SDAs as Fronts in HT - problem or not?

[94Cobra]

Is anyone on the forum using the SDAs as front speakers in a HT setup? Does the SDA imaging effect become a problem with the surround speakers? I am wondering if the cancellations from the SDA will impact the sound from the surrounds.
I seem to have lost my interconnect cable, actually misplaced temporarily, and wanted to hear from the members who have heard the SDAs in HT with surrounds. Thanks.

[read-alot]

I have no problems with the SDA surround ....but I am looking at doing a LSI setup for comparison.

You really need to find that cable.

[DarqueKnight]

I am currently using SDA SRS's as fronts in my HT. I have also used SDA 1C's as fronts and SDA 1C's and SDA CRS+'s as surrounds, all with the IC attached, with no problems.

[94Cobra]

Thanks for the responses. I found my interconnect cable and hooked it up. I noticed a big improvement in bass response. I haven't had a chance to see if the imaging effect is there yet, but the system sounds better overall. It is hard to believe I have owned these speakers for 20 years and they not only work, but still sound great. I can't see any reason to replace them in spite of my friends who tell me to get out of the '80s. I think I will upgrade the tweeters and buy an SVS sub for movies and ride these Polks until they break. If I haven't broken them yet then I doubt they ever will.

[schwarcw]

Welcome to the Club Polk Forums 94Cobra! I'm glad to see another Pittsburgher on the Forums!

I've been using SDA's in my HT rig and enjoyed every minute of it.

[94Cobra]

Thanks for the reply Carl. I'll bet there are a good amount of these older Polks still in use. Do you use a sub in your HT setup? If so, which one? I am looking into a SVSound sub at the moment. I do not use a center channel since my fireplace is between my SDAs.

[obxdiver]

I use SDA 2.3TL's for the front L/R and SDA 1C's for the rear L/R. Both have the IC connected, and both have the new RD tweets. The 2.3's have fresh re-built crossovers as well.

My center channel is home made using 2 MW6510's in parallel connected to the line, and 1 SL3000 tweet going through a self designed crossover. Center channel speakers costing $3000 dont sound as good as my home made Polk center. Powered by an Aragon amp

The sound is unmatched. Use lots of power.
For me, its Aragon 8008x3 for L/C/R and an Aragon 4004 MKii amp for Rear L/R.
300x5W

[schwarcw]

Hi 94Cobra! I use an SVS NSD-12 subwoofer with my 2.3's. I have the sub low pass set at about 40 Hz.

Looks like you got a nice setup there. I hope you're still enjoying the SDA's.

Carl

[sda2mike]

i was using my sda's for movies, with ctr and surround spkrs. to me th e sound was 'busy', or distracting. i went back to just 2 ch and i'm very pleased! the sda effect on some soundtracks even makes the cats get up and look!;)

[schwarcw]

i was using my sda's for movies, with ctr and surround spkrs. to me th e sound was 'busy', or distracting. i went back to just 2 ch and i'm very pleased! the sda effect on some soundtracks even makes the cats get up and look!;)


Mike, if the SDA effect is distracting just unplug the interconnect.

[sda2mike]

Mike, if the SDA effect is distracting just unplug the interconnect.

cuz i dig the sda effect!;) it does sound good, really! actually, my system is vintage 2 ch. the heart of the rig is a marantz 2270, if that's an indicator:D

[schwarcw]

cuz i dig the sda effect!;) it does sound good, really! actually, my system is vintage 2 ch. the heart of the rig is a marantz 2270, if that's an indicator:D

Cool! I misunderstood your post. Too much travel and not enough sleep:( I'll bet that 2270 rocks those SDA's quite nice:D

Carl

[dudeinaroom]

SDA's are awesome for HT

[jvarnadoe]

Absolutely not a problem for HT. I watched Cars tonight and it reaffirmed my love for the SDA's.