Definitive word on SRS2 TL possibilities?

Loud & Clear
Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
edited January 2011 in Vintage Speakers
This is what I have gathered using the search function:

1) It seems as though the blade/blade version can in fact be TL'd.

2) It also appears as though it's either impossible to TL the pin/blade version, or that no one has yet endeavored with enough conviction to do so.

Do I have this situation properly understood?

My reasons for asking are likely transparent. I have the pin/blade SRS2 and would like it very much if a TL procedure became available. Hopefully someone will come up with a viable solution at some point.

Two Channel Setup:

Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
DAC: Arcam irDac
Source: iMac
Remote Control: iPad Mini

3.2 Home Theater Setup:

Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
Center: Klipsch RP-160M
Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited December 2010
    My understanding is that the pin/blade can be TL'd and the blade/blade cannot. I also understand that there are some pin/blade, such as the SDA-1c's that cannot be TL'd as well. Hopefully someone will chime in with information specific to your speaker.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,251
    edited December 2010
    Jesse would know, But I thought both could be TL'ed. I do know both P/B B/B 2B's can be TL'ed.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,567
    edited December 2010
    I know a couple of the guys have TL's their SRS2's, BUT this mod has not been approved by Polk nor has any real testing been done such as frequency plots, etc.
    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."

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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited December 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    I know a couple of the guys have TL's their SRS2's, BUT this mod has not been approved by Polk nor has any real testing been done such as frequency plots, etc.

    My SRS 2 crossovers are being done by Ben as we speak. Jesse, what is involved in doing the frequency plots you mentioned? After they have broken in sufficiently, maybe I could do a plot, and post it so it could be available.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited December 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    I know a couple of the guys have TL's their SRS2's, BUT this mod has not been approved by Polk nor has any real testing been done such as frequency plots, etc.

    Is it known whether or not their SRS2's were pin/blade or blade/blade? I followed inspiredsports's threads on his blade/blade SRS2, but hadn't seen any pin/bladers giving it a try.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2010
    I venture to bet that the overwhelming majority of folks could not tell the difference between TL'd SRS2's and fully/properly upgraded SRS2's with RDO-194's.

    Maybe the RDO-194/SL-2000 SRS2 owners should spend the money else where like IC's or cables. I know I know the answer is "DO EVERYTHING" and do it now.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2010
    RDO them and be done. Good lord.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2010
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    RDO them and be done. Good lord.

    ...the money shot.

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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited December 2010
    They've had the SL2000 replacement tweeters installed. Solves some problems and introduces some others.

    I'll probably just take this question to a personal message level.

    Thanks.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited December 2010
    Wanted to throw my 2 cents in the ring. I will be the proud owner of the SRS 2 Pin/Blade as of tonight around 7:00 PM! Anyways... I am going to be getting the crossovers upgraded by Ben, and would REALLY like to TL these if at all possible. I was given the email of the lead engineer at Polk and I have sent him an email asking about the possibilities of this mod for the P/B version. Hopefully I will hear back soon and we will have an official answer from Polk!

    Don
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    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • Hamatym
    Hamatym Posts: 269
    edited December 2010
    Really Nice Work!!
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited January 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    Wanted to throw my 2 cents in the ring. I will be the proud owner of the SRS 2 Pin/Blade as of tonight around 7:00 PM! Anyways... I am going to be getting the crossovers upgraded by Ben, and would REALLY like to TL these if at all possible. I was given the email of the lead engineer at Polk and I have sent him an email asking about the possibilities of this mod for the P/B version. Hopefully I will hear back soon and we will have an official answer from Polk!

    Don

    Ever hear back?
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