Will polk ever bring out high end speakers

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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited May 2010
    Kex wrote: »
    I certainly had no intention of brand bashing, because I do like to keep discussions factual and based on truth, such as Bose Blows ... :eek:

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    Kex wrote: »
    I'm not certain that this is true. The LCi range use the vifa tweeters from the LSi range, and have good specifications on paper at least. Also, RT1 (tubes rule! BTW) has a fairly sophisticated theater built around the RTS series, and those that have heard it have stated that it was quite impressive.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/customaudio/lci/specs.php#inceiling
    http://www.polkaudio.com/customaudio/rts/specs.php#inwall

    Certainly, for theater use, which is what I'm interested in, they seem to be a valid option. Maybe Mr. Shufelt can comment on this too, while he's at it?! Two channel, as always, is a bit more tricky.
    Thanks for the links Kex.

    Humm, I never noticed this before;
    For The Ultimate In Performace, in-wall Performance Enclosures are available for exact volume enclosure performance in pre-build installations. Use AW0267-B with LC265i.
    I'd like to see how efficient their enclosure are and the engineering concept? I didn't see pics of those enclosure just that little statement and that is it.

    Some other point, not too keen about an HT or home audio room to look like I am using car dpeaker technolgy :eek:


    Kyle, their is no need for brand bashing simple facts are enough. Big money spend on fancy marketting has to be passed to consumers.

    Cheers!
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited May 2010
    maximillian wrote: »
    I got bitten not by this forum, but by a great sale on R50's at Fry's. I had heard the Polk name from a friend years earlier but never gave Polk (or audio in general) a second thought. I didn't even audition them and had them shipped from CA to NY, so no brick-n-mortar store needed. I wanted some bigger speakers since someone had given me a used integrated amp. I saw the R50's and jumped on them. Most of us know about the sound quality of the R50's, but compared to what I had listened to previously they were wonderful.

    I think Polk did a great thing offering up lower-end nice looking speakers at very inexpensive prices. It got me a taste of what good audio sounds like. I soon realized that I wanted more and moved to RTi speakers and finally to some LSi's. That's good marketing from Polk! This forum also helped keep me as a Polk fan.

    Same experience here. R50 to RTi6 to LSi15, 9, 7, and C.
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  • dubradio
    dubradio Posts: 181
    edited May 2010
    Kex wrote: »
    I certainly had no intention of brand bashing, because I do like to keep discussions factual and based on truth, such as Bose Blows ... :eek:


    If by "blows" you mean blows alot of air as in the force where a speaker cone in its outward motion pushes air, then you sir are correct :D
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,139
    edited May 2010
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    but dont you think its about time polk released a line for hardcore enthusiasts ?

    They did...SDA's:D:D:D
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,346
    edited May 2010
    KyleShufelt,

    Can I ask about the sales of the replacement parts Polk sells for the SDA's?

    I guess what I'm getting at are the sales for drivers and the RDO tweeters still good for polk?

    I myself have purchased 16 tweeters in the last year for the SDA's that I have upgraded or refurbished.

    Just curious Kyle,

    And just for the record SDA's Rule!!!!:D


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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,779
    edited May 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Why can't you just help in threads Jesse? Do you constantly have to jab at Polk/Moderation because things are not quite as you see it or hammered the way you see fit? Really? I'm sorry dude but your talent and wisdom is needed but you just seem to be angry.

    Don't mistake my healthy dose of sarcasm for unhealthy anger.

    XOXO
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited May 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Don't mistake my healthy dose of sarcasm for unhealthy anger.

    XOXO

    Too bad there's not a Smilie for that.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Don't mistake my healthy dose of sarcasm for unhealthy anger.

    XOXO

    Ok....fair enough man and I'm certainly in the sarcasm boat. We need more of the old F1Nut back man. It's been missed and you know as well as I do that our core has lost a lot of its mojo and its got nothing to do with rules. You know what I'm saying?

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited May 2010
    I still love you, Mark...





    ...and Polk SDA's;)
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    I knew you guys would eventually be kissing and mushing :confused::D:p
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2010
    As long as Polk keeps producing speakers with 5.25" and 6.5" mid woofers I will be happy. The 4" and less mid woofers just don't do it for me.

    My humble opinion.

    Scott
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited May 2010
    KyleShufelt wrote: »
    If by "blows" you mean blows alot of air as in the force where a speaker cone in its outward motion pushes air, then you sir are correct :D
    Something like that. I was referring to the ****-like movement of air produced by those paper thingies they like to use in their speakers. :D
    Alea jacta est!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    Kex wrote: »
    Something like that. I was referring to the ****-like movement of air produced by those paper thingies they like to use in their speakers. :D
    Bashing are oui? Banning are Wii? :(;):p ,,,has to be reported first but nah :D
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited May 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Bashing are oui? Banning are Wii? :(;):p
    Isn't it called Le Bashingue in Qu
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    Kex wrote: »
    Isn't it called Le Bashingue in Qu
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  • dubradio
    dubradio Posts: 181
    edited May 2010
    Yep sales are still good, we still have plenty of mw65** drivers, and RD0 tweeters still available.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    KyleShufelt wrote: »
    Yep sales are still good, we still have plenty of mw65** drivers, and RD0 tweeters still available.
    However, I am convinced Polk would rather sell more speakers (more profitable) unless Polk would get dibbs on the Xo upgrades that was spoken earlier in the thread (more money for Polk should be an incentive to keep this old technology alive). Wouldn't you think it be just fair? I am convinced that keeping the old stocks piled on the inventory shelves is more of a headache than simply get people to buy new again uless Polk gains $$$ from this ;)

    Cheers!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2010
    KyleShufelt wrote: »
    Market reasearch is a powerful thing.

