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asp69
06-23-2012, 01:51 AM
Hello. I just picked up my first set of polk audio speakers today at a garage sale. They are M12 speakers and I paid $50.00 for the pair. Cosmetically they have a few issues but all the drivers work. However, when I was listening to them tonight I noticed some scratchiness coming from the tweeters. One in particular is really scratchy. I noticed from reading a few posts on here that this is a common issue with the sl2500 tweeters. I also read that the RDO-198's are the replacement tweets for the sl2500's. Will replacing the sl2500's with the RDO-198's eliminate the scratchiness altogether? Here are some pics of my M12's
dudeinaroom
06-23-2012, 02:14 AM
Nice score. I have no experience with those tweeters so, sorry I can't help. Welcome to club polk.
teekay0007
06-23-2012, 02:15 AM
Welcome to Club Polk!!

Even if you have to put in a couple of new tweeters, that is a nice score! For the price paid - a really nice score!! :biggrin:

Others more in-the-know will weigh in soon on if that's the right replacement tweeter - maybe tomorrow, I think everyone's out celebrating Polk Audio's 40th Birthday today (Friday)! :cheesygrin:

Watch your wallet around here, some of these people will be happy to help you part with some serious coin! :eek:
teekay0007
06-23-2012, 02:19 AM
If that's the right replacement tweeter, I think Polk sells them for $60 apiece - but if you tell them you're a Club Polk member, they'll sell them to you for $48 apiece and give you free shipping!

Polk's customer service really is pretty hard to beat. :exclaim:
miner
06-25-2012, 08:15 AM
Where did you find these at - what town in IL?
asp69
06-26-2012, 01:00 AM
Found em in Washington, Il.
F1nut
06-26-2012, 02:56 AM
Welcome to Club Polk.

At what volume level did this issue become evident and what are you using to power them with? Also, what is your source?
F1nut
06-26-2012, 03:03 AM
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boston1450
06-26-2012, 01:29 PM
great score have those tweets replaced and enjoy
pitdogg2
06-26-2012, 03:18 PM
Good thing i didn't see them I would gave 75.00
welcome to the club:)
pitdogg2
06-26-2012, 03:20 PM
Welcome to Club Polk.

At what volume level did this issue become evident and what are you using to power them with? Also, what is your source?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?133684-Monitor-12-tweeter-question&p=1784502#post1784502

Pioneer Receiver Jess

Pioneer SX-D7000

My guess is that it may just be the pioneer itself certainly is old enough to have some oxidation in some of the pots.