New Polk Demos

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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited January 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    If you remind me Ed I'll ensure you're the first but that won't be the standing order afterwards. Email me in a week. I'd be interested in that feedback as well.

    You have email. All contact information is in there just in case.

    Thanks!
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

    Pioneer VSX-816
    Monitor 40's - fronts, bi-amped
    Monitor 30's - surrounds
    CS1 - center
    PSW10 - I'll let you guess
    Blue Jeans Cable - speaker cable
    Daewoo 27 incher - one step up from a console
    Sony Progressive scan DVD
    XBOX

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited January 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    NOTE: A new FTC requirement from here on out is that all demo's and their subsequent review must contain a disclaimer that the product being reviewed is being "borrowed" or in other words, not purchased by the "reviewer". I'll work out the legal issues with Polk in the interim but for now, all reviews will be submitted directly to me offline.

    What??? Since when do they care whether a reviewer owns them or if they are on loan?
    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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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    What??? Since when do they care whether a reviewer owns them or if they are on loan?

    I believe that Mark is talking only about the items that Polk offers as demo's. Sounds like there have been instances where people thought that they were able to keep the demo gear following reviewing it or that there might have been a conflict of interests where some companies have offered HUGE discounts on the purchase of demo gear in hopes of getting favorable reviews.
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2011
    I'm definitely interested in the TL3 and Wireless FX demos. I've experienced the Wireless FX and I was truly intrigued--can't wait to hear what the final product is like.

    One question though, how is the Wireless FX powered? Does it require an AC outlet or does it run on battery?
    I couldn't find that on the specs on the site, but from the description it seems like it would be battery operated (for self contained), but me thinks it would require AC for 120watts of power???:
    # A completely self-contained surround-channel sound system f... powered by a compact 120 Watt multichannel DSP amplifier.
    # Easy connections: Just connect the compact transmitter to the rear-channel outputs of your processor. .... No room-spanning wires!

    Also from the picture, would it really work well sitting under a glass table like that?
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited January 2011
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Also from the picture, would it really work well sitting under a glass table like that?

    I am curious about that as well and should know soon enough. That is almost the exact type of setup that I would have here at the house. If they show it like that SURELY they tested it like that!:wink: All of the wireless equipment Polk is rolling out is very impressive and could make for such an easy setup that should make them much more appealing to consumers as a result.
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

    Pioneer VSX-816
    Monitor 40's - fronts, bi-amped
    Monitor 30's - surrounds
    CS1 - center
    PSW10 - I'll let you guess
    Blue Jeans Cable - speaker cable
    Daewoo 27 incher - one step up from a console
    Sony Progressive scan DVD
    XBOX

    SOPA since 2008
    Here's my stuff.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2011
    shawn474 wrote: »
    I believe that Mark is talking only about the items that Polk offers as demo's. Sounds like there have been instances where people thought that they were able to keep the demo gear following reviewing it or that there might have been a conflict of interests where some companies have offered HUGE discounts on the purchase of demo gear in hopes of getting favorable reviews.

    Exactly.
    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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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited January 2011
    cool! =)
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Thanks Doro.

    We'll be on the look out! You got to love this place! Great opportunity for all of us.

    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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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2011
    Another thank you. If the Pro500 is all that I read about, I am buying one for my small H/T rig.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2011
    I wondered where that went. Thanks Leroy.

    Surround Bar 6000 - Drselect, Leroyjr1, Slinger182, Madmax, Earthy & Bigdawg
    Wireless F/X - Earthy, Dmara, Pearsall001, Huck344 & Knucklehead
    MicroPro Subwoofer 1000 - Demiurge, Shack, Xk4094dg, CNH & RDB2001
    DSW PRO 500 - Face, Punkroc, Conradicles & Lessisnevermore
    Blackstone TLP2/TLP3 - Vettec6r, Mmadden28, DKG999, Keiko

    This is the current lineup for these demo's. This is not in an order and is picked either geographically, personally, if you've EVER actually posted your required review or by bribes.
    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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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2011
    Cant wait to get my ears on the wireless f/x...thanks Doro.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited January 2011
    Wow Mark this is great.

