GOLDEN EARS AUDIOPHILE AUDITORY ENHANCEMENT - $500 (Bellevue)
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Found this gem on Craigslist: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/3807181177.html
GOLDEN EARS AUDIOPHILE AUDITORY ENHANCEMENT - $500 (Bellevue)
AUDIOPHILES LISTEN UP! THE ULTIMATE TWEAK-THE ULTIMATE UPGRADE OF UPGRADES!
"KING AUDIO" BRINGS YOU "GOLDEN EARS (™) AUDIOPHILE AUDITORY ENHANCEMENTS
Ask yourself why does sound seem louder when we cup behind our ears?
The outer part of the ear is called the 'pinna.' Its function is to capture sound, and it can be thought of as a sort of funnel, when you cup your hands behind your ear, you're increasing the size of the funnel, thus allowing more sound to enter the ear.
Also the sound waves transfer through solid objects more quickly than air so the sound now is transfering through head skeleton which it is solid
Golden Ears allows you to do other things like Concentrate on the speaker, and face the source. You also block out some other noises.
Sold in pairs for $500 (standard edition), $1000 (gold edition), $1500 (platinum edition).
Note: Gold and Platinum editions feature high quality gold and or platinum color paint.
Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.
NO RETURNS!
Payments: MC, AMEX, MONOPOLY MONEY, WAR CRAFT BATTLE OSTRICH, PAY PAL
GOLDEN EARS AUDIOPHILE AUDITORY ENHANCEMENT - $500 (Bellevue)
AUDIOPHILES LISTEN UP! THE ULTIMATE TWEAK-THE ULTIMATE UPGRADE OF UPGRADES!
"KING AUDIO" BRINGS YOU "GOLDEN EARS (™) AUDIOPHILE AUDITORY ENHANCEMENTS
Ask yourself why does sound seem louder when we cup behind our ears?
The outer part of the ear is called the 'pinna.' Its function is to capture sound, and it can be thought of as a sort of funnel, when you cup your hands behind your ear, you're increasing the size of the funnel, thus allowing more sound to enter the ear.
Also the sound waves transfer through solid objects more quickly than air so the sound now is transfering through head skeleton which it is solid
Golden Ears allows you to do other things like Concentrate on the speaker, and face the source. You also block out some other noises.
Sold in pairs for $500 (standard edition), $1000 (gold edition), $1500 (platinum edition).
Note: Gold and Platinum editions feature high quality gold and or platinum color paint.
Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.
NO RETURNS!
Payments: MC, AMEX, MONOPOLY MONEY, WAR CRAFT BATTLE OSTRICH, PAY PAL
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In for 2 if you're doing a group buy. And never mind the improvements to sound, I'm wearing these to the bar to pick up the ladies....2007 Club Polk Football Pool Champ
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Hilarious!
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Too bad they don't come in that elusive "black paint", I'd be all over them.If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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I do hate to say it, but I tend to cup my hands behind my ears when I am really listening hard or A&B'ing stuff as it does make a bit of a difference.
That said, cupping your hands behind your ears is free lol"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Is that a diaper?
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these are some of the posts which keep me coming back. I thought of having a hat that would naturally cup the ears, but this is too funny. I'm sure the guy is just having a field day laughing at audiophiles with this one.Polk Audio SDA CRS+ crossover 4.1TL by Trey/VR3 (Rings and custom stand by Larry)-Polk Audio SDA SRS2 crossovers by Trey/VR3Parasound HCA1500aYamaha rxa-3070 with musicast-Celestion SL6S presence,- sl9 surround backNHTsuper1's surroundMagnepan SMGParasound 1500pre- Sofia "Baby" tube amp - Monitor Audio Silver RX2 Marantz 2230/B&Kst140Technics 1200mk2 Gamertag: IslandBerserker I am but a infinitesimally small point meeting the line of infinity in the SDA universe
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It would appear he is a bit of an audiophile himself with what gear I can see from the picture.
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Found this gem on Craigslist: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/3807181177.html
GOLDEN EARS AUDIOPHILE AUDITORY ENHANCEMENT - $500 (Bellevue)
Also the sound waves transfer through solid objects more quickly than air so the sound now is transfering through head skeleton which it is solid
I don't think the speed of sound increases as it goes through your skull. Unless it is empty in there.
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I prefer the Burbon, Scotch & Beer approach.
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Love the payment options...
