RDO198's ?

[Neskahi]

A question to those of you that have swapped from SL3000's to RDO198's.
Was there an improvement and would you do it again? To me, the 3000's sound
pretty good. But I'm still learning. I have upgraded 2000's to 194's and do
agree with most that it's a huge improvement. It's a $300.00 question.
The speakers I'm considering these for are 2.3TL's.

[stubby]

Yes, there is a substantial improvement. The silkies tamed what I thought was a slightly bright SL3000. By taming the top side, the midrange really sounds more fluid. Strings sound gorgeous. Brass instruments are crisp without bite. Like you said though, it's a $300 question.

Stubby

[Mike Reeter]

I made the switch...like yourself,I had swapped out SL2000's on other SDA's and was very pleased...so,I elected to change out the 3000's also.

Not as much as a dramitic difference as the 194's...but a definate improvement over the 3000's.

And yes,I would do it again.

[heiney9]

Wait for Carl to chime in...................it'll only be a matter of time.

The difference isn't as dramatic with the 198's as it is with the 194's simply because right out of the box the sl3000 was a better tweeter than the sl2000. But the 198's are still a pretty nice improvement and worth the investment. Be sure to allow for ample break in.

[candyliquor35m]

It never hurts to ask if Polk has a satisfaction money back guarantee. Most places do these days. If they don't, I would just order 3 at first so you can a left vs right comparison with the stock sl3000.

[heiney9]

Bingo...............that didn't take long at all. Some of us are OH SO predictable.

[heiney9]

I would just order 3 at first so you can a left vs right comparison with the stock sl3000.

Make sure to use one ear also. But don't use the same single ear for both L & R. Paragraph 5 sect 2.17A of CL35M's user guide to Polk tweeters mentions that; in case you missed it.

H9

[candyliquor35m]

Also I don't think you're giving everyone enough detail. If you have no complaints with the stock sl3000 then the best advice is usually to do nothing.

If you have specific complaints then it's easier for everyone to say yes or no whether the upgrade would solve that complaint.

[F1nut]

I held out changing my SL3000's, it was a mistake. The RD0198-1 is far superior and made a huge difference to my golden ears. Therefore, my advice is just do it. You can thank me/us later.




CL, STFU.

[ben62670]

It never hurts to ask if Polk has a satisfaction money back guarantee. Most places do these days. If they don't, I would just order 3 at first so you can a left vs right comparison with the stock sl3000.

Our village idiot:o

[george daniel]

Buy em',,if you don't like I'll buy em' from you,,how;s that for a money back guarentee

[TroyD]

The RDO is superior. I, too, was skeptical but it was WELL worth it.

BDT

[engtaz]

I held out changing my SL3000's, it was a mistake. The RD0198-1 is far superior and made a huge difference to my golden ears. Therefore, my advice is just do it. You can thank me/us later.




CL, STFU.

Thanks F1, I was on the fence about this change also.

engtaz

[rskarvan]

I definitely agree that the 194 was a big improvement over the Sl2000. The 198 is a bit more detailed/refined than the SL3000. The 198 is a HUGE MONSTER MEGA IMPROVEMENT over the SL2500 (this was a god-awful tweeter).

I like the SL3000. I'm not sure I'd spend the coin to change it over to the RDO198. Its an improvement - but, a subtle one.

[MillerLiteScott]

RDO 198 is a very nice tweeter.

[Boywonder]

It's a $300.00 question.
The speakers I'm considering these for are 2.3TL's.

It's somewhat less than a $300 question if you sell your SL-3000's in the FM or ebay. If the going rate for SL-2000's are $20 apiece or so, six SL-3000's ought to fetch $150 or so, possibly more.

[candyliquor35m]

CL

No comment ;)

I only participate in constructive conversations.

[Jstas]

No comment ;)

I only participate in constructive conversations.

What color is the sky in your world?

[candyliquor35m]

What

No comment for obvious reasons :p

[F1nut]

I only participate in constructive conversations.


Something you haven't done in years. Now, STFU.

[danger boy]

No


Yes please

[candyliquor35m]

This is what constructive conversation looks like: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=841748&postcount=8

[F1nut]

Allow me to quote another Polkie about your "constructive conversations."

