Will polk ever bring out high end speakers

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,468
    edited May 2010
    Face wrote: »
    The original statement was that they "needed" a large room, which simply isn't true.

    As i said... the salesguy at Good Guys fed me that line and it just stuck. Seems like I was fed a line of BS.:)
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    As i said... the salesguy at Good Guys fed me that line and it just stuck. Seems like I was fed a line of BS.:)

    It sure sounds like it. You hear a lot of people say that 1.2TLs need a large room to "breathe" which is a load of crap. I have mine is a 19.5' X 11' room with a 7' ceiling and they sound just fine, awesome as a matter of fact.

    BTW what the hell is a "Good Guys?"
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,468
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    BTW what the hell is a "Good Guys?"

    The Good Guys was a west coast thing and was among the best of the big-box retailers. They carried all the mid and high end lines from Polk,Denon,Yamaha, and even dabbled in Krell and Levinson. You could also order through them what they did not carry, and they were customer service focused. I miss the good ol' days.:(
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    The Good Guys was a west coast thing and was among the best of the big-box retailers. They carried all the mid and high end lines from Polk,Denon,Yamaha, and even dabbled in Krell and Levinson. You could also order through them what they did not carry, and they were customer service focused. I miss the good ol' days.:(

    Wow! Levinson is pretty picky about their sellers. Must be/have been a good store.
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited May 2010
    Not to bash the LSi Speakers at all but the only thing I would have liked would have to be in the Center Channel area. I have been very happy with my LSi gear but the lacking Center channel punch for watching movies is my only disappointment.
    Before the economy took a dump and the loss of my and my wifes jobs I was looking at only upgrading my LSi C to a Paradigm Signature C5 to see if the Paradigm Signature Speakers was an improvement over the little Polk Center channel. :)
    Other then that small thing I luv my Polk's!
    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Shannon W. wrote: »
    Not to bash the LSi Speakers at all but the only thing I would have liked would have to be in the Center Channel area. I have been very happy with my LSi gear but the lacking Center channel punch for watching movies is my only disappointment.
    Before the economy took a dump and the loss of my and my wifes jobs I was looking at only upgrading my LSi C to a Paradigm Signature C5 to see if the Paradigm Signature Speakers was an improvement over the little Polk Center channel. :)
    Other then that small thing I luv my Polk's!
    Shannon

    Wow you both lost your jobs to the economy, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope things aren't getting to rough for you.
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Wow you both lost your jobs to the economy, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope things aren't getting to rough for you.

    Wife got a job a few months after at a substantial pay cut and I went back to school. I told myself that I would never be in this situation again not having a skill set or degree. So now I'm a welder looking for work and doing odd jobs (I, my wife and my daughter are healthy so life is still good.)

    :)

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Shannon W. wrote: »
    Wife got a job a few months after at a substantial pay cut and I went back to school. I told myself that I would never be in this situation again not having a skill set or degree. So now I'm a welder looking for work and doing odd jobs (I, my wife and my daughter are healthy so life is still good.)

    :)

    Shannon

    Okay, good stuff. At least you can keep your noses above water.:)
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Okay, good stuff. At least you can keep your noses above water.:)

    Barely, but its above! Next month might be another story but we will deal with that when it comes up.

    Shannon (Livin Life One day At A Time)
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Shannon W. wrote: »
    Barely, but its above! Next month might be another story but we will deal with that when it comes up.

    Shannon (Livin Life One day At A Time)

    I'm in the same boat Bro. Each month brings its own horror but somehow we are keeping up with the mortgage payment (not even late on any) and have been doing some creative bill writing! You know, "Rob Peter to pay Paul" and the we too are living "One day at a time." At least I am . . . on the other hand my wife worries about everything.

    Good luck!:)
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat Bro. Each month brings its own horror but somehow we are keeping up with the mortgage payment (not even late on any) and have been doing some creative bill writing! You know, "Rob Peter to pay Paul" and the we too are living "One day at a time." At least I am . . . on the other hand my wife worries about everything.

    Good luck!:)
    If it gets too hard I am convinced you have lots of money sitting in your 2 cgannels room, right? However, I'm sure it'll never get that bad:cool: I've been idle for the last 4 months (limited purchase) and I managed to pay my bills even if the income took a big dive.
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    If it gets too hard I am convinced you have lots of money sitting in your 2 cgannels room, right? However, I'm sure it'll never get that bad:cool: I've been idle for the last 4 months (limited purchase) and I managed to pay my bills even if the income took a big dive.

