SDA Question

[oldrocker]

Prefered method you guys have used to clean where the interconnect cables plug in, have some grime in there.

[ken brydson]

Deoxit...

[F1nut]

^Yep^

[oldrocker]

wrong question

[TennMan]

wrong question

That's OK. Try again and maybe you will post the right one.

[oldrocker]

just google it

[DracoAmericanus]

deoxit is a realy good contact cleaner, safe for most plastics and it's the only brand i will use, you can get it at radio shack, they may have small cotton tipped swabs too

[westmassguy]

oldrocker, are you talking about the plastic binding post cup, or the actual IC cable socket?

[Mr. Bubbles]

not sure what the correct question is but to the original; deoxit as others have said. I had some oxidation in the socket of my SRS's at first and used it. It cleaned up good but I was concerned about other oxidation internally and prompted me to go ahead with crossover mods and check all internal connections and wiring as well.. I did also find some inside the tweeter wiring as well and replaced it too, along with some of the connections on the board. Good luck.

[westmassguy]

not sure what the correct question is but to the original; deoxit as others have said. I had some oxidation in the socket of my SRS's at first and used it. It cleaned up good but I was concerned about other oxidation internally and prompted me to go ahead with crossover mods and check all internal connections and wiring as well.. I did also find some inside the tweeter wiring as well and replaced it too, along with some of the connections on the board. Good luck.

It's always a good practice to check all the existing internal connections when you're rebuilding the crossovers. Several of the original solder joints on all of my Polks were either oxidized, poorly soldered, frayed etc. After those were corrected, I also applied DeoxIT to all the Molex and Spade Connectors during re-assembly. The Tweeter and Woofer Spade Connectors can be a PITA to separate sometimes. Once you apply DeoxIT to both male and female parts, you can crimp the female connectors a bit for a snug fit, and they'll slide together easily. The DeoxIT lubricating film remains, so disassembly at some future point is much easier.

[oldrocker]

the sockets

[westmassguy]

the sockets

If the socket is really filthy, I'd use some MaxBlow Off or similar contact cleaner first. Let that dry thoroughly, then apply the DeoxIT.
I use the D100 brush-on liquid for sockets and connectors. If the sockets are really deep, then the D5 Spray is useful.
BTW, for $20.00, you can buy new Speakon sockets and plugs, and be done with the whole mess.

[oldrocker]

Thanks,
OK, second wrong question, gotta replace 2 polyswithches and one tweeter in each speaker.
speakers are sds srs's. called polk they have no polyswitches or tweeters available. polk guy said parts express for swithches no idea where to get replacement tweeters and I need 2. any companies you guys know that sell replacement tweeters for these speakers?

[oldrocker]

Where to by the speakon sockets and plugs please?

If the socket is really filthy, I'd use some MaxBlow Off or similar contact cleaner first. Let that dry thoroughly, then apply the DeoxIT.
I use the D100 brush-on liquid for sockets and connectors. If the sockets are really deep, then the D5 Spray is useful.
BTW, for $20.00, you can buy new Speakon sockets and plugs, and be done with the whole mess.

[Mr. Bubbles]

Thanks,
OK, second wrong question, gotta replace 2 polyswithches and one tweeter in each speaker.
speakers are sds srs's. called polk they have no polyswitches or tweeters available. polk guy said parts express for swithches no idea where to get replacement tweeters and I need 2. any companies you guys know that sell replacement tweeters for these speakers?

many here replace polyswitches with resistors.. This has worked well for me but I advise researching this and performing this at your own risk and comfort level. direct replacements are not to be had new. Only good used ones found from members or on e-bay etc. I think i have a couple extras if desired i can check to be sure. other than that you can replace all with current polk production RDO-194's. The kicker there is buying 8 at one time.

[oldrocker]

Thanks, might go that route. Keeping you on my radar thats for sure. I gotta get these things fixed!!!

many here replace polyswitches with resistors.. This has worked well for me but I advise researching this and performing this at your own risk and comfort level. direct replacements are not to be had new. Only good used ones found from members or on e-bay etc. I think i have a couple extras if desired i can check to be sure. other than that you can replace all with current polk production RDO-194's. The kicker there is buying 8 at one time.

[westmassguy]

Where to by the speakon sockets and plugs please?

http://www.parts-express.com/cat/spe...t=pasc&vm=list

[oldrocker]

There we go. TKS

http://www.parts-express.com/cat/spe...t=pasc&vm=list

[pitdogg2]

Thanks,
OK, second wrong question, gotta replace 2 polyswithches and one tweeter in each speaker.
speakers are sds srs's. called polk they have no polyswitches or tweeters available. polk guy said parts express for swithches no idea where to get replacement tweeters and I need 2. any companies you guys know that sell replacement tweeters for these speakers?

Ask here for anyone who has SL2000's to sell and to send you a PM. Ask POLK for the poly switch value or copy what is on yours then go to parts express and ask them if they have that value. They are limited there so beware. I would not replace with after market tweeters either do them all in RDO's or ask here and watch eBay look carefully on ebay as some sell non working tweeters be careful.

[westmassguy]

According to the schematics, it should be an RDE-090A

[oldrocker]

parts express has the switches they are on their way, by all means anyone who has some sl2000's or RDO's they want to sell, send me a PM.

Ask here for anyone who has SL2000's to sell and to send you a PM. Ask POLK for the poly switch value or copy what is on yours then go to parts express and ask them if they have that value. They are limited there so beware. I would not replace with after market tweeters either do them all in RDO's or ask here and watch eBay look carefully on ebay as some sell non working tweeters be careful.

[oldrocker]

Just saw a set of supposed "mint" condition sl2000 on ebay, rather buy here.
15 posts to go.... Jeez

[ken brydson]

Just saw a set of supposed "mint" condition sl2000 on ebay, rather buy here.
15 posts to go.... Jeez

Maybe I missed it but why not buy new 194's? Consensus is they sound much better. I've got 2000's in my RTA8T's. I think they sound pretty good considering the $30 I paid for the speaks on CL. Can't justify spending the $100 for the RDO's.

[westmassguy]

Maybe I missed it but why not buy new 194's? Consensus is they sound much better. I've got 2000's in my RTA8T's. I think they sound pretty good considering the $30 I paid for the speaks on CL. Can't justify spending the $100 for the RDO's.

He would need 8 of them. He has SRSs. You can't mix and match SL2000s with RDO-194s

[ken brydson]

He would need 8 of them. He has SRSs. You can't mix and match SL2000s with RDO-194s

Gotcha, just skimmed the thread. Missed that...

[oldrocker]

might have a set :)

[oldrocker]

polk support said 1.3 amp switches, parts express has 1.35 amp switches or so the guy said so.
Done for the night..........

[oldrocker]

Talk about a PAINFUL picture!Attachment 82775

[Backtothe80s]

I am almost positive that I have 4 perfect SL2000s that I pulled out of my SRS 2's when I replaced them with RD0194s a few years ago. They were functioning fine at the time, and have been in climate control ever since. I'm not at home right now, but when I get there this week, I'll confirm and send a PM.