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Brian_Oerter
Brian_Oerter Posts: 2
in Vintage Speakers
I am new to the Polk forum. I have a pair of RTA 15tls. The tweeter has stopped working. Which driver has the crossover mounted on it? I want to see if the polyswitch has blown before I purchase a replacement tweeter.

Also, i read that club members get a discount. Is the still the case?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,585
    edited September 2022
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    Crossover should be on the binding post cup. Yes if Polk has the RD-0198 in stock you should get a small discount for belonging to the forum.
    You will need to purchase 2 tweeters if yours are the stock SL3000.

    In a majority of cases the polyswitch doesn't "blow", it does however go bad and starts to trip easier and easier. At this date in the game they should be replaced with a .5 ohm 10 or 12 watt resistor. Vashay-mills have a good reputation as does the Mundorf mox.
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  • Brian_Oerter
    Brian_Oerter Posts: 2
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    Thanks for the reply. I called CS yesterday and discovered I was talking to someone in Manilla!
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,474
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    I would 1st swap tweeters around & make sure tweeter is gone. 5 min job
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    Randy/Maine
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,474
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    Screwdriver is your friend :D
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    Randy/Maine
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,466
    edited September 2022
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    Hewlp Bwian!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    Brian_Oerter wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. I called CS yesterday and discovered I was talking to someone in Manilla!

    Funny cause now you’re talking to Vanilla
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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  • msg
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    boston1450 wrote: »
    Screwdriver is your friend :D
    Especially after a rough day at work.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • VR3
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    I know a few Brians, good people

    Welcome!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,102
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    VR3 wrote: »
    I know a few Brians, good people

    Welcome!
    I only know that leg-humping dog from Family Guy…
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • VR3
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    We have a few Brians on this forum, like the op
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,650
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    VR3 wrote: »
    We have few Brains on this forum,

    Fixed it for ya...

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  • BinKY188_5
    BinKY188_5 Posts: 128
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    I'm a Brian. Welcome to Club Polk.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    BinKY188_5 wrote: »
    I'm a Brian. Welcome to Club Polk.

    So is @erniejade
    Welcome
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,585
    edited September 2022
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    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    So is @erniejade
    Welcome

    Say whaaat no way!

    😎
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,438
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    I use Brian as an alias when picking up women at bars.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,102
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    https://youtu.be/TKPmGjVFbrY
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  • erniejade
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    audioluvr wrote: »
    I use Brian as an alias when picking up women at bars.

    Is that why I get women trying to beat me up in the parking lots?
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,005
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    Hey Brian,
    Went thru the same when ordering my 194’s through Polk.
    Had a hard time understanding what the person was saying on the other end of the line.

    When talking with them do not mention you’re wanting to replace the specific tweeter number of your speaker.
    Just tell them the model # of what the others are saying.
    Either the 194 or 198, whichever you’re needing.

    As others said to me mention you’re a club Polk member and they’ll apply the discount.
    They may ask your name you go by on the forum, they did ask me to verify.


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  • charley96
    charley96 Posts: 306
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    Interesting, my bud Brian just put his 15's up for sale on FB. We each bought the 15's practically together back in 91 at Team Electronics in Peoria,Il. Pitt may be familiar with this shop that's long gone?! He never modded his but he & I both were always sticklers in keeping our gear in pristine condition.I think he has $550 on them but we weren't really sure what actual value is?! Cosmetically there is none finer than his set or mine. I'm going to hold on to mine, they've spent 99% of their life in the box in my closet. When I move I'll probably pull them out again.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,585
    edited October 2022
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    Remember Team Electronics very well. I lost a lot of money at both Team and LaSalle Electronics... Those places were fantastic!

    @charley95 I'm not a FB person how much is he asking?
    Or maybe pm a link to me and let me see if I can see it. I or someone else may be interested.
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  • charley96
    charley96 Posts: 306
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    Ah shoot, I don't do FB either and don't know if their market place can be accessed by a non member?!
    He's asking $550 and he's in Morton,il. He has a car on there too and I couldn't get access to it the other day.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,585
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    $550 too rich for me. Thanks brother!
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  • charley96
    charley96 Posts: 306
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    Any idea what they're worth unmodded & unmolested?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,585
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    charley96 wrote: »
    Any idea what they're worth unmodded & unmolested?

    Whatever someone will pay for them.
    There was someone on CL several years ago from the Peoria area. They as well listed then for about that price. At the time I was going to buy them for my son. I offered $200, explained that I would be updating the XO and that was costly. Honestly I wasn't about to pay $5-600 and then spending another $5-600. It just seem like a smart move. I can't remember what they sold for new, but I'm thinking around $900.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,585
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    charley96 wrote: »
    Any idea what they're worth unmodded & unmolested?

    Whatever someone will pay for them.
    There was someone on CL several years ago from the Peoria area. They as well listed then for about that price. At the time I was going to buy them for my son. I offered $200, explained that I would be updating the XO and that was costly. Honestly I wasn't about to pay $5-600 and then spending another $5-600. It didn't seem like a smart move. I can't remember what they sold for new, but I'm thinking around $900.

    Fixed it
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  • charley96
    charley96 Posts: 306
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    Thanks, I guess he'll have to decide what to sell them for or just keep them. Back in 91 Team had a list price of $1,300 and I paid $1,100 for mine. At the time I bought a Denon 1025ra receiver from them for about $950. I use that in my garage and upgraded to a Rogue Cronus Magnum.
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