1.2TL Mortite

chandler9a
chandler9a Posts: 878
edited January 2010 in Vintage Speakers
Hey guys, I will be adding Mortite to the 1.2TL's tomorrow with my my father. I have read DarqueKnight's great review on the process as well as others of you who have made this addition so I am interested in the outcome and hope I have everything in order. We will be sealing all of the corners inside as well to make sure the cabinets are back to the way they should be.

I really don't want to venture away from how the speakers were designed to sound but realize improvements are possible after 20 years. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks all.
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    I think sealing the cabinet is good idea. The cabinets were designed to be sealed, so ensuring that they are sealed would not be venturing away from the intended design.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    I just resealed my 1.2TLs with Mortite. You should expect better definition in the bass area, and you may notice a volume increase coming from the speakers. This is one improvement you should perform. Expect to take 2 to 3 hours to complete. Also, make sure not to over use the mortite as it is not necessary or recommended. Use ONLY one strand where the ring meets the basket. Overusing on the midrange and PR was my mistake which I had to reopen all of them taking the project longer to complete.

    Read DarqueKnights recommendations on how to apply and best practices using the Mortite. Its pretty easy.

    Good luck and let us know about your impressions using the Mortite.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    beef316 wrote: »
    I think sealing the cabinet is good idea. The cabinets were designed to be sealed, so ensuring that they are sealed would not be venturing away from the intended design.

    I second that motion.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    The mortite helps deaden the ring in the mids from the stamped steel basket also. That to me was more important than sealing the cab.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited January 2010
    Thanks guys, I will be sure to report back.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited January 2010
    Well the project is finished. I am usually skeptical of these kinds of jobs, not knowing how it will effect the sound. I have to say I really like it! the bass is definitely more defined or should I say accurately smooth. The mids as well improved for me as before it seemed a little echoish at times, maybe that ringing Ben mentioned but now... right on.

    Thank you all for the input!

    Aaron
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    chandler9a wrote: »
    Well the project is finished. I am usually skeptical of these kinds of jobs, not knowing how it will effect the sound. I have to say I really like it! the bass is definitely more defined or should I say accurately smooth. The mids as well improved for me as before it seemed a little echoish at times, maybe that ringing Ben mentioned but now... right on.

    Thank you all for the input!

    Aaron

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