Polk Audio Monitor 10 series2 Upgrade Kit

mole'
mole' Posts: 3,160
edited September 2010 in Vintage Speakers
check this out.

Monitor 10's
http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-10-series2-Upgrade-Kit-/260599675929?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cacf37c19#ht_3854wt_1137

Polk Audio Monitor 5, 7, RTA 8T Upgrade Kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-5-7-RTA-8T-Upgrade-Kit-/180552049848?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2a09bda4b8#ht_4165wt_1137

http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-10-RTA-11T-Upgrade-Kit-/260656858255?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cb05c048f#ht_4160wt_1137
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2010
    Better to go with your own caps, clarity caps/daytons/etc.
    Truck setup
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited September 2010
    Maybe better.....but for those of us "XO challenged" individuals, a kit with instructions like this is attractive.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited September 2010
    halo71 wrote: »
    Maybe better.....but for those of us "XO challenged" individuals, a kit with instructions like this is attractive.

    The Monitor 10 is one of the simplest crossovers there is.

    Instructions are NOT needed on this one. IF you can't do this without instructions you have NO business owning any soldering iron.

    The parts used in this kit are going to leave you with less than the desired results.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,254
    edited September 2010
    You have 2 crossovers only take one apart and upgrade it. Use the other one as your instruction sheet repeat this step on the other crossover. Using a solding iron is your bigger challenge..
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited September 2010
    soldering is a skill which improves with practice....it's like a driving a car....there are those who pick up instantly and those who still can't parallel park...
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited September 2010
    devani wrote: »
    soldering is a skill which improves with practice....it's like a driving a car....there are those who pick up instantly and those who still can't parallel park...

    soldering iron? like a branding iron?....curling iron?....how about just an arc welder?

    I prefer to use superglue.....
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited September 2010
    HB27 wrote: »
    The Monitor 10 is one of the simplest crossovers there is.

    Instructions are NOT needed on this one. IF you can't do this without instructions you have NO business owning any soldering iron.

    The parts used in this kit are going to leave you with less than the desired results.

    I didn't say I was getting this kit. Just saying that a kit in general for XO upgrades would be a nice alternative for some. Guess I shoulda been clearer. ;) Kinda like building tube amps, for most buying the parts and assembling them is much easier than figuring out what parts go good together or are compatible or will yield the desired results.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited September 2010
    It's a crossover though....you replace said-cap with another cap of matching value.

    If you don't know the value of the cap/resistor, this forum (and alot of other speaker manufacturers) can provide such information.

    These kits are a waste of money IMO; spend it on some better caps.
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2010
    im not getting them. was just posting it up. i learned from the FAKE MIT cables.
    mole'
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited September 2010
    The best part of this kit is the "MODIFIACTION Manual". Can't wait to read it!
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2010
    Outfitter03 wrote: »
    The best part of this kit is the "MODIFIACTION Manual". Can't wait to read it!

    you ordered it???
    mole'
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  • tonyr1
    tonyr1 Posts: 103
    edited September 2010
    halo71 wrote: »
    Maybe better.....but for those of us "XO challenged" individuals, a kit with instructions like this is attractive.

    I found all the instructions I needed right here at CP. Never soldered a thing before and my 10"s turned out fine!! :)
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  • Hamatym
    Hamatym Posts: 269
    edited September 2010
    My 2 cents and experience- When I first started out, this type of kit and seller were VERY helpful for me as a newby. Now once you get your eyes inside a Polk speaker, you start understanding what the heck everyone on this site is talking about. Hence, for beginners it's not a waste of money, but a great teaching tool. Just think about that before going out and buying top of line compnents only to potentially ruin them during your first mod.
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited September 2010
    No Mole', didn't order it. Just read the title in the picture of the posting. I did just "order" a set of Monitor 10A. Picking up a week from Saturday if all checks out well. From pictures and my discussion with seller these should be Minty.

    Then I will be joining the "Mod" club as these will need crossover upgrades as they are unmodified.

    They also come with stands, and from my reading on here, seem to be hard to find. Will post pictures when I get them home.
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