Polk Audio Inc. - Tour Group

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Hello,

How many of you would be interested in having a tour of Polk Audio HQ?

F1Nut and myself are planning on going in AUGUST, we havn't nailed a date down, because we thought this event would also be of interest to the forum.

What dates work for you guys? Please only really interested parties respond, this could be a logistical nightmare and I would like to have it go as smoothly as possible.

Micah has been contacted, and promises a snag free demo in the bonafide Polk Audio demo room. Further details will be posted, I just wanted to get this started asap.

I am offering 100% assistance in obtaining local information for travel, lodging and what have you. We could stage in Damascus, Maryland, at my house, then pack up and get our travel on. I have room for 2 more people in my car, I am not sure if F1(Jesse) is coming with me or driving, so as it stands he's in. I will provide food and refreshments for the trip or before, however you guys decide. Afterwards a big meal in Baltimore Inner Harbor should cap the day off.

There are a couple suprises in store, so figure it out Polk forum and let me know. Contact me directly if you wish, dorokusai@comcast.net

Thanks for looking.
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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited July 2003
    HEY, POLKHEADS WAKE UP!!!

    This is a great opportunity to visit the fatherland, so let's get the ball rolling. Contact Mark (dorokusai) or Jesse (F1nut) ASAP.
    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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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited July 2003
    Micah will also be giving out a 12-pack of gold toes (new) to the first 5 visitors.


    Peace Out~:D
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Demo will include selections from the LSi line and the *NEW* RTi line of speakers.

    Ron P - LOL, that would be comfortable tho' to walk around in socks. :)

    Tour Attendees:

    dorokusai
    F1Nut
    John Strong

    Drop me a line Polk Forum, this would be a cool time.
    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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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2003
    I just went not too long ago so I'm not ready to go again but believe me, it's a great trip!
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited July 2003
    I wish I had more free time. I'd go if it weren't for that. It'd be about a half day's drive to get down to Maryland from where I live in PA, I think.

    nadams
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Nadams - Come on down man! Tell work that you have better things to do with your time :)

    Seriously, keep it in your head, when we set a date, try and visit with us.
    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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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited July 2003
    Man, I wish I was 1/2 a days drive away. I'd be there in a heartbeat! Unfortunately, I'm about as far away as you can get and still be in the continental US:(

    Maybe I can figure out how to make it a business trip. Hmm:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Ken - You could use the old standby....family problem/crisis :)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited July 2003
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    Ken - You could use the old standby....family problem/crisis :)

    My wife would NEVER believe that ;)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Ken - I hear ya'

    How about....honey.....when I was younger, this girl had my child.....I just never mentioned it....

    On second thought, that may get you killed :)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited July 2003
    I used that one before and it worked. But how many little **** children is she going to believe are mine? KIDDING!!!

    Seriously though I'll be following this thread so when you come up with a date I may be able to work something out.
    BIG longshot but possible........
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited July 2003
    I live in No. VA and would love to take the tour. Please keep me posted and I will be there. Thanks, Jeff Email: Warlocks1@aol.com
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,090
    edited July 2003
    Guys.....visiting Polk is a GREAT time. Even the lovely Wendi enjoyed herself immensely........

    What timeframe are you guys looking at??

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Warlock - I will keep you posted. You fairly open for the month of August?

    Troy - Haven't set an exact date yet, but probably 3rd week in August is looking good. I am giddy :)
    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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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited July 2003
    Sounds like a great trip. However I just came back from a NJ/NYC trip about 2 weeks ago and don't forsee myself heading back up north for a while.

    Anthony
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,090
    edited July 2003
    I'm traveling to Maine at the end of August, if we got lucky and the dates worked out.....who knows?

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Tony - Just say you forgot something....and you will be back in a couple days :)

    Troy - When in August? Email me if you wish.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    ATC- I found out that you were going earlier, have a good time up there :)

    Tour Attendees(SO FAR):

    dorokusai
    F1Nut
    John Strong
    Warlock

    :D
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited July 2003
    *bump*
    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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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited July 2003
    Too far south for me. :(
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited July 2003
    Dang you all! Why couldnt this mess happened when i was up there????
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Tomasz
    Tomasz Posts: 56
    edited July 2003
    What are you guys planning on doing here?? Besides walk around and see the offices. I hope you are aware that the Baltimore one is corp. office and not the factory or distribution warehouse. Let me know maybe it's more interesting then I would have imagined.


    Home:
    LSi15
    LSiFX
    LSi9
    LSiC
    PSW505

    Denon AVR-884
    Denon DVR-715S
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    We are doing that and getting demo time in the official Polk Audio demo room, with LSi's and the new RTi's. Justin and Paul will be around to meet and greet....perhaps a couple neat suprises in store.
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited July 2003
    Tomasz,

    With all due respect, if you have to ask why........ it's probably not for you.
    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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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2003
    Seriously,
    Even the "offices" are cool at polk. As you make the maze from one place to the next there are weird speaker designs sitting all over the place. You may even accidentally see a new top secret design on someones monitor. (they will obviously have to end your existence if that happens). Totally cool experience.
    madmax

    EDIT: If I go again I'll take my SDA 1.2's and get Matt Polk to autograph the sides... :D
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Max - We can load them things into Jesse's van and make that happen man!

    Jesse - Oh by the way we are using your van, see above.....lol
    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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  • har_navalta
    har_navalta Posts: 957
    edited July 2003
    dcarlson
    Polkateer

    Registered: Feb 2002
    Location: Ontario, Canada
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    Too far south for me.


    I've been in DC twice and was planning this year to go down to
    N.J and Va but I don't know when exactly or even if i'll be going.

    Jesse, I don't know yet.

    Chuck, get Matt Polk to autograph the sides? what side...on the
    panel trim? if yes...then take it a part and bring that panel
    alone;) you don't need to bring the whole speakers:D

    Har
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    Har - Truly try and get down here, we would love to crawl in your ears about SDA/SRS stuff. :)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2003
    Originally posted by har_navalta


    Chuck, get Matt Polk to autograph the sides? what side...on the
    panel trim? if yes...then take it a part and bring that panel
    alone;) you don't need to bring the whole speakers:D

    Har

    I was kidding but I must admit that would be cool! Just imagine it, you run this big speaker company and people come walking through the door with various wood panels off of their speakers expecting you to sign them... :D
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • har_navalta
    har_navalta Posts: 957
    edited July 2003
    waaaaaaa:D
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