The Huge.... The Heavy.... and The Gorgeous

Sumerian
Sumerian Posts: 490
edited September 2013 in Speakers
ever since i had the itch for audio i wanted to have to High End audio (well at least the entry level)

Started with couple of hundred budget and moved to 1k system.

I was waiting to upgrade that 1k system from a long time... honestly speaking i was waiting for Polk...


thought of buying monitors a year back but couldn't pull the trigger... wanted to save and take a bigger jump than stopping in between.


Polk friends and family listened to my plight :lol:

Now here i am with wonderful polk folks.


I was very excited and worried (thought they might not get shipped) after i placed the ordered.

Anyways after getting the delivery notification, i went to pick them in my sedan (Yeah !) along with my colleague..

little did we know we realized these damn speakers are very long very heavy and it was a stupid idea showing up with two sedans...

went back and bought a Odyssey .... and burned some serious calories carrying them inside...

even the baby surrounds are like sumo kids damn they are as heavy as my current Sony tower speakers...
and forgot about the center channel i had to use two stands to put it up :eek:

every thing from that point is heavy and big.... even the shotgun cables .. i didnt know they will be that big...
cables that thick and heavy? what is the heck is in that cables??


and then comes the black mamba ... holy god! it is seriously heavy for its size...

started setting up every thing still in the process....


I was little worried the midnight mahagony would be little out of place as i wanted every thing in black...

Let me tell you guys it is BLACK ... yes it is BLACK even the box says BLACK... that is kind of a pleasant surprise for me.

Right from the way they were packed you will see they are high end speakers...

They really look gorgeous ... the finish is absolutely amazing i pay a lot of attention to fine details .. let me tell you i am more than impressed.

I dont think i will have to upgrade anymore until i can afford a system with Marks, Mc etc.,

I know the system i put together is not the best in the world but they are the best in my world...
Thanks to the nice folks who have really helped me through my gear up process


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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited September 2013
    Very nice setup now the good part,Listening.
    Have fun.
    Dan
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2013
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited September 2013
    Definitely need a review later and some more pics, that's an awesome setup. Congrats!
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  • adabro
    adabro Posts: 212
    edited September 2013
    Very nice - congrats...

    Post more pictures please....
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited September 2013
    Thanks guys...,
    Will certainly post more pics soon.

    currently running on 3 channel setup, waiting on stands for surrounds and havent hooked up the Black mamba yet.

    first impressions these dont need a sub woofer and i can clearly, really feel the refinement.... and i dont know if it is just placebo effect but i do feel improvement as hours pass by
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  • MAD
    MAD Posts: 105
    edited September 2013
    That's awesome that you took photos during the unpacking process... it's like opening a Christmas present.
    I've never had the self discipline.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited September 2013
    Congrats on the new setup. The LSIM's will wake up with more time in them.

    Halen
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2013
    Holy ****, nice gear :cheesygrin:
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited September 2013
    Kind of makes ya feel like a kid again dosent it? Hope yer face don't freeze in grin mode!!
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited September 2013
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Holy ****, nice gear :cheesygrin:
    What he said, congrats !!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited September 2013
    Don't sell yourself short, you're putting together a very nice system.
    even the shotgun cables .. i didnt know they will be that big...
    cables that thick and heavy? what is the heck is in that cables??

    Magic :cool:
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited September 2013
    Congrats very Nice gear..
    Enjoy the Music:cool:
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • gumbay13
    gumbay13 Posts: 360
    edited September 2013
    Congrats bud.
    Nice pics to boot...
    AMP/Pre Pro: Outlaw 7000x, Marantz AV7703
    Speakers: Fronts:LSiM 705s/ Center: LSiM 706c / Surrounds: LSim 703s
    SUB: Rythmik LV12R x2
    Source:OPPO UDP-203
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2013
    You did good! Looks great! And I bet they sound wonderful on that Parasound! So yes, we are appropriately envious but since you're part of the family, we'll let that slide!

    Enjoy!

    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited September 2013
    Not the best out there, I buy that, but damn like F1 said don't sell yourself short. Nice setup!
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited September 2013
    Awesome. Nice new set-up. Enjoy.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2013
    Well, you really screwed up big time buying that gear. You are going to get it all set up, and after it breaks in you will be thinking that it sounds great. After a year or so then you will start thinking that if this sounds so good then what can even better gear, speakers, cables, etc sound like. So, then you will start buying new gear, and the whole cycle starts over.

    Congratulations. Enjoy.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    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.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited September 2013
    why is there a long scratch on top of the mid?
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  • BrittonPatrick
    BrittonPatrick Posts: 10
    edited September 2013
    Man that does seems to be a huge system, congrats on that.
    .
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited September 2013
    Thanks guys..,
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited September 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    Congrats on the prize. For some reason, people doubted me when I kept saying the mm finish was black. Maybe people will listen to you.

    That's a hell of a system that should keep a grin on your face for a long time to come!


    They are BLACK.... i couldnt see the color posted on the website in any light condition...
    To a human eye they are BLACK.
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited September 2013
    That is one sweeta** setup! Congrats!
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited September 2013
    Man am I pissed. I thought this was a thread about fat chicks !!!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,668
    edited September 2013
    Very nice. That should bring you lots of enjoyment. Congrats
    ..
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited September 2013
    Very nice gear, once dialed in let us know what you think and if the speakers need a burn in time give them that also.I always liked the way Parasound did both logos on front and tops of their amps. Not so subliminal branding there, you can't help but notice it and I have no problem w/ that....
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

    Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited September 2013
    New speakers and a new amp, with new cables to boot. Congrats - looks great in the pics.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited September 2013
    Congrats on your new set up - very nice gear; enjoy and give us a review once the haze clears. You have now began your journey down a non-ending road of upgrades.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,002
    edited September 2013
    Santa Clause is coming ....to town !

    Nice gear there slick, now put it all together, read your manuals and set it up correctly then let us know how it all sounds.
    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
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited September 2013
    decal wrote: »
    Man am I pissed. I thought this was a thread about fat chicks !!!!!!

    That was funny ... trust me these are more fun and more sexier than fat chicks
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited September 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Santa Clause is coming ....to town !

    Nice gear there slick, now put it all together, read your manuals and set it up correctly then let us know how it all sounds.

    Good or bad..., these sound good to me coming from a set of sonys...

    I honestly feel there is lot of difference the way they sounded on saturday morning to sunday night... and that too they are running off my Onkyo TX-NR 709 receiver.

    I cant wait to listen to them After connecting the black mamba..., after its burning time and after the burning time of the Shorguns... There is a lot more package waiting for me :biggrin:
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