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EndersShadow wrote: »I do hate to say it, but I tend to cup my hands behind my ears when I am really listening hard or A&B'ing stuff as it does make a bit of a difference.
That said, cupping your hands behind your ears is free lol
Yes gents, the theory is sound. It is amazing just how much information comes off that recording and through your speakers that is missed. Try it sometime and you will be surprised as I was.
That said, this guy is on crack, or is that pot, ow that smoking dope is the state pastime up there in Washington.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
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Thanks, but I already own 2 of the gold's and 3 of the platinum sets. And yes, I paid with several Warcraft Battle Ostrich's.
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
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"Satisfaction Guaranteed, NO REFUNDS" LOL!
This does work and will surprise you if you haven't tried cupping you ears, simple cardboard or paper devices! Candyliquor made a pair out of aluminum foil. Audiophile grade.Carl -
Yeah Carl, I'm not saying it doesn't work. It does work and works well. But $1,500 for the deluxe "high quality platinum painted" set of golden ears I just can't seem to do. Even paying with Warcraft Battle Ostrich's, I still feel ripped off.:razz:
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
I wonder why nobody has made a commercially viable set however... It would seem like a very cheap audio tweak. It seems to me that the human ear is the weakest link sometimes in the audio chain.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 -
While more sound from straight ahead will be heard, the surround sound reflections will be diminished. Overall, the sound quality will probably be lower with over compensation from the front. This is no different than somebody cranking up the bass because they love bass.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits. -
Yeah Carl, I'm not saying it doesn't work. It does work and works well. But $1,500 for the deluxe "high quality platinum painted" set of golden ears I just can't seem to do. Even paying with Warcraft Battle Ostrich's, I still feel ripped off.:razz:
No doubt the man is hustling a $3.00 diaper of some home brew garbage. I love this stuff LOL! I wonder how many he has sold? LOL!Carl -
Oh boy. Here we go.......This should be interesting.......
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
Glad some find my humor in the Golden Ears.
My system consists on VTL MB-450 monoblocks, VPI TNT 3.5, EAR 834P, Convergent Audio SL3, Thiel CS5i, Cardas, Shunyata, Straightwire, dynavector, hubbell ect. I believe this demonstrates that I am an Audiophile and just poking fun at our wacky hobby.
P.s Not a diaper, just paper - get it!"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
-George Orwell -
GOLDEN-EARS wrote: »Glad some find my humor in the Golden Ears.
My system consists on VTL MB-450 monoblocks, VPI TNT 3.5, EAR 834P, Convergent Audio SL3, Thiel CS5i, Cardas, Shunyata, Straightwire, dynavector, hubbell ect. I believe this demonstrates that I am an Audiophile and just poking fun at our wacky hobby.
P.s Not a diaper, just paper - get it!
Holy crap.... he's here!:eek::redface::cheesygrin: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 -
I was hoping Golden-Ears would show up if this post got enough attention!
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GOLDEN-EARS wrote: »Glad some find my humor in the Golden Ears.
My system consists on VTL MB-450 monoblocks, VPI TNT 3.5, EAR 834P, Convergent Audio SL3, Thiel CS5i, Cardas, Shunyata, Straightwire, dynavector, hubbell ect. I believe this demonstrates that I am an Audiophile and just poking fun at our wacky hobby.
P.s Not a diaper, just paper - get it!
Poking fun at the Hobby is fine! But why do you put such a PRICE on it?
When I used to live in NYC. Bellevue was the "premier" psychiatric facility. You are not "associated" with it, are you? There were also a lot of guys on the street receiving signals from extraterrestrials through the aluminum foil hats they had on their heads? And many WEALTHY audiophiles in New Mexico who communicate with beings from other Galaxies. Most have gear EQUAL to yours or better. Having a high end stereo is NOT the FINAL guarantor of mental health and sanity!
"Bellevue is exceptionally well known for its psychiatric facilities and its emergency department, being named New York's #1 hospital in Emergency Care by New York Magazine."
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Poking fun at the Hobby is fine! But why do you put such a PRICE on it?
That is part of the poking fun. Just like Coconut Audio power cables. The problem is some people are unable to grasp the humor, and extrapolate that all high-price items are just voodoo and provide little or no value.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits. -
Poking fun at the Hobby is fine! But why do you put such a PRICE on it?
