RTA 15TL problem

hqdb
hqdb Posts: 13
edited January 2008 in Troubleshooting
I just purchased a pair of 15TL's. One speaker sounds great and the other sounds very hollow and lacks output at the frequency extremes. All the drivers are moving and producing sound, but the sound is not smooth or integrated well. I suspect an electronic problem - like a bad or deterioated crossover. What do you suggest and where can I get it repaired?
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HK Receiver/CD Changer
Polk SDA SRS2
Polk RTA 15TL
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited March 2007
    Try swapping the known good tweeter with the other one. Report back.
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  • hqdb
    hqdb Posts: 13
    edited March 2007
    Both tweeters are working, as well as all the mid-woofers. But one speakers has a very hollow sound and lacks detail, openess, and extreme freqnecy extension. It sounds like an entirely different speaker.
    Garage System - The only room where I can "Turn IT UP"

    HK Receiver/CD Changer
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Polk RTA 15TL
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited March 2007
    Swap them anyway because what you are describing sounds exactly like a bad tweeter.
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  • hqdb
    hqdb Posts: 13
    edited March 2007
    Ill try it this week...Thansk for the tip. If it doesnt work maybe I should swap crossovers too. I post the results in a few days.
    Garage System - The only room where I can "Turn IT UP"

    HK Receiver/CD Changer
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Polk RTA 15TL
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2007
    I have some 15TL parts if you need them.
    PM me when you figure out whats wrong.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • langbian
    langbian Posts: 3
    edited January 2008
    One tweeter on my RTA-15TL quit working today, I wonder if anyone here have a spar one, or pointing me where to find one....inexpensive?
    Thanks.
    langbian@gmail.com
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Start a new thread here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33
    Or you can buy a pair of 198's from Polk. Be sure to mention you're a member here for a discount.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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