Polk Audio CRS + (RDO198) Crossover Modification Thread

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VR3
VR3 Posts: 29,696
edited February 2018 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Will post some misc pics on this as the build progresses -

Specs are -

External build, custom mounting plate for the back of the speaker
Clarity Cap CMR 400v
Duelund CAST Resistors
Jantzen Inductors + C-Coil
Supra Rondo Internal Wiring
Point to point
WBT Binding Post
DH Labs Q-10 SDA Cable

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- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,204
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    So looking forward to your illustrated progress on this.
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  • Tony M
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    WOW! B)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

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  • vmaxer
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    Can’t wait to see the finished project.
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  • ptrooper
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  • VR3
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,364
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    Where are the installation pics?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,696
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    Hasn't left this side of the pond yet, have a part for Sean coming then they ship out :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 538
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Where are the installation pics?

    I’ll make sure to take some pics
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 538
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Where are the installation pics?

    I’ll make sure to take some pics
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,294
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    Be sure to take some pics. ;)
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  • VR3
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    dglz4pyix91l.jpg sounding tight
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,766
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    Bet the low end sucks.....
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,696
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    Actually, not really. The bass is great with the drivers half towards the floor.
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  • VR3
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    Ive always been surprised how the mods sound free air, when you leave the room, you can hardly tell they are free air versus in an enclosure. The bass is not as forceful or the impact but it is there.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,275
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    What's the reason for the caps being on the outside?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,696
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    They wont fit inside :) Some people also feel external crossovers sound better since they are not exposed to much vibration... ymmv
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,696
    edited May 2018
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    This is a close representation of what they sound like free air

    https://youtu.be/2y7Ne5n9we8
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  • ptrooper
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    Bad news ,The fedex plane carrying my xovers that Vr3 built crashed around a week ago.
    Good news though , the only two box's that were retrievable at the crash site were mine due to their packaging.
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    Im a little busy right now but i will bang some pictures up when i start the project!
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  • ptrooper
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    Ok. Got a lunch break in and installed these x overs. Thank you again to Trey and Dave for your excellent services
    Pictures to follow.
    Mmmmm. Cant load them from iPhone. B.B. L
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,364
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    Looking forward to them..
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,696
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    I've seen pics, they look like terminators
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  • ptrooper
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  • ptrooper
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    the stands slightly modified from Larry's specs so as to not breech copyrights .19 kilo's of lead shotw2c1t5h99ncm.jpg
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  • ptrooper
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    edited August 2018
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    The Notorious Larry's Rings. I find them to be even better after glueing them in, more so in the SRS's.I just wiped power grab along the edge internally making sure that none enters the threaded area.....so how many inch's of steel are in the SRS'S installed with theses rings..? I lovem.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
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    Very nice Sean! Enjoy them!
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  • F1nut
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    I see you got the labels off.

    Those look bada$$.
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  • xschop
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    I thought the factory enclosures could possibly benefit from a front to back cross-brace. Will you reinforce the area you cut out?
    Looks great.
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