Trilam Tweeter for Polk RT600

AndyGwis
AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
edited August 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Hey Guys,

I just picked up a pair of used RT600 speakers. They are in good shape, but one of the tweeters is fried. Polk has replacements, but they are pricey and different than the originals, so might need to get two, which would come out to be much more than the speakers are worth.

So, if anyone has a spare RT600 Trilam Tweeter, help a brother out!!! I'm willing to pay or trade.

Thanks in advance for your help.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    I have Monitor 5B's and the tweeter replacement was well worth it and yes @ 48 each, they equal what I paid for them but I listen to them everyday.
    engtaz

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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    may have to just bite the bullet. I got a CS400 as well with the RT600s, maybe sell that to pay for the tweeter upgrade and a little in the pocket as well.

    If I don't sell the CS400, I'll end up trying to build a whole new HT setup, and that will cost me a pretty penny.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    You won't be sorry.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    True, but if anyone has a spare, feel free to chime in, please!
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    Does, the CS400 have the same trilam as the 600? If so, drop that one in the 600, and maybe just add the new replacement to the center. Or keep the center for driver spares, or even part it out and put the money towards a different CS400.

    Just a thought.

    Finding a trilam will likely be challenging.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited April 2007
    FWIW -

    The tweeter upgrade for the older RT series is the not the same for the older Polk series.

    I find the replacement of the tri-lam to be a serious downgrade in overall detail.

    YMMV.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Perfect. I will put the Center tweeter into the RT600 so the two are sonically the same, drop a new replacement tweeter in the CS400, and sell it off as "upgraded" or maybe even "modded."

    :)
    I find the replacement of the tri-lam to be a serious downgrade in overall detail.

    Polk service told me "the Tweeters are compatible and can be used together."
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited April 2007
    Not hardly...

    The replacement is a silk dome...

    the tril am is a silk base with three metal laminates. It is a more detailed and forward tweeter.

    Again, IMO - YMMV
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited April 2007
    As Trey says, the tri-lam in the RT series is one of more desirable tweeters and series overall. That was a very nice sounding tweet and the replacement while electrically compatible will sound different and probably not better. I guess it depends on how critical a listener you are. I know Trey is, and as for myself I would hear the difference pretty readily.

    Get an original tri-lam if at all possible.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Okay, found a pair of RT400s locally on eBay. Figure it would be nice to have some replacement tweeters and drivers. Also, the other tweeter looks a little rough, too. Not torn like the other one, but doesn't look smooth and new around the edges.

    No one bid on them, please!!!
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • adam2434
    adam2434 Posts: 995
    edited April 2007
    Not sure the RT400 has trilams, might want to check pics.
    5.1 and 2.0 ch Basement Media Room: Outlaw 975/Emotiva DC-1/Rotel RB-1582 MKII/Rotel RB-1552/Audiosource Amp 3/Polk LS90, CS400i, FX500i/Outlaw X-12, LFM-1/JVD DLA-HD250/Da-Lite 100" HCCV/Sony ES BDP/Sonos Connect. DC-1/RB-1582 MKII/Sonos Connect also feed Polk 7C in garage or Dayton IO655 on patio.
    2.1 ch Basement Gym: Denon AVR-2807/Klipsch Forte I or NHT SB2/JBL SUB 550P x 2/Chromecast Audio.
    2.0 ch Living Room: Rotel RX-1052/Emotiva DC-1/Klipsch RF-7 III/Sony ES BDP/LG 65" LED.
    2.0 ch Semi-portable: Klipsch Powergate/NHT SB3/Chromecast Audio.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    Okay, found a pair of RT400s locally on eBay. Figure it would be nice to have some replacement tweeters and drivers. Also, the other tweeter looks a little rough, too. Not torn like the other one, but doesn't look smooth and new around the edges.

    No one bid on them, please!!!

    Could you post a link?




    J/K :)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2007
    The 400 has a Silk dome, ala RT3.

    That, and I've always wanted a pair........ hmmmm
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Good, then you get them, Russ, hold on to them for a bit, then sell them to me at an insanely low price. . . like you do with other gear :)
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Damn, the tweeters are different on the RT400s, so that really doesn't help me at all.

    But, I'm still gonna get these RT400s and just toss the RT600s or sell them for cheap.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited April 2007
    The original tweet is the best one IMO. Alot smoother and detailed than its replacements.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Well, it's either going to be: Find a spare/used pair of original trilams on the cheap

    or, sell the RT600 for parts and get some working speakers
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • bvette94
    bvette94 Posts: 356
    edited April 2007
    I think i have the tweeter you are looking for. What is the model number you need. the one i have is a sl6502-bdo123. let me know if it is the same.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2007
    Hi Bvette,

    Thanks for your response. Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I hooked up the speakers (bought used for cheap) and found both tweeters to be damaged. I got a deal on two new replacement tweeters from Polk, so all is well now.

    Thanks for your offer, tho. The 6502 is the original match, I believe. The ones Polk offers now are 6515, I think. Do you have one or two of the 6502s? I might get them for comparison and/or backup for these new ones.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • bvette94
    bvette94 Posts: 356
    edited May 2007
    Andy Hi i only have the one. I bought it for a spare for speakers i no longer have. I think it will fit the rt600, rt800 ,rt1000p ,2000p, 3000p, the cs400, cs1000p, fx500 and fx1000.
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  • DiamondJim
    DiamondJim Posts: 2
    edited August 2007
    bvette94 - Wondering if you still has the tweeter mentioned here?
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  • DiamondJim
    DiamondJim Posts: 2
    edited August 2007
    AndyGwis - Do you still have the RT600's? How do they sound with the replacement 6515's? I too have a pair of RT600's that have one damaged tweeter. Trying to determine if I should try and find an original or go with the replacements.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2007
    If you only need one, I'd first try to find a spare original here, or ebay, or wherever.

    The replacements are fine, but you'd have to buy two, and I think the originals probably sound slightly better.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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