Is Polk Bringing Back the Heart In Their Logo?

organ
organ Posts: 4,969
edited December 2012 in Speakers
Just saw the new logo after this forum update. I like it.
Anybody know if they're going to use it again for the emblem on their speakers like the old days?
That was my favorite Polk emblem.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2012
    Interesting:wink::mrgreen:
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited July 2012
    Maybe they will update the RTi's with a destressed barn wood veneer.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • VTO888
    VTO888 Posts: 72
    edited July 2012
    I did like the old school heart also. Idk about this one though nor the font
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  • kab
    kab Posts: 275
    edited July 2012
    The heart is indeed back. More details later...

    Al
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited July 2012
    I like it!!

    When can we buy logos for our speakers?:cheesygrin:
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • byfthalone
    byfthalone Posts: 345
    edited July 2012
    sweet!
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited July 2012
    Just wanted to say that I love the redesign. Looks like Polk is going for a more "vintage" feel, and I approve.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited July 2012
    I like how the "Latest Listen" link on the home page takes you to the "What Are You Listening To?" thread here on the forum. I like the redesign! :smile:
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,058
    edited July 2012
    Patrick C wrote: »
    Yep! Lets try to keep that clean...for obvious reasons :razz:

    Did you forget who you are talking to? or maybe it was the all nighter you pulled...... :wink:
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited July 2012
    took the 'audio' out of the name? could it mean Polk's expanding into more electronics as well? we need the scoop :)
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited July 2012
    Sooo stoked. I really liked the heart on the older Polk Audio badges. I bought a few for my speakers and re-attached them.
    I may have to buy upgraded speakers now.
    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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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,983
    edited July 2012
    maybe they'll bring back the black-eyed Susans, too :-)

    polk_brochure_back_pg.jpg
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited July 2012
    Where old meets new. Diggin' the logo guys.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,606
    edited July 2012
    Liking the new look! And the logo! :cool:

    I agree with Mark. Time to redesign the 7 and 10's!
    --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.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,983
    edited July 2012
    halo71 wrote: »
    Liking the new look! And the logo! :cool:

    I agree with Mark. Time to redesign the 7 and 10's!

    Well, I didn't quite say that... but, heck, they've brought back the Challenger, the Mustang, and the Camaro... why not the Monitor 7?!

    :-)
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited July 2012
    Love the improved vintage product info!
    b]Beach Audio[/b]: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Topping D90iii * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2012
    Like it!

    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


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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited July 2012
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    Love the improved vintage product info!

    I agree, big improvement.

    But, the CRS+ description is a little off - it describes it as a center channel..
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2012
    Patrick you have done some great work here as the design looks really cool and gives everything a more upmarket look, Perfect for people coming here that shop for Lsim's ....... awesome
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2012
    I think someone's been watching Hancock a few too many times. lol I heart!

    I woke up this morning and loaded this page and thought there was a sale on wood flooring at Home Depot. I don't mean to seem harsh but this is a bit tacky! It's also makes for "slower" scrolling for those of us who don't have breakneck internet speeds.

    Finally, you know I "heart" you tech boys. But design and creativity are skills do not naturally accrue to those who just happen to be more technically proficient.


    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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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited July 2012
    I don't like the new logo at all. Anyone else.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited July 2012
    I like the font...not sure yet about the heart.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,983
    edited July 2012
    The font reminds me of the very first Polk product...
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?25734-Model-Nine&p=460738#post460738

    attachment.php?attachmentid=16358&stc=1&d=1147049463

    The wood paneling is... just... funny. Not "ha-ha" funny. Just... odd.

    EDIT: Speaking of early Polk history; an interesting tidbit:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?50681-looking-for-chronology-etc.-Polk-Model-9-vs.-9A&p=604305&viewfull=1#post604305
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,133
    edited July 2012
    The new site is sweet. Good job!
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited July 2012
    Figured it was something along those lines. A logo change is a pretty big deal for a company. Some spend thousands just on the logo design. Not something a webmaster could just do on their own. This looks like a shift in the way the company wants to be perceived, and I really like it. Got that old-school 70's feel to it.

    And just you wait, big speakers will become fashionable again! :cheesygrin:

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,983
    edited July 2012
    They's fashionable at my house!
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  • kab
    kab Posts: 275
    edited July 2012
    The press was given this release at 2:30 today: http://www.polkaudio.com/support/press-and-partners/press-releases/polk-audio-celebrates-40-years-of-high-fidelity-with-a-new-look-and-feel.

    Al
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,983
    edited July 2012
    Works for me!
    Thanks for sharing the PR, sir.
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited July 2012
    it is very nice, it looks like Polk wants to tell us that they use "REAL WOOD" on their speakers.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • kab
    kab Posts: 275
    edited July 2012
    Now that things are slowing down, I wanted to answer a few questions thsat have been raised here. First, thanks to all who have been supportive of the new website and logo. To the others, I am sorry we've dissapointed you. I remember when we changed from the original polkaudio with the heart over the i. There was hair pulling and gnashing of teeth and that was just me. You should have seen the forum - i was looking both ways before leaving the office and doing mental calculations as to whether I could make it to my car before Jessie could run me over with his truck. (some of you remember and some of you were here but no longer remember).

    Now to address a few of the previous posts.

    Dropping "audio" was not that hard a call. Most who know the brand refer to Polk this and Polk that. Now the onus is on Marketing to bring the message and brand to those who have never heard of us.

    You guessed it, we're really dropped audio so we could name our 17 gelato stores, opening in the fall, Polksicle.

    I'm sure Patrick is flattered that you credit him with the new site. He rightfully deserves a great amount of praise as does his trusty sidekick, Nick. Together they built the content management system that dirves the site. Mere mortals buy templates for third party software but not Patrick. He's custom all the way. And I appreciate that. He and Nick spent most of last night pulling everything together, finally flipping the switch sometime after two am. Patrick stopped by top see me around 10:30 this morning to tell me that he was going home.

    We started this project over a year ago. During that time we've had four writers, three designers, three editors, two photographers, an ad agency, two web programmers and one UFO working to bring this site to life. All deserve high praise for their contributions, their patience and fortitude. I am truly grateful to each and every one. Now the site is up, our fourth total redo since opening in 1994. There is much still to do. You can help by letting us know when you see something that's not right. Or if you have a suggestion for improving the site. Reach out to me, Patrick or Jon.

    Al
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