SDA-SRS 1.2TL worth this?? [Archive]

Hamatym

08-14-2009, 09:51 PM

Conradicles

08-14-2009, 09:53 PM

Yes. Those are great speakers and I know that dude...

Hamatym

08-14-2009, 09:57 PM

Nice! I know nothing comes close to them in today's world, but that's good to know:)

zarrdoss

08-14-2009, 09:58 PM

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86931

same

nooshinjohn

08-14-2009, 09:59 PM

plus 1 on this pair... I have seen them in person, and they are everything you would expect from Polk, and look like they just came out of the box....

JohnLocke88

08-14-2009, 10:05 PM

No CP discount :(

nikolas812

08-14-2009, 10:07 PM

No CP discount :(

IS TOO.

Check the current thread.

$2200 for Polkies.

Its toward the bottom of the thread.... Unfortunately. We can not edit our posts. Or I would change it in the original post... But there is a discount none the less. As always for Club Polk Members...

Nik

nikolas812

08-14-2009, 10:09 PM

I wondered how long it would take for CP to pick up on the Ebay sale.:D

They were on there a whole 10 minutes

Nik

Hamatym

08-14-2009, 10:10 PM

ya that link had much clearer pics than ebay, Nik those are really sweet looking! Why selling them though? $2200 for polkies is nice to see:)

Bobsama

08-14-2009, 10:11 PM

I wondered how long it would take for CP to pick up on the Ebay sale.:D

They were on there a whole 10 minutes

Nik

Ah so you were the one I asked the question about. Sorry--the tweeters looked odd from that angle; the SL3000's I've seen and heard have been black. Very nice speakers overall! It's tough to amp them properly.

nikolas812

08-14-2009, 10:12 PM

ya that link had much clearer pics than ebay, Nik those are really sweet looking! Why selling them though? $2200 for polkies is nice to see:)

Just trying to prioritize my life a little better. And scale things back a little..

Nik

nikolas812

08-14-2009, 10:14 PM

Ah so you were the one I asked the question about. Sorry--the tweeters looked odd from that angle; the SL3000's I've seen and heard have been black. Very nice speakers overall! It's tough to amp them properly.

I knew I knew you. Just couldn't place it. You came off like a club polk member too.:D

Your screen name is a little different on ebay. So when I did a search at CP. Nothing came up...

Nik

Bobsama

08-14-2009, 10:36 PM

I knew I knew you. Just couldn't place it. You came off like a club polk member too.:D

Your screen name is a little different on ebay. So when I did a search at CP. Nothing came up...

Nik

Apparently, Bobsama was already taken. But since I am THE Bobsama, it works.:cool: But anyways--those are really nice speakers. Kick-ass if I do say so myself. Polk has never been the clearest or the most accurate, but I definitely find them balanced between accurate and fun (as well as affordable). My uncle has a pair of SRS's that he upgraded to 1.2TL's--VERY nice speakers those are.

Hamatym

08-14-2009, 10:38 PM

Prioritizing makes the world if difference. I am doing the same as well To many objects and not enough room to put then in..ha ha Best of luck, you are close enough if I had the Cash, and a bunk bed to place them on I would be interested

McLoki

08-14-2009, 10:43 PM

the SL3000's I've seen and heard have been black.

The replacement tweeters (RDO-198?) and SL2500's are black. The SL3000's all have a gold cast to them....

snow

08-14-2009, 10:52 PM

Polk has never been the clearest or the most accurate, but I definitely find them balanced between accurate and fun (as well as affordable). My uncle has a pair of SRS's that he upgraded to 1.2TL's--VERY nice speakers those are. Well for $2500 you would be hard pressed IMHO to find better speakers. and you cant expect them to be the "best" at that price Your uncle didnt know what he was talking about . You cant upgrade SRS's to 1.2tl's

REGARDS SNOW

McLoki

08-14-2009, 10:56 PM

You cant upgrade SRS's to 1.2tl's

REGARDS SNOW

sure you can. Just takes different tweeters, woofers, crossovers and cabinet (made out of different material and braced differently).

Other than that - they are exactly the same..... :p (I think you can reuse the passive radiator between the two - but I'm not sure on that either, it may be weighted differently)

F1nut

08-14-2009, 11:02 PM

The SL3000's all have a gold cast to them....

