Need SL 2000 tweeters

bikezappa
bikezappa Posts: 2,463
edited December 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
My SDA SRS needs a few SL 2000 replacements.

The loudness is less on at least two tweeters. I measured the resistance and get 4 ohms and I do hear a crackling noise from the tweeter when I attach the ohm meter.

Anyone want to sell a few?

Peter
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    I have 3 working ones I believe.
    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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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited November 2009
    Hi Guys

    I got a few offers for some sl 2000 tweeters. Thanks very much. Is there a test method for determining if they are working properly? I'd like to test all of them to determine if others need replacement.

    Resistance measurment?
    Ear?

    Thanks again.

    Peter
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    AT low volume I just connect my speaker leads to the back of the tweeter. I am sure there is a better method but thats trhe one I have.
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited November 2009
    It may be the tweeters are fine and that it's time to replace the caps on the crossovers.

    Just a thought.


    I think I still have a couple around here as well if needed.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited November 2009
    thsmith

    I connected the tweeter to the speaker cable and it didn't sound good. Thanks.

    What is the option, if any, for upgrading the sl2000 today from Polk.

    Are the sl3000 or RDO 194 options?

    I would like to keep the cross over stock for the time being.

    When I listen to my SRS they always sound harsher compared to my 2.1TL.

    I'm ready for an upgrade maybe.

    Peter
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    bikezappa wrote: »
    thsmith

    I connected the tweeter to the speaker cable and it didn't sound good. Thanks.

    What is the option, if any, for upgrading the sl2000 today from Polk.

    Are the sl3000 or RDO 194 options?

    I would like to keep the cross over stock for the time being.

    When I listen to my SRS they always sound harsher compared to my 2.1TL.

    I'm ready for an upgrade maybe.

    Peter

    RDO-194's are the upgrade/replacement for the SL2000 tweeters.
    RDO-198's are the upgrade/replacement for the SL3000 tweeters.

    The RDO-194's are alot more laid back than the harsh SL2000 tweeters are. Definitely worth the upgrade.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited November 2009
    Thanks leroyjri

    Do the 194's fit in the tweeter space with no modifications?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    bikezappa wrote: »
    Thanks leroyjri

    Do the 194's fit in the tweeter space with no modifications?


    Yes they fit perfectly without any modifications.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited November 2009
    You will love the RDO's, You will want to replace the SL's in the tl's also.
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  • mr_natural
    mr_natural Posts: 2
    edited December 2009
    Hmmm....I wrote to Polk asking about the RD0194-1 to replace in my SDA 2B's and they told me they were the SL2000? Sixty bucks a piece plus shipping. I had an amp go terribly bad within the five year warranty period when I bought them new and they kindly sent me the SL2000's for replacement so I've been listening to them for about 15 yrs now and they sound great to me. Of course I'm 49 and have been exposed to alot of concerts and such that maybe I don't hear as good now :)
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