SDA SRS 1.2TL Breakdown

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Philtraère
Philtraère Posts: 12
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Hello,
I just acquired a pair of PolkAudio speakers. I'm based in Luxembourg (Europe).
They aren't installed yet because I haven't found anyone to help me set them up in my upstairs listening room.
Six speakers are missing. My question is: are these speakers still available?

Thank you
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,883
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    6 x RD-0198-1
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,803
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    You should replace all 8 of them.
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  • Philtraère
    Philtraère Posts: 12
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    Why ?
    And if I find 6 original SL3000 ?
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,901
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    The RD-0198-1 is a better tweeter design than the original SL3000 from 35 years ago and it's best to have all the tweeters matching. Look up Midwest Speaker Repair on US Ebay. They have the replacement tweeters in stock and they'll ship internationally.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,883
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    Philtraère wrote: »
    Why ?
    And if I find 6 original SL3000 ?

    Replace all 8 with the RD-0198-1, they are much better tweeters. Trust me! I had 6 sl3000 in my 2.3tl, the 198's are MUCH smoother more coherent tweeters in every way. I wouldn't have believed it if it wasn't for my own ears.
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  • Philtraère
    Philtraère Posts: 12
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    Thanks for your message ;)
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,142
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    Phil, take some time to read through the builds on the SDA's. Especially the ones you now have, they're something very special.
    Lot's of good information on what to do to Bullet-Proof your 1.2 TL's, and how to get the best sound out of them. The one above, suggested tweet upgrade, is first.

    Lot's of knowledgable folks here that love sharing the do's and what they found along the way.
    They all helped me on my journey of my first ever Polk's, the SDA SRS. Love them.

    Skip
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  • Philtraère
    Philtraère Posts: 12
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    RD-0198-1 ordered from MSR.
    they have already covered 750 miles between Minneapolis and Louisville :)
    4000 miles remaining
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,142
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    You're gonna like what they do.
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  • Philtraère
    Philtraère Posts: 12
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    So, I received the RD0198-1 speakers, but since I was traveling, I only picked them up on Saturday. I installed them on Sunday, and since then... pure bliss. I've owned quite a few pairs of speakers, including some large Cabasse Brigantin Vs, but none with this abyssal bass. Now, with the new, very smooth tweeters, I can't stop listening, mainly to jazz.

    I'm looking at another pair of Polk speakers, the SDA SRS 2s, for my other listening room.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,883
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    Philtraère wrote: »
    I'm looking at another pair of Polk speakers, the SDA SRS 2s, for my other listening room.
    Make sure you get the Pin/Blade model.

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  • Philtraère
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  • Philtraère
    Philtraère Posts: 12
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    Here's a picture of the connection. I don't think it's the right version.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,883
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    Philtraère wrote: »
    Here's a picture of the connection. I don't think it's the right version.

    That is the 1st gen blade/Blade model.
    Not a bad speaker, expensive to recap and the drivers mw6509 were only used on the SDA 1b and that model. They can be very difficult to acquire should you need more.
    Don't be dissuaded if they are in your price range. Just go in eyes wide open.
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  • Philtraère
    Philtraère Posts: 12
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    Thanks for your insightful opinion.
    Unfortunately, there are very few sales on this side of the Channel.
    This first gen model I've found, which is 300 miles away, is listed at the equivalent of $900.
    But I'm not in a hurry; I'll wait a bit.
    I'm enjoying my big ones in the meantime.
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  • Philtraère
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    I can't find the specs for the second version of SDA 2, but I imagine the speakers are 2 MW6511 and 2 6503 or 6510 ?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,883
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    2x mw6510
    2x mw6511
    In each speaker
    The crossover is much different than the blade/Blade model, therefore you cannot just replace the drivers.

    https://us.v-cdn.net/5021930/uploads/attachments/1/8/5/1/1/26690.pdf

    https://us.v-cdn.net/5021930/uploads/attachments/1/8/5/1/1/26691.pdf


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