No more RD0194-1 being made, order now??

zorro
zorro Posts: 9
edited February 2010 in Vintage Speakers
Just ordered qty 8 of RD0194-1 tweets for my 20 yr old SDA and asked how much longer they will have them. I was told they only will have remaining stock on hand which was qty of 400 and then there will be no more. I have been on the fence for over a year since I had my crossovers rebuilt and this news made me order. Thought you'd like to know.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2008
    Wonder if there is a "new" replacement or if we are just S.O.L.?
    "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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    Someone might want to email Ken and make sure we have the correct information.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,859
    edited August 2008
    I'm glad I've got a spare for my 1C. I guess the support for these 20+ year old speakers is destined to dry up at some point.

    Maybe I better put the polyswitches back in my X-over:confused:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2008
    There is no current order to receive replacements. Kyle & Gil are checking on future orders.
    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2008
    billbillw wrote: »
    I'm glad I've got a spare for my 1C. I guess the support for these 20+ year old speakers is destined to dry up at some point.

    Maybe I better put the polyswitches back in my X-over:confused:

    I wondered when Directed Electronics (or whatever the conglomerate that bought Polk) might start pulling the plug on support for older Polks :(. Perhaps it's not their call but I'm sure it has something to do with it.

    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    There is no current order to receive replacements. Kyle & Gil are checking on future orders.

    Mark, please keep us informed. A small panic is sure to ensue plus I want to get a couple back-ups if there will be no more for sure.

    Thanks

    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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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited August 2008
    Hello,
    There are no plans to ever stop producing the RD-0194-A or the RD-0198-1. We keep track of the supply and when we see that it is at a certain level we place another order for more.
    There'll be tweeters for the next generation of Polk owners, long after I'm rocking on the front porch at the "Old HiFi Guys" retirement home.
    Have fun, Ken
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited August 2008
    Well I still have my old tweeters and they all are working just fine and put away in a safe place. But I do like the look and sound of the New RD0194-1 not as bright. I just bought 8 myself.... Polk sent me and extra 1 for all of my troubles with fed ex delivering Them to the wrong address.
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2008
    Kenneth Swauger wrote: »
    Hello,
    There are no plans to ever stop producing the RD-0194-A or the RD-0198-1. We keep track of the supply and when we see that it is at a certain level we place another order for more.
    There'll be tweeters for the next generation of Polk owners, long after I'm rocking on the front porch at the "Old HiFi Guys" retirement home.
    Have fun, Ken

    Thank You Ken for stepping in and setting the record straight :). Good to know!

    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2008
    Thanks Ken. I'm going back into CP retirement, so long folks.
    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited August 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Thanks Ken. I'm going back into CP retirement, so long folks.

    Well, it was nice to see you come off the "front porch" for a minute

    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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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited February 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I wondered when Directed Electronics (or whatever the conglomerate that bought Polk) might start pulling the plug on support for older Polks :(. Perhaps it's not their call but I'm sure it has something to do with it.

    H9

    h9, i spoke to cs and tech today and they are staying with the "stock parts for 30 years rule" so i wouldnt be overly concerned about availability.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    I haven't been worried about this issue since 2008.
    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited February 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I haven't been worried about this issue since 2008.

    Me either
    "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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    I was almost worried until I saw this thread is 2 years old
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    I was almost worried until I saw this thread is 2 years old


    Me too...I was about ready to call Polk and order four 194's, because I plan to get a pair of 1C's eventually. Good to hear there will be RD0's a-plenty for years to come.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,189
    edited February 2010
    Thanks Mark..:)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited February 2010
    Good to know. I plan on this upgrade in the future and wouldn't want to miss out.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    I don't know about you guys but I have spares of all the currently available SDA/Monitor/RTA drivers 3-4 deep, which is not that many overall. It's not a bad idea to have at least one in case you get stuck in the dry spell between the orders they place.
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Good idea, I have all the PR and MW spares I need for my 1Cs but no spare 194s
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited February 2010
    lol i didnt even know the thread was her till it came up black. the 30 year thing is something i found out yesterday... it was 15 years for quite some time i thought. ah well good for a heart attack or two any way eh? lol
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited February 2010
    This thread should be deleted.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • mhmacw
    mhmacw Posts: 832
    edited February 2010
    i agree f1 ...why dont you do that?
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