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"The Genius of Matthew Polk Has Created Two Awesome Sounding Signature Edition SDAs" "Spectacular... it is quite an experience" Stereo Review Magazine ow the genius of Matthew Polk brings allows you to hear every detail of the original driver vertical line -source topology for greater you the awesome sonic performance ofmusical performance; while their exceptionallyclarity, increased coherency, lower distortion, the SDA-SRS in a smaller, more mod- smooth, natural, low distortion reproduction higher power handling, increased dynamic erately priced, but no less extraordinary encourages you to totally indulge and immerse range and more accurate imaging. 2.) a mono- loudspeaker, the SDA-SRS 2. yourself in your favorite recordings for hours coque cabinet with elaborate bracing and MDF on end. baffle for lower cabinet read-out and lower Matthew Pollak own dream Julian Hirsch of Stereo Review summed it up coloration. 3.) progressive variation of the high speakers can now be yours! well in his rave review of the SDA-SRS: "The frequency high-pass circuitry for point -source Matthew Polk's ultimate dream loudspeaker, composite frequency response was exceptional the SDA-SRS, won the prestigious Audio Video ...The SDA system works...The effect can be "the best SDAs yet... Grand Prix Speaker of the Year award last year. quite spectacular...We heard the sound to our Stereo Review said "Spectacular...it is quite an sides, a full 90° away from the speakers...As impressive and worthy of experience" and also stated that the SRS was good as the SDA feature is, we were even more Matt Polk's signature" probably the most impressive new speaker at impressed by the overall quality of the Polk High Fidelity Magazine the 1985 Consumer Electronics Show. Thou- SDA-SRS....The sound is superbly balanced and sands of man hours and hundreds of thousandstotally effortless...Exceptional low bass. We operation and wide vertical dispersion. 4.) the of dollars were spent to produce this ultimate have never measured a low bass distortion leveluse of small active drivers in a full complement loudspeaker for discerning listeners who seek as low as that of the SDA-SRS...It is quite an sub -bass drive configuration coupled to a large the absolute state-of-the-art in musical and experience! Furthermore, it is not necessary to 15" sub -bass radiator for extraordinarily tight, sonic reproduction. play the music loud to enjoy the tactile qualitiesquick and three-dimensional mid and upper Matthew Polk has, during the last year, of deep bass...Exceptional performance no bass detail combined with low and sub -bass continued to push his creative genius to the matter how you look at it." capabilities which are exceptional. The speakers limit in order to develop a smaller, more The awe-inspiring sonic performance of the are beautifully finished in oiled oak and walnut. moderately priced Signature Edition SDA incor-SDA-SRS 2 is remarkably similar to that of the porating virtually all of the innovations and SRS. Words alone can not express the experi- Other superb sounding Polk design features of the SRS without significantly ence of listening to these ultimate loudspeaker speakersfrom $85. ea. compromising its awesome sonic performance. systems. You simply must hear them for yourself! No matter what your budget is, there is a The extraordinary new SRS 2 is the spectacularly superb sounding Polk speaker perfect for you. successful result. Music lovers who are priv- "Literally a new dimension in Polk's incredible sounding/affordably priced ileged to own a pair of either model will share sound" Stereo ReviewMonitor Series loudspeakers start as low as $85 Matthew Polk's pride every time they sit down Both the SDA-SRS and the SDA-SRS 2 are highea. The breathtaking sonic benefits of Polk's and enjoy the unparalleled experience of lis- efficiency systems of awesome dynamic range revolutionary True Stereo SDA technology are tening to their favorite music through these and bass capabilities. They both incorporate available in all Polk's SDA loudspeakers which extraordinary loudspeakers, or when they Polk's patented SDA True Stereo technology begin as low as $395. each. demonstrate them to their admiring friends. which reproduces music with a precise, life- like three dimensional soundstage which is "Our advice is not to buy "Exceptional performance no unequalled and gives you, as Julian Hirsch of speakers until you've heard matter how you look at it" Stereo Review said, "literally a new dimension the Polks" Musician Magazine Stereo Reviewin sound". Each beautifully styled and finished