Monitor 7B Upgrade Suggestions Needed
maawr40
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I have rebuilt a few sets of speakers in the past, one set being Monitor 10B's. Throughout my research then I came across articles in this forum that helped me a lot. I now have found a set of Monitor 7B's at Goodwill. I am going to restore these and was curious if any others had projects to share of the same set. videos, pictures, knowledge. Anything really, I just love this hobby and see there is a lot of love for these series of speakers. Mainly, what caps are most used, just Sonicap for high end? What about Clarity cap? I used Solen on my Monitor 10 and was very happy. I need to at least replace both tweeter diaphragms (where can I get the best ones) however, I prefer replacing with the SL1000 1984 version they look to be similar to my Monitor 10's SL2000's, was thinking might more impressive that the ones in here now, that cool to do? lol. Radiators and mid drivers a minty. I feel perfectly comfortable doing all the work. Thank you
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Solen caps suck. Use all Sonicap for those speakers. Leave the Peerless tweeters alone!!!
Replace the nasty sounding SL2000 with the RD0194-1 in your 10's.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
I wanted to get rid of the fuse to start with and that's what I found. I added a .5 ohm resistor to compensate for the resistance of the fuse/fuse holder/wiring.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Noted, and will do as instructed. I knew I came to the right place. thank you
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Noted, and will do as instructed. I knew I came to the right place. thank you
^^^^ This is a refreshing attitude. Welcome. -
Cannot argue with El Presidente! I am just glad you guys are here. Thanks again
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Looks great! You are going to be super happy with the results.
These speakers are rare, unique and EPIC. Matthew Polk's personal favorites from the early days. Mine, too 😉HT1: Polk Monitor 7C's L/R, Polk CS400i center (bi-wire)
Sides: Polk RT10+, modified with Vifa 1" polymer dome tweeters
Rears: Polk VX300i surround speakers
Subwoofer: Pioneer PSW-8mk2
Receiver: Denon HD-750H 7.1
HT2: Polk CS175i+ L/Rs with Vifa 1" polymer dome tweeter
Center: Polk CS300
Sub: modified Polk PSW10 (ratcage fix)
Surrounds: CSW cubes sides, rears
Panasonic SA-XR57 -
Just found this forum and post. I have a pair of 7B's, with the 6500 drivers 12uf and 34uf caps, 2.7ohm and 4.5ohm (5 watts) resistors. I'm going to update the 40+ year old caps and resistors (sonics and mills) and am considering removing the fuse/holder/wiring as well. I believe F1nut tested the fuse at 0.2 ohms and added an additional 0.3 ohms for the holder and wiring. My question is did F1nut add an additional resistor to his board (and would love to see that photo) or did he adjust the resistance on the other resistors? I think it's the former, but want to confirm and would like to know how that was wired together.
I'll probably rewire the cabinets and the binding posts/plates as well. Sorry for hijacking this post! -
Read this thread from the beginning.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk
