SDA replacement grill cloth
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Have we determined the best source for SDA replacement grill cloth? I would like to get some suggestions. Thanks!
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Speaker works sells a nice cloth and will send free samples with a stamped self addressed envelope
http://www.speakerworks.com/black_speaker_grill_cloth_fabric_p/gcbl.htm
And Joann Fabrics has a good cloth and cheap too- if you have a store near you, check it out
http://www.joann.com/sew-classic-knit-ponte-black/864595.html
I've used both and am happy with the results
Speakers: Polk SDA-SRS xovers rebuilt by David, RDO194's, Dynamat, BH5, glued magnets, new cloth, custom aluminum terminal plates with Cardas posts and Speakon interconnect
Speaker Cables, Jumpers & Interconnect: DIY Douglas Connection
Power Amp: Sunfire Architect's Choice Series II
Preamp: Adcom GFP-750
SACD/CD: Oppo BDP-95
Tuner: Sansui TU-717
TT: Technics SL-MA1
Phono Pre: Emotiva XPS-1
Music Server: Mac Mini w/JRiver - iPad w/JRemote
DAC: Eastern Electric MiniMax Plus
Other Polks: SDA: 1A, 1C, 2B, CRS+ / Monitor: 10A, 5jr, 4 / RT5 -
Speaker works gets my vote!! It's the best I have found...
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Thanks folks. Speaker Works sounds great!
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I used the black Mellotone from Parts Express when I rebuilt the 2.3TLs I sold to @gudnoyez and it looked every bit as good if not better than the original cloth.
http://www.parts-express.com/mellotone-premium-black-speaker-grill-cloth-yard-64-wide--260-332
I've used the same cloth from PE several times, sometimes only replacing the grill cloth and not the side panels, and you can't tell the Mellotone from the original cloth.
It is a heavier material and maybe not as transparent as some would like, but to me it's easier to work with and as close to the original cloth as you're going to find.
For critical listening I usually remove the grills anyway.
