top 5

[maandjojo]

Please excuse me for the number of posts today,:confused:I currently have my line in various waters looking to pull me in the big one. My question is, could I see what you folks consider as the top 5 sdas'?

Joe

[bluecomet]

On the basis of what I have learned from being in the club, I will say the majority of the members will say. 1. SDA SRS 1.2tl 2. SDA SRS 2.3tl 3. SDA SRS 1.2 4. SDA 1C and 5. SDA SRS 2.3 The tweeters and crossovers seem to be the thing that puts these pairs in the upper tier. Do I agree with the list? I like my SDA SRS 2's that are bi-ampable better than my SDA 1C's. They sound that same only with a bigger soundstage and deeper bass. SDA 2B's also sound sweet and SDA CRS+ are the best book shelf speakers I have ever heard. They get honorable mention in my book. I have the original SDA SRS speakers and they are by far my favorite speaker I own and I did not even put in RDO's in them yet. If you get the SDA SRS speakers make sure you have a big room so they can breathe to appreciate them and get a high powered 4 ohm amp.

[maandjojo]

My only real suprise here are the 1cs'. I find it amazing with such a simple setup they are rated as high. Thanks, hopefully more will tune in with there opinions.

Joe

[heiney9]

That's tough because I'm sure most would rate the big daddy's as number 1, but in a smaller room they don't do as well as say a 1C or 2B.

I think the best overall SDA is the 1C. Basically because of it's size and relative numbers available used. It gives 85% of the big boys with a smaller foot print and is a GREAT all around performer

The top 5 for me would be any of the 4th or 5th (last) generations. They had the best components and benefited from 10+ years of development.

1) SDA SRS 2.3TL
2) SDA 1C (very, very close 1st)
3) SDA 2B (non-studio; simply amazing for a (2) driver speaker and can be "TL" modded)
4) SDA CRS +
5) SDA SRS 2 (2nd version pin/blade)

Honorable mention: SDA SRS 3.1TL

[shack]

That's tough because I'm sure most would rate the big daddy's as number 1, but in a smaller room they don't do as well as say a 1C or 2B.

I think the best overall SDA is the 1C. Basically because of it's size and relative numbers available used. It gives 85% of the big boys with a smaller foot print and is a GREAT all around performer

The top 5 for me would be any of the 4th or 5th (last) generations. They had the best components and benefited from 10+ years of development.

1) SDA SRS 2.3TL
2) SDA 1C (very, very close 1st)
3) SDA 2B (non-studio; simply amazing for a (2) driver speaker and can be "TL" modded)
4) SDA CRS +
5) SDA SRS 2 (2nd version pin/blade)

Honorable mention: SDA SRS 3.1TL

This is a very well thought out list...and while argruments concering ranking and inclusion/exclusion could be made either way...the six mentioned are certainly in the mix. I personally have a soft spot for the 1Cs and would certainly include then in any top 5 SDA list.

[Marty913]

A great list from H9 and hard to argue with. I'm especially glad to see the SDA SRS 3.1TL mentioned. It doesn't get much mention in the forum (not many owners, I think) but a truly under-rated speaker.

[comfortablycurt]

Interesting thread.

I've always wondered how the 3.1TL's stack up against the bigger brothers. It seems like they'd have a much more subtle SDA effect than the 2.3TL and 1.2TL, due to only having one dimensional driver. Would I be correct in that assumption?

[stubby]

Interesting thread.

I've always wondered how the 3.1TL's stack up against the bigger brothers. It seems like they'd have a much more subtle SDA effect than the 2.3TL and 1.2TL, due to only having one dimensional driver. Would I be correct in that assumption?
They stack up pretty well against the big boys. They don't have quite the bottom end extension, as to be expected with the smaller cabinet.
As far as imaging, I think they have better focus and depth. SDA is not as wide all the time. IOW, it takes more seperation on the recording to get the really wide stage. Movies sound really nice with a very real surround effect.
Dynamic range is very close to their bigger brothers. I listen at some serious levels at times and they never cease to amaze me with their control and effortless manner.

stubby

[nadams]

Whichever ones I have in my system.

The original SDA 2's are not regarded as being overly coherent in the soundstage, but by disconnecting the SDA tweeters, they get much more focused.

[Tony M]

I'm sooooooo glad this this thread was started.I'm sure it's been gone over in the past many times and as new owners like me ,we want to know where ours might stand according to a Veteran(expierienced)concensus.I've tried looking in the search section but might not have looked long enough because I couldn't find one.
I think there should be a permanent thread at the top of this section.