Polk Monitor 11- Exploring Upgrade Options
Livinloud
Posts: 43
I have recently acquired a pair of Monitor 11’s from 1987. For clarity sake, these are not the Model 11/R.T.A.11’s. These have what appears to be the same crossover as the 10b’s. For more info on the differentiation see the accompanying discussion: https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/198146/polk-monitor-11-confusion#latest
This discussion is to address what route to take to get the most out of these speakers.
Option 1: Recap with RD-0194 upgrade
Option 2: Recap with RD-0198 upgrade
Option 3: Incorporate a Model 11 upgrades/crossover configuration with one of the above tweeter upgrades. (Which tweeter?)
Option 4: Play them as is and enjoy them!
I have already epoxied the drivers to eliminate the risk of a slipped magnet.
This discussion is to address what route to take to get the most out of these speakers.
Option 1: Recap with RD-0194 upgrade
Option 2: Recap with RD-0198 upgrade
Option 3: Incorporate a Model 11 upgrades/crossover configuration with one of the above tweeter upgrades. (Which tweeter?)
Option 4: Play them as is and enjoy them!
I have already epoxied the drivers to eliminate the risk of a slipped magnet.
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