up the whole room
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 887
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    These are my 7s at our old house in NY. To me they look vintage and cool
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,165
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    chandler9a wrote: »
    Hmm, maybe I should just get the 7s fully modded and try that. I don’t need another pair of speakers that take up the whole room

    Excellent idea.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 887
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    Thanks for the advice
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