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Re: Polk Forum Giveaway!
My journey started with a pair of used SDA 1 signatures. I soon found out someone had been inside of them to rewire them to create a "normal" speaker, they failed miserably. I called Polk customer service for advice. Helen and Kim's invaluable knowledge pointed me to the forum around 2004. I soon found @F1nut, @Face, @DarqueKnight (R.I.P.) @TNRabbit (R.I.P.) @FGTV and many more that were very knowledgeable and helpful in helping me straighten out the wiring and crossovers to make them work correctly. It was off to the races for more, SDA2a and my current set of SDA 2.3tls. All were completely recapped, resealed and more. The folks here have been a wealth of valuable information here.
pitdogg2
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Re: Polk Forum Giveaway!
Nice offer!
My Polk journey began at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan at the Base PX Audio Shop. I heard and fell in love with the sound of the SDA 2b back in 1988, and bought a pair to go with my Carver M500. I could not listen loud there, so when I came back stateside is when I learned this was not a good pairing due to needing a common ground amplifier for the SDA to work properly. I left the hobby for a number of years soon after, only to get drawn back in around 2004 or so. I picked up a pair of Monitor 50's from Fry's.
Since then, I have had SDA 1c, SDA-SRS 1.2TL's, SDA 2.3TL's, and my current Legend L800(height modules installed)/L600/L400.... I love the Polk sound!
My Polk journey began at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan at the Base PX Audio Shop. I heard and fell in love with the sound of the SDA 2b back in 1988, and bought a pair to go with my Carver M500. I could not listen loud there, so when I came back stateside is when I learned this was not a good pairing due to needing a common ground amplifier for the SDA to work properly. I left the hobby for a number of years soon after, only to get drawn back in around 2004 or so. I picked up a pair of Monitor 50's from Fry's.
Since then, I have had SDA 1c, SDA-SRS 1.2TL's, SDA 2.3TL's, and my current Legend L800(height modules installed)/L600/L400.... I love the Polk sound!
nooshinjohn
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Re: Polk Forum Giveaway!
My first Polk product was not a good one. The legendary PSW125. Purchased new, the amp plate failed one month out of warranty. It's legendary because no one has owned one where the amp plate didn't fail prematurely. The customer service rep felt my pain and gave me a discount on a new amp plate. Back then your customer service was also legendary.... for being outstanding.
I joined the forum years later, after buying some used Polk HT speakers and I needed some assistance. Every purchase since, whether it be speakers, cables or equipment is due to the recommendations from the members of this forum. A true gem. They try and get the best sound out of your speakers and they don't care how much of your money they spend doing it. I had to make some compromises, but I'm happy.
Currently own RTi8, CSi5, F/XiA6, F/Xi3, two pairs of LSiM703, LSiM706c and a couple of Polk subs, not currently in use.
I joined the forum years later, after buying some used Polk HT speakers and I needed some assistance. Every purchase since, whether it be speakers, cables or equipment is due to the recommendations from the members of this forum. A true gem. They try and get the best sound out of your speakers and they don't care how much of your money they spend doing it. I had to make some compromises, but I'm happy.
Currently own RTi8, CSi5, F/XiA6, F/Xi3, two pairs of LSiM703, LSiM706c and a couple of Polk subs, not currently in use.
Hermitism
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Re: Hello from the Polk Social Team
Hi all, please check out the new post in the Polk Social Media discussion. We're running a giveaway sweepstakes this week!
PolkSocial
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Polk Forum Giveaway!
We want to say thank you to the passionate Polk family that makes this community so special. To show our appreciation, we’re giving away a pair of Polk Reserve R100s!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Be a resident of one of the 50 United States (or DC) and 18+ years old.
2. Share your Polk origin story right here in this thread. Tell us about your very first Polk product or your first time hearing our speakers.
3. That’s it! You’ll be entered to win.
Giveaway runs from today (9/22) through Friday (9/26)
Winner will be chosen at random, notified via DM on the forum, and announced here after the giveaway closes. The winner will be verified for eligibility before being confirmed.
