Polk Audio Monitor 7 Eruption Series EVH 5150 Van Halen

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Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

SVS SB16 X2

Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    edited December 2023
    I have been working on these for sometime now, I said I was going to have fun with this set, I wasn’t out to refurbish these to a stock look (boring) I doubt I would have done this to a minty stock set, but they had seen better days.
    I was just going to get them up and running and hang them in the garage.
    I also figured this would be a great opportunity to try out Rob’s phase plugs, he was kind enough to make it happen for me.
    I just finished these to this point today, and have not hooked them up to give them a listen, I will do it tomorrow..

    I’m all in to hear what you have to say about them good, bad or otherwise. I want honest feedback. I can take it.. 🤪
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,118
    Larry....are you on the sauce?

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,300
    Larry

    Those are VH-Fan-Tastic

    I know we usually crucify "franken-polks"....but IMHO those are done very well and a great tribute to VH and the Polk Audio Monitor 7 era

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Should we do my 4s in a Tool theme?
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    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,918
    Amazing attention to detail! Love 'em!!

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,118
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    In my defense....

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,113
    I knew you had to be up to something with all the VH refs lately! but had no idea it would turn out to be something like this.
    Friggin' awesome project!

    Note to self: If I ever need someone to keep something secret, tell Larry.

    What a great tribute. I, too, love all the little details, both VH and the actual speaker and stands fab stuff. The little jumping Eddie is a cool topper.

    When do the Eruption 1.2TLs and 2.3TLs start shipping?

    I disabled signatures.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    The back plate & ID plate are very nice.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    treitz3 wrote: »
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    In my defense....

    Tom

    No need to edit, I can take it, 🤪 Especially from you Tom.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Did you guys know that Eddie Van Halen buried one of his original guitars with Dimebag Darrell.

    RIP Dime another master of the craft
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Caught me off guard. Thought you were doing them in xschop-esque truck bedliner and billet. :) But these are damn cool too B) I just want to know how Dave's "Lil Dreamer" sounds on them. Beautiful work and theme execution. Very nice surprise, Larry.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,598
    Dude! Those are awesome! In with 15!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Who forged the name?

    😁
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Did you guys know that Eddie Van Halen buried one of his original guitars with Dimebag Darrell.

    RIP Dime another master of the craft

    I did know this, and inside a KISS casket..
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Who forged the name?

    😁

    The Van Halen badges?
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Who forged the name?

    😁

    The Van Halen badges?

    Ah, The Eddie Van Halen Signature, I finally got a cup of coffee in me.. LOL!!!

    eBay, I was just looking for ideas, and I wanted to find something cool for the VH logo, and I ran across his sig in a vinyl sticker, had to have em.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,652
    Very Cool.
    ..
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 864
    Different…but absolutely Awesome!!!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
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    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    edited December 2023
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    Post edited by Toolfan66 on
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • xschop
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    Epic build.
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
    Lots of time well spent!
    No rocks left unturned.
    You really went all in.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Peace. D
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Very cool! Looks way better then the klipsch McLaren series of stuff!
    Nice work.
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