Ok; so what you already know is:

1.-There is not one member here that likes you. You are cursed, personally attacked and there's name calling against you in every thread you post...no matter what you post.

2.-The mods (or some hacker) modify your own polls.

3.-The mods (or some other hacker) modify your signature.

How sad your life must be if you are still here.

[candyliquor35m]

Allow

No comment for obvious reasons ;) but thanks for threadcrapping on someone else's thread.

[hearingimpared]

I agree whole heartedly with the 0198s over the SL3000s. If I had buy eight more to do another set of 1.2 TL the check would already be in the mail.

Carl, why do you always have to start shit by quoting another thread or even replying to anyone in a stupid way? No on is saying not to post but God Almighty you are so predictable.

This is one of the many time where I agree with STFU!

[candyliquor35m]

I

I love ya Joe and good health is in your future but this is another one of the times I have to say no comment. I made constructive comments as usual and someone started threadcrapping with off-topic comments.

[trubluluc]

At first I didn't like them as well. They seemed a little dull, but then they grow on you and you realize the 3000's are too sharp. More mellow, clean without the edge or the hiss. You'll dig them.

-Luc


A question to those of you that have swapped from SL3000's to RDO198's.
Was there an improvement and would you do it again? To me, the 3000's sound
pretty good. But I'm still learning. I have upgraded 2000's to 194's and do
agree with most that it's a huge improvement. It's a $300.00 question.
The speakers I'm considering these for are 2.3TL's.

[hearingimpared]

"More mellow, clean without the edge or the hiss." ...Luc

You are right on the money. At first I thought they sounded a little "hollow" but after about 50 hours they started to sing.

I like the SL3000s but compared to the 198s they sound metalic and bright in places.

[heiney9]

I love ya Joe and good health is in your future but this is another one of the times I have to say no comment. I made constructive comments as usual and someone started threadcrapping with off-topic comments.

And you continue to answer which in and of itself is thread crapping. If you are so worried about thread crapping you would have said your constructive piece and moved on. But you didn't; you keep crapping too so your rationale is irrational.

Stop answering unproductive posts and then YOU won't be contributing to the thread crapping you are so worried about and then you can move on and not worry about it.

[candyliquor35m]

And

No comment. Your post has nothing to do with the topic of this thread. The mods are smart enough to see right thru the smoke and mirrors and games a few of you are playing. It's called baiting but this time I ain't playin' :D which makes a few of you try even harder to get under my skin.

Life is too short to get caught up in such trivial games. I could get t-boned tomorrow and die and I would hate to die an unhappy person. My life is too full and rich and blessed to participate in anything that's not positive and constructive.

The whole embodiment of this forum is to share the enjoyment we all get from Polk and I respect Polk and this forum too much to say anything that would disgrace Polk and this forum.

comprende :)

[heiney9]

I ain't playin' :D

Funny.........seems by answering, you're playin', even though you say you aren't. Now who is using "smoke and mirror's"?

[Face]

He's a cancer to this forum.

[candyliquor35m]

Funny

You win, you get the last word in.

Have a nice "happy" day ;)

I know I am!

[rskarvan]

Allow me to quote another Polkie about your "constructive conversations."

Quote:
Ok; so what you already know is:

1.-There is not one member here that likes you.

Not true. I like Candyliquor35m!!! (I like him primarily because: A) He is usually happy B) TroyD, Heiney9, and F1nut don't)

[heiney9]

Not true. I like Candyliquor35m!!! (I like him primarily because: A) He is usually happy B) TroyD, Heiney9, and F1nut don't)

For the record I dislike Carl's approach and method of posting and I don't agree with his assessment of the sl2000 no matter what form it takes or how he goes on about only replacing on channel at a time, etc.,etc.

I will say over the past couple of weeks with all his non-sense I'm leaning towards not giving him the benefit of doubt and taking TroyD's and F1's POV on the matter. They seem to have hit the nail on the head a long time ago.

H9

[george daniel]

Not true. I like Candyliquor35m!!! (I like him primarily because: A) He is usually happy B) TroyD, Heiney9, and F1nut don't)

You like him because others don't:confused:

[rskarvan]

You like him because others don't:confused:

Whenever the group (inner circle) gathers together to bash someone.... those that participate in the bashing look like weak, spine-less cowards to me. Therefore, I like the bashed and dislike those that participate in the bashing.

