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    Default Identifying PA Speakers

    Hi....I'm new to this forum.
    I have a pair of Polk Audio Speakers that I need help identifying.
    I bought them in Portland, Oregon around 1987 or so.
    They have 'vinyl' wood grain on the cabinets instead of real wood.
    They are in excellent shape and sound fantastic, but with a remodel
    I have no place for them now.
    Suggestions on what they are worth are greatly appreciated
    since I will be putting them up for sale locally (NW Oregon).
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    Steve

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    I was thinking actual PA speakers...
    They look like SDA 1.

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    That low of a serial number. Probably 2A's

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    Looks like you're interested in "sale" information. If so, take a look here.

    http://www.polksda.com/


    If you have more expansive interests stick around, and
    Welcome to Club Polk!

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    Thanks to Mystery, Malbec, and cnh for your prompt replies.
    They do appear to be SDA 2's from what I can find.
    Thanks cnh for the link and the welcome.
    I had looked at that link previously, but didn't see photos of any that looked like mine.
    Prices seem to be all over the board, I'll check some vintage stereo gear stores in Portland,
    and then most likely post the speakers on CL.

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    SDA2a's to be sure pull drivers both should be 6510 if not and are 6503 and 6511 then SDA2b studio.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pitdogg2 View Post
    SDA2a's to be sure pull drivers both should be 6510 if not and are 6503 and 6511 then SDA2b studio.
    Any 2Bs I've seen have "SDA2" on the back label s/n's, the IC cable sockets in the binding post terminal cups and the crossover mounting screws below the BP terminal cups. Also, all studio versions of the 2B are in the black ash vinyl clad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by teekay0007 View Post
    Any 2Bs I've seen have "SDA2" on the back label s/n's, the IC cable sockets in the binding post terminal cups and the crossover mounting screws below the BP terminal cups. Also, all studio versions of the 2B are in the black ash vinyl clad.
    true enough...BUT There have been SDA2b's with Blade/Blade IC socket and I would bet a few with vinyl other than black. Polk was known to use up old parts and cabinets so it's not unheard of.

    My SDA2a's also just say SDA2 until you pull the drivers to check you can never be certain.

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    pitdogg2 is right. There is a lot of variation in the production line of SDA 2Bs! You really need to see what's inside to be certain.

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