Is It difficult to...........
pumpkinman
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replace the original binding posts on my 3.1TL's ??
I no longer can tighten one terminal snug anymore.
It goes round and round and round.
Thanks in advance
P-man
I no longer can tighten one terminal snug anymore.
It goes round and round and round.
Thanks in advance
P-man
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Are you looking to just fix the old broken one, or get all new ones?2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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Replacing them all. If one broke I'm afraid the others might also and if I'm gonna replace one might as well do them all.
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If you want to DIY, I'm not sure how hard it is, but I believe VR3 and Wesmassguy both do that upgrade. You may have already known that.2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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I didn't know if the crossover was attached to the cup holding the binding posts. I just ordered 8 new posts from Amazon. They weren't to awful expensive.
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Should be pretty easy P-Man. Most SDA owners have done it with no problems. There should be quite a few threads on how to do it (for SDA's in general, including the 3.1TL's)
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."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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
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Kinda curious on how to fix it IF your not going to replace it ? Is there such a method & what would that be ?..
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The Binding Post Cup connects to the Crossover via Molex Type connectors. Disconnect them, remove the four screws on the back, and remove the Cup. The wires connect to the Binding Posts via Crimp Ring Connectors. Remove the Hot Glue, and Use a Nut Driver to remove the nuts. You new Binding Posts may or may not fit through the Ring Connectors. You can replace them with new Crimp Ring Connectors, or Solder the wires directly to the Binding Posts.
The back of the Cup should look something like this:
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
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Thats to replace them correct ? If they keep turning & not tightening up-does that mean they need to be replaced ? Are there other ways to keep existing post & repair methods ? Reason i ask is ive heard this before & wondered..
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westmassguy wrote: »The Binding Post Cup connects to the Crossover via Molex Type connectors. Disconnect them, remove the four screws on the back, and remove the Cup. The wires connect to the Binding Posts via Crimp Ring Connectors. Remove the Hot Glue, and Use a Nut Driver to remove the nuts. You new Binding Posts may or may not fit through the Ring Connectors. You can replace them with new Crimp Ring Connectors, or Solder the wires directly to the Binding Posts.
The back of the Cup should look something like this:
Thanks very much for your reply. Looks pretty straight forward.
I think this old pumpkin can handle it.
P-man
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Depends Randy. If the Binding Post itself is loose and spinning, then just tighten the nuts in the back. If the plastic hold-down nuts are spinning, the plastic threads are stripped. I've got a tone of old Polk Posts if you need, but replacing them with better quality posts is the best option.boston1450 wrote: »Thats to replace them correct ? If they keep turning & not tightening up-does that mean they need to be replaced ? Are there other ways to keep existing post & repair methods ? Reason i ask is ive heard this before & wondered
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/ -
In my case the plastic nut is stripped. I have no desire to replace the one with an OEM binding post. A quick Google let me a video on how to remove the hot glue. This doesn't look to hard to do. I'll post some pics that is as long as I'm successful.
P-man
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The hot glue will pop right off with a 1/2" wood chisel, and pull the rest off with needle nose pliers. It's old.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/ -
If those are nylon insert lock nuts you can find them at Ace or True Value hardware.
Bring one of the good ones and fit them to the sample bolts they have for checking size and if they are metric or standard.
Throw a little blue Loctite on the thread and your home.
headrott,
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Re: getting the hot glue off, swab with some rubbing alcohol and the stuff loses its ability to stick. Comes off very easy."Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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Ramseybella wrote: »If those are nylon insert lock nuts you can find them at Ace or True Value hardware.
Bring one of the good ones and fit them to the sample bolts they have for checking size and if they are metric or standard.
Throw a little blue Loctite on the thread and your home.
headrott,
Like the Roger Dean Yes Relayer Art!!
Indeed! One of the best works of art that I know of! (Relayer!) Also, Tales From Topographic Oceans IS The BEST, IMO! I am glad you enjoy them as well!
Also (and more importantly), regarding removal of the teflon (or nylon) screws. as drumminman (Fred) has pointed out; rubbing alcohol is a great example. Placing rubbing on the screws (nylon/teflon) and leaving it there for a couple minutes will loosen the alcohol and then using whatever screw size (metric or standard) wrench will remove the screws.
Should be golden after that.
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 -
Indeed! One of the best works of art that I know of! (Relayer!) Also, Tales From Topographic Oceans IS The BEST, IMO! I am glad you enjoy them as well!
My Avatar say's it all!
Big Yes and Steve Howe fan.
Roger dean did a lot of Album cover art in the 70's, one of a kind.
Check it out>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Albums_with_cover_art_by_Roger_Dean_(artist)
David Fairbrother Roe (RIP) was close to his style did a lot of Album art in the late 60's and 70's Jon Anderson's (Olias of Sunhillow), Nazareth, Uriah Heap.
As well as book covers, greeting cards, big on Dragons.
I miss them big covers to get lost in while your listening to your Album, and under some sort of influence along with it! (o:Post edited by Ramseybella on -
Removed from speaker
Hot glue removed
New binding posts installed
Fresh hot glue
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You've got to use more hot glue than that and you need to cover the pin/blade connections.Political Correctness'.........defined
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You've got to use more hot glue than that and you need to cover the pin/blade connections.
Ok Mr. Nut but why ?? Whey I took the 2nd one out there was no hot glue at all on that one.
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Why leave the pin/blade connector? SpeakONs with a new interconnect made with your favorite flavor Speaker Wire, would be much better.
The old pin/blade sockets are not air tight. You can blow air right through them. If you're leaving them, then apply a liberal coating of hot glue around and on top of the rear connections.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/ -
SpeakOn's it is. To the Batcave David.
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Maybe I'll make an aluminum plate to replace the plastic cup. Any suggestions ??
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Nothing wrong with the original cup. Remove the pin/blade, enlarge the hole, and install the SpeakON. Seal around it with the hot glue, and slather some more on the binding post nuts where they meet the plastic cup.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/ -
Ok David,
SpeakOn parts have been ordered.
Thank you very much for your input.
P-man
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You're welcome. Just double check for proper polarity when you assemble everything. Use the 1+ & 1- terminalsHome 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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BTW:
@ David
I double checked everything with a VOM
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Looks great.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/ -
westmassguy wrote: »Looks great.
Thanks,
I'm really good at easy projects...........anything difficult ??
Now that's another story LOL
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Good job, Pman.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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