The experts agree: Polk speakers sound Listening to any Polk lime Stereo SDA* is a SRS 2 cabinet contains 4 Polk 61/2" trilaminate better! Hear them for yourself Use the remarkat le experience. Listening to either of polymer drivers, a planar 15" sub -bass radiator,reader service card for more information the Signature Edition SDAs is an awesome 2 Polk 1" silver -coil polyamide dome tweeters and visit your nearest Polk dealer today. revelation. Their extraordinarily lifelike three- and a complex, sophisticated isophase cross- Your ears will thank you. dimensional imaging surrounds the listener in over system. It is rated to handle 750 watts. The 360° panorama of sonic splendor. The awe SRS utilizes 8-6W drivers, a 15" sub -bass radia- inspiring bass performance and dynamic range tor, 4 Polk tweeters and an even more complex will astound you. Their high definition clarity crossover. It is rated to handle 1000 watts. Both the SDA-SRS and SRS 2 incorporate: The Speaker Specialists *U.S. Patent No. 4,489,432 and 4,497, 964. Other patents paneling. 1.) time compensated, phase -coherent multiple 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Md. 21215 Where to buy Polk Speakers? For your nearest dealer, see page 14. Matthew Polk's Magnificent Sounding New SDA 2A SDA 2A Digital Disc Ready $499.00 ea Matthew Polk stands proudly alongside the latest version of his Audio Video Grand Prix Award Winning SDA 2A "The Magnificent Sounding New True Stereo SDA 2A Again Demonstrates the Genius of Matthew Polk" This revolutionary speaker is the most extraordinary value in high end audio! atthew Polk's magnificent sound- by Polk's SDA technology. One famous reviewer ing new 3rd generation SDA-2A "The result is always better remarked that after hearing the SDAs his wife incorporates many new advances than would be achieved by said that she heard such a dramatic improve- pioneered in his top -of -the -line Signature conventional speakers..." ment in the sound that she insisted that he Edition SRSs. It achieves stunningly life- Stereo Review Magazinereplace their current speakers. like musical reproduction which would be remarkable at any price but is simply Conventional "Mindboggling, extraordinary at $499. each. Speakers Reproducing Stereo When conventional speak- Astounding, ers reproduce stereo, both Polk's Revolutionary hue speakers are heard by both Stereo SDA Breakthrough ears which reduces stereo Flabbergasting" separation, obscures detail Higb Fidelity Magazine The magnificent sounding new SDA-2A and interferes with proper imaging. incorporates Polk's revolutionary True Stereo AllPolk's SDAs, including the new 2As, SDA technology. This patented, critically ac- produce a huge lifelike three dimensional sonic claimed, Audio Video Grand Prix Award win- Only Revolutionary image which will amaze you. You will hear for ning breakthrough is the most important Polk SDAs Reproduce the first time instruments, ambience and subtle True Stereo musical nuances which are present on your fundamental advance in loudspeaker tech- Only Polk SDAs reproduce nology since stereo itself In fact, the design True Stereo by allowing each recordings but masked by the interaural cross- speaker and signal (L or R) to principles embodied in the SDAs make them be heard by only the correct talk distortion produced by conventional speak- the world's first and only True Stereo speakers. ear (like headphones) which ers. Stereo Review said, "Spectacular...literally results in dramatically im- Why do Polk SDAs always sound better than proved stereo separation, a new dimension in the sound...the result is detail and three-dimensional conventional speakers? As illustrated in diagram imaging. always better than would be achieved by con- 1: when conventional loudspeakers are used to ventional speakers". High Fidelity said, "Mind Dimensional Stereo Stereo Dimensional Boggling...Astounding...Flabbergasting...we reproduce stereo both speakers are heard by Array Array Array Array both ears which causes a form of acoustic have yet to hear any stereo program that doesn't distortion called interaural crosstalk which cuts 1.; ,Undersrable benefit". With SDAs every instrument, vocalist V.5 Cross down stereo separation, obscures detail and talk and sound becomes distinct, tangible and alive; interferes with the proper reproduction and \ allowing you to experience the spine tingling perception of imaging, and spaciousness. As excitement, majesty and pleasure of live music illustrated in diagram 2: Polk SDAs are designed in your own home. so that each speaker is only heard by the one How Polk SDAs Achieve True Stereo correct ear (i.e.