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Re: Monitor 7s recap
yes 5.8 uF, not 4.0 uF. That 34uF could be a 33uF Clarity Cap CSA to save money if you wanted. 10W or 12W for the 2.0 Ohm tweeter resistors, not 5W which wouldn't be an upgrade over what is there, power wise. You have 2R2 in your cart which is wrong. That's 2.2 Ohms and you need 2.0 Ohms. You also need to get a Jantzen 0.27mH, 0.5 Ohm inductor so it isn't totally a simple mod.
Gardenstater
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Re: Monitor 7s recap
Try an Audience Auricap XO 12 uf. Rated even higher than Jantzen Superior Z and it is $42.66 vs. $68.17. Sonicap is $57.27 and ClarityCap CSA is $26.68.
You'd be the first one here to have tried the Audience afaik ๐ PS: except for maybe DarqueKnight (rip) ๐ฅ
You'd be the first one here to have tried the Audience afaik ๐ PS: except for maybe DarqueKnight (rip) ๐ฅ
Gardenstater
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Re: Are the Legend Series quietly discontinued?
This is probably the last brand new or close to brand new pair u will find .. if u want them .. I recommend getting them before they disappear !! 
for a very reasonable price too !!!!!
Imo best speakers I have ever owned !!
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/polkl200-blk/polk-audio-legend-l200-pair-6.5-bookshelf-speaker-black/1.html
for a very reasonable price too !!!!!Imo best speakers I have ever owned !!
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/polkl200-blk/polk-audio-legend-l200-pair-6.5-bookshelf-speaker-black/1.html
mikejedi0619
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Re: Monitor 4 upgrades
Next. External backpack Duelund crossover network. ๐คฃ Nice work. I think there are more interesting surprises in store for those who appreciate this thread. ๐
Gardenstater
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Re: Are the Legend Series quietly discontinued?
Personally, I think Polk missed the mark. Had the new SDA model had some resemblance to the originals I believe they would have done a lot better. The angled baffle, SDA tweeter and being ported instead of having a PR turned me off right away.
The looks are rather chunky, but they sing sweetly. The imaging is the best Polk has ever done. Do I miss my 1.2TL's? Not for a second.
nooshinjohn
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Re: Orchard Audio Class D Amp
The only thing I don't care for with the AHB2 is the placement of the XLR inputs and speaker output binding posts in relation to each other. The inputs are on the bottom row, and the outputs are directly above them, in close proximity. It's fine for banana plugs on the speaker cables, but for spade connectors, or bare wire (my preference), it can be tricky, since the 'entry point' for spades or bare wire is on the underside of the binding posts.
I just received the AHB2 late this afternoon & just got 'er all hooked up. Yes the real estate on the back panel is tight.
To hook up my REL S812 sub via high level spade connectors I just tilted the amp on its side & that made it a breeze. Coming from a 80lb A21+ I'll live with a little congestion. After all once it's all hooked up you pretty much leave it alone.
Will be doing some listing this evening.
pearsall001
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Re: Aerosmith-Yungblud-Lainey Wilson
I saw Aerosmith in โ75 - fifty frickin years ago. They were on top of the world and they kicked total azz at that show. Joe Perry was and is one of the coolest cats to ever breathe air. This is a good video
dromunds
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Re: Polk Forum Giveaway!
Super late to the party. Thought I'd just share my story. My Polk Journey started as a kid in a NYC Public Library, fondly reading audio magazines. One of them struck me as amazing, Matthew Polk standing in a lab coat next to a pair of SDA. I was hooked on music and audio reproduction at the time but had to do with my parent's Fischer system but was dreaming of Polks. Right after college, my first paycheck went to a pair of Polk RT55. This first system grew to a 7.1, with in-wall RT rears, FX surrounds, PWS450 sub, CS400 center. I was content for a very long time. Since then I've added multiple generations of flagship Polk speakers. Started with a pair of LSi25, LSiC, LSiF/X and a pair of DSW microPRO-3000 somewhere in between. I have these in my game room. Then I added the LSiM707 and its whole family of theater speakers and still very much capable and used quite frequently in my 9.7.6 dedicated theater. In Nov 2019, as far as I know, I bought the first pair of L800 Legends after hearing them at an Audio Show in NYC right there and then. They're still the main anchor of my 2ch system. I've added other brands of speakers from Ascend Acoustics, Totem, B&W, KEF, Martin Logan, Klipsch, Elac and Q Acoustics.
mpitogo
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Re: Reel-to-Reel tape decks - only meant for headphones?
I know what you mean, tape decks can be noisy in really quiet environments. The Crown is an excellent deck but the fan noise inside the open back cabinet is distracting. There can be rubbing of the tape against the reel flanges that cause a regular ticking sound. If there's any tape oxide shedding on the tape guides it can sound like a banshee. The first time I had that happen I thought something was going to detonate. I've had tape counters make very tiny ticking sounds and even the Studer's internal clock had to be unplugged. But, after all these machines are at least 40 years old, most older and if you can hang in there long enough they can be very satisfying to keep around.
SeleniumFalcon
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