SL 3000 vs RDO 198 tweeters for SDA 2Bs

pglbook
pglbook Posts: 2,222
edited January 2013 in Vintage Speakers
I recently bought a great pair of Polk SDA 2Bs from forum member bluecomet. I have been in audio heaven ever since and love listening to them.

The SDA 2Bs I bought had alrealy been tl'd and also had the SL 3000 tweeter upgrade.
I have been reading that there is another tweeter upgrade for the SDA 2Bs, the RDO 198 tweeter.

Is the RDO 198 a big improvement over the SL 3000 tweeter?
Should I think about upgrading from the SL 3000 to the RDO 198 in the future?
If so, where can I buy the RDO 198s? Directly from Polk? How much are they (a pair)?
How easy is it to switch tweeters? Is it something I can do myself or would I have to get a tech to do it? (I have no soldering or electronics experience).

I will leave the speakers as they are for now and I am really enjoying their sound.
But I am curious if another tweeter upgrade is something I should entertain doing at some point.

Thanks.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited January 2013
    They are the first thing that I would do for maximum improvement.
    Call Helen Monday. Tell her you are a Club Polk member. They are $48 each + tax.
    All you have to do is change them out they have little spade on the wires.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited January 2013
    +1...I really like the RD0-194s. I hear the 198s are even better. What are you powering them with?
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited January 2013
    Yes. RD0-198's. Buy them and you will be set.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,559
    edited January 2013
    Yes, do it now.
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited January 2013
    Thanks. I guess I will go ahead and get the RDO 198s.

    How do I take the SL 3000s out and how do I install the RDO 198s?
    Is it simple to do?
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited January 2013
    Thanks. I guess I will go ahead and get the RDO-198s.

    How do I take the SL-3000s out and how do I install the RDO-198s?
    Is it simple to do?
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited January 2013
    I f you know how to use a screw driver then you're all set . . .. seriously

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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited January 2013
    Thanks. Is it that easy? Just unscrew and pop the old tweeters out and the new ones in?
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 882
    edited January 2013
    Yes it is that easy. The details are making sure you get the Polarity correct +/- and transferring the gasket if needed.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2013
    Polk customer service is closed on Monday due to the holiday. But they will be back open on Tuesday.

    The RDO-198 is the first upgrade I have planned for my new 15TLs.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2013
    *Double-post
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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