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geoff727
10-16-2007, 01:51 PM
Does anyone have experience with the current line of SDA replacement drivers from Polk? Is there any perceived difference in sound from the original Polk drivers?
danger boy
10-16-2007, 02:17 PM
Hmmmm? good question. I just bought a MW6503 to replace a bad one in my SDA 2B's. the rubber surround is stiffer.. that's to be expected.. it's new.. it's slightly duller in how shiny it is.. but so far. the sound is rather good.. albiet maybe slightly louder than the 20 yr old in the right speaker. so, i may purchase another new MW6503 to replace the old one in the right speaker.. and have one as a spare. :)
Polkersince85
10-16-2007, 07:12 PM
I just picked up eight 6509's that were stored in their boxes since 1993. That gives me full replacements for my SRS 2's.
dorokusai
10-16-2007, 07:29 PM
The replacement drivers were voiced from the original drivers. I've never heard a difference.
ka7niq
10-16-2007, 08:16 PM
I think the RDO 194 tweeter replacements for the SL 2000's are MUCH better
dorokusai
10-16-2007, 08:51 PM
They are but were not talking about RD0194's. In addition, it's a silk dome, so it shouldn't be a huge suprise they sound better than the SL2000.
geoff727
10-17-2007, 08:54 PM
Sorry, I should have clarified. The ones I was really curious about were the new 6 1/2 inch drivers, not the RD0194's or 198's.
dorokusai, I'm just curious, what speakers have you used the new drivers in?
dorokusai
10-17-2007, 09:29 PM
I have replaced mid-bass drivers in SDA1C, 2.3TL and the CRS models.
MillerLiteScott
10-17-2007, 10:54 PM
What became of those 1C?
dorokusai
10-17-2007, 10:57 PM
The response was about an older pair but the ones you know about are still here collecting dust.

I just reglued the side panels and have new tweeters on the way. I don't think I'll mess with them after that. If I get motivated, I'll fix the veneer on the lower endcap but they'll be in the FM soon either way. They take up too much space.
strider
10-17-2007, 11:03 PM
What became of those 1C?

I saw them not too long ago, I swear I heard your name faintly as I walked by them....
dorokusai
10-17-2007, 11:05 PM
You shouldn't encourage an SDA addict....they are usually pale, smelly and fidgit alot.
MillerLiteScott
10-17-2007, 11:12 PM
Maybe a little smelly. But I am maxed out on SDA's right now. I just need a good amp for them now.
dorokusai
10-17-2007, 11:16 PM
What are you looking for Scott? Shoot me an email.