SDA SRS 3.1's for HT

[Mike Reeter]

Anyone tried these for HT mains? I know,I'm sure they would be great,but just curious if anyone has these in their HT set-up...

I currently have RTi12's as mains and was just thinkin' about something different...

Thanks

[ben62670]

I see you looking Entaz!

[rskarvan]

I've used 3.1TL's in a HT and they work out great as mains!

[engtaz]

They are one of the better because when you unplug the SDA cable, your only losing 1 mid woofer. Ht requires more static stereo effects. I am trying to come up with something to remotely connect and discount via remote. Right now I just connect and disconnect per HT and music. Hey, I own a TT don't I. LOL

engtaz

[engtaz]

Too funny Ben. I just type real slow.

engtaz.

[Mike Reeter]

Cool,that's what I want to hear...my thoughts exactly on the SDA i/c...only losing 1 mid-driver compared to other model SDA's

Fair price for a decent pair??? I know I could do a search,but I'm too eff'ing lazy.

[ben62670]

I wouldn't even bother unpluging the SDA cable.

[rskarvan]

I kept the SDA cable plugged in. Works great that way - even helping further to separate the left and right channels. Personally, I think SDA is a major PLUS for HT applications.

[engtaz]

I just had problem setting up the HT will SPL meter with it plugged in. But, I do leave it in after SPL setup. I am lazy. LOL

engtaz

[Mike Reeter]

Fair price for a decent pair??? I know I could do a search,but I'm too eff'ing lazy.[/QUOTE]:D

[george daniel]

a pair on a'gon for 810.00,,virginia though

[Mike Reeter]

Yeah,George...saw these,also have original shipping cartons...Fair price?

[Mike Reeter]

Good looking pair in the S.E.

no affill.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SET-OF-POLK-SRS-1-2-TL-FLOOR-STANDING-SPEAKERS_W0QQitemZ270178614436QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1 4993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sorry,meant to post in a new thread

[Lasareath]

I kept the SDA cable plugged in. Works great that way - even helping further to separate the left and right channels. Personally, I think SDA is a major PLUS for HT applications.

rskarvan is correct. When I upgraded from my 1C's to my 1.2tl's I heard and felt so much more information with my HT.

The increased bass output of the 1.2tl's also helped a lot. I never unpluged the IC cable.

[Ricardo]

Yeah,George...saw these,also have original shipping cartons...Fair price?
If they are as good as they look, yes, that's a fair price. Another plus is that the 3.1's have only one tweeter each; cheap upgrade :)

[Mike Reeter]

If they are as good as they look, yes, that's a fair price. Another plus is that the 3.1's have only one tweeter each; cheap upgrade :)

Yes Ricardo,I should have bought yours when you had them for sale:D

[rskarvan]

Mike, no doubt that you missed out on a stellar set of 3.1's that Ricardo was selling.

[george daniel]

Yeah,George...saw these,also have original shipping cartons...Fair price?

the a'gon bb avg is 800.00 FWIW,,,I think that the price is fair,,, but if you're going to p/u,,after the gasoline factor kicks in,,I dunno,,unless you know someone in the "shipping" business.;) They do look to be in good condition.

[Mike Reeter]

I dunno,after fuel and or shipping costs...too much,too much...I will wait awhile...after all,I've got the rest of my life:D

[DarqueKnight]

a pair on a'gon for 810.00,,virginia though

I contacted the seller about these. I asked a series of very specific questions about the cosmetic and functional condition of the speakers. This is the response I received:

"You can see the pictures, what you see are what you get. The speakers are good cosmetic and working condition. All the drivers and tweeters work, they are sounded very good clear and deep bass, power up to 500W. There is interconnect cable come with. Some missing foam inserts/packing material in the boxes but don't worry I will put some soft material to wrap around the speakers if you want to buy them. Let me know if you have any questions."

Hmmmm. The seller ends by asking me to let him know if I have any questions, but he does not address my specific questions about:

1. Defects and blemishes in the woodwork.
2. The exact size of the shipping boxes in order to get a shipping quote. (I already know the shipping weight from Polk brochures)
3. The condition of the rubber surrounds.
4. The condition of the driver cones and passive radiator.
5. Prior ownership history.
6. Prior repair and modification history.

These may be ok and they certainly look good from the pics. Based on the seller's response, I would only feel comfortable buying these if I could see them in person.

[Mike Reeter]

I also asked about original packing for the cartons and other questions about "history"...pretty much got the same response you did.

I'm steering clear for sure...