When I used to live in NYC. Bellevue was the "premier" psychiatric facility. You are not "associated" with it, are you? There were also a lot of guys on the street receiving signals from extraterrestrials through the aluminum foil hats they had on their heads? And many WEALTHY audiophiles in New Mexico who communicate with beings from other Galaxies. Most have gear EQUAL to yours or better. Having a high end stereo is NOT the FINAL guarantor of mental health and sanity!
"Bellevue is exceptionally well known for its psychiatric facilities and its emergency department, being named New York's #1 hospital in Emergency Care by New York Magazine."
cnh
Why get so personal, it is a joke-get a sense of humor.
Also I do not take kindly to your attack on the mentally challenged.
I also live in Bellevue, WA and have a direct relationship with the ER, nothing to joke about.
But hey, it's just a joke right? Lighten up!"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
-George Orwell -
Hello and welcome to the Polk Forum, GOLDEN-EARS. You should check out the Pacific Northwest Audio Society http://www.audiosociety.org/ I think this would be right up your alley with the level of gear you run with. BTW, I got your humor. Love the 100% satisfaction guaranty with the no return policy. Oh, and what did you use for the ears? They look like McDonald's small french fry containers that were painted white from my end.
Tom~ 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. ~ -
GOLDEN-EARS wrote: »But hey, it's just a joke right? Light up!
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Hello and welcome to the Polk Forum, GOLDEN-EARS. You should check out the Pacific Northwest Audio Society http://www.audiosociety.org/ I think this would be right up your alley with the level of gear you run with. BTW, I got your humor. Love the 100% satisfaction guaranty with the no return policy. Oh, and what did you use for the ears? They look like McDonald's small french fry containers that were painted white from my end.
Tom
Hello Tom,
Thank you for suggesting the audio society, not really my cup of tea. I really like to discuss music more than the latest mega priced gear.
The Golden Ears were made of plain white printer paper cut into a circle and scotch taped to create a form.
The idea of Golden Ears came to fruition after a colleague spent $600 on speaker cable "lifters" or speaker cable "elevators"."We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
-George Orwell -
You may want to talk to them or attend one of the meetings. I'm familiar with many of the cats that attend and if you want to talk shop about music? Then this is definitely right up your alley. They will often have the ultra rare master tapes and LP's that you will not hear anywhere else and the diversity of music they enjoy covers a wide range of genre's. To them, it's not just about high end gear....even though they do have access to a lot of it. You will also meet some of the industry insiders and industry heavy hitters as well as normal enthusiasts. Just food for thought. You don't even have to be a member to attend one of the meetings.
There are a plethora of audiophiles out in your general vicinity. If only Charlotte was the same.... *sigh*
Tom~ 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. ~ -
GOLDEN-EARS wrote: »Why get so personal, it is a joke-get a sense of humor.
Also I do not take kindly to your attack on the mentally challenged.
I also live in Bellevue, WA and have a direct relationship with the ER, nothing to joke about.
But hey, it's just a joke right? Lighten up!
There is NO attack on the mentally challenged anywhere above? Humor cannot be reined in, lest we lose the ability to laugh at "ourselves" and life which has always been one continuous comic/tragedy! Bellevue? Have you ever heard of the use of bricolage?
I should have read your ad more closely because I did not see that there was no contact number or e-mail. My initial impression was that, though this was a joke, you were trying to profit from it. My mistake, and that's why the attack.
I have a question for you, though. How does ONE even find the TIME to search for "responses" to a fake craigslist ad? And why bother? Why would one even "care"?
In any case. It's OK. Just misread you.
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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There is NO attack on the mentally challenged anywhere above? Humor cannot be reined in, lest we lose the ability to laugh at "ourselves" and life which has always been one continuous comic/tragedy! Bellevue? Have you ever heard of the use of bricolage?
I should have read your ad more closely because I did not see that there was no contact number or e-mail. My initial impression was that, though this was a joke, you were trying to profit from it. My mistake, and that's why the attack.
I have a question for you, though. How does ONE even find the TIME to search for "responses" to a fake craigslist ad? And why bother? Why would one even "care"?
In any case. It's OK. Just misread you.
cnh
The ad was a joke between a fellow colleague and we were interested in the responses from the control-people such as yourself.
Methods of payment clearly states monopoly money ect.
You misread the ad and misread yourself, and yes your remark about ones mental status is not funny to a loved one with such a disease.
My ads may or may not be taken as humor, but YOUR statements are clearly NOT FUNNY sir!"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
-George Orwell
