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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited August 2010
    Racetrack "speakers" are pieces of wood mounted to a surround. There is no speaker there brotha.

    Dont believe me I will take a picture of the "Racetrack PR" out of my SM450... hehehe
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited August 2010
    check out the upcoming top of the line replacement of the mini RM series:

    254727-Polk_s_eight_generation_of_small_satellites_includes_the_planned_Blackstone_TL3_.gif

    frickin thing uses ring-radiators as well :). Can't wait to try them out in the bedroom :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited August 2010
    Sorry - I see they are indeed subwoofer and not Passive radiators.

    My bad...

    Interesting, I wonder if someone other than Magnolia will be carrying these.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Sorry - I see they are indeed subwoofer and not Passive radiators.

    My bad...

    Interesting, I wonder if someone other than Magnolia will be carrying these.

    time to get a part time job at BestBuy. Employee discount FTW!!!!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited August 2010
    I would be curious to see where these Polk drivers stack up to Seas Excel drivers...

    Hmmmmmm What a great design change from Polk. I seriously am excited -- for the last... forever Polk has stuck to that lame T/M/M - or T/M/W or M/T/M with a side firing driver... just real plain and safe -- this is awesome.

    Cant wait to put my ears on a pair. Way to go Polk
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited August 2010
    check out the upcoming in-ceiling version of this:

    polk_audio.jpg
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2010
    Topper wrote: »
    check out the upcoming top of the line replacement of the mini RM series:

    254727-Polk_s_eight_generation_of_small_satellites_includes_the_planned_Blackstone_TL3_.gif

    frickin thing uses ring-radiators as well :). Can't wait to try them out in the bedroom :)
    They look spiffy however, I never been too keen of plastic enclosures :( , too bad Polk didn't stick with the brushed aluminum, I guess I'll stick with the RM30s, RM20s and RM10s ;).
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited August 2010
    You won't see them at Magnolia, but then again, you guys already know that. You guys know everything, right?

    ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited August 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    They look spiffy however, I never been too keen of plastic enclosures :( , too bad Polk didn't stick with the brushed aluminum, I guess I'll stick with the RM30s, RM20s and RM10s ;).

    I'm with you on that - screw the plastic enclosures !! but these bad boys aint pure plastic :):

    "Available in decorator-friendly Hi-Gloss “Blackstone” black or white finishes, the Blackstone TL satellite/center channel system is housed in a strong, steel-reinforced curved enclosure designed to deliver sound free of cabinet vibrations and less audible coloration from internal surface resonances. Five-way, heavy-duty metal binding posts accept 14-gauge cables, offering hookup versatility and secure connections with other source components in a home theater system."


    http://www.polkaudio.com/partners/press.php?id=92
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2010
    Topper wrote: »
    I'm with you on that - screw the plastic enclosures !! but these bad boys aint pure plastic :):

    "Available in decorator-friendly Hi-Gloss “Blackstone” black or white finishes, the Blackstone TL satellite/center channel system is housed in a strong, steel-reinforced curved enclosure designed to deliver sound free of cabinet vibrations and less audible coloration from internal surface resonances. Five-way, heavy-duty metal binding posts accept 14-gauge cables, offering hookup versatility and secure connections with other source components in a home theater system."


    http://www.polkaudio.com/partners/press.php?id=92
    I guess we'll have to wait for full specs before making any decision.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited August 2010
    These are anything but 'plastic', look, feel, everything. Not that I condone throwing speakers, but I *could* toss a current RM sat across the room at you to catch - I wouldn't do it with a Blackstone TL, especially if you were standing in front of something I value.

