Emotiva bad business practise thread

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,222
    edited July 2011
    potee wrote: »
    If PFB is a real farmer I'd hate to sell him a tractor or hay bailer or any other equipment that he could screw up.

    And not fix to keep it running...
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited July 2011
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    What local Hi-Fi store? In many areas they have been gone for over a decade.

    That's probably because nobody in your area supported them, all because they saved a couple of bucks, we have a few in our area still and they are not that more expensive than your online suppliers.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2011
    I just checked up on the emotiva site from another computer because they locked me out

    Well the entire thread was wiped clean off the forum or I just cant find it. If so this kinda putts me in mind of monoprice's web site if you dont say anything other than "totally awesome product " then it disappears . I never said nothing about emotiva or the company .All I stated was what the situation was with my amp and titled the thread ' binding posts wont accept banana's " .It seems really strange that they banned me and wiped the hole thread that was less than one page with no bad words ,brand bashing or ill feeling
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,222
    edited July 2011
    But if you post there like you do here (even outside that thread) I'm sure that played a part as well..

    Just saying..
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2011
    I don't blame them for deleting your thread. Their site is more of a marketing tool anyhow. Your entire premise is somewhat odd - "won't accept bananas." You've likely portrayed their product inaccurately, and your posts only tell one side of a story. Right now, I'd say your side is lacking credibility.
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited July 2011
    Man you've gotta love this place it's better than Saturday morning cartoons.:rolleyes::biggrin:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited July 2011
    Deleted...
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited July 2011
    potee wrote: »
    If PFB is a real farmer I'd hate to sell him a tractor or hay bailer or any other equipment that he could screw up.

    The tractor is not where I would worry, but he might just end up bailing himself into one of those nice little cubes.:wink::tongue::wink::biggrin:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,500
    edited July 2011
    pfb wrote:
    The emotiva forum has banned me already

    Hopefully the mods here have taken notice and will act in kind.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited July 2011
    I think somebody needs to fill out this form and return it to the Office of the Internet.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited July 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I just checked up on the emotiva site from another computer because they locked me out

    Well the entire thread was wiped clean off the forum or I just cant find it. If so this kinda putts me in mind of monoprice's web site if you dont say anything other than "totally awesome product " then it disappears . I never said nothing about emotiva or the company .All I stated was what the situation was with my amp and titled the thread ' binding posts wont accept banana's " .It seems really strange that they banned me and wiped the hole thread that was less than one page with no bad words ,brand bashing or ill feeling

    You just now figured that out about the Emo site, it's cult like over there. DO NOT say any negative things or you and your opinion's are gone (snaps fingers). Great way to run a site and falsely promote a product.

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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited July 2011
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    That's probably because nobody in your area supported them, all because they saved a couple of bucks, we have a few in our area still and they are not that more expensive than your online suppliers.

    Actually, they folded soon after Circuit City and Best Buy arrived, long before internet sales really took off. We only had a couple of shops anyways.

    I don't miss them, they hardly stocked anything, and always wanted full retail to order it for you, with no return on "special orders". They got what they deserved.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited July 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I just checked up on the emotiva site from another computer because they locked me out

    Well the entire thread was wiped clean off the forum or I just cant find it. If so this kinda putts me in mind of monoprice's web site if you dont say anything other than "totally awesome product " then it disappears . I never said nothing about emotiva or the company .All I stated was what the situation was with my amp and titled the thread ' binding posts wont accept banana's " .It seems really strange that they banned me and wiped the hole thread that was less than one page with no bad words ,brand bashing or ill feeling

    I read that thread, and you're lying. You were insulting, even after an employee asked you to contact him so they could help you out. It was pretty much the same as your thread here. which I suspect will also be closed or deleted soon.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2011
    F1nut wrote: »
    Hopefully the mods here have taken notice and will act in kind.

    I'm sorry you think I should be banned from the forum but I really dont post here to cause trouble .Sure there has been a couple of times when I have been got sick of people bashing me and retaliated but generally I just come here to read ,post and enjoy

    I think everyone here is great even if you dont like me .I love polk speakers because they got me into this hobby and everytime a friend or family asks audio advice I tell them to start with polk speakers and to get an intro of what good audio should sound like. I still use my rti's for video games everyday and just cant seem to let them go .

    I now get the emo forum and the way it works after tonight and I also understand why many members choose to go with a different brand. The company for me has not proven to offer outstanding value or great customer service and the minute I questioned the product I was tossed to the curb
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited July 2011
    PFB....how old are you?

