SL6000 and SL6500 tweeters

cortico
cortico Posts: 587
in Vintage Speakers
Question, where will I be able to find the specs for these tweeter? I’m wondering if there’s any difference?
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,372
    Dang, I have specs for the SL-6001 and the SL-6503. There is a difference between these two for what it's worth:
    SL-6001
    * Size / Type = 3.75" Tweeter Dynamic Balance® Trilaminate Dome
    * SPL = 91 db @ 1w/1m
    * Wattage = 45 Watts RMS / 90 Watts Peak
    * TriLaminte Dome Tweeter
    * Response = 1600 Hz. to 25 kHz.
    * Weight = 1 pound ea.
    * Magnet = Un-Shielded
    * VC = 1"
    * Ohms = 8 ohms
    * Markings both the SL6001 and BD0113-A part numbers are on the tweeter.

    SL-6503
    * Size / Type = 3.450" Dynamic Balance® poly dome tweeter
    * SPL = 92 db @ 1w/1m
    * Wattage = 40 Watts RMS / 80 Watts Peak
    * Polymer dome tweeter
    * Response = 1.5 kHz. to 21 kHz.
    * Weight = 1 pound ea.
    * Magnet =Un- Shielded
    * VC = 1" ( 25 mm)
    * Ohms = 8 ohms
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  • cortico
    cortico Posts: 587
    Thanks, I can't find any info either, they all look Identical in shape...

    I like to have a couple of replacement drivers of out of productions speakers, just in case...

    I will contact Polk CS for more info.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    I tried also with no luck. What speakers did they come out of ? (i didnt see listed) i will try again. Maybe try looking that way- might come upon something
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  • cortico
    cortico Posts: 587
    My speaker (LS70) came with SL 6000. I found a SL6500 with a tag that says LS-FX) my gut feeling says it would be fine... I doubt there are many variations....
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    Got a fair amount of Read On them & thats about it. Why Polk make things so hard
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  • cortico
    cortico Posts: 587
    edited February 2019
    Just bumping this to see if anyone can help... thanks!
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  • 55LS70
    55LS70 Posts: 184
    FWIW. I replaced the SL 6000 tweeters, in my LS70's, with SL 6001's. The swap worked fine. I think the only difference between the two is that the latter has a humbucker magnet attached to it. Beyond that I've heard of no other tweeters that might serve as a replacement. Good luck with this.
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  • jrebisz
    jrebisz Posts: 3
    Hello. I’m trying to find (and purchase) replacement tweeters for my Dads LS 90s.
    It looks like SL6000 or SL6001s will apply.
    Where to buy ?
    Thanks
    Joe Rebisz.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,495
    jrebisz wrote: »
    Hello. I’m trying to find (and purchase) replacement tweeters for my Dads LS 90s.
    It looks like SL6000 or SL6001s will apply.
    Where to buy ?
    Thanks
    Joe Rebisz.

    eBay is likely your only option.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    jrebisz wrote: »
    Hello. I’m trying to find (and purchase) replacement tweeters for my Dads LS 90s.
    It looks like SL6000 or SL6001s will apply.
    Where to buy ?
    Thanks
    Joe Rebisz.

    I was speaking with a guy in the US not too long ago and he mentioned that Polk themselves had the tweeter in stock and he bought two, so maybe give them a call. This was a couple months back but it's worth a shot.
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  • jrebisz
    jrebisz Posts: 3
    Thank you. I’ll give Polk a try !
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  • jrebisz
    jrebisz Posts: 3
    FYI, I called - Polk checked inventory with no result and then said eBay was my best bet.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,495
    Like I said
    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

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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/172427/polk-sl6001-and-sl6501-trilaminate-tweeters-whats-the-difference

    As per what Ken said in this thread, the RD6517-1 is a suitable replacement for the SL6001 and 6501... I know you need the SL6000 and SL6500, but perhaps they're interchangeable? Maybe someone could chime in if they know for sure?
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    @jrebisz

    Should have tagged you, my bad
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