tri-lams

beardog03
beardog03 Posts: 5,550
edited July 2005 in Speakers
Anybody have a pair of tri`s they want to get rid of ?

my rt35i`s have the cones smooshed in
Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
Parasound HCA-3500
Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
Jolida JD-100 CDP
Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
SVS PC-Ultra Sub
AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
PS Audio Plus Power Cords
Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    Remove Baffle.

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12227&highlight=removing+rti+tweeter

    Put tweeter face down in your palm...

    Take other hand and twist magnet off (probally counter clockwise)...

    Turn the tweeter back over and remove the faceplate.

    Take hand, and lightly press the dome back out.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    I actually printed that out for reference..:D

    lookin for a back up pair for when I break them..!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    Nah man, it is easy.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    aaaight..!

    I`ll give it a shot..

    how do I get em back in ?...just push ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    They snap right back in. Makes taking them out easy. lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited July 2005
    according to my conversation with Ken, thats a good way to eff up the tweeter. I got a replacement baffel, when trying to swap the drivers, I did what Sid said, twisted the magnet off, a no no according to Ken. I ask can I just put it back on, Ken said we have a machine that puts those together, I don't see how you could do it correctly. I bought a new tweeter.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    I've done it with several of the tweeters, as have a few here I believe. Never had a problem...

    You just have to make sure you don't let anything fall out (pay attention obviously)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    they don`t make em anymore , do they ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    Nope, you have to get that Silk :mad:
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    is that what my rt38i`s have ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    Yeah
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    so these 35`s will actually sound just like my 38`s...right ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    No,

    The RT35i has a smaller cab, different crossover, different midbass.

    Its just different. The Silk isnt a match, and shouldnt be passed off as one.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    hoosier21
    how ya been, bro ?
    still lovin my speaks...those are next for tweet upgrades..
    :D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited July 2005
    Doing good, haven't had much to post lately. I have become a lurker.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2005
    The replacement tweeter Polk has for the RTxxi series tri-lams are just fine. I have them in my RT55is and actually like them. No substantive difference. I even compared them to my RT25is to see if it was noticable...not really.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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  • BrentMcGhee
    BrentMcGhee Posts: 548
    edited July 2005
    I hate everytime i come to a thread that reminds me the trilams arn't made anymore. I dont know why they discontinued them :confused:

    I just know the trilams in my 55i's are gonna just die for somereason and i am going to be sol. I really do not like the silk ones in the new rti series. They seem a little harsh to my ears, but they may be just becasue i am so used to the more laid back trilam that i have been listining to for so long now.

    What has other peoples expericene been with the lifespan of there trilams..... do i have anything to worry about or am i just being paranoid?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2005
    If anything the tri-lam replacements are slightly LESS bright. I don't know if they are the same tweeters as in the RTi series or not. Just my experience.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    The RTxxxi replacement is the tweeter from the RTi38, RTi70 - etc.

    It was the last series to use a baffle with the "snap." The new series uses screws - unlike the last one.

    I didn't like that tweeter at all. I thought the Tri-Lam was better. Just a IMO - it isnt the same tweeter at all. They need to bring back the RT5 tweeter :p
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Meeks32
    Meeks32 Posts: 330
    edited July 2005
    I didnt like the replacement tweeters when I had to swap them out in my 55's & 400i. Althouth I was without my speakers for around 3 weeks so my auditory memory was probably off but some sounds in movies I always watched just didnt sound the same. Or it was probably just in my head, but after a while I just never felt right about them when I would listen to them so I ended up selling them. I think having those tweeters in there hurts the resale value also since most people will want to buy the originals.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited July 2005
    Back to popping them back out- try a vacuum cleaner. I actually got this to work without destroying the dome: don't take it apart, just use the crevice tool to suction down on it and pull it out.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
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  • TheReaper
    TheReaper Posts: 636
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by unc2701
    Back to popping them back out- try a vacuum cleaner. I actually got this to work without destroying the dome: don't take it apart, just use the crevice tool to suction down on it and pull it out.
    Another alternative is to kiss them, and just suck them out :D
    Win7 Media Center -> Onkyo TXSR702 -> Polk Rti70
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    I `ll try the vacuum...

    My wife Is already jealous of my speaks...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    okay...
    the vacuum made the one somewhat large dimple into three small dimplets..!!


    Time to try sids advise.......and also order some back-ups just in case...


    or caniblize a pair of rt15i`s...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2005
    someone here just sucked the tweet out with their mouth...i don't want to mention names though. if someone wants to make out with their speakers, then who am i to judge.

    (and yes, i am serious)

    EDIT: whoops, reaper beat me to it....guess i should read the entire thread first.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,817
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by beardog03

    Time to try sids advise.......and also order some back-ups just in case...

    You cant use RT15is. They use screws. The RT35i was the first speaker in that line to use the baffles. You would need a pair of towers, RT55i or the CS400i.

    Also note that a tri-lam does NOT fit in the RTi38 series. The silk is not as deep as the tri-lam. Also, upon opening them both up, the Tri-Lam is built ALOT better. Much much better construction.

    As for my advice. I take everything apart. Especially if it dosnt even require manual labor. Thats just calling to be taken apart. I'm sure my fetish for taking everything apart scares some - but I think its fun! I know my mains like the back of my hand. I even built a pair myself. I couldnt imagine having it any other way!

    As long as you dont take things out of the tweeter (it has a rubber ring) or remove the voice coil. The thing just slides in and out - it shouldnt matter. It comes apart and goes back together with ease.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • bvette94
    bvette94 Posts: 356
    edited July 2005
    try using some tape for wrapping presents it should pull out the dent and not damage anything i have done that before as well as what sid is suggesting.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    I`ll give it a shot...

    Just got another Pair of 38`s and they got hammered in shipping and the tweets have popped half way out !

    The coner of one of them got smashed pretty good...

    Maybe I`ll try the tweets in the 35`s and see how they sound...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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