All the Polk SDA upgrades located in one place!
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I figured this would help some folks find all the tweaks!
If I missed any, please let me know! Please let me know if there is a better link than the one I used as well!
Thanks!
http://vr3mods.com/LCSDAUpgrade.php
If I missed any, please let me know! Please let me know if there is a better link than the one I used as well!
Thanks!
http://vr3mods.com/LCSDAUpgrade.php
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Link was added on how to remove Hot glue 06/14/12- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Congrats on becoming a STICKY!:cheesygrin:
And thanks for the link... This is a brilliant idea that was long overdue imho.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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Updated 6/15- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Posted this in the other thread but I didn't want it to get glossed over. Some info from Matthew Polk regarding the Bass Brace:
Tony –
The “Bass-Brace” was introduced as a recommended modification for the SRS 1.2 and was available free for the asking. The kit was composed of nothing more than a piece of all-thread, ?” I think, with a t-nut for the back of the cabinet and an selection of wall anchors. All late production SRS models came with the t-nut already installed in the back of the cabinet plugged with a bolt to seal the hole. (Note: when the all-thread is screwed into the cabinet it will often wind Dacron around it like cotton candy jamming in place and requiring removal of a driver to free-up.)
The “Bass-Brace” did make a noticeable difference in bass performance. Slam and speed were noticeably improved. If you anchored to a masonry wall the difference was really quite dramatic, more than you’d get from improving your speaker cables and even better than spikes.
However, the real reason for the Bass-Brace was not initially to improve performance. Around that time new industry safety guidelines were issued for loudspeakers which included a “tip test”. The tip test specified that with the speaker placed on an inclined plane at 10 deg. (as best I recall) it would not tip over in any orientation. Needless to say, the SRS products did not pass. That was a real problem and with an inventory of product already in the warehouse we needed a solution. The solution was the Bass-Brace which when installed prevents the speaker from tipping over. But, when trying it out we realized it also made a significant performance improvement. So, it became both a performance modification and a safety feature. However, it was very difficult to install and I doubt many SRS owners ever enjoyed the benefits. Over Amy’s objections I did install mine and anchored them to an 18” thick brick and masonry wall. It was very impressive.
Hope that helps
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Updated page for information on common ground amplifiers and Dreadnou- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
I figured this would help some folks find all the tweaks!
If I missed any, please let me know! Please let me know if there is a better link than the one I used as well!
Thanks!
http://vr3mods.com/LCSDAUpgrade.html
I have a SDA II owners manual if you're interested in adding it to your link?Monitor 7C's With Tubes -
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Sorry I missed this earlier, email has been sent.Monitor 7C's With Tubes -
Added SDA 2 manual!
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When I bought my SDA 2B Studios back in 1988, the salesman gave me a pamphlet that detailed how the salespeople were supposed to demonstrate the SDA's. A lot of it was positioning of the speakers and is covered under the owner's manual. It also included 3 pages of songs to demonstrate the abilities of the SDA's. The guy said they normally didn't give out this pamphlet. I'll send it to you tonight/tomorrow and you can look it over and see if you want to post it under other information.
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Fixed some broken links, all links now point to an external source
Added sales brochure/general setup information- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Added link to 40 page pdf to help ID vintage Polk models- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Updated 7/20 to include crossover design and progressive point source info
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You know I see all these SDA ads and reviews selling on Ebay for like $10
I wish we had a place to put every old ad and review in one place.POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1 -
find them and I will add it!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1 -
POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1 -
Updated 8/29/12
Refined the organization, added a few more links, updated some info
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Added Link on how to convert a SDA1 to a SDA 1A- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Trey, can you add the "bass brace" mod that Raife did for his 1.2TL's and/or SRS's please? I didn't see it on your page, and others may like to read up on how Raife did it. Thanks Trey.
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
I actually searched for this when I first did the page... no such luck finding the link...
Do you by chance have it?
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I actually searched for this when I first did the page... no such luck finding the link...
Do you by chance have it?
Thanks
Trey, look at post 32 here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?123136-SDA-Driver-Seals-Original-Foam-vs.-Mortite-vs.-Armaflex-Foam&p=1640225&viewfull=1#post1640225"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
ADDED and done :-D
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ADDED and done :-D
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No problem! That site is a great reference I am glad to help get built so when my SDA time comes, bam no work to find all this crap, just head to your site and start printing :biggrin:"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Yup yup....
I try to keep an eye on new stuff and obviously as I do mods I learn more and More, like the 1A information...
Fun stuff either way- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Wow, you guys are too quick! Anyway, thanks Ender and VR3.
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
Wow, you guys are too quick! Anyway, thanks Ender and VR3.
Its what happens when you have insomnia, you stare at the computer most of the night :biggrin:....
That and I love you guys enough to google search and track it down"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Jimmy Johns fast... FREAKY- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Added the SDA Handbook by Ray!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.