Karma-SL2000,MW6503s'=AB800=Parts or Vintage

Polksaladanni
Polksaladanni Posts: 208
edited March 2014 in Vintage Speakers
Laid the majority of out new hardwood floors 40 days ago. This involved moving crap all over the house and included some closets. Found my old AB800 In-Wall speaker which has the old SL2000 silver coil tweeter and 2 truncated MW6503s’ in it.

See Link Below

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/ab800/


Most of the stuff in excellent shape and the tweeter is brand new. I never mounted the frame because the speakers where mount in our old Pioneer 55” Elite big screen (long ago deceased) I ordered an SL1500 shielded, to match the (4) Monitor 4's I had for F&Rears so the SL 2000 was never used. Gave those to the Bro In-Law for his house and the 6.5s won’t mount in his Sony SXRD LCD.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73118


Besides that, I forgot to remove the XO from our TV before the curbside funeral.

So I have the OE box, frame, grill, New-unused, SL 2000 and (2) 6503s’ up for grabs. Just pay freight. 10 bucks more or less?


I would prefer this go to someone that REALLY needs the tweeter or all of it, now for replacement of a blown tweeter for there SDA’s , RTA, whatever it matches… Not to just stock up on it… Or you make an XO, wall-mount or build and enclosure to use as a vintage center channel.
Anyway, post if you have a need.

Paul
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited October 2009
    I could use the 6503's, I have some that "pop" at loud volumes in my 1.2tl's...

    Let me know, Thanks
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited October 2009
    I am in on this as well... I could use it as an inwall for my center channel. I have SDA 2.3TL's and this would be an amazing find.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    do your SDA's have SL2000s' ?
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    vmaxer wrote: »
    I could use the 6503's, I have some that "pop" at loud volumes in my 1.2tl's...

    Let me know, Thanks

    The 6503s are truncated to fit the frame. (They do not have round mounting flanges. They are squared off sorta) It would probably be a pain in the **** to mount them.

    Paul
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited October 2009
    I'm in..I would love to make a Vintage Center to match my Mon7's.
    Thanks
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited October 2009
    Polksaladanni wrote: »
    do your SDA's have SL2000s' ?

    they have sl3000's but I do plan on going rdo-198's accross the board eventually and will Karma off the ones I will not need when the time comes. I cannot really hear much difference between the SL2000 and the 3000
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    Wow!

    I didn't figure this, 5 minutes after posting.

    Looks like a drawing is in order...

    I'll bummp this in a couple of days, to be fair.

    Paul
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited October 2009
    IS this the right x-over spec (looks to be the only AB8xx one with a Sl2000, but it has MW6512's

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18805&d=1155785583
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2009
    In please. I would love to build a matched center out of those components for a vintage surround sound set with Monitor 10s and 7s.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited October 2009
    I was just looking at that... yes I think it is. I can have one put together within a week, and already have the saw ready to cut the hole:) I had planned on getting my wires in the wall anyway and I have been too lazy to start. Great karma btw!
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    kcoc321 wrote: »
    IS this the right x-over spec (looks to be the only AB8xx one with a Sl2000, but it has MW6512's

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18805&d=1155785583


    I think thats the series before. It's in the OE box and it clearly says AB800...

    I bought the M4s in 1991 I believe. So maybe they shipped it in whatever box was available...

    Lemme pull it out and see what the woofers are.

    I bet the XO schematic/values are the same.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited October 2009
    I would too Give the similarity to other Monitor series x-overs (12uF HP/ 34uF LP)

    The only thing "different" is the P1 [says "AMP P/N 61400-01] and P2 [AMP P/N 42781-02]

    Is there some 'micro' amp or something in there? j/k

    Wonder what "AMP' means...
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    OK.

    I opened the box and low and behold the OE Manual, and the original ticket are in there along with a shielded SL1500 .75" poly all the mounting hardware is on the wall frame also. It's all reassembled too.

    The ticket says

    Item Number:AWO801-SW15
    Description:AB800
    And Quanity=1

    It's no doubt an SL2000 Silver coil. (Manu Date 9-6-1993) The woofers do not have the labels because Polk sent me 2 bucking magnets (And the SL1500) to video shield them for mounting in the Pioneer.

    From what I remember, talking to the Polk engineer, he said the MW6501, 02, 03 and 12's are basically the same.

    It says 6512's on the link also.

    I am so sorry I forgot to get the XO out of the TV...
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    In please. I would love to build a matched center out of those components for a vintage surround sound set with Monitor 10s and 7s.

    Are you the guy with the RTi8s and 6's?

    I'm the guy with the Black RTi6s. How many systems do you have? :)

    Paul
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    kcoc321 wrote: »
    I would too Give the similarity to other Monitor series x-overs (12uF HP/ 34uF LP)

    The only thing "different" is the P1 [says "AMP P/N 61400-01] and P2 [AMP P/N 42781-02]

    Is there some 'micro' amp or something in there? j/k

    Wonder what "AMP' means...

    Beats me. Maybe mini step-up transformers? Bet the rest is the same maybe the woofer are that model# because of the squared-off mounting flange? The link says 6512 woofers...

    I called Polk CS last week and he's going to dig up some old drawings for other speakers I have. Hint, hint COOL PEOPLE!

    Or maybe Dorokusai to the rescue.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited October 2009
    Polksaladanni wrote: »
    Beats me. Maybe mini step-up transformers? Bet the rest is the same maybe the woofer are that model# because of the squared-off mounting flange? The link says 6512 woofers......

    I was thinking the same...that they were MW6503 (like they told you) with the different # depicting the different flange.

    Will be interesting to hear what PA-CS says the "AMP" stands for..
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    In please.
    Nice Karma.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited October 2009
    In please. I have a pair of AB800s that I would pair with it.
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    Bumper

    Will do a drawing, monitored by the wife Friday night.

    Anyone else?

    Paul
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  • 4406bbl
    4406bbl Posts: 194
    edited October 2009
    In please, would use to build a set of inwalls. Thanks
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    OK, sorry for the delay. I was picking a pair of RTi70's. Saaweet! Running a little late. Momma is drawing as I type and the winner is... Drum roll.


    Dave Muell ! Got a fellow Texan in for a win.

    PM me with your name,addy,zip and its on the way.

    Hope it makes your day!

    Paul
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Congrats Dave!!!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2009
    Congratulations! Enjoy.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited October 2009
    Hey, I just noticed this! This is a great day!

    Thank you!
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  • Polksaladanni
    Polksaladanni Posts: 208
    edited October 2009
    Good thing! You only had 32.51238549233Hrs to reply ;^)

    I'll tell my wife thanks, she drew the names.

    I'll do USPS Monday afternoonish. Gotta go to Fort Worth in the am.

    Mail me a check when received at the return address.

    The xo drawing in this post should be right. Less the micro amps.

    Paul
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited October 2009
    Good for you Dave...enjoy ;)
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  • hendelj
    hendelj Posts: 3
    edited February 2011
    I broke the frame on one of my AB800 speakers do you have one or know where to get one.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited February 2011
    hendelj wrote: »
    I broke the frame on one of my AB800 speakers do you have one or know where to get one.

    I replied to your other thread. I was the recipient of this karma and I have several AB800 sets and love them. As a result, I do have a spare frame. I'll PM you my e-mail address.
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  • Polk&Beans
    Polk&Beans Posts: 94
    edited September 2013
    Cool of you Dave!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    edited September 2013
    Not cool of you.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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