Polk SDA-CRS+ (Blade/Blade) Crossover?

ChrisD
ChrisD Posts: 101
edited April 2010 in Vintage Speakers
Anyone got a link about anyone upgrading the crossovers in their blade/blade CRS+s?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2010
    Here you go
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55888
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    Thanks
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  • ChrisD
    ChrisD Posts: 101
    edited April 2010
    I meant of someone doing it, and posting maybe their steps with pictures, just so I'd have a more visual reference. I understand those guides are great, for the technical pov, but I'd love a more people friendly and social option
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,336
    edited April 2010
    ChrisD wrote: »
    but I'd love a more people friendly and social option

    :rolleyes: You can't get anyone more friendly then Ben.. There is a lot of info on here, have you tried the search menu on the blue bar above this thread??
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    :rolleyes: You can't get anyone more friendly then Ben.. There is a lot of info on here, have you tried the search menu on the blue bar above this thread??

    Yep, use the search options but get a dialog going with Ben, he'll help you out big time.
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  • ChrisD
    ChrisD Posts: 101
    edited April 2010
    Yeah, I've used the search bar prodigiously. Mighty aggressive posts for no reason, when all I'm asking for is more information on top of what Ben has already given. Take the sarcasm and cynicism elsewhere, I'm just looking for helpful suggestions, not useless jabs.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited April 2010
    Hello ChrisD,
    I've read through this thread a couple of times, and to be honest with you, I can't see where anybody is being sarcastic or cynical. But, one of the problems with communicating in writing is that not everyone gets the same meaning out of the same combination of words.
    Are you wanting to know if there is a link, outside of the Forum, that shows a step-by-step set of instructions on how to modify your specific speaker?
    Best regards, Ken
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited April 2010
    I ordered mine directly from Polk by calling Customer Service & Tech Support: polkcs@polkaudio.com 1-800-377-POLK (7655) 9AM-5:30PM EST Mon-Fri

    I believe someone made mine custom using belden cable and attaching the appropriate ends. It cost around 65 dollars (a little high but I didn't have to spend the time to make it) and worked wonderfully.
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  • ChrisD
    ChrisD Posts: 101
    edited April 2010
    Yeah, I didn't get much sleep last night. Ignore/close this thread, I don't know where I'm getting at.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited April 2010
    Chris, you can look at several of the modification threads for other similar SDA's or vintage Monitors and get a feel for where to begin and the tips and pointers are similar. I'm not sure there is a step-by-step for the CRS+'s but there is a plethora of information that can be related to the X-over rebuild. Atleast with the CRS+'s, they are simpler and have less parts than the larger SDA's. They are basically the same x-over as the SDA 2B's so start looking for those threads.

    Or if you have *specific* questions lots of knowledgable, helpful people here. If this is all new to you then just like any other project you need to get your learn on. You can;t expect to just read a post or two about the mods and expect you're going to be able to do it immediately.

    Just some friendly advice

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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited April 2010
    clarknova_666 wrote: »
    I ordered mine directly from Polk by calling Customer Service & Tech Support: polkcs@polkaudio.com 1-800-377-POLK (7655) 9AM-5:30PM EST Mon-Fri

    I believe someone made mine custom using belden cable and attaching the appropriate ends. It cost around 65 dollars (a little high but I didn't have to spend the time to make it) and worked wonderfully.

    You bought upgraded X-overs from Polk for $65?????

    Sign me up!

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited April 2010
    No problem, Chris, everybody has off days. We can still be of help. Have you had a chance to look at the speaker's internal crossovers?
    Regards, Ken
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    You bought upgraded X-overs from Polk for $65?????

    Sign me up!

    H9

    I think these would be "updated", not "upgraded". Just replace old components with new ones, but nothing like Sonicaps :)

    Not sure if Polk is still doing this.

    Edit: or maybe they had the original xovers in stock and he got a pair.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited April 2010
    I think it's referring to an SDA interconnect cable, not a crossover.
    Ken
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited April 2010
    ooops my bad - I thought he said AI-I interconnect
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited April 2010
    ChrisD wrote: »
    Yeah, I've used the search bar prodigiously. Mighty aggressive posts for no reason, when all I'm asking for is more information on top of what Ben has already given. Take the sarcasm and cynicism elsewhere, I'm just looking for helpful suggestions, not useless jabs.

    Take it easy Bro, nobody is sniping at you. The forum is chock full of threads on this topic that's why I among others have recommended you check them out using the search function as well as getting a dialog with Ben.:)
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  • ChrisD
    ChrisD Posts: 101
    edited April 2010
    I apologize for the randomness of my mood in this thread. I had been up for a while, and was getting cranky, so it came out on here.

    Thanks for the helpful suggestions, I'll follow them. I'm actually pretty knowledgeable on doing this sorts of things, circuits and stuff, having required to work with them while I was attempting Electrical Engineering, before deciding to switch to an alternative major. I just like to see other peoples' work as it gives me a bit more of an anchor when doing similar projects.

    Thanks again, people. Long live Polk!
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