Monitor 10's

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited May 2007 in Vintage Speakers
I've given up trying to find a pair of Monitor 12's anywhere close andf the last ones on ebay sold very pricey. Or if it happens, then I will deal with it. For now, I would like to get another pair of 10's as backup. I have 10B's with the SL1000, which I have enjoyed for years. Since I really don't have much basis for comparison, I can't say if the tweet is good or bad. What would you guys recommend in getting a second pair of 10's, the Peerless, SL2000, SL2500 or something else? I really don't want to do a mod unless it is just a drop in of the tweeter. Thanks.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited May 2007
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    What would you guys recommend in getting a second pair of 10's, the Peerless, SL2000, SL2500 or something else? .


    Peerless
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
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    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
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    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
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    B&K AV5000


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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited May 2007
    Monitor 10 series 2 with the new Polk RDO tweeters.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited May 2007
    Peerless or a newer model and then replace with the new silk dome tweets. The sl1000 in your current model is less than optimal and the RD0's are great. I don't believe any cabinet modification is needed for the sl1000. Only very slight mods are needed for peerless tweets.
    "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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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Peerless or a newer model and then replace with the new silk dome tweets. The sl1000 in your current model is less than optimal and the RD0's are great. I don't believe any cabinet modification is needed for the sl1000. Only very slight mods are needed for peerless tweets.


    H9, I know you posted this before, but could you (or anyone else) restate what tweeter goes in for the SL1000 in a 10B. You almost have me convinced to make the change. But, this is why I am looking for a back up pair if I funk these up. Thanks. Mike
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2007
    does polk offer a replacement for the peerless tweeter? just curious is all..
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited May 2007
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    H9, I know you posted this before, but could you (or anyone else) restate what tweeter goes in for the SL1000 in a 10B. You almost have me convinced to make the change. But, this is why I am looking for a back up pair if I funk these up. Thanks. Mike

    Best of my knowledge it's the RD0194-1 silk dome. I've lost track if there is any cabinet modification, if there is it's minimal.
    Dangerboy wrote:
    does polk offer a replacement for the peerless tweeter? just curious is all..

    Not to my knowledge other than the RDO194-1.
    "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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2007
    The silks are a little laid back. I modified my XO with slightly less Resistance resistors, and it fixed the flattish high, and opened the sound stage. Big difference.

    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Best of my knowledge it's the RD0194-1 silk dome. I've lost track if there is any cabinet modification, if there is it's minimal.



    Not to my knowledge other than the RDO194-1.

    I thought that RDO was not a replacement for the peerless tweet. but i could be mistaken too.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2007
    http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-MONITOR-SERIES-12-M12-SPEAKERS-SOUND-AWESOME_W0QQitemZ110125912244QQihZ001QQcategoryZ14993QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    Is this what you are looking for? Couple dents in caps, but they have come out with a vacuum cleaner for me on several occasions.

    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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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited May 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-MONITOR-SERIES-12-M12-SPEAKERS-SOUND-AWESOME_W0QQitemZ110125912244QQihZ001QQcategoryZ14993QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    Is this what you are looking for? Couple dents in caps, but they have come out with a vacuum cleaner for me on several occasions.

    Ben

    Yeah....that's it. The last pair on ebay went for over $600 plus big shipping. These look really beat up, beyond the dimpling. I check for polk listings on ebay about twice a day, but I must have thought these were SDA and skimmed past.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Best of my knowledge it's the RD0194-1 silk dome. I've lost track if there is any cabinet modification, if there is it's minimal.

    Not to my knowledge other than the RDO194-1.

    Slik dome? What does this mean? Is this the part of the tweeter that vibrates (I'm so technical) or a cover...or is "silk" a metaphor? And since I am being stupid, with the SL2000, is it plastic that is being buzzed? I need to go find some tweeter diagrams. Thanks.
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