    This is probably one of the wisest things said in this thread so far...though it has been mostly good.

    Market Research is where it is at for Polk....and frankly, "I" don't know what their research is telling them. But they would be fools to market 'anything' NEW without it!

    To get back to high end. Personally, I think LSIs are high enough for Polk. That's not their market! And they perform well beyond their PRICE! So I think we're good there.

    And for all the Polk aficionados there are SDAs (I own a pair myself and may eventually buy another...will also soon be buying a pair of LSI bookshelves--hey they're a nice speaker!). Why should I spend more on speakers when these already sound so good for my purposes and what I can afford!

    Otherwise, what I'm waiting for are Mark's allusions of the SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME! (H.G.Wells--for those who do not know the reference).

    cnh
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited May 2010
    I cant stop thinking about the new speakers polks going to be releasing after kyle spilled the beans on them

    Whats the cabinets gona be like....slim piano black with industrial metal grills and gold foor spikes

    What price will they be retailing for ?

    Will they be tailored for todays high def sound formats like bluray

    Will the bring out more than one centre channel ....... I would love to see a huge gigantic monster

    i would like to also see a contemporary approach to the speakers designs ,especialy the centre channel
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,468
    edited May 2010
    Could this be the new SDA?;):p
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Could this be the new SDA?;):p
    How did you end up with my hub cap?! :mad: Do you have the other missing one in your possession as well? :mad: Just send them back, please, and don't ever take them again!

    I'm sure this is partly Lightman's fault: I heard some suspicious rustling in the bushes a couple of weeks ago. Giggling too, BTW, which probably means you were there with him ...
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited May 2010
    I remember some pictures from a past polk fest at Polk headquarters -- can't remember the year but it's been a few-- of some speaks that were being used by the band that played ---- they looked kinda like lsi9's but had more drivers & seemed a bit wider
    wish I woulda saved that pic darn it
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Could this be the new SDA?;):p
    Did you get this thing from out of space :eek: or are you as guilty as Kex says? Wii report you and oui bann :(:mad::p
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I cant stop thinking about the new speakers polks going to be releasing after kyle spilled the beans on them

    Whats the cabinets gona be like....slim piano black with industrial metal grills and gold foor spikes

    What price will they be retailing for ?

    Will they be tailored for todays high def sound formats like bluray

    Will the bring out more than one centre channel ....... I would love to see a huge gigantic monster

    i would like to also see a contemporary approach to the speakers designs ,especialy the centre channel
    Stop! you are scaring me PF :confused:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2010
    fossy wrote: »
    I remember some pictures from a past polk fest at Polk headquarters -- can't remember the year but it's been a few-- of some speaks that were being used by the band that played ---- they looked kinda like lsi9's but had more drivers & seemed a bit wider
    wish I woulda saved that pic darn it

    I believe you're referring to Matt Polk's LSI-9 SDA effect set up...uses two pairs of LSI-9s...2 left channel 2 right channel if I remember that picture and the description correctly. Perhaps one of the members who was actually there can confirm this.

    cnh
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited May 2010
    I'm not a marketing or business guy, just a guy into audio. I believe there are many people who do not hit Best Buy or the other big box stores. They do stroll through malls shopping or just killing time. A few well placed stores, targeted to the Polk demographics would put the product in view of people who may not have heard of the brand, or those who have but can't find them anywhere.

    It is hard to hear the brand! Unless the design is to become an Internet Direct company, ala Emotiva, then the exposure becomes less and less. Where better to showcase a Super LSI or any of the lines than where the most people are?

    Perhaps I'm naive when it comes to ideas like this. Bose did not do it over night, neither can Polk. But based on the quality sound of Polk compared to others (no brand bashing) if they can do it, why can't Polk?

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    agreed HawKeye!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Hawkeye wrote: »
    I'm not a marketing or business guy, just a guy into audio. I believe there are many people who do not hit Best Buy or the other big box stores. They do stroll through malls shopping or just killing time. A few well placed stores, targeted to the Polk demographics would put the product in view of people who may not have heard of the brand, or those who have but can't find them anywhere.

    It is hard to hear the brand! Unless the design is to become an Internet Direct company, ala Emotiva, then the exposure becomes less and less. Where better to showcase a Super LSI or any of the lines than where the most people are?

    Perhaps I'm naive when it comes to ideas like this. Bose did not do it over night, neither can Polk. But based on the quality sound of Polk compared to others (no brand bashing) if they can do it, why can't Polk?

    Gordon

    I'm with you here bro. Just the fact the BB or any of the big box stores employees don't know Jack Schitt about setting up a good demo rig for LSi's, it stands to reason that stores staffed with Polk employees who know the products strengths and limitations could do a bang up job of displaying new products and technology ala SDA/DSP/LSi combos.

    Again, there really is no where for the consumer to go to listen/audition a new Polk offering like when Brick & Mortar stores were king.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,779
    edited May 2010
    Will they be tailored for todays high def sound formats like bluray

    How does one tailor a speaker to a format?

    BTW, Blu-ray is not high def. SACD is.
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