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  1. 06-17-2012 07:54 PM #1
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    Default Polk Audio 2BTL Crossover Modification Thread

    Coming to a forum near you!

    Clarity Cap ESA on the tweeter network, PX on the midbass/SDA

    Upgraded SDA cable featuring dual wound 13 awg cable - should be nice! :)
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  2. 06-18-2012 11:15 AM #2
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    I have done a couple of these. Like to see how yours turns out.

    Original Boards or are you using Gimpgods?
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  3. 06-18-2012 08:23 PM #3
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    These will be using the original boards -

    I have performed the TL mod on a set of CRS+ which is similar
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  4. 06-19-2012 09:42 AM #4
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    Not just similar, they are nearly identical.

    Nice job on the CRS ones above. I would personally take it easy with the hot glue myself though. Just a dab will do ya.

    They look good though.
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  5. 06-19-2012 12:25 PM #5
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    The two Solens on top have their leads twisted together, but not attached to anything else. How come
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  6. 06-19-2012 12:52 PM #6
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    They connect to the 40uf spot on the other side of the board.. I might have a picture
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    I always put a little more hot glue than normal as I am shipping these back to people...

    Just about every crossover I receive parts are dislodged when I open them up... I cant have that happen when they receive them back
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    Good Point about the hot glue.
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    These just got more awesome!

    GIMPOD boards coming this way! SUHWEET!

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    Nice. I havent done a set of his boards yet. Mostly cause I am cheap but haven't needed boards recently.
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  11. 06-19-2012 07:06 PM #11
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    You know I wish I had gone Clarity with CRS+'s but I only have about 200 hours on them now. We are expanding the building at work and I will have a nice big office so I'm waiting till its all done to give them a new home. I won't be going real big with the gear my SL2000 will more then likely be the pre I will use and I'm on the hunt for a 555/545 amp to power them with. I even have some room treatments to go in the office as well. Can't wait!!

    Gimpod was working on a set of boards for the 1.2tls to hold Clarity caps as I plan to go out board x overs in the future..
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    I love the end result with Clarity Cap man... they are literally awesome
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolfan66 View Post
    Gimpod was working on a set of boards for the 1.2tls to hold Clarity caps as I plan to go out board x overs in the future..
    I still am but got side tracked for a bit sorry. I have to put together a list of questions that I need answers to before I can proceed, I'll try and get that to you next week sometime.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolfan66 View Post
    You know I wish I had gone Clarity with CRS+'s but I only have about 200 hours on them now. We are expanding the building at work and I will have a nice big office so I'm waiting till its all done to give them a new home. I won't be going real big with the gear my SL2000 will more then likely be the pre I will use and I'm on the hunt for a 555/545 amp to power them with. I even have some room treatments to go in the office as well. Can't wait!!

    Gimpod was working on a set of boards for the 1.2tls to hold Clarity caps as I plan to go out board x overs in the future..
    Larry,

    I (and I'm sure many others) recommend going all ESA (or better if you can swing the $$$$$). You will absolutely love the audio (along with the the Duelund Cast resistors) the Clarity Caps produce.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimpod View Post
    I still am but got side tracked for a bit sorry. I have to put together a list of questions that I need answers to before I can proceed, I'll try and get that to you next week sometime.

    No need to hurry as I have time and it's not like I will be starting it anytime soon..
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    Mock up, teasing Kerry
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    Ah the things you can do while you wait on laundry to dry...

    Jantzen inductors! :)
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    Almost there

    Connectors, SDA inductor connection, some soldering.. bada bing... bada boom
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    Everything soldered and SDA inductor connected! :-D
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    New "SDA" cable :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by VR3 View Post
    New "SDA" cable :)
    What cable did you use?
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    I have grown a liking to Supra wire..

    This is Supra RONDO dual 13 awg run

    :)
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    All done - just waiting on Kerry to send me the rest of the internal wiring that I didnt notice was not in the box @_@ :-P
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    New camera test
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