Polk Monitor series 2 M5JR vintage speakers
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Looking for a small set of speakers and saw these locally for sale. I have some of the larger model Polk SDA speakers and have enjoy the sound from them.
They have the spring type speaker terminals connections which I dont really care for. Parts Express has some similar replacement type with the gold binding posts that use banana connectors. Not sure of the fitment yet, they have two sizes, a 3" and 4".
I need something inexpensive and these are $100. Also I believe these have
the updated SL2500 tweeters and not the early Silver domes. I am going to be using them with a Yamaha RX-730 receiver about 70w per @8 ohms.
Anyone have any experience with the small Polk 5jr speakers and sound?
Thanks and appreciate your advice!
They have the spring type speaker terminals connections which I dont really care for. Parts Express has some similar replacement type with the gold binding posts that use banana connectors. Not sure of the fitment yet, they have two sizes, a 3" and 4".
I need something inexpensive and these are $100. Also I believe these have
the updated SL2500 tweeters and not the early Silver domes. I am going to be using them with a Yamaha RX-730 receiver about 70w per @8 ohms.
Anyone have any experience with the small Polk 5jr speakers and sound?
Thanks and appreciate your advice!
SDA 1C (wood)- Vr3 crossovers/ Gimpod board's, Larry's rings, RDO194 tweeters, Dynamat. Updated terminal cup and binding posts. Custom IC by Vr3 with Neutrik connectors. SDA 2B(studio)- SonicCraft crossovers(TL mod), RD0-198 tweeters. Hurricane nuts, DynaMat and JB Weld.
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SDA 1C (wood)- Vr3 crossovers/ Gimpod board's, Larry's rings, RDO194 tweeters, Dynamat. Updated terminal cup and binding posts. Custom IC by Vr3 with Neutrik connectors. SDA 2B(studio)- SonicCraft crossovers(TL mod), RD0-198 tweeters. Hurricane nuts, DynaMat and JB Weld. -
Love my 5jr+, fill the kitchen, and a pair in my girl's studio do quite well. A great investment for smaller spaces.
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Nice speakers. Those tweeter might be upgradable to RD0198 "drop in" replacements. I enjoyed some & just ran clean wire with no issues..
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I found some Monitor 5 Series 2 speakers yesterday for $95. They have the traditional round terminal cups with the binding posts, also consecutive serial numbered, and 8" passives, SL2500 tweeters. Drivers all look ok. They are a little rough, one cab has scratches. The Polk logo emblem has broken on one grill. Plan on hooking them up today for a listen, but need some better speaker wire. Will be doing the crossovers soon. Unable to find the wiring schematic for the 5 series 2 model. anybody know where the schematic located, also is the finish a oak or walnut? thanks for any advice
or suggestions in advance.
SDA 1C (wood)- Vr3 crossovers/ Gimpod board's, Larry's rings, RDO194 tweeters, Dynamat. Updated terminal cup and binding posts. Custom IC by Vr3 with Neutrik connectors. SDA 2B(studio)- SonicCraft crossovers(TL mod), RD0-198 tweeters. Hurricane nuts, DynaMat and JB Weld. -
Pull a crossover, the values are printed on the components.
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