RTA 12 (12A/ first version) top hat/ cover support
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LordAragorn
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Hi all,
Attached are pictures of the top hat/ cover that support the four corners from the inside. For a pair of speakers; there are a total of 8.
I recently acquired a pair of the RTA 12 (version 1 or the 12As); of the 8, 7 supports are missing. Does anyone know where to get these? Found nothing on eBay. Maybe there is a specific term for these?
I’ll probably DIY these from PVC pipes but thought I’d check with the forum members here. Thank you
Attached are pictures of the top hat/ cover that support the four corners from the inside. For a pair of speakers; there are a total of 8.
I recently acquired a pair of the RTA 12 (version 1 or the 12As); of the 8, 7 supports are missing. Does anyone know where to get these? Found nothing on eBay. Maybe there is a specific term for these?
I’ll probably DIY these from PVC pipes but thought I’d check with the forum members here. Thank you
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I don't know where to get replacements. :'(
I have a set like yours.
Worst damn design.
If I bump a corner...
, It comes undone and maybe another follows. I've replaced the screws with bigger ones but the top rod sits on such a small rim, it begs to court gravity.
Maybe I'll superglue an inner rim on these corners.
Maybe I'll zip-tie the top rod to those corner supports someday. I don't think the raised cloth over the ties will be that bad. It'd be better than a collapse with the slightest bumps.
Maybe a replica of these corners could be made out of wood.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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I don't know where to get replacements. :'(
I have a set like yours.
Worst damn design.
If I bump a corner... , It comes undone and maybe another follows. I've replaced the screws with bigger ones but the top rod sits on such a small rim, it begs to court gravity.
Maybe I'll superglue an inner rim on these corners.
Maybe I'll zip-tie the top rod to those corner supports someday. I don't think the raised cloth over the ties will be that bad. It'd be better than a collapse with the slightest bumps.
Maybe a replica of these corners could be made out of wood.
Actually I like the idea of a wooden support. It will probably provide friction better than PVC. Thank you. Still hoping I find replacements LOL
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Specifically made for Polk at the time. You could have one scanned and then have some 3D printed, but that will not be cheap.
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Specifically made for Polk at the time. You could have one scanned and then have some 3D printed, but that will not be cheap.
Thank you; 3D printing is a good suggestion. Our local library has 3D printers and residents can print @ $0.20 per gram. The key is to find an iPhone compatible with the printer and scan it. I suspect the 3D printed support will be a lot heavier than the original. Appreciate the good suggestion. These are keepers so it maybe worth it.
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Hope the admins won’t mind me bumping this thread to see if anyone has the top hats for RTA 12 originals.
