Polk UltraFocus Headphones

Drenis
Drenis Posts: 2,871
edited January 2012 in The Clubhouse
So I went to check out the UltraFit 3000's to see if my review had been posted and stumbled upon this page...

http://www.polkaudio.com/headphones/ultrafocus/

Looks like polk is about to launch another platform to their headphone line but this time, with noise cancellation. Just after I found my new gem, something else to try. Must try those 6000's.

Discuss?
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited January 2012
    Wish I had known this; just picked up another pair of Audio Technica NC cans for work. I'm definitely a good tester for the 8000's if that becomes an option Doro :)

    And I'm curious what price point we're looking at, etc. Very interested prospective buyer here!
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited January 2012
    Have to keep these in mind, I have been looking to try a set of active noise cancelling headphones / IEM's

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited January 2012
    sign me up for a test drive.
    I would like to compare vs other quality units.
    I hope the pads aren't a sweat box.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2012
    I'd love to take a test drive too. Got a pair of AKG 271 MKiis for xmas thanks to the wife. I hope these are more in the audiophile arena and not marketed and built like BEATS.
    Main Surround -
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2012
    If those 8000's come out for test drive, I'll take a listen:wink:
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited January 2012
    I'm now more interested than ever. I've been getting dirty looks from my colleagues all day, and as it turns out, these B model AT's are doing a MUCH worse job of holding in my sound than the A models. "So I'm absolutely interested if the Polks do a better job of keeping your music to yourself..."

    This blows...
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited January 2012
    I am interested in the UltraFocus 6000 for sure. I may have to hold out on buying headphones until those are released for sale.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited January 2012
    Wow, that looks sweet. I'm in the same boat wondering how much the 8000s will cost.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited January 2012
    Here is a small write up on them... expect 350 for a price on the 8000s

    http://www.gadgetreview.com/2012/01/polk-ultrafocus-8000.html
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2012
    I wonder how they'll sound in comparison to same level AKGs....Probably more bass but I hope as clear?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2012
    I have some of these for demo's, just email me.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited January 2012
    email sent. Thanks for considering.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited January 2012
    Email sent. Gotta love polk and mark for these demo opportunities!
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited January 2012
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I have some of these for demo's, just email me.
    Emailed.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited January 2012
    email sent! Awesome opportunity.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited January 2012
    Email sent as well. Thanks!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2012
    Ok enough enough....sheesh. You guys are like animals.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited January 2012
    Animals feasting on great opportunities... give us some credit :cheesygrin:
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited January 2012
    grimmace19 wrote: »
    Animals feasting on great opportunities... give us some credit :cheesygrin:
    Grimmace is right. We may be animals, but at least we have good taste!
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited January 2012
    LOL look what you started doro!

    I think I'll skip out of this demo as I was a part of the last. I eventually wanted a pair of nice large cans for private listening at home. I'll definitely be looking into the 8000's.
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  • mowz9999
    mowz9999 Posts: 2
    edited January 2012
    could i demo
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited January 2012
    Email sent. Would LOVE the opportunity to demo! Thanks for offering!
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited January 2012
    Would love to demo these too! Still haven't gotten a chance to listen to the Ultrafits, although I did read some pretty positive reviews on them.
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    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

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