Attention Polkies check out this cool behind the scenes story

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logo896 Posts: 322
edited May 2010 in The Clubhouse
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Just tons of pictures and neat things all polk lovers should see.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited April 2010
    a great post! thank you for sharing that.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2010
    That article is 3 years old...but still nice to see. Those that were fortunate to attend the 2008 Polkfest in Baltimore were able to experience everything shown in the photos first hand.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited April 2010
    PF 2008 was a highlight that year for me personally.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited April 2010
    Absolutely! Those that did not attend missed out on a great event.

    Definitely one of the highlights of that year for me as well.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2010
    That was a great time!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2010
    I've seen that article before...definitely very cool!

    I'd love to tour Polk HQ sometime.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    It was great to tour HQ during that PF.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2010
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    It was great to tour HQ during that PF.


    If only I'd have already become a Polkie on '08.:(

    Oh well...maybe they'll put together another sometime.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2010
    Very impressive!
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited April 2010
    the other day -- i was looking at that blog about behind the scenes at polk.... and then read a few of his other posts. well browsing lead from one thing to another.. and finally lead me to a webpage about the Beolab 5 speakers.

    FWIW

    http://www.bang-olufsen.com/beolab5
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2010
    This is the RTA12 with the grill covers removed from the speaker on the left. This particular pair features cabinets handmade out of real rosewood by George Klopfer.

    I want those! Those stands are sweet too.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • logo896
    logo896 Posts: 322
    edited April 2010
    Ok yes im sorry its a couple years old. Is there any way to find out when polk will be replacing the Lsi series? Im thinking about upgrading but last time i did that was a with the rti 12's and then a few months later poof A series and my re sale value dropped out.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    shack wrote: »
    That article is 3 years old...but still nice to see. Those that were fortunate to attend the 2008 Polkfest in Baltimore were able to experience everything shown in the photos first hand.
    heiney9 wrote: »
    PF 2008 was a highlight that year for me personally.
    polrbehr wrote: »
    Absolutely! Those that did not attend missed out on a great event.

    Definitely one of the highlights of that year for me as well.
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    It was great to tour HQ during that PF.

    I'm throwing my hat into this ring. . . it was indeed an awesome PF and the tour of HQ was spine tingling. I was really impressed with the auto systems but alas . . .
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2010
    Reading this post just made me appreciate what I have a tad more. Those LSis lined up look freaking awesome, and the cut-away of the RTi12 is very cool. Wish I could actually go on the tour myself. Excellent post.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2010
    comp2.jpg

    Are those Bose Lifestyle cubes there - second speaker from the bottom right corner?
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited May 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    comp2.jpg

    Are those Bose Lifestyle cubes there - second speaker from the bottom right corner?

    Yes. They were being tested against one of Polk's "HTIAB" systems.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2010
    For those that were there and would like to reminisce...or for those that would like to see what they missed...here is PF 08 in pictures:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=91777

    And here is the thread with even MORE PICTURES and folks comments.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73612

    Either way, well worth the time to take a look as they are way better than the article in the OP :D.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    shack wrote: »
    For those that were there and would like to reminisce...or for those that would like to see what they missed...here is PF 08 in pictures:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=91777

    And here is the thread with even MORE PICTURES and folks comments.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73612

    Either way, well worth the time to take a look as they are way better than the article in the OP :D.

    WOW just Wow, Steve. I went through every picture and every post in Ray's thread with the biggest **** eatin grin. What a great time that was and all the comraderie there was just awesome. I can't wait till Louie's gig!

    One of my favorite pictures is the one with Russ and Mark and Mark giving the salute! I'm gonna try to capture that, blow it up poster size and place it above my computer screen, it will make me smile when things get hairy!:eek::D

    Guys if you've never experienced Polkfest, I'm here to tell you that it can be a truely spiritual experience!:) It's amazing how well we get along when together!!!:)

    Mini-meets are really great but Polkfest is just an amazing experience.
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