Sda srs 2.3tl

Idaman36

Hello I am extremely new to the Polk audio world. I had no idea what I was getting when I picked these up until I did a little research. I've been looking online to try and figure what I need to run these monsters because I don't think my little pioneer receiver can handle these bad boys. So any tips tricks or advice on hooking these up would be greatly appreciated. Also any help on individual speaker replacement would be great. I hooked them up to see if they even work (worked awesome) but I noticed in the right channel one of the 6.5 (on top of the four stack) pops extremely bad with high volume. Thanks for any help!

Toolfan66

First what pioneer do you have? Does it have pre outs for an external amp to be added? Cause you are going to need it..

Second don't use that receiver at high volumes with these speakers you could be asking for more troubles then just a driver..

Idaman36

It's a pioneer vsx-521-k. It does have pre-outs but none labeled for an external amp. I'm more than willing to get the correct equipment just didn't know where to start.

Toolfan66

Are you wanting to use these for just 2 channel or put them in a 5.1 surround setup?

Idaman36

Right now I want to use them for 2 channel because I don't have anything in comparison with them they will kill any sound from my other speakers. My original setup was all pioneer because they were cheap. But now with these I'd like to upgrade everything and and eventually run a 5.1 setup if I can find matching equipment.

Toolfan66

Then shoot for a good 2 channel amp to get you rolling I would prefer to have one amp running the big boys you can always add another amp later for your center and surrounds. Or if you can find a 5 channel Sunfire that would fit the bill nicely..

There are many good amps on the used market Adcom-Rotel-B&K ect... This all depends on your budget and needs..

Idaman36

Thank you so much for your help! I thought I actually knew a little bit about audio but these beautiful beasts have put me back in my place.

txcoastal1

vsx-521-k does not have preamp outputs for front channels

Idaman36

Oh ok so I'll need a receiver with preamp out puts. I'm making a grocery list. Wasn't prepared for these at all.

Toolfan66

Yeah I didn't look up your model # but yes you will need a receiver with pre outs...

gdb

Those puppies require an amp that is common ground ya know !?! If you decide to sell or trade the 2.3TLs, and they're anywhere near the mid Atlantic region, please let me know.

Idaman36

Yea I had read about them needing a common ground amp. I've been doing as much research as I can on them I stepped into a new world when I found these. If I ever decide to get rid of them I will definitely post on here first but I don't see it happening anytime soon. I fell in love as soon as I saw them. Very excited to get the correct components so I can hear them correctly. I disconnected them after my first post. I want to wait before I hook them up again so I don't damage them.

gdb

If you really want to be cautious......pull all the 6.5" WM drivers and butter them up around the pole-pieces and magnets with epoxy/JB Weld. this will prevent the dreaded (and all too common) magnet shifting syndrome !:eek:

HTguru1982

You can find a used Adcom GFA-545 or Ebay or Audiogon for $100-$150. Should be sufficient for now.

Idaman36

Thanks everyone for all the help!

F1nut

Idaman36 wrote: »

It's a pioneer vsx-521-k. It does have pre-outs but none labeled for an external amp. I'm more than willing to get the correct equipment just didn't know where to start.

Forget the AVR completely. Get a tube pre amp and either a nice SS amp or a nice tube amp. You'll also want to do all the upgrades to your speakers.

rncala

What are the symptoms of magnet shifting syndrome? What does it sound like?

F1nut

One clue would be a scratchy sound when the driver is pressed in evenly with your fingers. That would also be audible when playing. Another would be no sound from the driver because it is completely locked up.