    I did feel sorry for you in this thread. Until I went back and read some of your other threads. It's rather entertaining to read your replies for sure. But if I were you I would take responsibility for YOUR mistake with this amp. Listen to what others are telling you here. And shut your trap.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited July 2011
    **** happens...replace the binding posts & get back to listening to tunes instead of posting this nonsence.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2011
    Okay,, time to bow out of this one.You've made your point,you have alot to learn grasshopper,,so 'peace be with you' Remember,,,it's a journey,,keep your eye on the destination,,but most importantly,,enjoy the journey.:smile:
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited July 2011
    Don't do the crime if you can't do the time . . . sounds like like a blatant case of binding post rape to me.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2011
    george daniel wrote: »
    Okay,, time to bow out of this one.You've made your point,you have alot to learn grasshopper,,so 'peace be with you' Remember,,,it's a journey,,keep your eye on the destination,,but most importantly,,enjoy the journey.:smile:

    But what if the destination is binding posts and I only have banana's :biggrin: wtf am I gona do then lol

    Just kidding george as always I will take the advice and bow down ..Feel free to call me an a$$hole everyone or tell me its all my fault that the banana's wont go in the hole or to just stfu I broke the quality binding post because I am done with posting on this hear thread

    I have a feeling that later some idiot will chime in and pretend I got to return this amp for free witch is just bovine excrement.
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited July 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    BuFeel free to call me an a$$hole everyone or tell me its all my fault that the banana's wont go in the hole or to just stfu I broke the quality binding post because I am done with posting on this hear thread

    OK :biggrin:
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited July 2011
    How many PFB's does it take to break a binding post?
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  • villock
    villock Posts: 72
    edited July 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I'm sorry you think I should be banned from the forum but I really dont post here to cause trouble .Sure there has been a couple of times when I have been got sick of people bashing me and retaliated but generally I just come here to read ,post and enjoy

    I think everyone here is great even if you dont like me .I love polk speakers because they got me into this hobby and everytime a friend or family asks audio advice I tell them to start with polk speakers and to get an intro of what good audio should sound like. I still use my rti's for video games everyday and just cant seem to let them go .

    I now get the emo forum and the way it works after tonight and I also understand why many members choose to go with a different brand. The company for me has not proven to offer outstanding value or great customer service and the minute I questioned the product I was tossed to the curb

    Ok I guess I just can't understand why you keep going on and on about it. Before that thread was closed, Matt Wall told you to calm down that you were issued an RMA for you to return the amp. Which means that you don't have to pay to return it. And yet here you are yammering on and on how YOU were wronged in this situation. SEND THEM YOUR AMP AND SHUT THE HELL UP ABOUT IT.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2011
    villock wrote: »
    Ok I guess I just can't understand why you keep going on and on about it. Before that thread was closed, Matt Wall told you to calm down that you were issued an RMA for you to return the amp. Which means that you don't have to pay to return it. And yet here you are yammering on and on how YOU were wronged in this situation. SEND THEM YOUR AMP AND SHUT THE HELL UP ABOUT IT.

    What rma bull crap ? please explain because I was told to double box it and mail it back

    No one told me to calm down at all either .The rep told everyone there to calm down because everyone was being rude to me and you even posted a whole bunch of my polk threads that you thought I looked bad in on the emo forum just to make it look like there was no validity in my situation just so you could be a winner on the emo forum. How come you have hundreds upon hundreds of posts there but 33 here and most of them are on my posts about emotiva .Your getting all angry and stuff because I must have hurt some kinda source of pride in you

    Please gimi this RMA number so I can mail it back for free and donate the shipping money to a charity

    Please in future shoot me a pm or be a silly suasage and post more comments here that you know I wont reply too
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,222
    edited July 2011
    Yawn.....
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited July 2011
    gimpod wrote: »
    Man you've gotta love this place it's better than Saturday morning cartoons.:rolleyes::biggrin:
    TouchOfEvil wrote: »
    How many PFB's does it take to break a binding post?

    There is some real funny stuff in here!:biggrin:

    Good night and good luck!
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  • villock
    villock Posts: 72
    edited July 2011
    villock wrote: »
    Ok I guess I just can't understand why you keep going on and on about it. Before that thread was closed, Matt Wall told you to calm down that you were issued an RMA for you to return the amp. Which means that you don't have to pay to return it. And yet here you are yammering on and on how YOU were wronged in this situation. SEND THEM YOUR AMP AND SHUT THE HELL UP ABOUT IT.

    I appologize to Polkfarmboy for this post. I was out of line for posting this and was wrong about him not having to pay for shipping.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2011
    Interesting read. Emotiva VS Parasound Halo. Didn't realize how clueless these folks are over there.

    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=amps&action=display&thread=18933
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,500
    edited July 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Interesting read. Emotiva VS Parasound Halo. Didn't realize how clueless these folks are over there.

    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=amps&action=display&thread=18933

    Seriously, reading that was painful.

    However, I did note that one guy, crazyhorse, gets it.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2011
    I would just replace the binding posts (all sets) and be done with it. I've been down this path with my D-Sonic amp. It arrived with a bent post, played fine though. I emailed the company, Dennis sent me a new set of replacement posts. Opened the cover, went to work. Warranty was still good on the unit afterward. I'm sure Emo would do something like this for you, it's not hard work at all. Either that or just get rid of the amp all together.

    But since you have the top off, upgrade them all.

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2011
    Seriously, reading that was painful.

    However, I did note that one guy, crazyhorse, gets it.

    Wasn't that bad. In line with many posts here. However, I agree with your assessment of crazyhorse. I found it amusing that the guy who was saying he needs more proof of a difference than just some body saying it sounds different claims to be a "Ph.D, Extraterrestrial Psychosomatic Hypothetical Astrophysics".

    Also, while this is just showing my ignorance, but this was the first time I heard someone say the Emo amps are class A then switching to class B. I did not know that. That means they are the same as my Cambridge-Audio 840W amps, at a lower price. :frown:

    I'm glad I have only used bare wire, and spades, so far for my amp connections. :rolleyes:
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