how to tell if 1.2's are the TL version for sure

Cramer1

Hello all,

I know how to tell the difference between the original SDA SRS and the 1.2's because of the interconnect cable connections.

I would like to know how to tell the difference between the 1.2 and the 1.2TL's for sure. Are they labeled TL on the back as the 3.1's are, or can you tell by the serial number?

I think I might have read along the line that they had different tweeters? Is that correct? If so, did the 1.2's have the SL2000 and the 1.2 TL's have the SL2500?

I am very interested in the pair in Minneapolis and have E-mail her, she does not seem to know if they are actually TL's even though that is how she had them listed. I will be in Minneapolis this weekend anyway and am trying to line up to see them and this info. would help alot, as I would only be interest in them if they are the TL's.

Thanks

hearingimpared

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1359235&postcount=996

The TL had SL3000s.

Also do a search on 'darqueknight' and see if he has any threads listed on how to determine the model. He has it listed in his Compendium so I think he also has it in one of his numerous SDA threads.

Another thought; if they are 1.2s and in good condition, for the money you saved you could have Ben TL them for you. PM ben62670 he'll give you a price on the upgrade of the crossovers. You can then call Polk customer service and upgrade the tweeters to RD0198s and then you will have a set of great 1.2 TLs. BTW if you do decide to take this route make sure when you call Polk CS you tell them you are a forum member and your will get a discount on the RD0s plus free 2 day shipping depending on where you live.

Cramer1

Hello HI,

If she would let me pull one of the tweeters to look at it and if it was an SL3000, does that guarantee they are the TL's? Was there never any SL3000's put in the 1.2's?

Thanks

dane_peterson

I'm in MN. Do you want me to come look @ these with you? I'm familiar with what SL3000s are.

hearingimpared

Cramer1 wrote: »

Hello HI,

If she would let me pull one of the tweeters to look at it and if it was an SL3000, does that guarantee they are the TL's? Was there never any SL3000's put in the 1.2's?

Thanks

No SL3000's in the 1.2s just the 1.2 TLs. If you can pull a tweeter out look at the positive and negative clip on posts on each side of the rear of the tweeter. If one is larger than the other then you have SL3000s.

That's damned decent of you Dane to help out a Polkie you don't even know. . . in the true spirit of our Club.

Cramer1

I might take you up on that! She has not confirmed that it would work to meet her this weekend. Hate to have you do that if you are too far away. I would only be about 35 miles from where they are located to where I will be staying for the weekend.

If she would just let me pull one of the tweeters, I could verify if it is an SL3000 or not, but I am just wondering if the SL3000's were only installed in the TLs and not the 1.2's and the SDA SRS's.

hearingimpared

Cramer1 wrote: »

I might take you up on that! She has not confirmed that it would work to meet her this weekend. Hate to have you do that if you are too far away. I would only be about 35 miles from where they are located to where I will be staying for the weekend.

If she would just let me pull one of the tweeters, I could verify if it is an SL3000 or not, but I am just wondering if the SL3000's were only installed in the TLs and not the 1.2's and the SDA SRS's.

Yes bud, ONLY the 1.2 TL had the SL3000 tweeters.:) Unless someone did a FrankenPolk on them.

GaryW

Mine say on the label 1.2 TL.

Gary

Big Dawg

Cramer1 wrote: »

I might take you up on that! She has not confirmed that it would work to meet her this weekend. Hate to have you do that if you are too far away. I would only be about 35 miles from where they are located to where I will be staying for the weekend.

If she would just let me pull one of the tweeters, I could verify if it is an SL3000 or not, but I am just wondering if the SL3000's were only installed in the TLs and not the 1.2's and the SDA SRS's.

You don't need to pull the tweeter to identify it as an SL3000. Both the SDA SRS and the SDA SRS 1.2 (the non-TL version) used SL2000 tweeters, which are easy to differentiate from the SL3000, because the SL2000s have a visible coil, whereas the SL3000 do not.

Look at this thread to see the difference:

https://shop.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1138455

dane_peterson

Like others have mentioned, it shouldn't be a problem to identify these speakers without removing the tweeters. It should be pretty apparent from the beginning. It's a good thing that you're in direct contact with the seller though... I can't believe they're still around! Hard to come by 1.2TLs these days... especially in MN.

I'm off through Sunday... start my new job on Monday. Please let me know if you'd like me to take a venture out there with or without you. Perhaps I could put down a deposit to ensure you snag 'em? Shoot me a PM and we can discuss further.

heiney9

1.2's NEVER had sl3000's. You can tell an sl3000 because the dome is a goldish to bronze color and the dome has a foam ring around it. Sl2000's are an opaque milky color (also known as a "fish eye") and no foam ring. Side by side they don;t look anything a like.

Cramer1

Thanks for everybody's info. here. Maybe with the awesome help of Dane, I just might get the 1.2TL's that I wanted since I was a kid!

dane_peterson

Putting this issue to rest tomorrow afternoon! Thank goodness they're still around...

leroyjr1

Cramer1 wrote: »

Thanks for everybody's info. here. Maybe with the awesome help of Dane, I just might get the 1.2TL's that I wanted since I was a kid!

Let me know if you back out. If so and they're there this weekend I'll get them.