    I'd be interested in the MicroPro sub when you can.

    Thanks,

    David.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • Earthy
    Earthy Posts: 488
    edited January 2011
    Thanks for getting me in the 6k demo. I would like to get in the rotation for the Wireless FX.

    I just picked up a pair of HitMasters, and all I can say is wow. My collection of polk speakers is growing, and none of them disappoint me. They just make me want more!
    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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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited January 2011
    I'd like to sign up for the wireless FX demo. Thanks.
    Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
    Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
    Living room:
    LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
    Bedroom:
    Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
    Other rooms:
    Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
    audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2011
    @ Doro-
    Sent PM w/ contact info and request. Thank you!
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2011
    Mark, the sub arrived this morning and FedEx did a great job.

    Looks like I got the DSW Pro 550wi wireless sub and boy is that a treat!!!

    Can't wait to get it hooked up and dialed in tonight...
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited January 2011
    My wife informed me the the micropro1000 arrived yesterday safe and sound. I am away on business but will be back fri to hook it up and test it out. Thanks again Doro. Now I need to get to my pm box.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2011
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Looks like I got the DSW Pro 550wi wireless sub and boy is that a treat!!!

    Well, I just opened the box and it is the PRO 550wi, but there is no wireless transmitter device (I forget the part # for that extra piece).

    Mark, do you want to ship one to me and keep it with the Demo or just use this non-wireless like a PRO 500? Either way is fine with me.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited January 2011
    put me down for the Blackstone TLP3 please
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Hi Mark,

    The MP-1000 is currently in Connecticut, scheduled to arrive here by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday 28th). I'll confirm its arrival and describe the condition. Hopefully, everything will be fine.

    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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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited January 2011
    Mark, you have PM.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2011
    Got the wireless f/x today...cant wait to demo this thing over the weekend!
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Mark,

    The Sub arrived this morning. Box seems to be in very GOOD shape....just a couple of very small nicks in the TOP. Haven't had a chance to open her up yet--will do that later today and PM you on the final condition. I'm pretty sure we're fine. Look forward to the DEMO.

    I'm going to try it in three separate systems. A basement Rti-A3, Csi-3, Rti-4 System, the main HT upstairs...M70s,CS2, M30s with the ONKYO monster AVR. And my office two channel...switching the LSI-7s in for two channel evaluation--though 2 channel will also be looked at on the other two systems. In essence we'll have a review that places the MicroPro-1000 with some speakers from almost every current Polk line. Which will be good!

    Many thanks, more later. I have some grading to do?

    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 January 2011
    Yes, get to work. No posting about speakers until you're done.
    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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2011
    The F/X Wireless speaker is delightful! Nuff said for now.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited February 2011
    Conradicles wrote: »
    but there is no wireless transmitter device

    The wireless piece arrived today and thanks Polk Audio!:smile:
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited February 2011
    Ready for a shipping label Mark.

    Thanks, this has been fun!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited February 2011
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Ready for a shipping label Mark.

    Thanks, this has been fun!

    Same here Mark...my demo ends Thursday.
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited February 2011
    I would be more than happy to demo anything for Polk.
    Let me know of any needs.
    Onkyo TX-NR636
    Main - polkaudio Monitor 60's
    Center - polkaudio CSI A6
    Sub - polkaudio PSW10
    Sub2 - polkaudio PSW505
    Surrounds - polkaudio Monitor 40 series II
    Front Height - polkaudio Monitor 40's
    Audio Outdoors
    Pioneer VSX 406 - polkaudio Atrium 5
    Shed
    Sony junker str-dn2010 with Sony bookshelf floor models and polkaudio R150's
    Shed 2
    Nakamichi soundbar
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2011
    I'd be up for either of the subs. Would love to do any of the surround stuff, but only have 2ch right now.
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