This giveaway is exclusive to members of the Polk Forum and will not be promoted on any other social media channels or brand websites.
Official sweepstakes rules are attached for full details.
Good luck and thank you for being part of the Polk legacy. We can’t wait to hear your stories!
-Polk Social Media Team
Here’s how to enter:
1. Be a resident of one of the 50 United States (or DC) and 18+ years old.
2. Share your Polk origin story right here in this thread. Tell us about your very first Polk product or your first time hearing our speakers.
3. That’s it! You’ll be entered to win.
Giveaway runs from today (9/22) through Friday (9/26)
Winner will be chosen at random, notified via DM on the forum, and announced here after the giveaway closes. The winner will be verified for eligibility before being confirmed.
This giveaway is exclusive to members of the Polk Forum and will not be promoted on any other social media channels or brand websites.
Official sweepstakes rules are attached for full details.
Good luck and thank you for being part of the Polk legacy. We can’t wait to hear your stories!
-Polk Social Media Team
PolkSocial
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Re: My 2024 Polk SDA 2b Modification Progress Thread (Drop1)
Looking nice!
You're reminding me that I've got a set of inductors that have been waiting to be installed in my 2BTL's for... well, let's just say I've had them for a while.
Have fun!
You're reminding me that I've got a set of inductors that have been waiting to be installed in my 2BTL's for... well, let's just say I've had them for a while.
Have fun!
agfrost
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Re: What Are You Listening To? (Part Deux)
The Moon • Without Earth and the 2nd album The Moon
Single CD with both albums
I Should Be Dreaming is one of my favorite all time psychedelic tracks
pumpkinman
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Re: My 2024 Polk SDA 2b Modification Progress Thread (Drop1)
Cutting Armacell Armaflex TAP18230 insulation tape
Monotonous tedium!!
Monotonous tedium!!
drop1
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Re: Mitsubishi LT-30 Linear Arm Turntable
Jay already had bulbs from Bulb Town, so best practice is to replace them while the tables apart. Especially the two inside the tonearm. Deck takes sixteen 7219 12v along with two 680 5v for the record size bulbs. The control panel takes 11 bulbs. Sadly Bulb Town closed September 12.
Bulbs were tested before and after install with my Fluke PM2811. All harness's unplugged from board so no back feed issues.
I've seen pics where guys tear or cut the glued rubber block off the PCB. After desoldering with the Hakko, I was able to knock them out easy.
This is how I found the wiring in the tonearm. That is not the factory way.
This is how it's supposed to be. The SM pic was pretty bad but someone took a nice pic of how to do it. My cell died but I kept on going. The mute switch was cleaned with DeOxit and flushed with 99% iso. The after-Ohm test was better than the before.
A little glue holds the wires in the photocell bracket that bolts to bottom of tonearm. Previous repair used tape so the photocell bracket wasn't lying flat. You have to insert tonearm wiring into the open square then attach it to bottom of tonearm without pinching any wires. Some wires were flattened from previous repair work, but not broken, insulation intact. I found it easier to route wiring and attach the photocell with arm not installed in deck.
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Bulbs were tested before and after install with my Fluke PM2811. All harness's unplugged from board so no back feed issues.
I've seen pics where guys tear or cut the glued rubber block off the PCB. After desoldering with the Hakko, I was able to knock them out easy.
This is how I found the wiring in the tonearm. That is not the factory way.
This is how it's supposed to be. The SM pic was pretty bad but someone took a nice pic of how to do it. My cell died but I kept on going. The mute switch was cleaned with DeOxit and flushed with 99% iso. The after-Ohm test was better than the before.
A little glue holds the wires in the photocell bracket that bolts to bottom of tonearm. Previous repair used tape so the photocell bracket wasn't lying flat. You have to insert tonearm wiring into the open square then attach it to bottom of tonearm without pinching any wires. Some wires were flattened from previous repair work, but not broken, insulation intact. I found it easier to route wiring and attach the photocell with arm not installed in deck.
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SCompRacer
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