R30 Tweeter type?

Magilla
Magilla Posts: 5
edited January 2006 in Speakers
Hi folks, new to Polk Audio.

I put together a small system for Home theatre and have a slight problem:

My system consists of R30s in the froont, R15s in the rear. I bought a Hsu Research STF-1 for the Sub (all wonderful) and now for my problem...

I have a Cambridge Soundworks Center Channel Plus. It's there because it's 4" high and fits in the Armoire. My wife didn't want a Center cluttering up the top of the cabinet. It fits inside on top of the TV. When I am watching H/T I can notice a difference in the high frequencies between the Center and the Polk speakers. This model has 4 3.5" woofer/mid drivers and a 2.5" cone tweeter. I would like to replace the cone tweeter with a .75" silk dome to match it up a little better with the Polk.

Can someone out there give me an Idea as to which company makes the tweeters that go into the R series speakers? Also, if you know of a specific model that blends well, that would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

Magilla
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited April 2004
    Your best bet is to call Polk customer service and see if they have them or if not what they recommend as a replacement.
    Rick
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    kswauger@polkaudio.com

    Ask Ken about purchasing a R series tweeter. However, dropping in a new tweeter may not solve your problem. There are other variables in the transition, specifically the crossover in the Cambridge.
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  • Magilla
    Magilla Posts: 5
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    kswauger@polkaudio.com

    Ask Ken about purchasing a R series tweeter. However, dropping in a new tweeter may not solve your problem. There are other variables in the transition, specifically the crossover in the Cambridge.

    You are right. My thinking was to try the simplist approach first. If I go to a new crossover, I will probably wind up replacing the Mid/Woofers as well.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited April 2004
    Make sure you tell them you are a Club Polk member = Discount
    Rick
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  • Magilla
    Magilla Posts: 5
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by PolkWannabie
    Make sure you tell them you are a Club Polk member = Discount

    Thanks for the tip!
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  • clarity
    clarity Posts: 1
    edited December 2005
    I emailed Ken about replacing my dome tweeters. He was no help. He told me to contact warranty in SD. I did that prior to contacting ken, they refused to replace the blown tweeters under warranty even though they're less than 2 yrs. old.

    That is terrible customer service in my opinion. many other co. will replace sp. under warranty no Q's asked, apparently Polk is not one of them. I have been seaching every where for a set of 1 3/4" dome tweeters for my R30 speakers and can't find any. Now my sp. are currenty useless.

    Does anyone know where I can get a set? So I can try and enjoy my speakers again without the added frustration from Polk.
    Thanks,
    clarity
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2005
    You sound like you're full of crap.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Every story paints a picture, don't it?
    flippin' jag-off :rolleyes:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited December 2005
    YOU blew your tweeters and YOU expect them to be replaced under warranty??? Well, it seems that everyone but YOU knows that isn't how any company does business. I mean, get real and man up. YOU blew them, YOU buy new ones.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited December 2005
    I suggest if you want something to match, buy some speakers from the R series. Often Frys will have R15's on for fairly cheap, so you could use one or two of those as your center. I know you're kind of stuck with size restrictions but you're going to create quite a few problems for yourself just trying to swap out a tweeter...

    As for Clarity, tweeters don't just up and die within 2 years. Either they are messed to begin with and problems emerge very quickly, or more likely they have been abused. What are you powering them with and how loud were you cranking it when they blew?

    edit: just noticed this thread is kinda old... beating a dead horse here I guess.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2006
    He recently sent me some real cool PM's saying that I'm an A hole....which of course he's correct, but yea, he won't be back. He's got nothing to say anyways.
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  • Nemesis
    Nemesis Posts: 70
    edited January 2006
    Literally. As of this post clarity hasn't posted anywhere else.

    The twin R15's as center would work but I'm wondering if they have enough "ommh" to be a legit center. As much as I like them as my fronts, I'd look elsewhere for a center. Actually that makes more sense to me than canabalizing the tweeters from the 15's to install in your current one. The chance that something goes wrong... :(

    If you were interested in just buying a new center. Polk recommends the CS1 but I know commonly people use the CS3 as a good match for R30's. That's a bit more coin than grabing a fire sale pair of 15's, but there is that road.
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