SDA replacement drivers

geoff727
geoff727 Posts: 546
edited October 2007 in Vintage Speakers
Does anyone have experience with the current line of SDA replacement drivers from Polk? Is there any perceived difference in sound from the original Polk drivers?
Polk SDA SRS 2
Polk RTA 15tl
Polk Monitor 7C
Polk Lsi9
Infinity RS-II (modded)
Infinity RS-IIIa (modded)
Infinity RS 2.5 x 2
Magnepan 1.6QR (modded)

System: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1290711373
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2007
    Hmmmm? good question. I just bought a MW6503 to replace a bad one in my SDA 2B's. the rubber surround is stiffer.. that's to be expected.. it's new.. it's slightly duller in how shiny it is.. but so far. the sound is rather good.. albiet maybe slightly louder than the 20 yr old in the right speaker. so, i may purchase another new MW6503 to replace the old one in the right speaker.. and have one as a spare. :)
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited October 2007
    I just picked up eight 6509's that were stored in their boxes since 1993. That gives me full replacements for my SRS 2's.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    The replacement drivers were voiced from the original drivers. I've never heard a difference.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ka7niq
    ka7niq Posts: 577
    edited October 2007
    I think the RDO 194 tweeter replacements for the SL 2000's are MUCH better
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    They are but were not talking about RD0194's. In addition, it's a silk dome, so it shouldn't be a huge suprise they sound better than the SL2000.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • geoff727
    geoff727 Posts: 546
    edited October 2007
    Sorry, I should have clarified. The ones I was really curious about were the new 6 1/2 inch drivers, not the RD0194's or 198's.
    dorokusai, I'm just curious, what speakers have you used the new drivers in?
    Polk SDA SRS 2
    Polk RTA 15tl
    Polk Monitor 7C
    Polk Lsi9
    Infinity RS-II (modded)
    Infinity RS-IIIa (modded)
    Infinity RS 2.5 x 2
    Magnepan 1.6QR (modded)

    System: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1290711373
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    I have replaced mid-bass drivers in SDA1C, 2.3TL and the CRS models.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited October 2007
    What became of those 1C?
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    The response was about an older pair but the ones you know about are still here collecting dust.

    I just reglued the side panels and have new tweeters on the way. I don't think I'll mess with them after that. If I get motivated, I'll fix the veneer on the lower endcap but they'll be in the FM soon either way. They take up too much space.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    What became of those 1C?

    I saw them not too long ago, I swear I heard your name faintly as I walked by them....
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    You shouldn't encourage an SDA addict....they are usually pale, smelly and fidgit alot.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited October 2007
    Maybe a little smelly. But I am maxed out on SDA's right now. I just need a good amp for them now.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    What are you looking for Scott? Shoot me an email.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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