rd0514 replacement
RonTG
Posts: 7
Hello,
I have a pair of R10 speakers and I have to replace the rd0514 driver in one of them (or perhaps, fixing it - with replacing the voice coil by another unbranded one).
Currently, my dilemma is whether to fix the voice coil, buy an old second handed R10 speaker and use it instead, or to replace the rd0514 driver (which is my favorite solution because I would like to achieve the precise sound I had). The problem with the last is, that there are no more rd0514 available anywhere, so I have been offered to use a MW5530/MW5531/MW5532 instead (which they claim them all to be the exact same sound quality, while the only difference is in the cone color and whether there is a shielded can over the magnet).
Now, my questions for you are the following:
1. What would you do if you were me?
2. Can you provide me an explanation on the difference between the different models I stated?
Thank you!
I have a pair of R10 speakers and I have to replace the rd0514 driver in one of them (or perhaps, fixing it - with replacing the voice coil by another unbranded one).
Currently, my dilemma is whether to fix the voice coil, buy an old second handed R10 speaker and use it instead, or to replace the rd0514 driver (which is my favorite solution because I would like to achieve the precise sound I had). The problem with the last is, that there are no more rd0514 available anywhere, so I have been offered to use a MW5530/MW5531/MW5532 instead (which they claim them all to be the exact same sound quality, while the only difference is in the cone color and whether there is a shielded can over the magnet).
Now, my questions for you are the following:
1. What would you do if you were me?
2. Can you provide me an explanation on the difference between the different models I stated?
Thank you!
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I would try posting your issue in the "Customer Service" section and I would also try to contact Polk Customer Service by telephone.George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
I also see some used R10 speakers on eBay for around $50 - $60 https://www.ebay.com/b/Polk-2-way-Surround-Satellite-Home-Speakers-Subwoofers/14990/bn_80997612#oid174007223344
George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Thank you, I was not sure where to post it... Will do.
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Gardenstater wrote: »I would try posting your issue in the "Customer Service" section and I would also try to contact Polk Customer Service by telephone.
CS doesn't regularly monitor the forum anymore. Best to call them.... -
These Polk 5 1/4 woofers are drop in replacements: MW 5531, 5532, 5533. I would get a pair so both speakers are the same. I have replaced the woofers in my R10 with MW5532 and they actually sound better. The MW5532 is from the higher end RT25 and has a bigger magnet. The MW5533 is from the CS245 center channel speaker and while the cone is a different color, the magnet size seems to be the same as the RD0514 but it remains to be seen if they sound the same.
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The OP hasn't been here since January 2020.Political Correctness'.........defined
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