Feeler: Binding Post Cup replacement for SDA?

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,647
edited June 2012 in Vintage Speakers
I am curious if there is an interest in these...

I have thought about it -

They would be similar to what I already have made for me but would be a thinner metal - engraved to say

Polk Audio with SDA below it

Predrilled for binding post and a SDA connection - the only downside is you would have to enlarge them to whatever you would need them to be...

I would probably be able to do them for around $24.00 a piece with a minimum 20 quantity order... (from the factory of course)

Thoughts?
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited June 2012
    I might be interested for a pair of CRS+...but, what do you mean by needing to enlarge them?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited June 2012
    I might be interested but I'd need a drawing or mock-up. How would the x-over fit on the new binding plate? Are all the models the same?

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2012
    Anything other than a plastic cup is cool.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    Hey guys,

    The holes would have to be a standard size - so I would have to choose between standard binding post + SDA or do all standard binding post...

    The problem is some high end binding post are wider, hence you might have to drill out the holes to be larger

    The SDA connection - some guys do binding post, some do XLR, some do speak on, some do the standard connection -

    Either way... you would have to start with a smaller hole then enlarge it to fit your poison... (thoughts??)

    If you were to use one with an inductor on the back - you would have to remove your connections and you would have to install the new binding post with long, bolts - you would then attach the old binding post cup on the INSIDE of the enclosure and the new one would go on the outside and act as a fascia... thoughts?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    Unfortunately I am not CAD artist but it would literally but a circular plate, roughly 3/16" thick, slightly rounded edges -

    There would be the standard configuration for SDA/+/- connections -

    Then at the top say Polk Audio then at the bottom SDA

    It would look similar to my Vr3 plates, just round
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    You would have to use insulated binding post or put nylon washers between regular binding post and a sleeve to put around them
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited June 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Unfortunately I am not CAD artist but it would literally but a circular plate, roughly 3/16" thick, slightly rounded edges -

    There would be the standard configuration for SDA/+/- connections -

    Then at the top say Polk Audio then at the bottom SDA

    It would look similar to my Vr3 plates, just round

    would it use the existing holes?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    Everything would line up as a drop in replacement...

    I could have the binding post/SDA holes cut whatever way you guys agree would be the best....
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited June 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Unfortunately I am not CAD artist but it would literally but a circular plate, roughly 3/16" thick, slightly rounded edges -

    There would be the standard configuration for SDA/+/- connections -

    Then at the top say Polk Audio then at the bottom SDA

    It would look similar to my Vr3 plates, just round
    One thing about them being a flat plate is the posts would stick out past the back of the speaker which could be a problem if you had to move them. PFB need I say more.:razz:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    I can have them made recessed but obviously that would drastically increase costs
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2012
    What would constutute drastically Trey?

    Also, I have Larry's rings on the binding post cups now. Would these work with the rings? I would think so, but thought I would ask.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
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    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    You could use these with rings but since they would be metal you could also just install them with a bolt and tighten them down pretty hard as they are...

    If I had to guess, to make a recessed plate it would double the cost, just a guess.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited June 2012
    Those are very nice looking binding post replacement covers. I would be interested in a set for my SRS 1.2 TLs.

    Would there be an extra hole for the SDA Binding Post?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited June 2012
    There would be three holes in the normal Polk arrangement...

    For this to be viable it would probably need to be the flat arrangement...

    At this point I don't believe there is enough interest to do a run (20)
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2012
    Trey, wait for Larry to do up his binding post cups and replace them with pictures, etc. There may be more interest then...........
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    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.....

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited June 2012
    gimpod wrote: »
    One thing about them being a flat plate is the posts would stick out past the back of the speaker which could be a problem if you had to move them. PFB need I say more.:razz:



    I am making mine with a flat plate (not recessed) but i want mine that way. Also mine will have a set of binding post's for the SDA Cable so I have a - and + for the AI-1 Dreadnought.


    I just finished the Delrin Plate's today, I am working on the Stainless cover for them now. The will be lasered with the - and + as well, something like this.

    SDA AI-1
    (binding post's)
    - +

    SPEAKER HF
    (binding post's)
    - +

    SPEAKER LF
    (binding post's)
    - +


    Keep in mind I still plan to use the Cardas Blocks as well..
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited June 2012
    If IRC yours aren't going to be a drop in replacement for the stock ones.

    That's the nice thing about being you, You just make whatever custom part you want or need. :biggrin:

    BTW: Got any of that Delrin plate left. :question:
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  • Leftplumma
    Leftplumma Posts: 88
    edited June 2012
    Hi Guys,
    I'm also interested, and could draw up the plans if need be.
    You'd just have to let me know what everyone wants.
    Thanks,
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited June 2012
    gimpod wrote: »
    One thing about them being a flat plate is the posts would stick out past the back of the speaker which could be a problem if you had to move them. PFB need I say more.:razz:

    The Cardass CCGR-S posts on my 1.2TL's stick out about a half inch. If I needed to move, or ship, the speakers lying on their backs, I would unplug the binding post wiring harness from the crossover board and remove the binding post cup.
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  • Mr. Bubbles
    Mr. Bubbles Posts: 736
    edited June 2012
    from a purely functional standpoint if one wanted a drop in recessed plate it could simply be mounted from the inside of the cabinet. It wouldn't look the best since the cutout is not laminated but should function fine. If it were designed as a drop in replacement with both options in mind any lettering could be placed so it is readable when mounted either way, that way the individual owner could decide if recessed or flat is preferential for their personal situation.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited June 2012
    Front Side, will finish the stainless face in the morning..

    06-29-12139.jpg


    Back Side with ring that will be used..

    06-29-12136.jpg
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited June 2012
    gimpod wrote: »
    If IRC yours aren't going to be a drop in replacement for the stock ones.

    That's the nice thing about being you, You just make whatever custom part you want or need. :biggrin:

    BTW: Got any of that Delrin plate left. :question:

    I do, I have some 3/8" left as I went with 1/2" on these..
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited June 2012
    Wow that's pretty.
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