Polk's newest design unveiled at CES
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The tweeters have a certain RDO/ SL3k look to them, though the color is off just a bit... Silk Domes?
Any other "retro-inspired" products in the 6FT tall, 200LB categories coming our way?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 -
Does Polk contracted Fisher Price to design these things? ;-)Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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I would definitely be interested in hearing what they sound like. To me personally, coming up with a complimentary subwoofer for nearfield monitor or occasional bookshelf use is a waste of Polk's time and energy. For music, I have never in my life heard a desktop system with a subwoofer sitting on the floor that sounded musical and well integrated, and I have heard a few speakers, both active and passive that sounded more than adequate on their own down into the bass range. The only spec that is somewhat disappointing to me is the bitrate on the USB connection. I don't think I've seen a USB 2.0 interface that wouldn't handle 24/96. I'm not really familiar with the idea of a DACless PWM amplififer, but Googled and found this to be a pretty compelling reason to give it a try: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/nuforce-dda-100-integrated-amplifier-1/
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^^^i guess you never got ears on the mini-Maggie's then. If ever I decide to do a desktop rig, they would top the short list. They are sublime.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 -
... that styling is considered "retro"?
ruh-roh!
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Do you like vocals coming from your sub?nooshinjohn wrote: »^^^i guess you never got ears on the mini-Maggie's then. If ever I decide to do a desktop rig, they would top the short list. They are sublime."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
On3s&Z3r0s wrote: »I would definitely be interested in hearing what they sound like. To me personally, coming up with a complimentary subwoofer for nearfield monitor or occasional bookshelf use is a waste of Polk's time and energy. For music, I have never in my life heard a desktop system with a subwoofer sitting on the floor that sounded musical and well integrated, and I have heard a few speakers, both active and passive that sounded more than adequate on their own down into the bass range. The only spec that is somewhat disappointing to me is the bitrate on the USB connection. I don't think I've seen a USB 2.0 interface that wouldn't handle 24/96. I'm not really familiar with the idea of a DACless PWM amplififer, but Googled and found this to be a pretty compelling reason to give it a try: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/nuforce-dda-100-integrated-amplifier-1/
Surprisingly, the klipsch promedia 2.1 package sounds pretty damn good. Although I may be giving it undue praise as a result of having heard some really poor, one-thud computer subwoofer designs in the past.
Anyhow, I don't doubt for a second that these Polk computer speakers will sound excellent. Black should probably be an option, as they don't stand out and blend with everything. Yeah, they need to be available in black.
Two Channel Setup:
Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
DAC: Arcam irDac
Source: iMac
Remote Control: iPad Mini
3.2 Home Theater Setup:
Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
Center: Klipsch RP-160M
Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
TV Source: DirecTV Genie -
Do you like vocals coming from your sub?
I have not heard them in my home, but I have heard a properly est up demo that did not have that problem.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 -
My desktop setup blends pretty well except I run the subwoofer pretty hot... because... well I can and I use it a lot for dubstep and techno.
If I could get my ears on these monitors and they were available in a Ford Model T color I would maybe consider swapping my M Audio monitors for them.- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
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I see nothing.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."
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nooshinjohn wrote: »The tweeters have a certain RDO/ SL3k look to them, though the color is off just a bit... Silk Domes?
Any other "retro-inspired" products in the 6FT tall, 200LB categories coming our way?
This is what I'm wondering too!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Yes, they are silk domes.
I hear you on the second point.... I can't comment of course, but you are definitely being heard.
