Larry's Rings Installation SDA 2B

audiocr381ve
audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
edited September 2011 in Vintage Speakers
The rings are in. Now how the hell do I install them? :confused:

You guys know me already, I just have to ask these questions because I'm not near as good a handy man as most of you are.

So, I use the template ring to drill new holes, simple enough. What drill bit do I use?

Is this a good time to install Armalex to the speakers? Or will I not need that with the rings?
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited September 2011
    Just did this. 9/32 drill bit.

    I did the Armacell thing at the same time. Easy.

    For the hardware you need hex set w/ SAE 3/32 and a 9/64 sizes

    I had to cut a couple of the mid rings due to the bracing in the center being a bit out of line on one speaker. Other than that they went in nicely.

    Have fun!
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  • adcomcyclone
    adcomcyclone Posts: 49
    edited September 2011
    You hit it on the head. Use the templates as a guide to drill the new holes.

    I clamped mine onto the speaker opening(s) to line up the holes over where the existing screwholes are, drilled out the holes (the drill but should just slightly exceed the size of the hardware that the screws will go into). Once you drill the holes, insert the rings into the cabinet, insert the hardware into the freshly drilled holes, so that the rings lay flat against the inside of the cabinet, place the speaker and screw the provided screws into the rings.

    Do the PR last. To get the PR ring in, I had to make a cut with tin snips in the ring, so that you can maneuver it in without bending it. Once you have attached it, the PR screws will tighten it down just fine.

    I personally just used the existing gaskets, nothing to seal the speakers. Don't over tighten the screws, you can easily bend the speaker frames with the rings installed.

    Hope this helps.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited September 2011
    You didn't have to snip the ring if you look at the ring I put two slits in it so you can bend it just a little then when it's inside the cabinet you can bend it back with ease..

    Good luck!!!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited September 2011
    Shane,

    Here's my install with the 5B's. Lots of the procedure is transferable to the 2B's

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121653

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  • adcomcyclone
    adcomcyclone Posts: 49
    edited September 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    You didn't have to snip the ring if you look at the ring I put two slits in it so you can bend it just a little then when it's inside the cabinet you can bend it back with ease..

    Good luck!!!

    Ha...I wondered what those were for...duh!!!

    It worked the way I did it too. I just added a little adhesive to the ends where I made the cut to make sure there were no vibrations, so it worked quite well.
    2 Channel
    Polk SDA SRS, Nakamichi Pa-5 Preamp, PA-7 Amp, Shenda (Jolida) SD100S CD Player (Sylvania Gold Brand 5751 & Amperex Holland, Orange Globe 12au7 tubes).

    Home Theatre
    Onkyo SR707, Samsung Blu Ray,Sony 400 Disc DVD Changer, Sony 46" LCD (Model?)
    Speakers: Front L/R: JBL L7, Center: JBL LC1, Surround: TBD (likely JBL L1)

    Car: Clarion 9255-DRX, Adcom GFA 4702, GFA 4404, Pioneer TS-A1702c (Front and Rear), 2 Boston Acoustics 12.5LF subs
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited September 2011
    Exactly what I needed, thanks guys.

    Only bummer is I found out I don't have a 9/32 drill bit. Uhhh! :)
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited September 2011
    Let us know what you think, Shane. I am about to install them in my dads 1.2tl'S.... cant wait!
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited September 2011
    chandler9a wrote: »
    Let us know what you think, Shane. I am about to install them in my dads 1.2tl'S.... cant wait!

    Will do Chandler!
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