Finally got my project RTAs

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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Why can't it be friday already, All I need is one package and they will be singing!
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    It's time to start jumping into it!emjl6y6qgd0v.jpg
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    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Sorry they aren't in order.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    I hope the tweeters help you get closer to getting them fired up.The 11t's were one set of speakers that got me started into the Polk family.Enjoy the upgrade journey.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    They definitely helped! Thanks for the smooth transaction and fast shipping. Hopefully I get my drivers in tomorrow and can get them playing. Does anyone know how long I should let my loctite dry in my cabinets and drivers before I can reassemble them? Loctite says dries in 24 hours but 7 days for a full cure.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    edited March 2016
    Got one put together, waiting for my other 2 mw6510s to put in the second.

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    I still only have maybe 1-1.25 seconds when I push the PR till the mid drivers recede to normal. I sealed the inside, put a gasket on the tweeter. Think I might need to upgrade the mounting screws?
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited March 2016
    hey... here is a grill picture from my RTA 11T. I can take measurements, if you would like. But so you know, these are a single piece of material. there are no joints.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited March 2016
    I'd guess it's the repair job on that surround that is the culprit.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Could be but I have 1 screw that just spins. I'll replace the fixed driver with a new one today and see what happens.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    My RTA 11T are kind of the same... If I push in the passive, the other drivers will take a second or two to move back in, but they will not FULLY go back until I release the passive. I have taken this to mean the cabs are pretty well sealed.
    If there was a leak, they would fully travel back to their resting point.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Ahh life strikes another blow. EBay seller I bought 2 mw6510s off of didn't mention one had ripped surrounds and sold them as "good working condition" on top of that I have almost no low bass out of one of the towers. Guessing crossover issue. Well I'm now out of the RTA game for some time. Blew all the money I had into these. Hopefully in a few months I can take another crack at it.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited March 2016
    Get a refund. Ask the seller first and if that doesn't go anywhere you can get a refund via PayPal.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Yeah I sent him a message we will see how quick he responds.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    Keep us posted.
    Is there any obvious damage in the crossover?
    have you tried switching crossovers between speakers to see if the problem follows the crossover?
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    No visual damage, I'll swap them out tomorrow. Been a long day and this made it longer. For now I'm just gonna crack open a home brew and listen to my HT system.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    that is just the right thing... enjoy.
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    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    If I had any 6510's I'd just give them to you. I only have 6600X and 6500's on hand. Sorry you're having such a tough time getting these guys running.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Meh it's part of the battle when you're on a budget. I'm blessed enough to be able to have the time, freedom and money to have this experience. I love what Polks can do when they are playing optimally, it can wait another couple months and I'll lose none of my childlike curiosity for the finished product.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Gives me more time to get other upgrades done and lurk the forum for knowledge.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Ahh. The time one can laugh at their mistakes... Soo guys anyone else forget to put the polyfill back in before?
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • lawdogg
    lawdogg Posts: 455
    edited March 2016
    I have a 6500 with a bad voice coil but good rubber and good cone that I could mail you for free - let me know.

    I also have all the factory caps from my M7's if you want them. They all functioned well enough to sound good before I upgraded them.
    <3 my 3.1TLs

    I will fix your shifted magnets for free. :)
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Thanks for the generosity bud! If I get to a point that I need to glue some new surround on a driver I just might take that up. I wouldn't even want to attempt that at this point, I'm sure I'd mess up the process then be out another driver haha!
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited April 2016
    NM.....
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    edited April 2016
    Speakers seemed to work fine yesterday after putting the dacron back in. I will have a chance to really audition them, clean them up and post some pictures. Still have some things to purchase but they should be in playing condition after work. I just wanted to thank everyone that has contributed to this thread. A special thanks to @dkfreebird and @dromunds for the drivers and tweeters, they helped a ton gents.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited April 2016
    What is the white caulk doing near the top of the magnet in that one pic?
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Loctite Power grab AP, glued the magnets as insurance. I've read it's best to glue around both the bottom and top of the magnet.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    I've read that any spider issues can cause cracking or rattling sounds. I'm just not sure if this little portion of the spider that is slightly separated could be the culprit.1s15ib13nfug.png
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    Not a good sign.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Yeah that's more than likely the cracking I get when I start pushing the volume. Lame, all the drivers I ended up buying for these had some sort of issue.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member