Polk Audio SurroundBar 6000 - Instant Home Theater- Demo

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  • jpena53
    jpena53 Posts: 68
    edited June 2011
    Are all of the demos coming active again? Man I hope I can demo one of the sound bars out. I have been trying to win it all month :)
    Fronts: Monitor 20s
    Center: CS2
    Rear: Monitor 30s
    Sub: PSW505
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-521K

    My first true audio setup :smile:

    Current Upgrade Plans
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2
    Rear: Monitor 50s
    Sub: PSW505
    AVR: ???? No idea yet
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  • stygz
    stygz Posts: 8
    edited July 2011
    I tried the Boston TVee 30 and liked it for music but needed more sound effects for movies. How is the Polk for movies? I only have seen/heard it at a big box store which dont do it justice.
    Receiver - Yamaha RX-V663
    Speakers - Polk RM 6700
    Subwoofer - PSW303
    TV - Sony 40"LCD
    Blue Ray - Sony
    Power Protection - Panamax 4300
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  • stygz
    stygz Posts: 8
    edited July 2011
    Will there be a demo of the CHT400+500? I am concidering giving up my Polk 6700 system due to room configuration on our new house. I think a sound bar would be great for my application (above fireplace).
    Receiver - Yamaha RX-V663
    Speakers - Polk RM 6700
    Subwoofer - PSW303
    TV - Sony 40"LCD
    Blue Ray - Sony
    Power Protection - Panamax 4300
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2011
    Labels sent to Messiah, Drselect and Mrbofus for Ken Byrdson, Gmiller and Lasareath.

    The SB3K has been dropped from the demo program due to many problems with setup. It's only Surround Bar 6000's now.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Earthy
    Earthy Posts: 488
    edited October 2011
    Doro, I sent that SB6k to MRBOFUS months ago. You sent me a label way back in April.
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL
    Parasound Halo A21
    Parasound Halo P3

    Home theater
    Polk LSiM 707, 706c, 703, 705
    Polk Blackstone TL3 for height
    SVS PB12-ISD Sub
    Denon AVR-X6400h
    Parasound Halo A51
    LG OLED65B7A
    Sony UBPX800
    Logitech Harmony Elite
    PC LSiM 703
    Spare LSIM 702 and 706c

    Home Theater #2
    Polk Audio LS70, CS350LS, LSF/X, S4
    Onkyo TX-NR808



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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2011
    Earthy - Disregard...I noticed my mistake afterwards and reprinted the label correctly. I know you shipped them, TY.

    The post has been fixed.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited October 2011
    Ahhhh all good thing come to an end.
    I was hoping you forgot about this.
    Just checked my email and saw the shipping label for Lasareath. Is that correct?
    I will get this shipped out ASAP and I thank you once again for the demo.
    The ole Telly wount be the same without it!!!
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited October 2011
    Dropped unit off at FED EX today.
    Its on the way to lasareath
    Thanks again.
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited October 2011
    FEDEX picked up this afternoon. Its on the way Ken.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,790
    edited October 2011
    drselect wrote: »
    fedex picked up this afternoon. Its on the way ken.

    sweet!!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,790
    edited October 2011
    Arrived today. Can't wait to fire it up!
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 124
    edited October 2011
    FYI, I am listed as active for this trial, but I have not received the soundbar yet from Messiah.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,790
    edited October 2011
    Sadly it looks like my 2 weeks is up. I'll box it up and get it ready to move down the line...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2011
    Gmiller - I'll have one on the way for you from Lasareath.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited November 2011
    Just a quick thank you again for the Demo.
    After using the SB6K and now not having it, one really notices the difference.
    I may even have the wifes approval for Christmas. She even said "the TV sounds terrible without that thing you had hooked up, maybe we should get one"

    Thanks again and happy hloidays to all.

    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 124
    edited December 2011
    Still no Soundbar love for me.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,790
    edited December 2011
    GMiller wrote: »
    Still no Soundbar love for me.

    I'm done with my demo. Just waiting on a label to send it down the line...
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  • jps
    jps Posts: 23
    edited December 2011
    Can I participate in the Demo?
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited December 2011
    Email send to mnestor :)
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
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  • jps
    jps Posts: 23
    edited January 2012
    thanks. message sent to mnestor.
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited January 2012
    Is this thing still on? I never got any response on this since mid-December...
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,790
    edited January 2012
    Vital wrote: »
    Is this thing still on? I never got any response on this since mid-December...

    My demo period is LONG over. Just waiting on a shipping label to pass it down the line.
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  • jps
    jps Posts: 23
    edited February 2012
    ken:
    what are your thoughts on the 6000? would you purchase one?
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,790
    edited February 2012
    jps wrote: »
    ken:
    what are your thoughts on the 6000? would you purchase one?

    I really enjoyed it. Would I buy one, tough question... It does a great job for what it is. Greatly enhances the crappy speakers in todays slim panel TV's and a very realistic surround sound experience, not to mention stupid crazy set up. If I had a bedroom rig or something maybe but it can't relace my full blown 7.1 setup.
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  • jps
    jps Posts: 23
    edited February 2012
    Thanks for following up. My bedroom lcd could use the upgraded sound, so I will be looking to purchase a surroundbar in the near future.
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 124
    edited February 2012
    Hello. Although I am still listed as having an "active" trial of the soundbar, I have STILL not received any or had any correspondence from Polk other than what Doro has replied here. Granted, this is a benevolent program and I am very gracious to have the opportunity to try these speakers in a unique room environment before purchasing, but... the administration of this program leaves a lot to be desired.

    1. I had to sent my personal information at least 3 times before it was acknowledged as having been received. This is over the course of the past 18 months. I am quite sure the influx of details from interested parties is significant, but it should not be that hard to keep track of, and once receipt is acknowledged should not delay a trial.

    2. I also understand the forwarding of the individual units are dependent on the responsibilities and honesty of the current holder. ie "my two weeks are up, send me a label" versus "I've finally got the soundbar, now try to pry it from my clutches!". I have followed this thread and have an idea of where the units are. Most trialists are responsible and post when done with the unit. This shouldn't delay a trial for the next potential purchaser either.

    I am frustrated with this trial program. I am not a tire kicker trying every Polk product for the sake of conspicuous consumption, but a legitimate potential repeat customer for Polk. This is a great way to see how a particular product could work for their customers, and with the administration of this program, they have let their customers down.
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited February 2012
    ^^^ amen!!!
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited February 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Where do you live?

    I have one that can be sent out.

    Looks like this thing is now all up to members, I'd assume this will speed the process up lol.
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited February 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Vital, where are you in NY?

    Because I am in NJ, If I can bring it to you I will.

    Actgually just 15 mins away from Roselle Park. I'm in Staten Island and travel to NEwark/Elizabeth pretty often so yeah, I also can pick it up from you just about any day, just don't want to "cokkblock" GMiller since he was actually before me. Unless he is ok with it :)
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 124
    edited February 2012
    I am in North Carolina.
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