Hope that clears up your confusion!:D

[F1nut]

Step back Jack, it's a Rat attack! :rolleyes:

[treitz3]

I can tell who the last two people were to get picked for dodgeball. It's obvious that is has had some serious long term psychological consequences.

[rskarvan]

Case & Point.^^^^

[treitz3]

Case & Point.^^^^
You understand? Good, now see a psychiatrist and get over it.

[F1nut]

It's, "case in point"......geesh!

[BaggedLancer]

I can tell who the last two people were to get picked for dodgeball. It's obvious that is has had some serious long term psychological consequences.

I bet they both played left out on the baseball team too....

Then again, I bet Ron didn't play baseball...or dodgeball for that matter. He was too busy blowing trumpets in the closet.

[GV#27]

Dumb question,is the impedance the only difference between the RDO194,and 198 ?

[rskarvan]

Dumb question,is the impedance the only difference between the RDO194,and 198 ?

Simple answer... NO. There are other differences.

[george daniel]

Whenever the group (inner circle) gathers together to bash someone.... those that participate in the bashing look like weak, spine-less cowards to me. Therefore, I like the bashed and dislike those that participate in the bashing.

Hope that clears up your confusion!:D

Well,,FWIW,, the "inner circle" have given me a lotta' help,,steered me away from pifalls, and can be credited with moving/helping me/my system to an entire higher level. Long live the inner circle,,Viva la inner circle',,, you folks know who you are. Thanks ;):)


George

Did'nt this start out as a tweeter thread?

[TroyD]

Whenever the group (inner circle) gathers together to bash someone.... those that participate in the bashing look like weak, spine-less cowards to me. Therefore, I like the bashed and dislike those that participate in the bashing.

Hope that clears up your confusion!:D

Actually Ron, I think that people can and do come to thier own conclusions and the conspiracies that you allege just don't exist. Just because a majority comes to a similar conclusion doesn't mean there is collusion.

BDT

[candyliquor35m]

Not true. I like Candyliquor35m!!! (I like him primarily because: A) He is usually happy B) TroyD, Heiney9, and F1nut don't)

Ron,

Thanks for the support. That's all I'm going to say right now since this thread is about rd0198's.

cornhulio :D

[heiney9]

Ron,

Thanks for the support. That's all I'm going to say right now since this thread is about rd0198's.

cornhulio :D

You were the one worried about thread crapping.................why not send Ron a PM? Either one of you could have handled this lovefest via PM instead of publicly in someone else's thread.

Somehow you think it's funny to continue off topic conversation and it's alright as long as you add your disclaimer.

BTW; your sig is incorrect; you can't have stock speakers that are altered. They're no longer stock when you add your modification to the tweeter(s).

H9

[candyliquor35m]

You

No comment. You win again. You got the last word in again.

Have a nice "happy" night ;)

I know I am :p

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=842069&postcount=30

[F1nut]

I know I am



Playing catcher again, eh!?!

[candyliquor35m]

Playing

You win too. You got the last word in :D

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=842069&postcount=30

[F1nut]

STFU.

Now, I have the last word.

[rskarvan]

You are welcome candyliquor.

[Face]

Ron, give us a break, we know the truth.

Sorry to the original poster for the further derailment.

[dorokusai]

Now an apology? This thread was off the rails a LONG time ago.

[TroyD]

You know what...it's not worth it. I'd just like to note that I did NOT start this fracas.

BDT

[rskarvan]

Removed because TroyD is a post-deleting fracas-starter.

[Jstas]

There go the wheels! WHEEEEEEE!!!!!!


Dude, the Scott Trigg horse is dead and now, the white horse you rode in on you effectively beat to beyond death too. Let it go. Find some place else to while away your hours if need be. Club Polk is obviously not for you anymore. Accept it and move on. You had redeeming values at one point but you've stomped them like daisies. It's just gotten to the point that it's sad now. Seriously.

[Ricardo]

No comment.

Well, you keep commenting when you have no comment. How weird is that.

[Lasareath]

I made the change as well for my 1.2tl's, but I had no choice, I had to do it. When I bought the 1.2tl's (4) of the SL3000's were dead. :(

So I never really heard what the SL3000 sounded like.

But for me there was an Extreme change in sound!, LOL