lots of comments on Polk...

exalted512
exalted512 Posts: 10,735
edited November 2010 in The Clubhouse
...today on deals.Woot.com

-Cody
Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited November 2010
    A colleague and I were just discussing that:

    Sellout Woot

    I then had to argue in Polk's favor here at work, as he decided to take the "idiot masses" at their word...
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited November 2010
    more LSiM's for me! =)
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited November 2010
    What a group of idiots. I guess with a name like Woot you are going to attract the fools of the Internet.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited November 2010
    BlueFox wrote: »
    What a group of idiots. I guess with a name like Woot you are going to attract the fools of the Internet.

    Just being on the Interwebs attracts fools. The name of a site isn't necessarily as important.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited November 2010
    Regardless of the idiots that is a good deal on nice speaker.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    I had to drop a bomb over there.
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I had to drop a bomb over there.

    Nice job, doro. I just read your post--well done. I have to agree. I have a couple of Energy bookshelves with that aluminum dome and your review is SPOT on. Otherwise, these days, most of my speakers are Polks...The bug has bitten me....SDAs, Monitors, Lsis, Rtis, and Monitor 70 HT based system.

    And yes there is some 'love' for Energy as well--HERE! But that's because we're all about "QUALITY" at CLUB POLK!!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    Nice job, doro. I just read your post--well done. I have to agree. I have a couple of Energy bookshelves with that aluminum dome and your review is SPOT on. Otherwise, these days, most of my speakers are Polks...The bug has bitten me....SDAs, Monitors, Lsis, Rtis, and Monitor 70 HT based system.

    And yes there is some 'love' for Energy as well--HERE! But that's because we're all about "QUALITY" at CLUB POLK!!

    cnh

    I tried to keep it balanced since they can find me....and I'm scared.
    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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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited November 2010
    Funny they think Polk is low end, but find $400 a speaker outrageous pricing for a speaker. High end must start about $50? A pair.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    Funny they think Polk is low end, but find $400 a speaker outrageous pricing for a speaker. High end must start about $50? A pair.

    Yeah, it's a dumb response filled thread. It's just hate....
    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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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,035
    edited November 2010
    I love the comment about the best speakers under $10k....give me a break! Not saying they are not decent speakers since I've never actually had my ears on them...but seriously!
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I had to drop a bomb over there.
    Did you **** :confused:
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I tried to keep it balanced since they can find me....and I'm scared.
    you better be!
    So... is anybody actually considering these? From what I see, you would be jumping in at $800/pair BASICALLY blind. I have been purchasing speakers for years now (granted, only for personal use) and never heard of this brand. Though Polk is basically a glorified 'cheapo' brand, I would still recommend their product for build quality and price.

    My personal speakers consist of JBL and Klipsch, but from what I have seen I would not buy these, as better items can be bought (with better name recognition [not that name recognition means much practically] and [more importantly] better quality... e.g. Polk) for less money.
    Some people just don't know how to express themselves and wind up contradicting themselves :confused:"Glorified cheap obrabd <=> recommend for built quality and price <=> better quality e.g. Polk:confused::confused: This weirdo is trying to speak up for Polk but is not really doing it in an effective way, quite the opposite. "If I am need of a friend's back-up, this is neither the type of friend or back-up I actually need".

    Mark, nice short and sweet punches, no one dared to respond to any of your 2 posts. It is just like putting a tight fit cork on a bottle, nothing can come out of it afterward, very effective :cool:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2010
    muncybob wrote: »
    I love the comment about the best speakers under $10k....give me a break! Not saying they are not decent speakers since I've never actually had my ears on them...but seriously!
    The below comment is also pretty funny.
    You're comparing a yugo to a ferrari.
    This one is even funnier :rolleyes:
    Energy, like other hi-end entry brands...
    ROTFLMAO (make up your mind, high end or entry level???)! I guess every places have their FANBOYS" which are blind and won't see anything further than the tip of their noze and actually believe that "they know that they know that no one else knows". Like Polk, Energy is a good brand for the buck but claiming high end :rolleyes::rolleyes: I guess some "knows better than I"...
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited November 2010
    I love the article on today's sellout.woot.com:biggrin::biggrin:
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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