Nope. They came in a silver tone, a black tone or a gold tone. Due to the process required to make them, the color could not be controlled perfectly. Polk would sort thru them and color match a set for each pair of SDA's.

McLoki

08-14-2009, 11:05 PM

F1nut

08-14-2009, 11:28 PM

Yep, I got schooled about the colors some years back. :)

Toolfan66

08-14-2009, 11:51 PM

Nik, are the crossovers stock?

snow

08-15-2009, 12:01 AM

sure you can. Just takes different tweeters, woofers, crossovers and cabinet (made out of different material and braced differently).

Other than that - they are exactly the same..... :p (I think you can reuse the passive radiator between the two - but I'm not sure on that either, it may be weighted differently)Lol. Yes I rememember telling another fellow that said the JBL-L80T and the JBL-L80T-3 were the same except for a few crossover changes the same thing. They had diiferent cabinents not even close to the same size, different tweeters even though they looked similar, different woofers and dramatically different crossovers yes there virtually identical other than these minor differences :p

REGARDS SNOW

Toolfan66

08-15-2009, 12:37 AM

Bobsama

08-15-2009, 10:48 AM

Well for $2500 you would be hard pressed IMHO to find better speakers. and you cant expect them to be the "best" at that price Your uncle didnt know what he was talking about . You cant upgrade SRS's to 1.2tl's

REGARDS SNOW

As sold by Polk, 1.2TL Upgrade Kit. Two new crossovers, eight new SL3000 tweeters. So either yes he's gravely mistaken or no, you're gravely mistaken. I tend to side with him--Polk Audio Stereo Dimensional Array Signature Reference Series 1.2's (wow that's a mouthful!) purchased around 1990 had a Polk Audio Stereo Dimensional Array Signature Reference Series 1.2TL upgrade kit, which basically swapped out the eight SL2000 tweeters for eight SL3000 tweeters and changed the front-mounted crossover.

nikolas812

08-15-2009, 10:57 AM

Hmmm. Interesting. Never knew Polk had an upgrade kit...

So I guess the only thing he would be missing is the added bracing in a real TL...

Nik

snow

08-15-2009, 11:29 AM

My uncle has a pair of SRS's that he upgraded to 1.2TL's--VERY nice speakers those are.

Well for $2500 you would be hard pressed IMHO to find better speakers. and you cant expect them to be the "best" at that price Your uncle didnt know what he was talking about . You cant upgrade SRS's to 1.2tl's

REGARDS SNOW

As sold by Polk, 1.2TL Upgrade Kit. Two new crossovers, eight new SL3000 tweeters. So either yes he's gravely mistaken or no, you're gravely mistaken. I tend to side with him--Polk Audio Stereo Dimensional Array Signature Reference Series 1.2's (wow that's a mouthful!) purchased around 1990 had a Polk Audio Stereo Dimensional Array Signature Reference Series 1.2TL upgrade kit, which basically swapped out the eight SL2000 tweeters for eight SL3000 tweeters and changed the front-mounted crossover.

SDA SRS's and SDA SRS 1.2's are different speakers. I stand by my original statement that you cannot upgrade the SDA SRS to be 1.2TL's the cabinent design and structure itself is different not only the tweeters and crossovers.

REGARDS SNOW

Bobsama

08-15-2009, 11:39 AM

SDA SRS's and SDA SRS 1.2's are different speakers. I stand by my original statement that you cannot upgrade the SDA SRS to be 1.2TL's the cabinent design and structure itself is different not only the tweeters and crossovers.

REGARDS SNOW

I prefer to take a bit of liberty in tying fast. Going "1.2" every time is too easy to make a mistake and say 2.3 or something to that effect--which would identify the wrong speakers entirely and cause general havoc. Now in that aspect you're right--perhaps I should append "1.2" or (now) "1.2TL" whenever I talk about those speakers. But take security in the fact that I won't always say "Polk Stereo Dimensional Array Signature Reference Series 1.2 to 1.2TL" or include a billion adjectives about it, just to be specific with passing comments.

