Tweeters for Monitor 10 series II

BT1000
BT1000 Posts: 3
edited December 2008 in Vintage Speakers
I picked up a pair of Monitor 10 series II speakers for pocket money because the tweeters were blown (SL2500). To get an idea what they sound like I popped in a pair of old Polydax fabric dome tweeters I had on the shelf. In short, I like the the Monitor 10's. Would popping for the replacement RDO 194 be worth it and be that much better? If so, I'll go for it. Opinions? Thanks.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,739
    edited December 2008
    The replacement for the SL2500 is the RD0198-1. Of course, the proper replacement will sound better than what you are using. Is it worth the cost? You'll have to decide that one.
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  • BT1000
    BT1000 Posts: 3
    edited December 2008
    You are correct. I just checked my email from Polk and they are RDO198. I got a bit mixed up as I see the 194 often mentioned for other units. Indeed it is personal taste, but I was curious of what others thought as I have never had Polks before, so I have not had a chance to hear their tweeters. I must say these old Polydax's do sound good for their age. Neverheless, I think I'll go for a new set of 198's. With the club discount, the cost isn't too bad. I like what hear of the Monitor 10's. If they can sound better with the 198's, I'm all for it. Thanks for the response.

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