XS Monitor upgrade

xschop
xschop Posts: 5,000
edited November 2021 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I put this kit together for Monitor 5 and 7 upgrade. Matching Phase plugged MW6502's, pole-pieces reset 100% concentric and Blue-loctite on magnet/pole-pieces. Self-adhesive butyl mat applied to steel basket frames also...

Billet RDO 194/198 tweeter bezels with correct stainless mounting screws and new hurricane nuts.

Midwoofer backing rings with new stainless mounting screws as well.

$235 shipped US-48 only
Just PM

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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,267
    Nice!! Where have you been lately? I've missed seeing your creativity.
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    Harry / Marietta GA
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    Man those phase plugs are legit
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,629
    Nice
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited November 2021
    Hey Blue, not much modding lately as the plandemic had our CNC lathe down for months because a VFD took a dump. But I'm back on the grind....

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    I've plugged quite a few MWs now, even successfully repaired a burnt coil on one. That was fun.

    Not in picture, but I have a pair of 6x6x1/2" self-adhesive sound deadening open-cell foam that go with these.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    These are still for sale. I've figured out a way to safely pack them in a $20 Priority box.
    So $200 shipped US-48 only. The RD-0194/8 plates are the last ones for the foreseeable future...
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    These are NLA.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    I parted the semi-rings and bezels out as a favour. So ONLY the pair MW6502's are left. I boxed them back up and will offer them for $100 shipped Priority US-48 only.

    Just PM

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    This kit is back up for sale. I have a fresh set of MW backer rings and a new set of billet RDO tweeter plates I'm finishing up.

    $200 shipped US-48

    Thanks, Rob
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,455
    What a freakin' awesome deal for someone with, correct me if I'm wrong, 5B or 7C and maybe Series II also?
    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
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Basically, whatever F1 says can be RDO'd.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2022
    You can’t drop in into a RTA12 nor models using the SL1000

    It’s assuredly been done
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You can’t drop in into a RTA12 nor models using the SL1000

    It’s assuredly been done

    Not true if you add a set of CRS+/SDA-2B x-overs into the equation. Eventually someone will do this to a set of 12's and experiment with tweeter placement.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    No shite
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    dorokusai wrote: »
    No shite

    It'll be the shizite as the kids say.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,455
    edited March 2022
    As far as the MW6502 goes and one driver per speaker, in certain years: M4.5, M4, M5Jr+, M5, M7

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    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
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Can you RDO any M4's? Would be a slick looking bookie too.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,455
    edited March 2022
    Maybe earlier M4's (kind of doubt it) but I checked the brochure and the M4 Series II had an SL1500 tweeter. Definitely looks like a smaller tweeter plate and dome too maybe. The M4.6 Series II had an SL2500 tweeter. Taller and deeper cabinet.
    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
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  • Hansvelton
    Hansvelton Posts: 151
    Curious "About" these phase plugs, you DIYed into existing Polk Mid woofers. Is there any thread with an explanation and measurements showing what they "Do" as far as in actual usage?

    I know WHAT phase plugs are, just these specifically I mean....
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited March 2022
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/190301/phase-plug-design-for-mw65xx/p1

    They prevent the frequencies/signal at the center of the cone from cancelling and distorting.
    After the mod, I found stereo imaging better improved on my monitors. I experimented with SDA-8TLs over the fall a few times and they improve the SDA imaging or soundstage imaging if you will, by more accurately syncing the inverted SDA signals.

    I have a spare set of phase-plugged 6510's left over from that experiment also.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/195269/xs-6510-pair#latest
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    These are sold.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    I have another one off these kits put together MINUS the 6502's

    $140 shipped US-48 ONLY

    If you send your MWs, I'll plug them and send everything back in some box for $150

    Paypal F&F or M.O. Just PM
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited February 2023
    Bump. Cleaning out garage. This may be the last set of plates for awhile.

    Billet RDO Plates and fasteners with MW rings and fasteners and 2 billet phase plugs ... $125 shipped.
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  • xschop
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    These plates are sold.
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