My SDA SRS 1.2 tl upgrade thread.

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
edited February 2012 in Speakers
Figured i would start a thread as i start putting these together in the next few weeks. I will keep this updated as i go along. Ben is doing my x-over upgrade for me, as i will be doing everthing else. Really looking forward to hearing these 180lb beast's. I will be putting in the RDO 198's as well. I was also advised to use JB WELD on the drivers. I will be replacing the grill cloth.

As i posted in another thread i am remaking the x-over plates, "I think they look FANTASTIC with the red ink", and handles.The handles will be made out of 1/2 x 1/2 brass square bar, and i am also making the spikes out of 1" brass round bar.

Just thought i would share my excitment.:cool:

Thanks,

Larry.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited May 2009
    Looks F***ing fantastic! Jo Ann's has the grill cloth.
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited May 2009
    Very Nice, Larry!



    BTW...don't use the diamond plate....that's just wrong on so many levels.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited May 2009
    agreed on the diamond plate, unless they are going in a pickup truck or the sleeper on a big rig... can I get a set of those plates as well? I don't have the biguns yet but when I get them I will want a set...
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Very Nice, Larry!



    BTW...don't use the diamond plate....that's just wrong on so many levels.

    Thanks,
    I'm not going to use the diamond plate, I just cut them for fun since I had the laser up and running. I thought Image Tec did a great job with the silk screening.
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    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited May 2009
    Big-time speaker envy....

    I want.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited May 2009
    Thats hot.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited May 2009
    Sweet!


    Pauly
    Life without music would
  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2009
    Lookin' gooooood!
  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2009
    Very Nice!! When does production start?:)
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2009
    Oh man, I am going to enjoy this thread. SUBSCRIBED!!!

    You're my hero...

    You should produce several extra sets of those plates, I suspect you could make a lot of people happy with those.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    nspindel wrote: »
    You should produce several extra sets of those plates, I suspect you could make a lot of people happy with those.

    I could make them and sell them but The last thing i want is a law suit from Polk Audio for selling their name. If they gave me the OK to make them for Polk Club members, Then i might do that.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Very nice Larry.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    The Brass bar i ordered came in today for my spikes, and i went right work.:p
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
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    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Looks Great!!!

    I don't think you'd have anything to worry about, It's not like your making t-shirts. How many would you really sell, 2 dozen pairs, they'd all go to people on this forum anywayz

    Thanks,

    "True" 2 people already hit me up for them, and i would be ok with it ,then the thought of selling the name of Polk Audio hit me and i wondered if i would get in trouble for it.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited May 2009
    Nice Larry, beautiful job on the spike's. Cant tell if you threaded them or not, or are they a pressure fit? not familiar with the SDA's.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    Nice Larry, beautiful job on the spike's. Cant tell if you threaded them or not, or are they a pressure fit? not familiar with the SDA's.

    Thanks,
    They are threaded.
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    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    It'll be cool to take Crossover plates like yours with Red letters to Polkfest 2011 and have Matt Polk Sign them!


    That would be awesome;)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    Ok i pulled the drivers out, and was looking at the stuffing, has the stuffing settled? should it not be behind all the drivers? it sure seemed there was more stuffing in my SDA2's as well.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2009
    Drooling....
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2009
    Ok i pulled the drivers out, and was looking at the stuffing, has the stuffing settled? should it not be behind all the drivers? it sure seemed there was more stuffing in my SDA2's as well.


    I've got some left over stuffing in the freeze. Your more than welcome to it.:)
  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2009
    +1 Subscription. Looks like a fun project.
  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    should it not be behind all the drivers?
    Usually, yes.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
    edited May 2009
    While the drivers are out double check the hot glue integrity on the cross members. A few months ago I noticed rattling in the cabinet of the right channel in mine and when I checked inside one was loose so I had to hot glue it back in place.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    I would have used wood glue instead.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited May 2009
    Face wrote: »
    Usually, yes.
    Face wrote: »
    I would have used wood glue instead.

    .....Knowledge aside, that's all you idiot's are gonna get outta me!:rolleyes:
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    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    I checked everything, everything looked good, I only got to the right channel today, the only thing i did find was one of the gaskets on one tweeter was folded over. it was not sealed 100%. I terminated the wires i needed too to accomidate the RDO 198's, and used mortite to seal the drivers, and the tweeters. I also cleaned the drivers, it is amazing the dirt / smoke that comes off of them. I really like the look of the RDO's over the SL's.
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    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited May 2009
    I really like the look of the RDO's over the SL's.

    +1 to that
  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited May 2009
    I like the sound of a mixed set of sls and rdos.....
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited May 2009
    I like the sound of a mixed set of sls and rdos.....


    Have you really tried that?
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2009
    I also cleaned the drivers, it is amazing the dirt / smoke that comes off of them.

    How'd you do that? Is there a recommended procedure for doing this?
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.