SDA 1C's for sale

Mike Reeter
Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
edited November 2007 in Vintage Speakers
Nice looking 1C's for sale in Md.

No affill.

http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-SDA1-Speakers-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ220169087616QQihZ012QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2007
    I hope someone on here jumps on them.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited November 2007
    Are they 1C's? or just 1's
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • edwardm10
    edwardm10 Posts: 104
    edited November 2007
    Look like 1-C's to me. At least that's what mine look like.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2007
    They appear to be 1C's
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Are they 1C's? or just 1's

    Are you gonna bid on them, Scott?
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  • analog97
    analog97 Posts: 328
    edited November 2007
    What's the difference between the 1B and 1C? My buddy in Baltimore has a pair of 1B's and they look the same.
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited November 2007
    analog97 wrote: »
    What's the difference between the 1B and 1C? My buddy in Baltimore has a pair of 1B's and they look the same.

    The production years overlap for 1987 the only year the 1B was produced so I think very little technology difference (if any) between the two. The major difference I see is that the 1C was real wood and $300 more.
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited November 2007
    What do these typically end up going for? And what caliber amp do you need to drive em?
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2007
    I'm pretty sure they are 1C's that usually bring around $400-600,a good 200 wpc common ground amp. would do them right.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited November 2007
    Ben,

    I am going to keep an eye on them but I think I will hold out for a pair of SRS 2's or 2.3tl's some where down the road.

    I got to get a decent amp for my 2B's and breaking the screen on my custom fit LCD TV into my kitchen cabinets did not help on my quest for a decent amp.

    Business is looking good for me so you never know.

    Ben you get them.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited November 2007
    Whats a common ground amp?
    Receiver - Onkyo HT-R340
    Front - Pioneer S-HF21
    Center -Onkyo SKC-340C
    Surround Back - Polk R15 <--Ticket to club polk
    Subwoofer - Onkyo SKW-340
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited November 2007
    If I can somehow fit this into my car....
    Why didn't I buy a larger car ><
    Receiver - Onkyo HT-R340
    Front - Pioneer S-HF21
    Center -Onkyo SKC-340C
    Surround Back - Polk R15 <--Ticket to club polk
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »

    Ben you get them.

    Scott

    I was thinking about bidding, but I'm in a similar boat as you. Speakers are probably the list thing on my upgrade path right now. Plus, if I were gonna grab a pair, I'd probably go for Doro's.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,398
    edited November 2007
    analog97 wrote: »
    What's the difference between the 1B and 1C? My buddy in Baltimore has a pair of 1B's and they look the same.

    Cabinet upgrade is substantial, small x-over changes and there is a driver change. I don't have my compendium at work, but the drivers are very similar to the SRS drivers of the same year.(which were better)

    This results in better bass response, more uniform SDA soundstage with less dependence on sweet spot. And perhaps a little more laid back, although they both use the sl2000 tweeter.

    1C's all the way if you have a choice.

    H9

    P.s. Those appear to be 1C's
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,398
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Ben,

    I am going to keep an eye on them but I think I will hold out for a pair of SRS 2's or 2.3tl's some where down the road.

    I got to get a decent amp for my 2B's and breaking the screen on my custom fit LCD TV into my kitchen cabinets did not help on my quest for a decent amp.

    Business is looking good for me so you never know.

    Ben you get them.

    Scott

    Scott, don't be afraid of 1C's they are only a fraction less (soundwise) than the SRS2's or 2.3TL's. Sure those 2 are slightly better in the end but not by a lot and if the price is right 1C's are excellent.

    Many pay a premium for SRS 2's or 2.3's because they don't come up FS as often as 1C's and I think many could have spent 20-25% less on a pair of 1C's and gotten 98% of the sound of the other two. Just something to think about.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Scott, don't be afraid of 1C's they are only a fraction less (soundwise) than the SRS2's or 2.3TL's. Sure those 2 are slightly better in the end but not by a lot and if the price is right 1C's are excellent.

    Many pay a premium for SRS 2's or 2.3's because they don't come up FS as often as 1C's and I think many could have spent 20-25% less on a pair of 1C's and gotten 98% of the sound of the other two. Just something to think about.

    H9

    This is soo true,have had 1C's in the past and other than a little better Bass response the bigger SDA's have nothing over the 1C's

    Wish I had mine back.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited November 2007
    Great, I will think about it. But I certainly don't need of another pair of speakers.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,398
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Great, I will think about it. But I certainly don't need of another pair of speakers.

    True.....but just something to think about for the future also. :)
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited November 2007
    They are definitely 1C's. My 1B's explicitly say on the back label that they are 1B's, and the tweeter arrangement concludes that they're not 1A's.
    Lovin that music year after year.

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited November 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    True.....but just something to think about for the future also. :)

    I was looking to get a pair of bookshelf's but ended up with these.

    Original owner in very good condition located about 2 miles from my house.

    Now what?
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Now what?

    You need to get them out a little more. Placement, placement... :)
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  • dbnh
    dbnh Posts: 194
    edited November 2007
    Sami wrote: »
    You need to get them out a little more. Placement, placement... :)
    ditto, makes a world of difference.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,398
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I was looking to get a pair of bookshelf's but ended up with these.

    Original owner in very good condition located about 2 miles from my house.

    Now what?

    The entertainment center has to go and they need more breathing room if you want them to sound the best. ;)

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2007
    Let'em breathe :eek:
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited November 2007
    The 2B's are in the way as well. You need to karma them to another Polkie. A local one. Hmmm.....:D
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I was looking to get a pair of bookshelf's but ended up with these.

    Original owner in very good condition located about 2 miles from my house.

    Now what?

    Atta boy,Looks like you got a heck of a deal also...
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited November 2007
    The entertainment center was my wifes idea. She picked it out. I have already told her that it was resulting in many issues and we should have just mounted the tv to the wall or put it on a stand with all the equipment. It went over better than I thought but that means I got to get rid of the entertainment center. Just a PITA.

    Ben I have put the 2B's on the side line for the moment. The modified 2B's have better high end then the stock 1C's by a country mile. The 1C's have better bottom end in stock form than the modified 2B's. I am going to do some comparison listening tomorrow between the two. I may be having speaker sale in the not to distant future.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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