Daddyjt 9,614 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 So I get a call yesterday from a buddy who's inserted himself into a widow's estate reduction. He says "Are you still into stereos and big speakers?" Well I think we all know how I answered that question - So lunch finds he and I on a trip about 30 miles out of town to a very nice house in the country - This is looking good! When we get to the house, the guy meets us outside, and leads us to a 60 x 60 shop/airplane hanger. Set between the studs, about 5 feet off the floor, are a pair of vintage Polk SDA SRS speakers. Mouth watering, I strugle to remain indiferent. We chat a bit, and settle on $500 for the speakers, and the NAD component system running them. I think I got a great deal - Polk interconnect cable included, and a 12 foot pair of Kimber 8VS speker cable. The speakers are a little rough - I may need to re-finish the grill cloth. I also need to make new top and bottom wood plates - they are a bit rough - they look to be walnut...? Also, what would be the best way to clean a little bit of dust off the slightly tacky 6.5" drivers? Thanks for looking guys - Ps - Did we ever firm up the "speaker whore" medal...? ;-)
compwaco 1,129 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 These are wonderful speakers and a steal at that price. Now starts the slippery slope of modding the crossovers and updating the tweeters... 1
Ar9Jim 6,512 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Wow! That seems like an awesome deal Mark.Congrats. 1
RussellHammond 97 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Thank goodness you found a nice pair speakers Mark since you have none to spare ROFL 1
hewlew1 258 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 How come I never fall into a deal like that? Congrats and enjoy the new toys. 1
PMAT 2,038 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 That's great! Have fun. You can prob refinish the wood. 1
danowood 2,167 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 You such a lucky Dog Mark !!!! Your making us all envious OCCD'ers 1
Bean 384 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 That's a ridiculous deal. The Kimber 8VS cost that by itself NEW!!!!!!!!! I'm jealous for sure lol... If you need SDA advice, hit up Travis or myself or sea.... 1
weitrhino 1,443 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Around here, I'm lucky to find something made by Emerson. Nice score! 1
Rockster2U 668 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Don't let anybody tell you anything different - you deserve this Mark. After all that you did re: that reference CD set and all the manuals to mention just a couple of things, enjoy the fruits of your labors - yes sir, in my book, you deserve it. 1
Daddyjt 9,614 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 That's a ridiculous deal. The Kimber 8VS cost that by itself NEW!!!!!!!!! I'm jealous for sure lol... If you need SDA advice, hit up Travis or myself or sea.... Thanks Dan. What's the best way to clean dust off the "tacky" surface of the 6.5" drivers? Also, do you have a link to the "upgrades" that people do to these? Thanks:-)
Daddyjt 9,614 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 Around here, I'm lucky to find something made by Emerson. Nice score! It's usually pretty slim pickings out here too - been pretty lucky this past year though: 2 sets of kappa 9s, a set of AL IIIs, AL Silvers, and now the SRS pair. 10 hours was the longest round trip (for the IIIs). Come to think of it, it's probably GOOD I don't live on the east coast, or in California...;-)
Daddyjt 9,614 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Posted April 12, 2015 Don't let anybody tell you anything different - you deserve this Mark. After all that you did re: that reference CD set and all the manuals to mention just a couple of things, enjoy the fruits of your labors - yes sir, in my book, you deserve it. Thanks bro - I always said, it's better to be lucky than good;-)
B-Man 4,780 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Also, do you have a link to the "upgrades" that people do to these? Thanks:-) http://www.gimpod.com/
sea 675 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 That's a ridiculous deal. The Kimber 8VS cost that by itself NEW!!!!!!!!! I'm jealous for sure lol... If you need SDA advice, hit up Travis or myself or sea.... Thanks Dan. What's the best way to clean dust off the "tacky" surface of the 6.5" drivers? Also, do you have a link to the "upgrades" that people do to these? Thanks:-) Mark, great score. Search on the Polk forum "windex". I have not needed to use it but remember reading. Join the forum. There is a ton of information about upgrading and tweaking these plus you get a 10% discount and free shipping from Polk on things like tweeters. Ed
helicopter pilot doug 110 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Fantastic score Mark!! Those are some outstanding speakers and at $500 for them as well as all the other goodies you got, you made out like a bandit!! http://forum.polkaudio.com/categories/vintage-speakers http://www.gimpod.com/ And to help ID exactly what model you have http://www.gimpod.com/sda-id.html http://vr3mods.com/LCSDAUpgrade.php (A world of info on upgrades all in one place here) Now comes the fun part!! Doing all the fun mods and rebuilding crossovers etc. It will keep you busy for a few days!!
kve777 6,888 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Well done, sir! You remind me of me! PM me about the NAD gear, I have M-1.0t's...
trav0810 586 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 That's the deal of the century Mark! The speakers alone, if all of the drivers work, are worth about a grand. A Pair of 1.2TL's like that go for $500 if they aren't functional at all! I don't know anything about the NAD gear though.
Dan Stein 22 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 What a score! Congratulations. My biggest find was a pair of Dynaco a25s on the sidewalk.
kve777 6,888 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 What a score! Congratulations. My biggest find was a pair of Dynaco a25s on the sidewalk. No one will beat my JBL C-60 Soverigns for $50. S8R three ways. Got $3600 for them.
Showmodel 86 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 What a great score!! I can't tell you how many times I hear of people making amazing scores at estate sales. Usually the rest of the family members don't know the value and honestly don't care, just want the stuff gone so they don't have to deal with it. I have tried going to a few estate sales in my time, but just haven't had much luck. Like the best thing going has been a "gently" used Sonicare toothbrush!! Looks like others have already posted the upgrade links I am aware of. If you decide to go that route keep us posted along the way.
evilmainer 137 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Sweet, bluelight special. Let us know how they sound and the NAD pieces are a nice throw in.
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