SRS 2.3TL

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pelhamplace
pelhamplace Posts: 111
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First post -- I have been reading the site for over a year. There are incredibly knowledgeable people on the site; very intimidating. I have a pair of SDA 2Bs (unmodified). I have an opportunity to buy a pair of SRS 2.3TLs. I would like to do all the necessary mods using the information available on this site. I figure that if I'm going to do all the mods it makes more sense to step up to the SRS 2.3s. Am I on the right track?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,093
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    2.3TL's have the potential to be the last speaker you will ever buy once they are upgraded. I would not hesitate if you can get your hands on a pair.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,793
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    ^ What he said ^
    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
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    The 2.3 tl's are probably one of Polk's best speakers they ever put out. Like John said, once upgraded, you'd be hard pressed to do better for the money. Grab 'em, update 'em, and enjoy.
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  • pelhamplace
    pelhamplace Posts: 111
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    Thanks for the input. Hopefully I can pick them up this weekend!!
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  • Nikonboy
    Nikonboy Posts: 13
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    My First post as well...Happened to check the local kijiji and came across a pair of SRS 2.3TL's for $200 Canadian...which is what about 160 USD!!. Had to replace a couple of the midrange drivers but what a steal easily the best speakers Ive ever had. No mods as of yet but a recap is in the future plans.
    Andrew
    Kamloops, BC, Canada
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,555
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    Nikonboy wrote: »
    My First post as well...Happened to check the local kijiji and came across a pair of SRS 2.3TL's for $200 Canadian...which is what about 160 USD!!. Had to replace a couple of the midrange drivers but what a steal easily the best speakers Ive ever had. No mods as of yet but a recap is in the future plans.
    Andrew
    Kamloops, BC, Canada

    Pictures or it didn't happen is the rule here
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,473
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    I love mine. They are great speakers. Go get them.
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    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,140
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    Nikonboy wrote: »
    My First post as well...Happened to check the local kijiji and came across a pair of SRS 2.3TL's for $200 Canadian...which is what about 160 USD!!. Had to replace a couple of the midrange drivers but what a steal easily the best speakers Ive ever had. No mods as of yet but a recap is in the future plans.
    Andrew
    Kamloops, BC, Canada

    Congrats and welcome to the forum.
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  • Nikonboy
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  • Nikonboy
    Nikonboy Posts: 13
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    What would be the first and least expensive mod to do ?
    Thanks in advance
    Andrew
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,182
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    Reseal the cabinets if needed,glue the magnets and dynamat the baskets.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • Nikonboy
    Nikonboy Posts: 13
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    Thank you dkfreebird!! Specifically which type of glue and are there any images on the site to follow.
    Cheers
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,182
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    Loctite power grab and if you search 2.3tl upgrades you should see several posts on them.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • Viking64
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    SDA's of this size are supposed to be 3 feet from the outside walls. Although I can't see much of the wall behind your gear and just how long it is, it would probably help a lot if you shifted things to the right a bit. Perhaps switching the right cabinet and the subwoofer.
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  • Viking64
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    I used Loctite brand PowerGrab Express as it can be used for both sealing the cabinets and gluing the driver magnets. Two tubes should be more than enough. You should get the 6oz squeeze tube as opposed to the 9oz tube that is used with a caulk gun because there are so many nooks and crannies you'll need to get inside the cabinet where a caulk gun won't fit.

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-6-fl-oz-Power-Grab-Express-All-Purpose-Construction-Adhesive-Squeeze-Tube-2029846/206432100
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  • Nikonboy
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    Yea unfortunatly this placement is temporary Im building an AV room upstairs in the attic but again won't have the space to do the 3 foot spacing from the walls and 6-8 feet between the speakers; the new AV room is 11X22. They still sound amazing as is but I will switch around the subwoofer and I am presently running a Yamaha M4 amp with an Anthem Tube Pre amp (PRE2L). I'll check the local home depot they should have that brand. Thanks to all for the information what a great resource.
    Andrew
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  • Nikonboy
    Nikonboy Posts: 13
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    From the images where exactly am I installing the glue?
    Andrew
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  • Nikonboy
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  • Nikonboy
    Nikonboy Posts: 13
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  • Nikonboy
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    Ha Im have trouble loading images !!
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,182
    edited November 2017
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    Where the magnet meets the metal.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,678
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    Nikonboy wrote: »
    Ha Im have trouble loading images !!
    Yeah, the site was acting weird for a few minutes. I shopped one of your images but I couldn't upload it. :p
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  • Nikonboy
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  • Nikonboy
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    Thanks again guys its now of course obvious where the glue has to go...
    Andrew
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  • pitdogg2
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    Dynamat extream the baskets while out.
    Rabbit is fully opened
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