Billet RD-0194/8 tweeter plate design.

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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
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    Thanks for the likes fellas! Can’t wait to do the 2Bs
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  • Orcbolg
    Orcbolg Posts: 7
    edited June 2021
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    Lots of nice work going on here. I've just returned to the forum after a long hiatus. I still have several smaller projects to work on in the future. Keep up the nice work. The information presented makes an interesting read as I learn something that may help me later.
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  • hytekrednek
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    I got these for my sda srs 2.3tl pair, along with a custom Vr3 crossover and internal wiring, larry's rings, dynamat, and soon to have the steel semi rings for the mid woofers.
    The rdo 198 tweeters were very easy to install into the billet plates. ZERO REGRETS! Sound is amazing. It was good with oem crossovers, but it sounds amazing now.fm2esm33yzu6.jpg
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  • xschop
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    VSAT88 wrote: »
    @xschop Whats happening Hoss ! When the site took a plunge I did not get back on for a while. Looks like your work has been kickin **** and taking names ! This is some great stuff you are building here man. I finally found 4 Polk MW in Atlanta. One with a slipped magnet so I finally got to try the tool . Quick easy works perfectly. Another original Polk Mid woofer saved from the scrap heap. Drove 4 hours round trip but 30.00 for four MW 6500's was worth it. Well, I did pick up some other stuff while I was out and about you know..

    Sorry for the REALLY late reply, but I did message you on the new forum months ago lol.

    Don't toss burnt-coil MWs, they can be repaired without too much involved... Hit me up with PM if you chime in here in the next few months lmao.
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  • VR3
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    I dig it
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  • VR3
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    Love the bling!
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  • xschop
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    Those are exceptional. However they belong in @VSAT88's Sl2000 thread.
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  • motorstereo
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    Damn; that sucks big time. I'm wondering what your solution is going to be?
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
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    I am still very happy with the 6 plates you made for my rdo198's in my 2.3tl's. Took a while to change the tweets to the plates, but was well worth it. I kind of wish I had anodized mine black, but I just left them raw aluminum, with a coat of wax.
    I would love to get a set of those rings like you have on all your drivers. That looks amazing!
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,854
    edited March 2022
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    I like the way they still project the underlying pattern/patina. Exquisite.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2022
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    xschop wrote: »
    I like the way they still project the underlying pattern/patina. Exquisite.

    I really like the way the swirl/machining marks catch and reflect light. I briefly had second thoughts about having them anodized because I thought the coating would greatly diminish the pattern and patina. However, if I hadn't had them blacked out, the contrast between the bright aluminum surface and the black finishes on the rest of the speaker would have become grating over time.

    Anodizing actually enhanced the pattern/patina because most of the obscuring glare from the bright metal surface is gone.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,854
    edited March 2022
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    Looking forward to both your and @Toolfan66's install pics. Beautifull works of sound and art these classics can be.
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  • xschop
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    Modern Art right there.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,854
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    You'll need one of the forum cheat codes to view.
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  • F1nut
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Where did my picture go?

    When you edited your post you did something wrong.
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  • xschop
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    Did you have to pay randsom for your pics?
    A friend wants to see the art too.
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  • F1nut
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    Rob has been a busy boy.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,854
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    Another beautiful anodization job. Also looking forward to your CRS+ install impressions.

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  • xschop
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Where did my picture go?

    Where's your install pics? Got to build another 1-piece X-over plate to match tweeters and the red anodized is popular.
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  • F1nut
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    Flash
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,854
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    Damn, they exist. ;)
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  • xschop
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    xschop wrote: »
    Last tidbit detail. I machined the coil lead channels to accommodate any common 1/2" wide electrical tape.(White tape used as reference) Simply snip 1.25" lengths for each side and place over wire lead while slightly overlapping silk dome fabric.....

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    Bump for those asking about the swap procedure...

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  • xschop
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    Bumping for @Tonofuns
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  • xschop
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    If anyone wants a set in solid bronze, chime in so I can price a group-buy on these. I can start them around 1st Oct.
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  • drop1
    drop1 Posts: 92
    edited September 2024
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    I would be interested in 2 for my SDA 2b (RD0198) if it's not too much trouble. If available for a forum newb, that is.
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