What have you learned in your time at CP?

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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited April 2011
    //// might not be the best method to raise your post count when you're trying to sell something.
    AVR: H/K AVR240
    Fronts: Monitor 50s
    Center: CSI3
    surrounds: R15s
    Sub:Velodyne DPS10
    Dvd/Cd: Samsung HD upconverter (for now)
    TV: 50" Sammy Plasma
    game hardware: 360 and gcn.
    Gamertag: kovster27
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited April 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    Cue Keiko!

    You would think the dude could take a hint once in a while.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
  • On3s&Z3r0s
    On3s&Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited April 2011
    I learned where to buy black paint and whether my subwoofer needs a hole.
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2011
    Cables matter.

    And I'm not the only crazy one. :smile:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2011
    Let's see, what have I learned.....


































































    Aww, dammit, what was the question???
  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2011
    So much in so little, but most importantly ENJOY IT. There is such a thing as Brotherhood outside the military.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2011
    Power matters!

    And I wish that the babe thread still existed so that I wouldn't be ambushed by pics all over the damn place for all of you perverted pie lovers.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited April 2011
    I learned that a funny newspaper article about something innocent can lead to a 5-page rage-fest about the current political state of our Country.

    You left out the time increment it takes for any such thread to turn ugly is so fast it cannot be measured. :cool:
  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2011
    The IL is one of Club Polk's best features....
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited April 2011
    I can't afford it and what he said!
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    This. And that a lot of your bastages are way richer than I'll ever be.
    -izafar

    Goldenear Technology Triton 1 - Benchmark AHB2 - Benchmark LA4 - Auralic Vega - Auralic Aries Mini - Marantz TT-15S1 - Clearaudio Nano
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2011
    I learned that electronics is more addictive than crack
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2011
    I learned how to "hot swap" tubes,, met some of the finest folks you've ever meet,,,and the vinyl road goes on forever.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited April 2011
    1. There is no good enough 2. I will always be looking for the next deal. 3 Craigslist is not wallet friendly.
  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited April 2011
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Just like in real life I am always correct.

    SAL 4 LIFE!!!!!

    www.S4L.co

    Sal is this anything like BiffCo Enterprises. :tongue:

    Here's my list.
    1. There is never enough time or money that you can spend on audio.
    2. There really is a bottomless pit.
    3. Jesse may be a DayWalker, but he's a kick in the butt to talk to.
    4. Face gives the shortest to the point non BS answers Period!
    5. Never take part in a thread about cables, IC's, amps, money, real estate, education, black paint (why is the thread still alive :confused:) etc..
    6. You guys make me spend money faster than an oval eyed honey in Saigon.
    7. SDA's flat out rule.
    “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain
  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited April 2011
    I've learned that I need a higher paying job. Or I need to win the lottery one.:biggrin:

    And I REALLY REALLY REALLY want a pair of SDA's.....any model!
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    edited April 2011
    I've learned that Roger Russell is..........wait a minute.

    What did I learn about him again?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • EFanning
    EFanning Posts: 60
    edited April 2011
    I've seen the audio landscape through Club Polk members. And, I've learned what I can afford and targeted some of the best-buy new and used equipment.

    Like Polk speakers, this forum serves a range of wealth. That diversity has made it a great place to learn.

    So, this place has helped me save cash and avoid a money pit.
    Marantz DV4001 CD and DVD
    WD TV Live Hub with 1 TB (Need DacMagic)
    Marantz PM7001 Integrated amplifier
    Philips GA 312 Turntable
    Polk Monitor 70s (Zone 1)
    Polk Monitor 40s (Zone 2)
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited April 2011
    Some of the best folks you'll ever want to meet hang out here.

    Club Polk has also taught me when to keep my mouth shut. In my own defense, the wife tells me all the time I have a hearing problem.....can't seem to sell that one over the internet though.
    Oh yeah...drinking and posting is a no no too.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited April 2011
    That the Polk Audio Forum family is just like my real family. Sometimes it's so excellent that I can't imagine living without them and sometimes I just want kick them until all hope for life is gone.

    Oh ya and that the bozo list is invaluable.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited April 2011
    Thanks for the pie Mike!!!!
  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited April 2011
    yes...nothing like some good pie! tubes is good, too
  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited April 2011
    What have I learned? That you people will argue about anything.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
  • EDUBAG
    EDUBAG Posts: 403
    edited April 2011
    i have learned that i need to learn a lot more.

    that the members of the forum take care of each other and are a great group of people that seems to be of another time of mankind (in the good sense) in which we help each other, and believe in ethics and ask for prayers and share our problems to get comfort to get through adverse situations.

    that the club is about more than audio, but audio is the blood that keep it running.

    eduardo
    HT:
    POLK AUDIO RTI4 FRONTS
    CSI3 CENTER
    DEF TECH PROMONITOR800 SURROUNDS
    PSW 125 SUB
    PIONEER ELITE AVR23TXH AVR
    APPLE TV 160GB
    PANASONIC BLURAY PLAYER
    50" PANASONIC PLASMA TCP50C2

    2 CHANNEL:
    KEF R300 THREE WAY BOOKSHELF GLOSS PIANO BLACK
    ROTEL RC 990BX PRE
    ROTEL RB 990BX AMP
    OPPO DV980 (AS CD PLAYER)
    PIONEER PL100 TURNTABLE WITH SHURE MX97E CART
    MIT EXP2 SPEAKER CABLES
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,270
    edited April 2011
    EDUBAG wrote: »
    i have learned that i need to learn a lot more.

    that the members of the forum take care of each other and are a great group of people that seems to be of another time of mankind (in the good sense) in which we help each other, and believe in ethics and ask for prayers and share our problems to get comfort to get through adverse situations.

    that the club is about more than audio, but audio is the blood that keep it running.

    eduardo

    Excellent-Ed

    It's all been good...from a good meal to a good deal...and the crap and goods in between:smile:
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    A little.
    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.
  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited April 2011
    lobing is not the same as lobbing...

    timber is what matches are made of but timbre is what you want to match...

    someone who truly enjoys opera might be able to appreciate a clock radio more than someone who does not really appreciate good music might enjoy an true oddiofile system.

    everyone's ears and tastes are tuned differently - hi quarity is in the ears of the beholder.

    club polk's theme song is spam-a-lot
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2011
    I learned apparently that I fell off the short bus and no one told me.... :confused:
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited April 2011
    I learned that I have a very serious affliction and there is no cure.
  • On3s&Z3r0s
    On3s&Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited April 2011
    I've learned that the only cure is... more cowbell.

    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eFKt0j-UoXE&quot; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
    edited April 2011
    1) I'm not the only one with a serious condition.
    2) There are others out their like me.
    3) I'll never be completely happy with what I own.
    4) Grown men can insult each other over audio.
    5) Of a good friend across the state.
    6) Older polk speakers are important to others
    7) polk also got other people into audio
    8) Some will never "get it".
    9) How to post a pic on a forum.
    10) That the polk forum is a great place to come and talk to a bunch of audio / videophiles with a wealth of knowledge and experience which we all can share with each other.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.