Crossover upgrade?

maintrain
maintrain Posts: 15
edited December 2009 in Speakers
I see some people on the forum have upgraded the crossovers in some of their speakers. Can all Polk speakers benefit from this upgrade? What's involved and what are the benefits? Should I upgrade mine?
Front: Monitor 70's
Surrounds: Monitor 40's
Surround Back: Monitor 30's
Custom TC-3000 Sub (under construction) http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23114
Sub Amp Behringer EP-2500
Pioneer vsx-1018-ahk
Sharp Aquos 52"

Polkie for life!
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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited December 2009
    Check out the DIY section of the forums. There are a ton of threads about people upgrading their crossovers.
    ~Matt
    My System

    Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
    Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
    Preamp: B&K Reference 20
    CD: Jolida JD100a
    L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
    Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
    TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    When you take and replace components in the x-overs with higher performing components you will generally hear a difference in sound. Now getting the exact sound your looking for will take a little research and good accurate advice from the guys around here.
    The short answer to your question is, yes when done properly.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2009
    What speakers?
    "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
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2009
    Yes, I am sure it will help. Keep in mind that you are starting with low cost speakers though, so I would stay with Dayton or Solen caps. (i.e. - some less expensive ones)

    From what I can tell, they use the same caps in all their speakers (they may use electrolytic more in their less expensive speakers - but still the same brands seem to be in use)

    What I take away from that is you will see a similar benefit from upgrading the crossover as you do in more expensive speakers, but you will not hear as much of a difference as they are not as weak a link in the less expensive speakers. It will still be worth doing, but I would not spend big bucks in doing it. (i.e. - I would not spend the money for sonicaps or similar brands, I would stick with the less expensive solens or daytons as mentioned)

    Either way - give it a shot and let us know what you think.

    Michael

    BTW - Face - his sig is showing monitor (recent series) speakers.... I assume he is upgrading those.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2009
    Well said Mike!
    "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
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  • maintrain
    maintrain Posts: 15
    edited December 2009
    Thanks for replies. I think a little more reading is order on my part. I'll keep you posted.
    Front: Monitor 70's
    Surrounds: Monitor 40's
    Surround Back: Monitor 30's
    Custom TC-3000 Sub (under construction) http://www.caraudioclassifieds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23114
    Sub Amp Behringer EP-2500
    Pioneer vsx-1018-ahk
    Sharp Aquos 52"

    Polkie for life!
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    Do some searches on this forum and you may be all set. If you were to post more accurate information as to what you'd like to accomplish, what were are working with and budget that will help.
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    DO you guys think RTi10s would benefit from a xover upgrade?
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2009
    royalty wrote: »
    DO you guys think RTi10s would benefit from Xever upgrade?

    Are you kidding?
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    I mean like would with all the added costs it REALLY be worth it? I know it was a pretty obvious question at first.
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited December 2009
    royalty wrote: »
    DO you guys think RTi10s would benefit from a xover upgrade?
    Of course.
    you might search under Rt55's as well. Ppl like them, but are some tweekes to make them better.

    In those, I would definitely go with the SonicCaps on the HF, if not both.
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