2.3TL Xover complete how-to list?

gemohler
gemohler Posts: 11
edited December 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I have a set of 2.3TLs that Ive had for years, and another set of 2Bs that ive had since the day I bought them brand new in 91.

:)

Im already planning to upgrade the tweeters to RDO-194's.

I do need two replacement drivers for the 2.3's, one driver on each side is not working (the mid drivers)


However, I _really_ wanna do the Xover upgrade, and im a total n00b with electronics.

Im looking for a really good master document on "what and how to do" this job.


Ive been many pages of threads back..and Ive seen a number of good photos, and such..but just looking for a recipe.

??

Thanks!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,567
    edited December 2010
    The 2.3TL's use the RD0198-1.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2010
    All you do is replace the old components with new ones. I don't know what your soldering skills are like, but if you are new at it you should practice on some old electronics boards. A cold solder joint can be a real pia to figure out. Do one XO at a time so you have a reference. Also don not cut the legs on the XO components so if you need to move something a little bit you have not screwed yourself. Soldering isn't for everybody. Some people just can't pull off good joints. Like myself I can not do a good job of sheet rocking.
    Enjoy
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • gemohler
    gemohler Posts: 11
    edited December 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    All you do is replace the old components with new ones. I don't know what your soldering skills are like, but if you are new at it you should practice on some old electronics boards. A cold solder joint can be a real pia to figure out. Do one XO at a time so you have a reference. Also don not cut the legs on the XO components so if you need to move something a little bit you have not screwed yourself. Soldering isn't for everybody. Some people just can't pull off good joints. Like myself I can not do a good job of sheet rocking.
    Enjoy
    Ben

    Ya..I can grok the soldering, I was more concerned with the components choice of WHAT to replace on the boards.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2010
    Replace all the caps and resistors.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55888
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • gemohler
    gemohler Posts: 11
    edited December 2010
    Ben: Awesome.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited December 2010
    Here's another list:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72401
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