SDA SRS/1.2/1.2tl cover plates/handles.

hoosier21

very cool project

DarqueKnight

I have my installation tools laid out and waiting.:)

Toolfan66

DarqueKnight wrote: »

I have my installation tools laid out and waiting.:)

Do you own 3 sets DK?

DarqueKnight

Not yet.

leroyjr1

DarqueKnight wrote: »

I have my installation tools laid out and waiting.:)

We expect a detailed review......:D

Toolfan66

FedEx picked up about an hour ago.

DK if you would please let me know what you think of them when you get them.

Thanks,

Larry.

DarqueKnight

Certainly.

nooshinjohn

They look great Larry... I cannot wait to see them

housedj

looks awesome! excellent work!!:)

Toolfan66

I have 4 more sets ready to ship.....

Who is getting these 4 are...

Jim Cook,

1 set of 1.2tl's, and 1 set of SDA SRS original's.
With red ink and stainless handles.

Jim you are the lucky one here as i will not do stainless handles again, to much work for the price. slow to machine and a pain in my **** to get to look good. So enjoy!!!;) maybe some day you can buy me a cold one.:D

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Neil Spindel,

1 set of 1.2tl's,
With red ink and brass handles.

Neil I hope you enjoy yours as well.:cool:

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Michael Heatherly,

1 set of 1.2's with gold ink and black handles.

I hope you enjoy yours as well Michael.:cool:

michaeljhsda2

Awesome!!! Thanks a million!!!

Toolfan66

Ray , John , Mark.

You guys should see your plates today, So keep a look out for the FedEx truck.

Please let me know you got them....

Thanks,

Larry.

The next 4 sets will see FedEx today...

The last 4 sets will be out by weeks end.

Toolfan66

Ray / John,

You should have yours....

nooshinjohn

they arived today and are awesome looking! I cannot wait to put them on, but mom is here and has no patience for me working on such things... I will get them on next week and take a few pictures. Thanks Larry!

Face

Tool is bringing sexy back to the SRS's.

Emlyn

Got them today. Looking great, but it'll be a few days before I get to put the news ones on. Thanks Larry, very professional job on these.

Toolfan66

Face wrote: »

Tool is bringing sexy back to the SRS's.

Yep!! When I went to look at the ones I got, That was the first thing that went through my head was that the plates had to go.

Working with metal it's the first thing your eyes go to.

Wait till I do my custom grill covers.( no there will not be metal on them ).


Glad to see you guys getting them.

I do take tips..:D

DarqueKnight

The replacement crossover plates for my SRS's and 1.2TL's arrived today. They were well packed in multiple layers of foam and plastic wrap. The turnaround time of a little less than three weeks (from payment to receipt of goods) was outstanding for a custom metalworking project that required anodizing in addition to silk screening.


Figure 1. The custom plates, like their stock counterparts (bottom row), ring when thumped. I took this opportunity to treat the SRS
1.2TL plates with Dynamat.


Figure 2. No more ringing. I should have treated the stock plates back when I treated the driver and passive radiator baskets.

I used a drafting compass to draw a 4-1/2" circle in the center of the rear of the SRS 1.2TL plates to avoid the Dynamat infringing on the coil's area.


Figure 3. The brass handles and contrasting darker plate color are an elegant, fitting aesthetic
enhancement for Polk's flagship speaker.


Figure 4. SRS 1.2TL custom crossover plate close up.

I did not disconnect the crossover board's wiring harnesses and completely remove the crossover. I just removed the perimeter bolts and the crossover coil bolt and wedged the coil/crossover board in the baffle board opening as I attached the new plate to the large coil.


Figure 5. The SRS's in my home theater system also received crossover plate replacements.


Figure 6. I did not treat the SRS crossover plates with Dynamat. The crossover board components cover so much of the plate's area
that I didn't think the small amount of Dynamat I could add would be worth the effort.

The SRS's crossover has three large coils bolted to the plate. The crossover assembly cannot be removed from the speaker without desoldering the connections. Once the perimeter bolts were removed, the coils were carefully wedged into the baffle board opening and the coil bolts were removed.

Before I did anything, I prayed that the 21 year old hot glue blob holding the center coil's bolt retaining nut wouldn't come loose. It didn't. I had that happen to a pair of CRS+'s once. Not fun.


Figure 7. If you are reasonably dexterous, you should be able to manage the removal and reattachment of the SRS's multiple coils with
two hands. If you are not reasonably dexterous, get help.

Thanks for everything Larry.

Further Study

I have been evaluating some exotic wood options for replacing the (loathsome) oak on both the SRS and SRS 1.2TL. I think I want to go with a gloss black finish instead. I'm not in a big hurry since only a tiny bit of oak is visible when viewing the speakers head on. Did I mention that I don't like oak?

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I think you should take those oak panels to an auto body shop and have them refinished in a nice, glossy Ferrari red. It would compliment both your decor and your personality.

Did you miss the part where I opted for gold rather than red silk screening?~DK

nikolas812

have been evaluating some exotic wood options for replacing the (loathsome) oak on both the SRS and SRS 1.2TL. I think I want to go with a gloss black

I'm thinking of doing the same thing but leaving the oak sides or going with something exotic...





Nik

Toolfan66

WOW beautiful setup..

Thanks for posting the pics Ray... I have been wanting to see the crossovers in the originals.

Looks great and I am glad your satisfied with the work.

Larry.

DarqueKnight

nikolas812 wrote: »

...or going with something exotic...

I'm concerned that I would get tired of an exotic wood grain after a while. The speakers call attention to themselves enough due to their size.

nikolas812

I can paint you tops if interested...


http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77349


Nik

DarqueKnight

Thanks for the offer. I am already familiar with your excellent paint work. I'd jump at the chance to have you do my panels if you were close by. I am very hesitant to ship these and to have them shipped back to me after refinishing due to the risk of damage.

WastelandWand'r

What a great thing this was. I am extremely envious of these and would have snagged a pair but I couldn't see attaching them to a set of 2.3tl's without ruining the aesthetics of them!!!
Beautiful work and what an outstanding offer by Tool.
Hope everyone enjoys them.
Nathan

Toolfan66

The last orders will ship FedEx tomorrow.

This project is done...:D

Joe I need your address :cool:




Thanks guys and I hope you enjoy them or are enjoying them..




Larry.

hearingimpared

PM sent. Thanks so much Larry. I can't wait to see them.

megasat16

Wow! You did an awesome job, Larry! Two Thumps Up!

Neskahi

Great job Larry. The wife said they add a new dimension, [no pun intended].
The stainless steel handles are just the right "sheen" and your attention to detail
is evident. Will try to post pics later. Thanks.

Toolfan66

Neskahi wrote: »

Great job Larry. The wife said they add a new dimension, [no pun intended].
The stainless steel handles are just the right "sheen" and your attention to detail
is evident. Will try to post pics later. Thanks.

Thanks!!! Glad you like them.

My grills have yet to be on my speakers.

Neskahi

Here are a few pics. Hope they display ok.