Polk Signature Series Official Discussion

tonyb

Any speaker with a rear port is going to be hard to place close to a wall. Down firing ports on bigger speakers like the Sig series can get closer to a wall, but not against it as that bottom port still throws out in all directions.

If you need something super close or against a wall, a front port in a speaker is probably your best bet.

mrloren

Okay these speakers are nicer than what I ever thought they would be.

We watched Passengers last night. OMG they sounded sweet. When the end credits came up I turned it off and the wife asked me to turn it back on. WOW that is a first, she like how well it sounded. I still have not re-run Audyssey, these are still going on my RTi8 settings.

The S30 is a darn good center speaker too.

What in ceiling speaker would go best with these? This is a little OCD thing to match them all.

You nice guys think I should build a stand to match? The cherry looks good but for around $150 I can try to color match.

mrloren

F1nut

Don't change the color of the stand, but take those red Polk display tags off the speakers.

mrloren

F1nut wrote: »

Don't change the color of the stand, but take those red Polk display tags off the speakers.

Yes, display tags are now off. I wanted to get them hooked up and playing.

To change the stand color I would have to build a new one. Color is already set. I stain with an oil base and did 5 coats of Deft on top. No way could I refinish it. I already found a color close to it, old masters Spanish Oak http://myoldmasters.com/color/spanish-oak/ Finding a Black Walnut stain is not that easy.

I am itching to build something other than quilt ladders and blanket chest (I make some extra cash off these) so maybe in a few weeks.

F1nut

If you want to get into color matching dyes and spray equipment is the only way to go. It often involves toners and glazes as well. Matching anything with a can of stain is damn near impossible unless what you are trying to match came from the same can of stain.

What you have now is a nice contrast between all the dark audio/video gear and your stand. They compliment each other. Making it all look the same would be a mistake, IMO.

lightman1

Yep. Nice contrast. Keeps the monotony at bay. Congrats on the new goods.

motorhead43026

Don't destroy the contrast.

mhardy6647

lightman1 wrote: »

Yep. Nice contrast. Keeps the monotony at bay. Congrats on the new goods.

"Monotony Bay" -- Wasn't the name of the penal colony ship that Cap'n Kirk and the gang found that good ol' baddie Kahn on?

Thank you, thank you. I got a million of 'em.

lightman1

DonnerUndBlitzen wrote: »

Does removing the red tags void the warranty?

Only in California. You'll be prosocuted if you do.

mrloren

lightman1 wrote: »

DonnerUndBlitzen wrote: »

Does removing the red tags void the warranty?

Only in California. You'll be prosocuted if you do.

oh no please don't tell on me

mrloren

F1nut wrote: »

If you want to get into color matching dyes and spray equipment is the only way to go. It often involves toners and glazes as well. Matching anything with a can of stain is damn near impossible unless what you are trying to match came from the same can of stain.

What you have now is a nice contrast between all the dark audio/video gear and your stand. They compliment each other. Making it all look the same would be a mistake, IMO.

I totally agree on trying to match a stain to something that was factory made is next to impossible. I've come close a few times but never a perfect match

Yes I will keep the stand as is for now and not go with the Spanish Oak color. If I do a new one maybe a dark rosewood.

I am liking these S60's and the S30. Glad I made the upgrade from my RTi8. Listened to Uli Roth this morning and just finished Moana... This is one nice speaker.

tomorrow I will put the S20 in the bedroom replacing the RTi4.

F1nut

I totally agree on trying to match a stain to something that was factory made is next to impossible.

You mean a stain in a can? Agreed.

mrloren

too late the tags are in the recycle bin... and tomorrow is trash day. Please don't call the California tag police on me..

mhardy6647

oh, they'll find you...the RFID chips in the tag are like a blinkin' beacon.

lightman1

He's done for, then.......

mhardy6647 wrote: »

oh, they'll find you...the RFID chips in the tag are like a blinkin' beacon.

To the Hoosegow with you!

mrloren

I'll tell them my wife did it

barasn

When u compare jbl studio 580 to s60 or full set which one better

mrloren

So when they come today I'll tell them it was the wife and mother in-law who tool them off

motorhead43026

^^How far apart are these spaced?

xsmi

What's the red tag on the bottom?

mrloren

about 6 feet. not much more room on the wall.

motorhead43026

Thanks,
that is about how much room I have.

mrloren

xsmi wrote: »

What's the red tag on the bottom?

Part of the Polk marketing stuff,,, I didn't pull them off till I put the grill on. OOPS I mean my mother in-law did pull them off till the grill was put on.

Don't need the California tag police coming after me

tonyb

I agree with the others, keep the contrast, looks nice like that. If you feel a need to paint something....there's always the mother in-law.

mhardy6647

mrloren wrote: »

So when they come today I'll tell them it was the wife and mother in-law who too[k] them off

motorhead43026 wrote: »

^^How far apart are these spaced?

Which? The wife & mother-in-law, or the loudspeakers?



(sorry, I couldn't resist)