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Absolutely stunning! And my fiancé agrees!2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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I understand what you're saying Tony, but you're showing the finish on a $20,000 speaker.
You have to decide, for the $$ set aside for finish, what's better; really cheap wood finish or a really nice vinyl? Really nice Vinyl finishes have come a long way the last few years.
Besides, what I've seen from friends and family in the target age group, they will (or do) love the looks of the signature series.
Just look at the Andrew Jones speakers, they are seriously lacking in the looks department, but if they sound good for the $$, people will scoop them up FAST.
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I said, not to that extent because of the price differences in targeted audience, but simply showing design and color options. The on going questions relate to cabinets and colors....just an example. A happy medium obviously within Polks budgets is the goal.
They are looking for idea's, which we can provide our own likes and dislikes, then they will figure out their own designs and what is feasible on their budgets to hopefully address some of our concerns. If they put out a speaker that looked like those Legacy's at Polk prices.....they couldn't make them fast enough. We both know that's not happening though. lolHT 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
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Absolutely stunning! And my fiancé agrees!
See....when you can please both men and women....you have a winner.
Small bookies are often not in living rooms, big floorstanders are though so looks are more important because just sheer size draws attention to them. When bookies are in living rooms, then looks do come into play also. Nobody wants their 3k buck TV, in a room filled with nice furniture flanked by ugly speakers, no matter how good they sound.
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
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I have always wondered, feasibility aside, why Polk doesn't step out from the crowded field of speaker makers and offer a type of build your own speaker thing.
I read this, and immediately thought of fun analogues...
"I wonder why, feasibility aside, Ford doesn't design an affordable electric pickup truck with amazing torque and HP comparable to a V8 engine."
"I wonder why, feasibility aside, cell phone manufacturers don't let you just order their latest phone model with only the features you want and no extras, with custom styling and easily transferable network compatibility."
Joking aside, I am sure Polk could do that for you, at a price reflective of a process that only attracts a few very high end speaker buffs motivated by nostalgia. I imagine the answer to your question is that for Polk to remain a big successful company they have to concentrate on the market that exists, which in large part goes to Best Buy(.com, or Amazon) to buy speakers alongside their TV.
I think those Aeris speakers are gorgeous too (I have for over a year), but despite that I recently bout LSIM 705s, a 706, and 702 F/Xs, and a good sub for a mere fraction of that cost. Why? Because I thought the LSiMs were good, high end speakers for my purpose and the whole system cost less than a fourth of what the Aeris's would cost for a 2.0 system. Besides, my wife, like many I wager, still wouldn't want a speaker the size of the Aeris in the den at all. 171 lbs a piece is a lot of speaker.
Some of the comments on this thread aren't necessarily commenting on the new speaker line, which doesn't target many forum readers, but rather Polk's direction as a company. I think it makes sense to wait until they bring out a new high end line or an RTiA/LSiM replacement to start posting Magico and Legacy speakers as comparisons. They need to be successful in this part of the market as well.
After all, they have a lot more mouths to feed than a company like Legacy, which can afford to serve only the economically gifted.
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Beauty is a light switch away, y'all!Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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Clarity ESAs with sand-cast resistors?Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
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2 channel:
Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
Theater:
Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables. -
The LSIM's is a well designed speaker, won't take that away from them.
Guys, I'm not saying Polk should go down the same path as Legacy, just giving some examples of looks and cabinet finishes. Certainly many other brands can also fit in as examples too.
Point is, offer something that sets you apart from your competitors that will drive that "I gotta have it" factor. If you look around at various big box store brands, speakers all look the same, maybe with small variances.
I'm not up to speed on what's available today in laminate finishes, or costs for the more exotic. We can leave that to the masters at Polk to decide. Was always a fan of Salk's HT3 cabinet and finishes as well.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
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I would go Harbeth, Spendor, or Falcon and go get a cup of coffee.
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I think you need more than one cup of coffee.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 -
So anyone at CEDIA want to share some updated pics?2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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^^^ except the size.
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2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I like them. They look like little baby towers.2 channel:
Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
Theater:
Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables. -
I like them as well.
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how many different models did they have? looks like one has 3 drivers and another has 2?2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
So are these placed between the T series and the TSX series or are they placed between the TSX series and the RTIA series?Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
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I'm not sure I will buy them if they are already having trouble keeping the grills on.
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Loctite powergrab 2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Duct tape...
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Not to bad. I am guessing these will be in the same price range as the RTIa line. The woofers appear to be similar to the rti's as well.Post edited by jeremymarcinko onOh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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So are these placed between the T series and the TSX series or are they placed between the TSX series and the RTIA series?
I believe it has already been stated by the OP that Polk is working towards a cleaner, good, better, best line-up. The recent T-series took the place of all the previous entry level series, the t, r, and monitor series. These will replace the TSi series. They will next have an RTiA replacement I believe...
So I guess with the LSiM you could say entry, good, better, and best..and these are going to be at the good level.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
What they need is good, better, best, and then AWESOME!!! (Insert SDA-SRS lineup here)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 -
The grills have magnets built in, which snap onto the silver bolt heads, so they will not mess up the gloss black bezel. The outrigger feet are plastic with no accommodation for spikes. My understanding is if you want to use spikes Polk can provide a different set of outriggers.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 -
I think I like these puctures better than the ones in the magazine. They have a richer look.2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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jeremymarcinko wrote: »Beauty is a light switch away, y'all!
Let's hope your significant other doesn't read this
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