New to me Monitor 7

dkfreebird
dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
edited August 2014 in Vintage Speakers
Picked these up today,pretty good shape 14929937715_3b4ce05855.jpgIMG_4780 by .net, on Flickr
2 Channel
Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
Musical Fidelity M6Si
North Star Intenso Dac
Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
Oppo 103
Pangea PC
Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited August 2014
    Congrats...now the fun begins
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    Yes,they sound pretty good but I know there is always room for improvement. :)
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    Are the 194 tweeters for these a direct drop in replacement?
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2014
    dkfreebird wrote: »
    Are the 194 tweeters for these a direct drop in replacement?

    For SL-2000s, yes.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited August 2014
    The sweetheart of the monitor line imho. Start with resealing cabs, dynomat baskets, then off to the races with recap, hurricane nuts new resistors, the full monty! Have fun!
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    I thought so but wanted to make sure.I picked them up for 45 so I have a little wiggle room for upgrades.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited August 2014
    dkfreebird wrote: »
    Are the 194 tweeters for these a direct drop in replacement?
    Yes, but do the TL mod and use the RDO-198s
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    I have a set of 2.3tl's that I'm working on now,I have leftover dynamatt and blackhole 5 to use on them,so I have a good start for upgrades.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    Congrats on the purchase!!!

    Dave did the TL-mod to my Monitor 10's so I could use the RDO-198 tweeters and so far about 110+ hours into the burn it there sounding awesome, I love those tweeters!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    Dave has my 2.3tl crossovers now for the upgrades,I'm thinking I might be brave enough to try the upgrades on these myself since I don't have alot invested in them.
    voltz wrote: »
    Congrats on the purchase!!!

    Dave did the TL-mod to my Monitor 10's so I could use the RDO-198 tweeters and so far about 110+ hours into the burn it there sounding awesome, I love those tweeters!
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    I did my Monitor 4's myself, but almost used too big of caps as they didn't want to go thru that smaller hole :)
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    voltz wrote: »
    I did my Monitor 4's myself, but almost used too big of caps as they didn't want to go thru that smaller hole :)
    I will be picking his brain when I try mine,I have a set of 10's and some 2b's but I will wait on those till later
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited August 2014
    dkfreebird wrote: »
    I will be picking his brain when I try mine,I have a set of 10's and some 2b's but I will wait on those till later
    My brain is already picked, like Swiss cheese
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    westmassguy wrote: »
    My brain is already picked, like Swiss cheese
    I bet it has,but you have helped a lot of people tackle things they wouldn't have it it wasn't for your help from what I've read.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited August 2014
    I'll do my best for you Dennis
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
    edited August 2014
    dkfreebird wrote: »
    I bet it has,but you have helped a lot of people tackle things they wouldn't have it it wasn't for your help from what I've read.

    I'll second that. WMG has been generous with his knowledge and patient with my questions. Other have as well, so thanks to all on the forum!
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    I agree, every one on here has helped me in any way possible.I don't do facebook and all that other media stuff,my wife does but I have always been pretty private,but this place has changed me a little bit.
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    edited August 2014
    westmassguy wrote: »
    My brain is already picked, like Swiss cheese

    Good brain to pick. I know I have had my share of Dave's brain picking. He did my 10 and 12 c/o's and still continues to put up with my endless questions.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2014
    Congrats on your new speakers. 7's are wonderful sounding speakers. Excellent price BTW. Enjoy
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    edited August 2014
    boston1450 wrote: »
    Congrats on your new speakers. 7's are wonderful sounding speakers. Excellent price BTW. Enjoy
    I told my wife I was done with speakers after the 2.3's but I couldn't pass these up at that price.I guess I should never say that again
    2 Channel
    Polk 1.2tl's Modded with dreadnought
    Musical Fidelity M6Si
    North Star Intenso Dac
    Auralic Aries Mini Streamer
    Oppo 103
    Pangea PC
    Wireworld Equinox 7 interconnects
    Wireworld Equinox 7 Speaker Cables and Jumpers

    Backups 2.3tl, Crs+ pin/blade with stands.Monitor 5 peerless,Monitor 4 peerless,Polk R200,McCormack Dna 0.5 Deluxe McCormack Dna 1,Dared Sl 2000A,Dayens Ampino Rogue Magnum 66 pre
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