RTA 15TL's spikes?

cstmar01
cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
edited May 2010 in Vintage Speakers
Does anyone have spikes on their 15TL's and if so who/where did you get them from.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited May 2010
    You haven't spiked these suckers yet? Boy, are you in for a surprise. :p
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    no haven't done that yet. Totally forgot about trying it to see what difference it would possibly make. Only thing though is my carpet is a thicker pile so I'm not sure if the spike will penetrate it like it should, I just want to try and see.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    no haven't done that yet. Totally forgot about trying it to see what difference it would possibly make. Only thing though is my carpet is a thicker pile so I'm not sure if the spike will penetrate it like it should, I just want to try and see.


    WOW!! dude are you in for a shock, you will be wondering why it took you so long. don't worry about the pile just get some good ones..
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    WOW!! dude are you in for a shock, you will be wondering why it took you so long. don't worry about the pile just get some good ones..

    do you know where or what size the threads are so I could possibly get some. The only spikes I have right now are the ones from my RTIA9's but I am missing a set.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,757
    edited May 2010
    The thread is 1/4-20. Mye Sound spikes are my choice.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2010
    Chris

    try the spikes from your A9's. They'll work until you get some better ones.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    The thread is 1/4-20. Mye Sound spikes are my choice.

    Absolutely.
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  • IrishNiner
    IrishNiner Posts: 116
    edited May 2010
    I was looking for a set for my RTA 15's as well but was unsure what model/shape to buy. Are the spikes supposed to penetrate the carpet and pad to the subfloor or just create a divit in the carpet.

    I have some spikes in a bag that look like a large 16 penny nail but was unsure what would work best. Can someone explain the difference briefly between these Mye Sound style spikes etc........ Thanks
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    They should penetrate the carpet and make contact with the subflooring.

    Just use whatever you have handy, it's a personal choice on this end.
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  • IrishNiner
    IrishNiner Posts: 116
    edited May 2010
    OK thanks. Didn't know if there was a dramatic difference in styles.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    I wish I had the time to make a bunch of these, but these are what I made at work on the lathe for my 1.2tl's and my 1C's.. I made them out of 1 inch round brass.

    Spikes1Cs.jpg
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    Absolutely Beautiful! I love heavy, hardcore brass spikes.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    Hmm I'll look into the ones mentioned and if you ever do a mass production of those bad boys I'll def go on the list! those are some nice looking spikes!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Absolutely Beautiful! I love heavy, hardcore brass spikes.

    Thanks!!
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  • IrishNiner
    IrishNiner Posts: 116
    edited May 2010
    Wow! Great workmanship.
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  • maxilla
    maxilla Posts: 41
    edited May 2010
    Wow! Thanks to all for this much valuable info. I'm going to definitely spike my 15Ts. I bet there are a bunch of RTA 15T and TL owners that don't know about the benefits of spiking their bad boys.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,757
    edited May 2010
    Geez Larry, post up pics of those nice spikes and then tell us you don't have time to make them....I don't know, but I'd bet I can get Doro to give you have a few days of vacation from CP until your attitude improves.....LOL
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    I get the LOL....and did LOL about that Jesse....we can arrange that....ugh ur such an....awesome member? It would be nice to have a local brass maker huh? :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,757
    edited May 2010
    I figured you'd LOL on that one.

    Now, I'm LOL over the poor grammar in my previous post. :o
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    Jesse....Mr. Grammar....tsk man we both have better things to worry about man.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    LMAO!!! If I had a lathe in my garage I would be good to go, and the room. Better yet If we had an automatic feed Lathe that would be even better, that way all I would have to do is set it up put in a 10 foot length of brass and let them just drop off.

    Maybe when I get a few things caught up on the home front I will get a few of us together on some brass and I will do something like the SDA SRS crossover plates..

    It takes 2 feet of brass to make 8 of these spikes.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    Sign me up for a round of whatever you feel like doing. I can always use stuff to put in my boxes of hard to find Polk things and specials.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited May 2010
    Anybody here know the dimensions of the Mye Sound Spikes??
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    ok the spikes make a difference. Now I gotta see about getting a pair so I can also have spikes on the A9's for HT as well.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    ok the spikes make a difference. Now I gotta see about getting a pair so I can also have spikes on the A9's for HT as well.

    :D

    Spikes completely transformed my speakers. You've heard them. I had less than half that bass authority before they were spiked. I was about to get rid of them before i spent the $6 on spikes. :p
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    :D

    Spikes completely transformed my speakers. You've heard them. I had less than half that bass authority before they were spiked. I was about to get rid of them before i spent the $6 on spikes. :p

    I really didn't think I would get that much difference doing spikes before so never gave it much thought. Now its like woah, that was different. and I beleive!
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  • doogie
    doogie Posts: 2
    edited May 2010
    Hi, this is actually my very first post - been a Polk fan for a while now (sry just now getting around to joining). So, I may be able to purchase a black pair of RTA 15TL's for under $200.00 Should I, Could I? I don't have the power right now to drive them but was thinking about a GFA 5500 or 555 or monoblocks? What dooes anyone have to say about that?

    Also, what exactly do the spikes do? Do they address the positioning issues and "boominess" of the bass? I'm a Noob!

    Thanks
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    doogie wrote: »
    Hi, this is actually my very first post - been a Polk fan for a while now (sry just now getting around to joining). So, I may be able to purchase a black pair of RTA 15TL's for under $200.00 Should I, Could I? I don't have the power right now to drive them but was thinking about a GFA 5500 or 555 or monoblocks? What dooes anyone have to say about that?

    Also, what exactly do the spikes do? Do they address the positioning issues and "boominess" of the bass? I'm a Noob!

    Thanks

    for 200 that is a good price IMO. As long as they are in good condition and fully functioning I would say pick them up. If you could well I can't really speak for your own money or weather you have the room ect to do so. For the amp the 555 would be fine to power them. They are 90DB speakers so won't take a crap ton of power to drive them.

    The spikes helped tighten up the low end. The boominess normally will come from room place such as being placed close to the side and rear walls as they have the back radiator that will reflect off the rear wall and can add some unwanted boom to bass. I however have not had a problem with boominess or anything, just found that spikes tightened up the low end a bit and was a bit more detailed than before.
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