Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals
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SDA-1C, Atlanta area. No affiliation. Incorrectly marked as 1B.
Doesn't have any upgrades and the interconnect is missing. A bit pricey IMO. What's the market for these before upgrades?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/785262967635981
I paid either $400 or $450 for mine locally off CL ~12 years ago. Mine were stock and 7 out of 10 condition and are just like the ones you're directing us to. Even though it's 12 years later, I think they're priced too high. See a lot of them in the $350-$550 range, sometimes with updates. Good luck. -
aprazer402 wrote: »SDA-1C, Atlanta area. No affiliation. Incorrectly marked as 1B.
Doesn't have any upgrades and the interconnect is missing. A bit pricey IMO. What's the market for these before upgrades?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/785262967635981
I paid either $400 or $450 for mine locally off CL ~12 years ago. Mine were stock and 7 out of 10 condition and are just like the ones you're directing us to. Even though it's 12 years later, I think they're priced too high. See a lot of them in the $350-$550 range, sometimes with updates. Good luck.
That's about what I was thinking. -
Nice SDA 2.3TL's in the Portland, OR. area. No pics of the tops so assume they were used as plant holders
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ele/d/portland-rare-polk-sda-srs-23tl-tower/7879716964.html
Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
That is a great deal, you should go grab them!
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Right? No, I need another pair of speakers like I need a hole in the head.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Right? No, I need another pair of speakers like I need a hole in the head.
Correction, you need a better pair of speakers than you currently have.... -
I had a pair of those. They blocked the view out my LR windows (can't have that) and were relegated to the barn. Eventually, I sold them to a nice young aspiring audiophile. I'm perfectly happy with the 1C's I've modded.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
Another set of SRS 2.3TL, in the Phoenix area. They have these listed on their website for $3K, but according to the CL ad, $700 will get them if you show up at the warehouse with cashola. Photos are terrible, but they seem to be intact.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/d/mesa-polk-audio-sda-srs-23tl-signature/7887688396.html
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Another set of SRS 2.3TL, in the Phoenix area. They have these listed on their website for $3K, but according to the CL ad, $700 will get them if you show up at the warehouse with cashola. Photos are terrible, but they seem to be intact.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/d/mesa-polk-audio-sda-srs-23tl-signature/7887688396.html
They do not have the correct drivers. None of those mid-woofers appear to be Polk drivers. -
Another set of SRS 2.3TL, in the Phoenix area. They have these listed on their website for $3K, but according to the CL ad, $700 will get them if you show up at the warehouse with cashola. Photos are terrible, but they seem to be intact.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/d/mesa-polk-audio-sda-srs-23tl-signature/7887688396.html
They do not have the correct drivers. None of those mid-woofers appear to be Polk drivers.
I couldn't tell because the image is so underexposed, but I thought maybe something didn't look right. I bet the company took them in as non-working and threw in a bunch of off the shelf woofers. Those, plus a big order of Jesse's surplus may still be a good deal for someone local. -
Monitor 10s (Mint? with stands?) - $225 (DE/PA border)
https://delaware.craigslist.org/ele/d/wilmington-vintage-polk-monitor-10/7892168398.htmlExpect 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. -
SDA 2Bs with ~Interconnect cable - $200 (Toms River, NJ)
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/ele/d/toms-river-polk-sda-2b-speakers-with/7891325794.htmlExpect 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. -
RTA 12Cs - $395 (Little Falls, NJ)
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/ele/d/little-falls-rare-vintage-polk-rta-12c/7896377106.htmlExpect 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. -
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Is that a high price?
Seems like it to me. -
skipshot12 wrote: »Is that a high price?
Seems like it to me.
Yeah it might sound a little high, but where else you gonna find another brand new pair of these? -
That seller has 0 feedback. It doesn't smell right to me.PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp
Denon DVD 2910
Quad 12L Active Monitors
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Yeah. I'd be wary. This screams in person deal only. Maybe a great deal for a collector if it is legit.
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Yeah. I'd be wary. This screams in person deal only. Maybe a great deal for a collector if it is legit.
In person during daylight in a public parking lot with 5 security guards. The cash transaction is scary. And what if the boxes are full of 2x4s?
Or maybe all the speakers, tweeters, and crossovers have been parted out. 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.”
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“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
It is pretty easy to put new straps on boxes, just sayin....
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I'd be leery too! Hard to believe ~32 year old speakers never opened, but it is possible. I'd sure want to inspect them in person before buying.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGsxWjDya/
These are 75 miles south of Omaha, small town, few buyers. No Afill. Been up for a while. Probably too high.
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Yeah. I'd be wary. This screams in person deal only. Maybe a great deal for a collector if it is legit.
In person during daylight in a public parking lot with 5 security guards. The cash transaction is scary. And what if the boxes are full of 2x4s?
Or maybe all the speakers, tweeters, and crossovers have been parted out.
I wouldn't even think about taking that much cash on first look. Most sellers, if they are legit, would allow inspection before payment. You could get a pretty good idea if they were scammers long before ever visiting based on their ability to answer questions and provide proof, included additional photos. -
Monitor 7Cs - $119 (Snellville, GA)
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ele/d/snellville-vintage-polk-7c-speakers/7895516880.htmlExpect 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. -
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Monitor 7Cs - $119 (Snellville, GA)
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ele/d/snellville-vintage-polk-7c-speakers/7895516880.html
Dang, nice but no grills. Price is down to $99 now. Looks like some unfortunate front corner damage on one of them. -
Beautiful studio SDA 1B's in Jacksonville, Fl. that look like they just came out of the box. Price a bit high?
https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/785217021164168/?referralSurface=messenger_banner&referralCode=2McCormack DNA-1 Amp, Parasound Halo P5 Pre Amp, Denon DVD 2900 CD player, Adcom GDA 700 DAC, VPI Traveler TT with Denon 103R cartridge, Lounge Audio MKiii phono pre and Copla SUT, Polk SDA SRS 3.1 TL speakers, Tributaries series 8 IC's and speaker cable. -
Beautiful studio SDA 1B's in Jacksonville, Fl. that look like they just came out of the box. Price a bit high?
https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/785217021164168/?referralSurface=messenger_banner&referralCode=2
Those look to be SDA 1c. Pin/ Blade socket in the cup. IIRC the 1b was Blade/blade socket outside of the cup.
The driver number mw6509 listed is for the 1b, so who knows. -
Hello,
we recently had a family member pass and are in the process of selling his belongings. He has these Polk speakers but we have absolutely no idea what they're worth. Can someone here provide us a rough idea based on these photos? We don't believe any work has been done on them over the years so as far as we're aware they are 100% original. Thank you for your time.
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They're worth 5 C-notes, a 12 pack of your choice, and a frozen Butterball if delivered to 73012.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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Fresh is better than frozen.
