Question on the rings...

Ricardo
Ricardo Posts: 10,636
edited November 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
If this has been posted somewhere, I didn't see it. I am ready to install the rings and have a few questions.

1) What bit size are you guys using for the holes? 9/32"? Or 1/4" and wobble around until big enough?

2) The 10" passives in my speakers only use 4 screws. Seems enough to keep them flat against the baffle. Anyone gone all the way and drilled 8 holes?

3) Anyone actually installed the tweeter rings if using RDO's? Since they are plastic, you can't tighten them enough to get the benefit of the rings. Right? Am I missing something?

Thanks.....
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited November 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    If this has been posted somewhere, I didn't see it. I am ready to install the rings and have a few questions.

    3) Anyone actually installed the tweeter rings if using RDO's? Since they are plastic, you can't tighten them enough to get the benefit of the rings. Right? Am I missing something?

    Thanks.....

    I haven't got around to installing mine either, but I wondered the same thing about the tweeter mounts also... I guess they don't need to be as tight??

    I have the full set for 1C's, and 1.2TL's, just haven't had the time to install them yet.
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  • w_coyote
    w_coyote Posts: 66
    edited November 2010
    I have 1b's and I used a 9/32 bit. You have to be careful to be square. If you get off alittle you can go bigger like 19/64 if needed. My passive has 8 holes and I used them all. I did not use the tweeter rings. You may also have to adjust depending on if your center brace is accually in the center. Mine was off just alittle so one side fit nicely and the other side was kind of tight. Just take your time. I am far from any kind of expert but I manage to get them in without **** any thing up and once in they work great. Hope this helps.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2010
    Thanks Coyote.

    None of my bit sets have a 9/32. They go from 1/4 to 5/16. Believe it or not, my local Home Depot does not carry a 9/32 bit. You heard that well. And it's not that they are out of stock. They just don't carry one (they do have a $60 set that has one. No thanks).

    So thank you very much Amazon Prime with 1 day shipping!!! :wink:
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited November 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Thanks Coyote.

    None of my bit sets have a 9/32. They go from 1/4 to 5/16. Believe it or not, my local Home Depot does not carry a 9/32 bit. You heard that well. And it's not that they are out of stock. They just don't carry one (they do have a $60 set that has one. No thanks).

    So thank you very much Amazon Prime with 1 day shipping!!! :wink:

    I usw Amazon Prime all the time. Great Deal!!:biggrin:
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2010
    You wouldn't believe the stuff I buy from Amazon. With free 2 day shipping and no tax it can't be beat.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,507
    edited November 2010
    Just grind 1/32 off the 5/16 diameter bit.:biggrin:

    I wouldn't do the wobble thing with the 1/4" bit. Good move on the order.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited November 2010
    One note on the tweeter rings if you are using RDO's.

    I posted this before. Just showing you guys in case you didn't see it.

    It won't let me repost the pic ????

    Look at thread #17.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108566
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2010
    Vette, I never noticed that. I'll use some washers. Thanks for the tip!
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited November 2010
    You welcome. Are you going the RTA15's Ricardo ???
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2010
    Yes. This is for the 15's. Also changing the xover resistors from Mills to Duelund and Dynamating all the baskets.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited November 2010
    2) The 10" passives in my speakers only use 4 screws. Seems enough to keep them flat against the baffle. Anyone gone all the way and drilled 8 holes?

    On my 4.1TL's, I had previously added 4 more screws, so when Larry came out with his rings it was requested that he make the 10" rings with 8 holes. I think it is worth the effort.
    3) Anyone actually installed the tweeter rings if using RDO's? Since they are plastic, you can't tighten them enough to get the benefit of the rings. Right? Am I missing something?

    The point of the rings is to couple the drivers to the cabinet. With the tweeters this isn't needed. The point of the tweeter rings is to get rid of issues with the original wood screws stripping out the holes and it allows the bolt heads to better match the cap screws.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited November 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Yes. This is for the 15's. Also changing the xover resistors from Mills to Duelund and Dynamating all the baskets.

    Can you PM me the results of that Ricardo. I am keeping the 15's as secondary rig. I'm trying to keep up with the budget and not have two rigs break me.

    Thanks Ricardo
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