    The best word to chew on is 'substantial'. That's what I think of.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2010
    Topper wrote: »
    254728-The_Polk_Audio_team_with_the_top_tower_speaker_in_the_planned_flagship_LSi_M_series_from_left_product_line_management_VP_Mark.gif


    http://www.twice.com/article/456024-Polk_Keeps_Up_Pace_Of_Product_Rollouts.php
    IMHO the new design of the LsiM towers looks much much better than the previous generation of Lsi. However, it will take some getting use to as the oval flat-diaphragm racetrack subwoofer drivers have car driver look but overall the design looks much better than the previous Lsi generation. Can't wait to see HiRez full blown pics and specs :cool:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2010
    ...is now on our Canadian digital site ;)
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited August 2010
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    These are anything but 'plastic', look, feel, everything. Not that I condone throwing speakers, but I *could* toss a current RM sat across the room at you to catch - I wouldn't do it with a Blackstone TL, especially if you were standing in front of something I value.

    The best word to chew on is 'substantial'. That's what I think of.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    I'm very excited about the new RMs and will definitely be picking up a pack once their available :). (Currently using an RM705 pack in the bedroom and its time to upgrade :))
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    They look spiffy however, I never been too keen of plastic enclosures :( , too bad Polk didn't stick with the brushed aluminum, I guess I'll stick with the RM30s, RM20s and RM10s ;).

    They are "steel impregnated" enclosures. Two steel plates are mounted inside the cabinet to reduce resonance and add weight. They make the RM series look juvenile, no offense.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Sorry - I see they are indeed subwoofer and not Passive radiators.

    My bad...

    Interesting, I wonder if someone other than Magnolia will be carrying these.

    Cascaded, using seperate enclosures and porting.

    NO.
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited August 2010
    yo DORO wheres them pix you promised !! :). Also give us more details now :)


    EDIT: forgot to say please :)
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited August 2010
    Thanks Mark. Very intriguing. Looking forward to hearing these.

    Scott
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Cascaded, using seperate enclosures and porting.

    NO.

    So, you are saying that the press release is wrong? It stated that independent dealers would be carrying these along with a "big" retailer who could properly demo them.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2010
    http://www.twice.com/article/456024-Polk_Keeps_Up_Pace_Of_Product_Rollouts.php

    in the pic is a floorstanding unit. Looks nice.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    http://www.twice.com/article/456024-Polk_Keeps_Up_Pace_Of_Product_Rollouts.php

    in the pic is a floorstanding unit. Looks nice.



    $4000 is alot of $$$$$$
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    $4000 is alot of $$$$$$

    I just can't wait to hear them. But when you put that 4K into prospective of other companies its really not that bad IMO. Look at def techs, Paradigm, ect top of the line speakers, they are more than 4K.
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited August 2010
    ummm...pics or it didn't happen!:D...puuhhhllleeeaaasssee!
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  • texas ed
    texas ed Posts: 139
    edited August 2010
    The delay for the pictures is also part of the sales and marketing strategy....:D
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited August 2010
    Still not digging the look of the black speaker, but the cherry versions look quite nice. However, trying to wait patiently for higher res. photos.
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited August 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I just can't wait to hear them. But when you put that 4K into prospective of other companies its really not that bad IMO. Look at def techs, Paradigm, ect top of the line speakers, they are more than 4K.

    Yup. It seems Polk is making the LSi M a serious competitor to 'audiophile'-grade, boutique speaker manufacturers after a long time. The LSi's have always been known to offer great audiophile SQ for the money. It seems Polk pulled out all of the stops with the LSi M, and are showcasing what they can do when they aren't limited by a mass-market price-point, and a mass-market distribution model.

    I personally couldn't swing these without risking a divorce, but its something that I (along with a lot of other polkies, I'm sure) have wanted for a long time.
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited August 2010
    $4K will be MSRP, no? Street price (i.e. Crutchfield, not gray market) will be a bit less.

    Excitement level here (which I share) reminds me of glory days of Emotiva forum. :)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2010
    From facebook

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    shack wrote: »
    From facebook

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    new screen saver

    i like the way they look
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited August 2010
    the bookies look very interesting, love the anti-drink holder design.
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