about to get polked

[jjwm27]

hey, i just got a pair of what i think is a set of monitor 12s, one 12 inch woofer, 4 6 1/2 inch and 1 tweeter off epray for $86 plus shipping which is a bit but thats to be expected because i live out in the middle of nowhere, they have a blown tweeter that i will replace, i cant seem to find much info on them and i know nothing about polk speakers, but i am learing more and more everyday from you guys, i just thought they looked good. what tweeters can i use? and did i get polked or did i just get poked if you know what i mean? oops i should have put this in vintage speakers, i forgot where i was, sorry

[danger boy]

post a picture of them with the grills off or a link to where we can see them... that will help tell us which tweeter is in them.

[Face]

Hmm... Ebay, completed searches for Polk... http://cgi.ebay.com/TALL-FLOOR-SPEAKERS-POLK-AUDIO-AU-MONITOR-SERIES-2-N-R_W0QQitemZ280246331542QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280 246331542&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

http://i7.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/fe/99/75e2_1_sbl.JPG

[jjwm27]

Hmm... Ebay, completed searches for Polk... http://cgi.ebay.com/TALL-FLOOR-SPEAKERS-POLK-AUDIO-AU-MONITOR-SERIES-2-N-R_W0QQitemZ280246331542QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280 246331542&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

http://i7.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/fe/99/75e2_1_sbl.JPG

thats the one, do you think it was worth it?

[ben62670]

You can use the RDO198 in that speaker. The stock ones are SL2500's. Good find.
Enjoy
Ben

[jjwm27]

thanks, i love vintage speakers, they give me that warm fuzzy feeling. i can rebuild the cabinets if needed and over time replace any drivers if needed, im pretty good at woodworking as i build houses for a living and have all the tools needed. im courious to hear how they stack up aginst my bose 901s that i have had for many many years, they sound great but i think im just getting tired of looking at them, and besides im a polkie now.

[Face]

I would pick up a pair of replacements, so both speakers sound the same. When you call Polk, tell them you're a Club Polk member and you'll receive a discount.

[jjwm27]

i will get 2, should i order them now or wait to get the speakers first?

[danger boy]

order them now.... they will probably arrive before the speakers.. but no biggie..

cool find there jjwm27, we don't see Monitor 12's to much around here.

[jjwm27]

hey guys. i got those monitor 12s today, now to order the RDO198s, would have done it sooner but bills have to come first, i hooked them up to see if all the drivers work, they do, im guesing the 12 inch are passive, would i be right? the one sounds good, the other tweeter is silent. will the RDO198s be an exact fit? and the SL2500 seems to be lacking, maybe its just worn out , i hope the new ones sound better. the grills are shot maybe i can replace them if not i guess they will have to be naked which is ok because i think they look good. i think im really going to like them. i also picked up a pair of SDA-CRS with the interconnect cable, other sets i have seen have one tweeter but this set has two, whats up with that? and are they any good? thanks to all for sharing your wisdom.

[ben62670]

The outer is a dimensional tweeter. I had SDA's with them. Try disconnecting the dimensional tweeter, and I think you will like the SQ much more. It will sound a little low on the highs, but simple resistor change will get things in order.
Ben

[jjwm27]

so i should unhook the outside tweeter? and as far as the resistor change goes you will have to school me on that, i dont have a clue on where or which, if you could be so kind as to tell me how to do it i would be very gratefull, the SDAs will be here tommorow. thank you.

[ben62670]

Yes
No problem. Let them play for a while. When you are ready to do some upgrades there are planty of guys here ready to help.
Ben