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Re: Coffee
The chemist in me has issue...water is a molecule, not an element...
But essential, for sure...beer, wine, coffee, all need it...
But essential, for sure...beer, wine, coffee, all need it...
billbillw
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Re: Legend Line being discontinued.......?
Get used to it. It's not new, it's happening everywhere with nearly all goods, and we're never going back to long lasting quality and years if support and great customer service - not in anything.
How many of we Legend owners paid full retail or only bought on promo? We contribute to the problem when we do this. Worse when we spread that tip to other friends or family who only buy at half off. Can we accept deep discounts like that and expect a company to survive and support the product?
In the future, maybe consider using any purchase savings to immediately stock up on replacement parts, or buy multiple sets so you have a backup. I do this sometimes when I find stuff I like, because I've learned that it's sure to disappear or change.
I get what you are saying about the discounts, but I would submit when they made that offer of huge discounts in exchange for reviews, the decision was already made to slow production. The issue is the mismanagement of the brand back in the early 2000's to present. Polk became the equivalent of Emerson and Fisher. They saturated the mass market with a ton of sub-standard gear, HP computer speakers being the most egregious. The perception became cheap speakers that sound ok, and then the quality issues hit with soundbars and headphones.
Bottom line is when the Legends launched, then the pandemic hit and supply chains fell apart, any hope of there being a renaissance of the brand back into the higher end of audio was doomed. My understanding is that a couple of suppliers in China went under as well, though I do not know that from anyone within the company, but if true, could explain the lack of parts and for low volume as these appear to be, the lack of desire on the part of Polk/Masimo to find alternatives.
nooshinjohn
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Re: Legend Line being discontinued.......?
In this day and age, it'd be wise to plan for planned obsolescence.
xschop
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Love scenes like that. I find myself longing for lazier, less crowded and hectic days... Mid 60s to low 70s and low humidity as well.
msg
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Re: Legend Line being discontinued.......?
What good is the warranty if there are no parts in the next 5 years ?
Some guy I know stated this....Great point.
Tom
Some guy I know stated this....Great point.
Tom
treitz3
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Re: Legend Line being discontinued.......?
This is happening in the auto industry right now.
I know of a hand full of people with newer vehicles with problems that require parts with no time line to ever be produced.
The best part is the dealer shafts them on the trade.
It's real.
I know of a hand full of people with newer vehicles with problems that require parts with no time line to ever be produced.
The best part is the dealer shafts them on the trade.
It's real.
VR3
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Re: Legend Line being discontinued.......?
nooshinjohn wrote: »So long as they are making the Reserve line, drivers and tweeters should be ok. I wonder about the trim rings from the Reserve and if they might work on Legends...
It's complete horse sh^t that they aren't producing full sets replacement parts for their most expensive line of speakers for at least 5 years. I never expected this from Polk regardless who owned the name.
I won't be buying any more products if this is how they are going to run things. I'll stop recommending them as well. I have probably sold a few sets of Reserve and Legend lines based on my enthusiasm for the company and the product.
Just when I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a full HT system. I was going to buy the full Signature Elite line, but I'm now thinking very hard about going with a company that actually can stand behind what they sell.
Man this really, really irks me!!
H9
heiney9
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Re: LSIM vs Reserve
Hello all, I had both the PA LSiM 703 side by side with the PA Legend L100. I know that the L100 has a 5" woofer, is a 2 way system and the 703 has a 6.5" woofer and is a three way system. The sound reproduction from the 703 was unmistakably rich and natural compared to the L100. The L100 sounded totally drab. The difference was so drastic, I was shocked. So I checked all my equipment for a possible issue. I even switched over to a different amplification source and the stark difference was evident. After doing some work on the L100, I noticed that the crossover was somewhat cheesy. I'm familiar with the 703 crossovers and they are not exactly high end but looks like more engineering and effort was put into it. The total construction and finish that was put into the LSiM series is phenomenal compared to the L series. This is my opinion and I believe that most of you would concur if you experience both units.
Adding to my previous comment. Your comparison was apples and oranges. The L200 should have been compared to the 703 and I dare say the L200 would win as there is a disconnect between the mid and treble in the 703.
F1nut
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Re: Legend Line being discontinued.......?
Get used to it. It's not new, it's happening everywhere with nearly all goods, and we're never going back to long lasting quality and years if support and great customer service - not in anything.
How many of we Legend owners paid full retail or only bought on promo? We contribute to the problem when we do this. Worse when we spread that tip to other friends or family who only buy at half off. Can we accept deep discounts like that and expect a company to survive and support the product?
In the future, maybe consider using any purchase savings to immediately stock up on replacement parts, or buy multiple sets so you have a backup. I do this sometimes when I find stuff I like, because I've learned that it's sure to disappear or change.
How many of we Legend owners paid full retail or only bought on promo? We contribute to the problem when we do this. Worse when we spread that tip to other friends or family who only buy at half off. Can we accept deep discounts like that and expect a company to survive and support the product?
In the future, maybe consider using any purchase savings to immediately stock up on replacement parts, or buy multiple sets so you have a backup. I do this sometimes when I find stuff I like, because I've learned that it's sure to disappear or change.
msg
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