    Yes, I've sold off a lot of my gear and accessories but have yet to have to sell off the core rig. Thank God! Someone on something always comes along to help us out. It won't be long until we are out of this mess.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Yes, I've sold off a lot of my gear and accessories but have yet to have to sell off the core rig. Thank God! Someone on something always comes along to help us out. It won't be long until we are out of this mess.
    Yeah, as long as the bills are paid, the wife and you are not suffering... still have to enjoy life (even furthermore as it gives strength) ;)
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2010
    once removed necessacities are no longer necessary.

    RT1
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    once removed necessacities are no longer necessary.

    RT1

    Bingo!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Bingo!
    So, I would and your wife feel about getting rid of everything and go live in a cavern or something?
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    So, I would and your wife feel about getting rid of everything and go live in a cavern or something?

    Huh???:confused::confused::confused::confused:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    I must be tired (haven't even been driking), here is what I was trying to say
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    So, HOW would YOU and your wife feel about getting rid of everything and go live in a cavern or something?
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    I must be tired (haven't even been driking), here is what I was trying to say

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TECHNOKID
    So, HOW would YOU and your wife feel about getting rid of everything and go live in a cavern or something?

    Eh, we'd be broke there too!:eek::D:p
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2010
    Those icicles hurt when they bang off your head...........

    dough spent on luxuries is well used, since they are luxuries you dont need them, you just enjoy them, of course you have to be into enjoyment.

    RT1
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited May 2010
    Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities.
    Frank Lloyd Wright
    "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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2010
    Yah like Frank Lloyd Wright had to worry about money. It's always the ones that got it, that are so blase' about talking about not having it!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2010
    or the ones that get it, got it, get it!!!!!!!

    necessaties always cost, a definete waste, the nude dont need any house clothes and the Emporer is Naked while enjoying his luxuries, which may be free, lest the wasteful necessaties interupt the bliss with the blase.

    Words for funk or for funky, get it.

    RT1
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE SERIES LSi.
    High-end speakers?
    ....A GOOD AMPLIFIER + SERIES "LSi"


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's and SUNFIRE Cinema Grand
    03) OPPO BDP-83SE Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio
    04) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    05) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    06) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    07) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
    11) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
    12) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround back speakers)
    13) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround back speakers)
    14) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096 (Not updated)
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    Bernal wrote: »
    I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE SERIES LSi.
    High-end speakers?
    ....A GOOD AMPLIFIER + SERIES "LSi"


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's and SUNFIRE Cinema Grand
    03) OPPO BDP-83SE Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio
    04) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    05) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    06) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    07) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
    11) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
    12) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround back speakers)
    13) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround back speakers)
    14) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096 (Not updated)
    Why are you SHOUTING then? :confused::eek::p;)
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited May 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Why are you SHOUTING then? :confused::eek::p;)

    Because he is rocking the house down and he wanted to make sure we heard him. LoL :)
    I like mine also. The biggest improvement was when I threw the Sunfire on them. After that I never looked back.

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2010
    the use of hi-end electronics with Polk speakers is a very worthwhile path to pursue.

    RT1
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited May 2010
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    the use of hi-end electronics with Polk speakers is a very worthwhile path to pursue.

    RT1

    I concur! I originally was just running my LSi Stuff off my Sony ES Receiver and found out real fast what was the weakest link. Bad thing is once you start down that addicting road of Upgradeitis its hard to stop. Once I got the amp I had to have a voltage stabilizer and surge protection, Then it was a new sub, then I had to have the Velodyne SMS-1 for the sub and the rest was history (Well at least the money was history). LoL

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    the use of hi-end electronics with Polk speakers is a very worthwhile path to pursue.

    RT1
    Shannon W. wrote: »
    I concur! I originally was just running my LSi Stuff off my Sony ES Receiver and found out real fast what was the weakest link. Bad thing is once you start down that addicting road of Upgradeitis its hard to stop. Once I got the amp I had to have a voltage stabilizer and surge protection, Then it was a new sub, then I had to have the Velodyne SMS-1 for the sub and the rest was history (Well at least the money was history). LoL

    Shannon


    + 1 I concur!...


    01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
    02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's and SUNFIRE Cinema Grand
    03) OPPO BDP-83SE Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio
    04) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
    05) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
    06) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
    07) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
    08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
    09) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
    10) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
    11) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
    12) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround back speakers)
    13) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround back speakers)
    14) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096 (Not updated)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,778
    edited May 2010
    For those that don't think big SDA's would sell today, I would like to point out that our "Looking for SDA's" thread has 87,795 hits in the last 5 years. Yeah, that's 87,795!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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