Billet RD-0194/8 Tweeter Bezels

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  • ESavinon
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    xschop wrote: »
    ESavinon wrote: »
    I'm going to need at least 16. (SDA 1.2TL, 3.1TL,1C, CRS+, RTA 15tl) I have to check on other pairs of speakers.

    Ed.

    Got you down.

    Have a question for you. Besides a larger sound stage presence of 3.1's, do you feel that the 15TLs have the same overall dynamics as the 3.1TL's?

    I have not made any direct comparisons since they're 2 completely different designs.
    The RTA 15tl based on their D'appolito design would have more dynamic range in my opinion.

    Ed
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  • xschop
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    Final call for the year on these.
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  • msg
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    Thanks for doing these, Rob. Bit the billet, too. Seems like a great addition to the standard upgrade paths.

    @F1nut - beautiful result with the anodizing. Takes these plates to another level. Could one send an order of plates to your anodizer? What color is that? Hopefully has some pretentiously audiophile-y name, and not just "Dark Grey", which would likely not impart any comparatively improved sonic quality, unlike the guarantee of the former.
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  • F1nut
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    Scott, sure anyone could send their plates to the place that did mine. It's the standard black anodizing, but I used a technique invented by another member to remove the tooling marks, which results in the silky smooth appearance.
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  • F1nut
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  • xschop
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    I ordered an extra 10 plates to machine, including mine. If a set of 1.2's land on this homestead, no promises made. :)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,913
    edited October 20
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    Well I'm waiting for @dromunds to get it to me so I can get @[Deleted User]'s done and send his and mine up to Chicago to get anodizing done.
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  • xschop
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    I told @dromunds to send it to you and ask @Toolfan66 how to use it.

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  • dromunds
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    Soon come. Sent a PM to Toolfan, as soon as I get a reply I’ll be sending ‘er along.
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  • F1nut
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    dromunds wrote: »
    Soon come. Sent a PM to Toolfan, as soon as I get a reply I’ll be sending ‘er along.

    I sent you a video. I found that using the Scotch-Brite Type A Very Fine pad was all that was needed. In other words, no need to use the course pad first.
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  • xschop
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    I polished one to a near-mirror finish before. Think I used 600 grit sponge pad by hand, then black rouge on buffing wheel.
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  • pitdogg2
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    Rob,
    I may need two if you have any spares. I may be buying some RTA11T's still up in the air the guy thinks they are worth gold. If we can come to terms....mine, I'll need two please.
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  • msg
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    I like the 11Ts.
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  • pitdogg2
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    msg wrote: »
    I like the 11Ts.

    I'll make them 11tl's.
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  • xschop
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    I can make them XS-11TL's ;)

    Got you down for a set.

    I'm still wondering why Polk didn't switch the MWs to 6516's in the 11TLs like they did for the 8TLs.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,913
    edited April 2023
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    xschop wrote: »
    I can make them XS-11TL's ;)
    Hard pass....
    xschop wrote: »
    I'm still wondering why Polk didn't switch the MWs to 6516's in the 11TLs like they did for the 8TLs.
    Dude I'm betting they knew a thing or two..... Like cabinet volume or port vs passive.....you know small inconsequential things like that...


    Thank you for having me down.

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  • xschop
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    I agree, must be bass-related. Out of the box the 6516's produce a better midrange than 6510's.
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  • dromunds
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    It should arrive to Ivan tomorrow via express.
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  • xschop
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    Started work on these. I now have only 8 plates available.
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  • xschop
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    edited July 2023
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    Sorry for the delay on these. I've PM'ed everyone that has chimed in for this batch.

    If I haven't replied, let me know

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  • xschop
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    I used the same diamond insert on this batch as I did for the seismic ball isolators.

    Very close to mirror finish...

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  • Nesmith98
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    Nice work. Have you ever thought about machining the "Polk Audio" lettering on these?
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  • pitdogg2
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    Nesmith98 wrote: »
    Nice work. Have you ever thought about machining the "Polk Audio" lettering on these?

    Off the top of my head there may be a copyright problem with that.
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  • xschop
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    edited July 2023
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    ^^^Bingo^^^

    What @VR3 did with his lazer etching for the Monoliths build was the epitome of badging IMO.
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  • xschop
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    As of today I have 14 plates available.
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  • xschop
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    12 left for the year.
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  • F1nut
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    Y'all need to buy these. So much better than the crappy stock plastic bezels.
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  • xschop
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    8 left
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  • mackdrool
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    A big shoutout to Rob for my plates! They look great! I've done nothing to these other than wipe them down before installing. I may anodize in the future but for now they will remain shiny and new!

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  • xschop
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    It's no secret, I prefer the brushed alloy look B)
    Your 3.1's look great.
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