6503 and 6501 MW drivers

james67nikon
james67nikon Posts: 6
edited March 2011 in Troubleshooting
Hello! Can anyone tell me the difference in specs. between the MW6503 and MW6501 drivers. I have the monitor 10B speakers
and need to replace some MW6503 drivers but they are no longer available from the polk service center.

I was informed that the MW6501 drivers are the next replacement drivers for the MW6503. Anyone tried these drivers or know of another brand of midwoofer driver to replace the MW6503. Thanks

I'm new to the club polk site and think it is great.
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2003
    I too own 10Bs, but didn't know the 6503s were gone. I had to replace one of mine about a year ago. I shoulda bought a bunch.

    Sorry no experience with the 6501s.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • james67nikon
    james67nikon Posts: 6
    edited June 2003
    Yes. The MW6503 are now an extinct species. I was told that the MW6501 is usable but, I don't know what difference they may have. Power, distortion, freq range etc...

    Anyone tried any different brand of midwoofer drivers in the monitor 10 speakers? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2003
    I know Polk used them (6501) in some of their SDA models of similar size. I would think it would be okay if Polk says it is. I would just make sure to buy an even number and share the replacements evenly. If you need one, buy two and replace the bad one and the one in the same location on the other speaker.

    I'll see if I can find an off brand alternative, but can't promise anything. If you could post a pic of the x-over it would help. I can't open mine as they aren't in-house anymore.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • james67nikon
    james67nikon Posts: 6
    edited June 2003
    I will try to get a photo of the x-over as soon as I can and post it.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited June 2003
    I thought someone said that Polk was looking for a source to restock the 6503's. Did Polk tell you no that's it , never again?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2003
    Ken, Justin, Micah, or MATT:

    Please tell me that Polk Audio is actively sourcing this replacement. There is considerable value to maintaining parts support for obsolete models indefinitely. It keeps the re-sale value of old speakers up. It creates and maintains classic speakers - like the SDA series. It generates CONSIDERABLE customer good-will. And, lastly, one can rest assured that if they buy Polk Audio, that spare parts will ALWAYS be available at a reasonable price.

    If Polk hadn't supported me so well on my 1980 speaker technology, I would have never purchased a home theatre from them (RTi series).

    Please Polk - don't drop the ball on this one. Make it a company policy to provide spare parts (or, like spare parts) forever. Your customers will appreciate it and your sales will be reflected in customer satisfaction.

    Thank you.

    Ron Skarvan
    Loyal Polk Customer
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  • james67nikon
    james67nikon Posts: 6
    edited June 2003
    Here is the return e-mail reply from the polk service center regarding the MW6503 driver.


    Good-afternoon Mr.Rodriguez,
    The MW6503 mid-range drivers are not available. However the MW6501 can be used in place of them and the SL2000 tweeters are available also. They are both $60.00 each + S&H.Some States require that you pay Sales Taxes.You can order parts with a Visa, MasterCard, Certified Check or Money Order.Please contact us at the address listed below.

    We also have on our web-site <<http://www.polkaudio.com/> ) where you can sign on as a Club Polk Member to receive a discount price and also get 2nd Day shipping at no charge ( In USA ). Once in Club Polk go to a section called Service & Parts.Scroll down to the part you need and either send that amount or quote it to us over the phone.
    Thank You,

    Helen Yarbor Customer Service / Parts
    Polk Audio 1-800-377-7655 ext 324
    5601 Metro Dr. Fax # 410-764-5470
    Baltimore, MD.21215 hyarbor@polkaudio.com



    The e-mail reply does not say anything about looking or not looking to replace the MW6503 other than using what already is in stock and that is the MW6501.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited June 2003
    Hello,
    Rest assured that we will have replacement 6.5" drivers for the Monitor/SDA series. We have received samples from the vendor that meet all of our specifications. The next step is to have a larger sample produced by the vendor giving us proof of unit-to-unit performance over larger quantities. Once this is accomplished the vendor can begin making them in quantity, our QA folks will examine each one made and verify that they meet our mechanical and electrical specifications. We estimate this to require another 45 to 60 days to have them in stock, maybe sooner if everything checks out. At that point we will redeem MW6501 for MW6503 for owners who are using them as a temporary substitute.
    Regards, Ken Swauger
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  • james67nikon
    james67nikon Posts: 6
    edited June 2003
    Great news everyone! Looks like polk is comming to the rescue with new replacement MW drivers.

    Hopefully they will be tested and stocked sooner rather than later :D

    Thank you to everyone who has placed a reply to this thread. I
    would still like to hear from anyone who may have used different drivers or made any mods to the monitor 10s.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2003
    Thanks Ken. That was exactly the response that I hoped to hear. Very good Polk customer support. That is why I will always come back to Polk for my audio speaker purchases.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited June 2003
    Yes, Thanks Ken!!!

    You guys are the BEST
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • har_navalta
    har_navalta Posts: 957
    edited June 2003
    Hello Ken,

    Thank you very much. The availability of parts will keep our Vintages Polk ALIVE!! :)

    I hope we can get all the parts we need from the most needed Interconnect Cable Pin/Blade and A1 isolations with Pin/Blade.

    Once again, that's a good news for us.

    Thank you.

    Har
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited June 2003
    Forum members,
    You're welcome, glad to be of help.
    Take care, Ken
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    Customer Service that actually serves the customers... What a concept...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2003
    That's quite a relief. This is a relief for future purchases. When I bought my Polks they were the current line. This makes me assume that you'll carry replacements for the current models for years to come which is pretty important to me.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Nima Amjadi
    Nima Amjadi Posts: 10
    edited September 2003
    I have a bunch of MW 6503's. Let me know if your interested.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
    Good to know, Nima.

    Ken,
    Has Polk come up with a new supplier for the long run?
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • har_navalta
    har_navalta Posts: 957
    edited September 2003
    Nima Amjadi,

    I am interested for the MW6503's email me here
    har_navalta@hotmail.com

    Har
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited March 2011
    james67nikon wrote: »
    Here is the return e-mail reply from the polk service center regarding the MW6503 driver.


    Good-afternoon Mr.Rodriguez,
    The MW6503 mid-range drivers are not available. However the MW6501 can be used in place of them and the SL2000 tweeters are available also. They are both $60.00 each + S&H.Some States require that you pay Sales Taxes.You can order parts with a Visa, MasterCard, Certified Check or Money Order.Please contact us at the address listed below.

    We also have on our web-site <<http://www.polkaudio.com/> ) where you can sign on as a Club Polk Member to receive a discount price and also get 2nd Day shipping at no charge ( In USA ). Once in Club Polk go to a section called Service & Parts.Scroll down to the part you need and either send that amount or quote it to us over the phone.
    Thank You,

    Helen Yarbor Customer Service / Parts
    Polk Audio 1-800-377-7655 ext 324
    5601 Metro Dr. Fax # 410-764-5470
    Baltimore, MD.21215 hyarbor@polkaudio.com



    The e-mail reply does not say anything about looking or not looking to replace the MW6503 other than using what already is in stock and that is the MW6501.
    I just spoke to miss Helen about replacement drivers.they have them.but,my problem is,I don't know which one I need.the label is missing on the back. I have the original 1.2's 1988 SRS SDA. it may be the 6503 or 6511. don't know. help!
    I hate to have to take all the drivers out,just to replace that one.
    PolkAudioClyde
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