BB3

08-15-2009, 12:48 PM

Are these really worth this much if in mint condition?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-1-2TLs-in-MINT-Condition_W0QQitemZ110424496184QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ Speakers_Subwoofers?hash=item19b5d01838&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I know they sound great and the best around, but I am curious as to your responses.....Thanks guys

HELL YES THEY ARE ! I just can't justify another set right now or I would have already pulled the trigger on them,but then again I've been known to do some extreme some things, so who knows ??

nikolas812

08-15-2009, 01:01 PM

Last pair on ebay sold for 2k. They were not the TL version or in as good as shape. If that tells you anything...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400060193102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Nik

snow

08-15-2009, 01:06 PM

nikolas812

08-15-2009, 01:08 PM

I think you priced to low increase your Ebay ad to 3k and they will sell.

REGARDS SNOW

:D

Will do.

Nik

concealer404

08-15-2009, 01:15 PM

I'll vouch for these things as well. I've seen them in person, and they're beyond minty fresh. :)

snow

08-15-2009, 01:17 PM

:D

Will do.

Nik
Seriously this is what I would do, pull the ad, put in some technical info add an excerpt or two from a great review use a nice background that will compliment your pictures and dont ue Ebays pic uploading use auctivia or some other site to upload some large high res pics and bump the price to 3k it's all about marketing on ebay. Gush on about how you will never find another pair in this condition and how people have driven thousands of miles to purchas a set in lesser condition than these. Sell me on your speakers :D

REGARDS SNOW

F1nut

08-15-2009, 01:22 PM

I prefer to take a bit of liberty in tying fast. Going "1.2" every time is too easy to make a mistake and say 2.3 or something to that effect--which would identify the wrong speakers entirely and cause general havoc. Now in that aspect you're right--perhaps I should append "1.2" or (now) "1.2TL" whenever I talk about those speakers. But take security in the fact that I won't always say "Polk Stereo Dimensional Array Signature Reference Series 1.2 to 1.2TL" or include a billion adjectives about it, just to be specific with passing comments.

Again, you are making misinformed comments (not to mention making excuses), which will confuse folks who don't know any better. How difficult is it to type SDA 1.2? I mean, you managed to type SRS and 1.2TL. All three are very different speakers, therefore you need to be specific.

nikolas812

08-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Seriously this is what I would do, pull the ad, put in some technical info add an excerpt or two from a great review use a nice background that will compliment your pictures and dont ue Ebays pic uploading use auctivia or some other site to upload some large high res pics and bump the price to 3k it's all about marketing on ebay.

REGARDS SNOW

I'm not trying to set and Ebay record or anything.

I think $2500 is fair... And from the interest I am getting on ebay. Others must think so too...

Nik

snow

08-15-2009, 01:30 PM

I'm not trying to set and Ebay record or anything.

NikPerhaps not but wouldndt you rather have 3k than $2500.00 ? :D

I think the record for an used pair is $3500.00 and they were not in any better shape than yours.

BTW if you were here instead of there we would be discussing how nice they look in my livingroom next to my other set because they would be sold.

REGARDS SNOW

nikolas812

08-15-2009, 01:38 PM

Perhaps not but wouldndt you rather have 3k than $2500.00 ? :D

I think the record for an used pair is $3500.00 and they were not in any better shape than yours.

BTW if you were here instead of there we would be discussing how nice they look in my livingroom next to my other set because they would be sold.

REGARDS SNOW

No kidding? $3500

Thats more than they were new.:eek:

Maybe I'll take some better picks later for a new ad....

I didn't know you could upload pics from a host though????

Nik

snow

08-15-2009, 01:56 PM

No kidding? $3500

Thats more than they were new.:eek:

Maybe I'll take some better picks later for a new ad....

I didn't know you could upload pics from a host though????

NikI know that you used to be able to upload your own pics and use programs like Auctiva for auctions. Here are a couple links one is a completed auction that has larger pics that when you scroll down you will see. the other is the auctiva software that is free for 30 days.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150358637102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://www.auctiva.com/default2.aspx#2

I remember the sale for $3500.00 and it was discussed here but not sure how to find it.

REGARDS SNOW

Gary Batson

08-16-2009, 01:42 AM

These are my dream. But no PayPal, And not sure when I could pick them up. If it weren't for that I would have bought them two days ago.

snow

08-16-2009, 01:50 AM

These are my dream. But no PayPal, And not sure when I could pick them up. If it weren't for that I would have bought them two days ago.Send Nik a PM if you are serious about buying these im pretty sure that you guys could work something out after all there is such a thing as express mail guaranteed overnight with a USPS moneyorder given the fact that it usally takes 3-4 days for the money to be transferred to your bank account from paypal anyways it might even be quicker.