[rocket]

i started with the rti12's front and rear with my setup, which is ht and multi sacd, and lots of 2 channel. i then put 3.1's up front, and was very impressed. much wider soundfield, not like hearing from a single point source. since, i have moved the 3.1's to the rear channels, and put 2.3tl's in the front. this further moved the soundfield out further, and for multi sacd it it just incredible! i no longer have sounds(ht or sacd)coming from a single point source any more, but from a much larger 360 degree environment of sound all the way around. the new tweets on the 2.3's are a must, but the tl 3000's on the 3.1's seem to work well. all that is left for me is to upgrade caps, resistors, etc. make sure you have good power all the way around, it makes all the difference in the world. also, as far as i am concerned, leave the interconnect cord plugged in, as i feel this greatly improves the width of the soundfield. i payed 1k$ for my 3.1tl's, delivery included, but they are mint and came out of a 5 year storage from original owner. good luck! :cool:

[Mike Reeter]

i started with the rti12's front and rear with my setup, which is ht and multi sacd, and lots of 2 channel. i then put 3.1's up front, and was very impressed. much wider soundfield, not like hearing from a single point source. since, i have moved the 3.1's to the rear channels, and put 2.3tl's in the front. this further moved the soundfield out further, and for multi sacd it it just incredible! i no longer have sounds(ht or sacd)coming from a single point source any more, but from a much larger 360 degree environment of sound all the way around. the new tweets on the 2.3's are a must, but the tl 3000's on the 3.1's seem to work well. all that is left for me is to upgrade caps, resistors, etc. make sure you have good power all the way around, it makes all the difference in the world. also, as far as i am concerned, leave the interconnect cord plugged in, as i feel this greatly improves the width of the soundfield. i payed 1k$ for my 3.1tl's, delivery included, but they are mint and came out of a 5 year storage from original owner. good luck! :cool:

I also have a pair of 2.3TL's I am thinking of setting up and trying as mains...I'd just like to leave them where they are at...in the dedicated 2-channel rig.

The back wall of our HT is just not wide enough to get the 2.3's setup as they should be...too close to the corners...much less than 3 feet.

A pair of 3.1TL's would be a little better fit...not by much,but a little.

[redbullet]

I contacted the seller about these. I asked a series of very specific questions about the cosmetic and functional condition of the speakers. This is the response I received:

"You can see the pictures, what you see are what you get. The speakers are good cosmetic and working condition. All the drivers and tweeters work, they are sounded very good clear and deep bass, power up to 500W. There is interconnect cable come with. Some missing foam inserts/packing material in the boxes but don't worry I will put some soft material to wrap around the speakers if you want to buy them. Let me know if you have any questions."

Hmmmm. The seller ends by asking me to let him know if I have any questions, but he does not address my specific questions about:

1. Defects and blemishes in the woodwork.
2. The exact size of the shipping boxes in order to get a shipping quote. (I already know the shipping weight from Polk brochures)
3. The condition of the rubber surrounds.
4. The condition of the driver cones and passive radiator.
5. Prior ownership history.
6. Prior repair and modification history.

These may be ok and they certainly look good from the pics. Based on the seller's response, I would only feel comfortable buying these if I could see them in person.



I just bought them! we will see what shape they really are in a few days :D

[rskarvan]

Congratulations Redbullet. My guess is that they are fine and you will absolutly love them!

[Mike Reeter]

I just bought them! we will see what shape they really are in a few days :D

Most excellent....keep us "posted" :D

[engtaz]

Hey Mike, I have the black 3.1TL's . They are the perfect SDA to me. They are one of the few SDA's that can pass the dreaded WAF. Great sound and look great.

engtaz

[Mike Reeter]

Hey Mike, I have the black 3.1TL's . They are the perfect SDA to me. They are one of the few SDA's that can pass the dreaded WAF. Great sound and look great.

engtaz

Are they for sale?

[engtaz]

No No No. Sorry but they are staying.

Thanks for asking but NO,
engtaz

[Mike Reeter]

No No No. Sorry but they are staying.

Thanks for asking but NO,
engtaz

That sounds pretty definate :D

[bdaley6509]

I sold mine for a grand 2 months ago, but they were in prestine condition. I replaced them with LSI15's and although the 3.1's were nice, I'm not missing them too much.

[rskarvan]

Bdaley,

Which do you prefer... LSI15's or Polk 3.1TL's? That would be a tough call for me to make.

[bdaley6509]

Of the speakers I own(ed), I would pick the SDA 2.3TL's first, LSI15's second, and the 3.1's third...Even though the LSI's are a different type of speaker than the SDA's, I don't think the 3.1's are 'SDA' enough. They sound too close to a 'regular' stereo speaker IMO (not enough SDA effect), and because of which, the LSI wins with the help of their amazing tweeter. The 2.3 TL's on the other hand are simply amazing, and will never part with them unless I run into severe financial difficulty and are forced to do so.

[rskarvan]

Completely understandable. Thanks.

[Mike Reeter]

The 2.3 TL's on the other hand are simply amazing, and will never part with them unless I run into severe financial difficulty and are forced to do so.[/QUOTE]

I will second that

[redbullet]

Most excellent....keep us "posted" :D

Got the bad boys today. In super shape with box and packing. One tweeter was out and to my luck just a loose wire :rolleyes:
I had the SDA 1C's years ago and the only thing I can say is I think they had better sda effect then these and maybe a little better low end. Very nice looking speakers overall. Maybe I should do the upgrade on the crossovers. Any thoughts here?

