RTA11T Not TL RDO194 drop in?
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Could someone please tell me if the 194 is a drop in replacement for the RTA11T? (NOT TL) No changes to the crossover needed right?
I've had these for a few years now and they have always been on an old Pioneer HTR in the living room doing tv duty. I placed them in my movie room on the Parasound amp tonight and I really like them. But now I can hear how how harsh the oem silver dome tweeters (SL2000?) can be. I may take them off the market and keep them if the 194 or 198 are drop in.
Thanks for any info guys.
I've had these for a few years now and they have always been on an old Pioneer HTR in the living room doing tv duty. I placed them in my movie room on the Parasound amp tonight and I really like them. But now I can hear how how harsh the oem silver dome tweeters (SL2000?) can be. I may take them off the market and keep them if the 194 or 198 are drop in.
Thanks for any info guys.
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Those are SL2000’s, so the RD-0194 is the drop in replacement.
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Yep, drop in. Your ears will thank you.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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The 11T will also respond nicely to upgraded crossover caps.Stan
Main 2ch:
Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
HT:
Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
Other stuff:
Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601 -
I'm sure they would but I'm knee deep in the RTA12B crossover refresh.
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I picked up a pair of the RTA11t's and did the full restore of the cabs, basket, tweets and crossovers and was shocked how superb they sound!Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
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Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
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The 194 is the Drop-in replacement. They can also be modified rather easily for the 198s if you ever decide to upgrade the crossovers.
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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I see the oem 11T is rated at 6 ohms. Any chance putting the 194 tweeter in them would change that at all? I was hoping it might increase it a little....
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No.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."
President of Club Polk -
No.
Ok thanks. I was looking at amps that I could bridge for a center channel that would be safe at 6 ohms. Most seem to only be good with 8 ohm when bridged. I may end up using one of these 11t as a center channel for a few months with the 12b as mains. Looks like I'll have to raise the tv about 3 inches on the mount to fit the 11t under it.
Finding a single RTA12B for a center has been impossible. -
Get yourself one of these;
Polk CS350 or
Polk CS1000P.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Get yourself one of these;
Polk CS350 or
Polk CS1000P.
I'm really picky when it comes to center channels. My next center will be a 3 way. I want a dedicated mid. I'd really like a
JBL LS Center or this newer B&W
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OK. Nice other choices you have in mind.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
OK. Nice other choices you have in mind.
I just missed a JBL LS Center on Ebay with a buy it now price of only $375 with free shipping. That was a smoking deal. I usually see them at $750 and up. -
Problem is: the 11t and 12b don't have a dedicated mid...
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Problem is: the 11t and 12b don't have a dedicated mid...
I know, but I could settle for a 12b to match the front channels. The 11t will only be temporarily used as a center. -
Your reasoning is a little unsound imo
There is little there in the low end in most cases. I've ran a 3way and did it full range little was there in my case. A good 2 way crossover is much simpler to make. I used mine for both movies and music as long as your center does a good job down to 50hz you should be good. A dedicated mid for a center mean one speaker is doing most of the work. I'd rather have two GOOD well blended drivers working together than one doing most of the work.
My .02
