Non working tweeter in Monitor 7 series 2

[tubezrock]

I have a pair of M7 II's circa 1991. The tweeter on one of them is not working at all. There is no fuse on the back of the unit. The midrange and woofer seem OK. Thinking the tweeter was blown, I ordered a new one from polk. The original tweeter is an SL 2500. I read Average Guy's post from 3-7. He had a similar problem with an older M7 but a new fuse fixed the problem. Can anyone offer some help? Thanks.

[dorokusai]

Move the tweeter from the working speaker to the non-working speaker. That speaker only has one woofer per cabinet, as the other diaphragm is a passive radiator.

You already ordered a new tweeter so I'm not sure what else you need help on.

[tubezrock]

In another posting, I noted that they had talked about shorting the polyswitches. I am not sure how to identify them, but I am in the process of switching tweeters now.

[tubezrock]

I have a bad tweeter in one of my M7's. It it OK to replace just the bad one, or is it advisable to replace both?

[tubezrock]

I have a bad tweeter in one of my M7's. Is it OK to replace just the bad one, or is it better to purchase a pair and replace both?

[dorokusai]

The are located on the x-over, look like flat, mustard colored discs. You should replace them also as they are FREE from Polk Audio.

[wizzy]

If you can find an exact, I'd replace just one ... but that's me

[dorokusai]

One thread is fine for these questions tubezrock.

[ben62670]

I have a bad tweeter in one of my M7's. Is it OK to replace just the bad one, or is it better to purchase a pair and replace both?

Welcome to Club Polk.
You definitely want to have matched tweeters. Positively. Absolutely. Without a doubt
Ben

[tubezrock]

Thank you all for your help. Sorry about the multiple posts. Was'nt quite sure how this worked. Is the RD0198 replacement tweeter sonically equivalent or close enough to the original SL2500 to only purchase one, or do you recommend replacing both?

[george daniel]

Thank you all for your help. Sorry about the multiple posts. Was'nt quite sure how this worked. Is the RD0198 replacement tweeter sonically equivalent or close enough to the original SL2500 to only purchase one, or do you recommend replacing both?

If you are going to replace the tweeters with the rdo's,, replace both IMHO.

[tubezrock]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is "IMHO"?

[tubezrock]

Thanks for the help, I will call customer service Monday morning and order an addtional RDO198.

[george daniel]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is "IMHO"?

In my humble opinion

[wizzy]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is "IMHO"?

That's how a retarded prostitute with severe speech difficulties let's you know she is a call girl.

Try sticking your tongue out, then saying a kind of slowed down "I'm Ho" and you'll get a good approximation.

[Lasareath]

That's how a retarded prostitute with severe speech difficulties let's you know she is a call girl.

Try sticking your tongue out, then saying a kind of slowed down "I'm Ho" and you'll get a good approximation.

LOL, oh my god that's so funny Wizzy!

But, back to the post:

You'll need to order (2) RD0194-1's from polk Customer service, Tell them you are a Club Polk Member and you will get the tweeters @ 50% off. They will cost you $48 each and you will receive free 2 day shipping.

It's a very Sweet Deal brought to you only by POLK AUDIO!!!!



I just sold a pair to my cousin's boyfriend for his 10B's and he loves the way they sound even more now.

Lasareath

[jtgranby]

LOL, oh my god that's so funny Wizzy!

But, back to the post:

You'll need to order (2) RD0194-1's from polk Customer service, Tell them you are a Club Polk Member and you will get the tweeters @ 50% off. They will cost you $48 each and you will receive free 2 day shipping.

It's a very Sweet Deal brought to you only by POLK AUDIO!!!!



I just sold a pair to my cousin's boyfriend for his 10B's and he loves the way they sound even more now.

Lasareath

No Sal he has SL2500 tweeters replacement tweeter is RD0198. You must get 50% off since you are such a good customer :D


JT

[tubezrock]

Thanks for the "english" lesson and the help! I'll give customer service a call and change my order on Monday and check on the discount.

[dorokusai]

No Sal he has SL2500 tweeters replacement tweeter is RD0198. You must get 50% off since you are such a good customer :D


JT

Nobody reads anymore.

[northernaudio]

Hello Polk Fans,
I have a pair of Monitor 7 Series 2 and in my opinion the SL-2500 tweeter sucks (Big One) they can't handle the high output that most of us vintage audio nuts dare to put into these wimpy speakers, BUT! I replaced the SL-2500 tweeters with a pair of SL-2000 Silver Coil Dome Tweets from a pair of Monitor 5jrs and with crossover upgrades (Can Be Found On eBay) they are practically blow-proof.....Hope This Helps : )

[HTguru1982]

This thread is only 3 years old but for someone somewhere, I'm sure it will help.