REGARDS SNOW

nikolas812

08-16-2009, 01:52 AM

These are my dream. But no PayPal, And not sure when I could pick them up. If it weren't for that I would have bought them two days ago.

Shoot me a PM.

We'll work it out.

Nik

Gary Batson

08-16-2009, 01:57 AM

I would have to pay when I picked them up. That's a lot of money. Plus, It looks like the price has gone up.

nikolas812

08-16-2009, 01:58 AM

I would have to pay when I picked them up. That's a lot of money. Plus, It looks like the price has gone up.

Its $2200 for Club Polk members per My Club Polk For sale ad.

When could you pick them up?

Nik

Gary Batson

08-16-2009, 02:05 AM

Price is good. I would try to pick them up within a week or so. I would have to sneek up there. Eight hour round trip My wife is going to kill me.

nikolas812

08-16-2009, 02:10 AM

Price is good. I would try to pick them up within a week or so. I would have to sneek up there. Eight hour round trip My wife is going to kill me.

We'll lets set a date and I will end the Ebay auction and call them yours....

What ever is good for you is good for me.

If your 100% sure you want them. I'll end the ad now....

And hold them until you come pick them up....

Feel free to take this to PM anytime you want...

It will be nice knowing another Club Polk member is getting them...:)

Nik

Gary Batson

08-16-2009, 02:11 AM

OK. They're mine!!!

nikolas812

08-16-2009, 02:12 AM

Sending PM..

Nik

nikolas812

08-16-2009, 02:22 AM

I knew there was a reason I couldn't sleep tonight....

Ebay ad closed.

And sale pending to Gary.

Nik

nooshinjohn

08-16-2009, 02:25 AM

so much for me getting them for rear surrounds:eek::D congrats to both of you.

nikolas812

08-16-2009, 02:27 AM

so much for me getting them for rear surrounds:eek::D congrats to both of you.

Sorry bud.

You said to not to hold up any sales...

At least there staying within Club Polk...

Nik

nooshinjohn

08-16-2009, 02:29 AM

I know... no reason to appologize. I am glad they go to someone that will appreciate them as I do mine...

snow

08-16-2009, 02:43 AM

Congrats Gary. You stole these in my oppinion :) When it comes to anything audio if it is in truly mint condition the price can many times exceed the full retail price. It almost makes me want to move south :p

REGARDS SNOW

Gary Batson

08-16-2009, 02:49 AM

These Polks will be comming to a good home in Middle Tennessee. But will reproduce very little country music. By the way Snow, Your snapshot of the Alaskan sunrise is still my on desktop.

SolidSqual

08-16-2009, 02:52 AM

Man, I can't believe these are gone. These SDAs are flawless in person.

Gary Batson

08-16-2009, 02:53 AM

Goodnight Yall !!!

snow

08-16-2009, 03:19 AM

Man, I can't believe these are gone. These SDAs are flawless in person.I cant believe it took this long for them to sell :p When I said if they were in my neighborhood they would allready be mine I wasnt kidding, $2200.00 or even $3000.00 it wouldndt make any difference to me because I know that I would very likely never get a chance to own a pair in museum quality condition again.

REGARDS SNOW

hearingimpared

08-16-2009, 05:53 AM

I'm glad to see you sold them here Nik.

Bobsama

08-17-2009, 11:31 AM

The replacement tweeters (RDO-198?) and SL2500's are black. The SL3000's all have a gold cast to them....

The dome and the majority of the plate; there's a rim around it (about a centimeter last I checked).

McLoki

08-17-2009, 11:47 AM

Nope. They came in a silver tone, a black tone or a gold tone. Due to the process required to make them, the color could not be controlled perfectly. Polk would sort thru them and color match a set for each pair of SDA's.

The dome and the majority of the plate; there's a rim around it (about a centimeter last I checked).

Sorry - I was mistaken in the comment you quoted. Since I cannot edit my old posts, I cannot correct it.

The Corrected info is above listed by F1nut.

Sorry for the confusion.

Michael

Gary Batson

08-19-2009, 10:41 PM

Picked them up today. Absolutely perfet.!!!..Not even a scratch on the bottoms.!!!...Had a slight misshap when I had to break fast and they slid and crashed into the backs of the front seats. I don't have them out yet but I don't think they're hurt. That Nick is a really nice guy. I'm sure he'll miss these. By the way, These domes are silver.