Tweeter/Crossover Upgrades for SDA-2s

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schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,328
edited June 2005 in Vintage Speakers
I'm a new SDA owner and new to the forum. I'm interested in learning more about the tweeter and crossover upgrades for my SDA-2s. I've read some of the discussion that is posted and I'm interested in learning more. Any information or experiences. Thanks!
Carl

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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited June 2005
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    I replaced the SL2000 tweeters in my SDA 2a's several months ago and have really liked the difference! The silk replacement tweeters really smooth out the highs! I'm currently hoping to purchase some SDA 1C's and if I do I will replace the tweeters with the silks. I can't help you with the crossover upgrade because it is more than I am willing to do given my lack of experience, however most here have had good results! Do a search for the upgrade as it has been discussed recently.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,802
    edited June 2005
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    First, which model "2" do you have?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    edited June 2005
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    I have the SDA-2s, no A or B designation. The speakers have two tweeters

    Carl
    Carl

  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,802
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    Ok, if you have 3 mid-drivers to go with the 2 tweeters then you do indeed have the SDA 2's. Buy the new replacement tweeters, RD0194-1 from Polk. While you're calling Polk ask them to send you the schematic for your speakers in case you want to upgrade the crossovers.
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    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    edited June 2005
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    Thanks Jesse!

    Carl
    Carl

  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,802
    edited June 2005
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    Carl,

    You're more than welcome. Let us know what you think of the new tweeters, but be sure they burn in for a day or two before any critical listening. I looked over the schematic for your speakers and I have to tell you it's hard to read. Ask Ken if he has a clear copy.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


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  • TnBilly
    TnBilly Posts: 14
    edited June 2005
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    This thread sorta touched on the subject of ID'n the SDA 2 family I guess so rather than start yet another thread. I bought my SDA-2's new in 86 and at the time my dealer was selling 2 models as best I remember - the ones I bought (dark ash finish, 1 sl2000 and 2 mw6510's) and another model that was in light finish with the grill cloth coming around the side of the speaker. Seems to me it did have 2 sl2000's. Which sda2 would I have then, the sda2b? :confused: The speakers themselves say nothing other than SDA-2 anywhere! Thanks in advance!

    Ron
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,802
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    If your mid-drivers are both MW6510's you have 2A's. If one is a MW6503 and the other a MW6511 you have 2B's.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


    President of Club Polk

  • TnBilly
    TnBilly Posts: 14
    edited June 2005
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    They're both 6510's so they're SDA-2a's...... thank you!