[Mike Reeter]

Got the bad boys today. In super shape with box and packing. One tweeter was out and to my luck just a loose wire :rolleyes:
I had the SDA 1C's years ago and the only thing I can say is I think they had better sda effect then these and maybe a little better low end. Very nice looking speakers overall. Maybe I should do the upgrade on the crossovers. Any thoughts here?

Glad they are in good shape...I can't comment on the advantages of upgrading the x-overs...but I think it would be a worthwhile investment...that plus a pair of RDO tweeters.

[engtaz]

Congrats

engtaz

[redbullet]

I took a look at the crossovers today and see it uses the following caps
1ea 12uf @ 50v
1ea 55uf @ 100v
1ea 24uf (2- 12uf in parallel)
And one unknown reads as follows
TI
E-0012-1
12J100v
anyone here know what this is?

[DarqueKnight]

The other cap is a Texas Instruments 12 uf 100v mylar film capacitor.

[redbullet]

The other cap is a Texas Instruments 12 uf 100v mylar film capacitor.

Thanks ! gojng change them all to film Dayton 1% caps :D

[redbullet]

Got the bad boys today. In super shape with box and packing. One tweeter was out and to my luck just a loose wire :rolleyes:
I had the SDA 1C's years ago and the only thing I can say is I think they had better sda effect then these and maybe a little better low end. Very nice looking speakers overall. Maybe I should do the upgrade on the crossovers. Any thoughts here?

Just also bought these off of ebay. Just waiting to see the shipping $$$$ for IL to PA. I know it's gonna hurt :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300165400964&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

[DarqueKnight]

Based on the picture in the eBay add, which shows a speaker with SL2000 tweeters and the "doughnut" style woofers at the top and bottom of the left speaker array, these are the early version of the SDA SRS 2.3 and not the SDA SRS 2.3TL. There is a substantial difference between the two speakers. If you bought these thinking they were 2.3TL's, you might want to inform the seller of his error and cancel the deal.

[Mike Reeter]

Just also bought these off of ebay. Just waiting to see the shipping $$$$ for IL to PA. I know it's gonna hurt :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300165400964&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

Don't let them ship them UPS,Fed Ex or any other small package service...They will be destroyed for sure.

[redbullet]

Based on the picture in the eBay add, which shows a speaker with SL2000 tweeters and the "doughnut" style woofers at the top and bottom of the left speaker array, these are the early version of the SDA SRS 2.3 and not the SDA SRS 2.3TL. There is a substantial difference between the two speakers. If you bought these thinking they were 2.3TL's, you might want to inform the seller of his error and cancel the deal.

I probably like the older version better anyway. As I said I also have the 3.1tl and it dose not even resemble a true sda speaker and image at all. Hoping these are closer to the SDA 1C's. that I loved and should of never sold. Not sure how I will get them here. Thinking a moving company ? or UPS freight. If anyone has any thoughts let me know. I need to get them from IL to Western PA.:confused:

[bdaley6509]

www.teamair.com
they do door to door and packing at reasonable prices. I've used them quite a few times.

[redbullet]

www.teamair.com
they do door to door and packing at reasonable prices. I've used them quite a few times.

Super I'll contact them!

[redbullet]

Well lets all say a prayer for these. The guy shipped them through a UPS store and had them pack'em up. They believe they will make in safe condition. It's a two day shot from there to here $423 later!. I will know on Friday.

[engtaz]

Pray alot!!!!!!!!

engtaz

[redbullet]

My 3.1tl will be up for grabs if these make it ok. I have the boxes for them . So I will give 1st dibs here before I post them on ebay. I just totally restored the crossover with Dayton 1% caps

[redbullet]

Pray alot!!!!!!!!

engtaz

Well they actually made it in 98% of the way.:D They got one dig in the top back corner of the right speaker. Not bad at all and can not see from the front. All drivers intact and working! No cable so had to use the one from my SRS 3.1's

[Mike Reeter]

Oh you da lucky man:D Glad they made the trip.

[redbullet]

My 3.1tl will be up for grabs if these make it ok. I have the boxes for them . So I will give 1st dibs here before I post them on ebay. I just totally restored the crossover with Dayton 1% caps

IF ANYONE WANTS THEM :rolleyes:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220168051076&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

[redbullet]

My 3.1tl will be up for grabs if these make it ok. I have the boxes for them . So I will give 1st dibs here before I post them on ebay.

BTW crossovers are stock http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220168051076&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

I'm looking for a 200 watt + per channel amp if someone wants to work some thing out part trade etc. PM me :D

[redbullet]

BTW crossovers are stock http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220168051076&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

I'm looking for a 200 watt + per channel amp if someone wants to work some thing out part trade etc. PM me :D

GONE ! ! !