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  • polrbehr
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    I live in the *expensive* part of Long Island. If you don't know the area, it's the part that's surrounded by water... ;)

    I was always reluctant to buy speakers online (without at least hearing them first), good reviews aside. This S35 will be the first time I've done this, so I'm hoping for good results.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • lightman1
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    Now you're cookin' DiJulio! I like the walnut finish. Do they have release date on those? If it's still hush-hush, I can dig. B);)
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  • msg
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    edited January 2017
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    nothing to see here, move along now
    I disabled signatures.
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  • cfrizz
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    They look very nice, but I will be getting the black S60.
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  • mrloren
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    oh man, I am going have to get a part time at 7/11 or something. I really want a set of S60 in the brown walnut now. I would also ave to build a new stand to match....
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • smglbrth
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    The brown walnut on the bottom bases is a nice touch. It would have been very easy to leave that just black.
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  • mrloren
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    D2Lo wrote: »
    @polrbehr

    I am not sure on the specific dates. They have a pretty elaborate schedule on when each store switches over. Where in NY are you? I grew up in Newburgh.

    Hmm spent a summer at camp Buckner training cadets. We stayed at Stewart AFB for two months. Pretty area in the summer.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
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  • D2Lo
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    yup, I grew up right near the Air Force base.
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  • mrloren
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    I dig that brown walnut, now I might put off an Oppo this year to get a set of these.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
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  • ChrisBC
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    I'm quite interested in this new Polk lineup, specifically the S20+S35. Especially in that walnut, very nice. However, I can't seem to find *any* reviews on these anywhere. My use would be 60/40 music/HT and they need to really work well for music. Haven't seen anywhere you can order them in any color other that black so far...
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  • D2Lo
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    Hi Chris, glad you are digging the walnut. We just announce the Walnut last week. They are not in stores yet and will be distributed exclusively by ProSource dealers (Crutchfield and regional hi-fi shops)
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  • WLDock
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    edited January 2017
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    D2Lo wrote: »
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    OK, Now I really like the look of this!

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  • Dawgfish
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    Yeah I liked the black, but the Walnut is really nice. I would really like to get my ears on these.
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  • F1nut
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    If only the bezel was black.
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  • vmaxer
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    F1nut wrote: »
    If only the bezel was black.

    Black paint @F1nut

    Never mind.
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  • mdaudioguy
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    F1nut wrote: »
    If only the bezel was black.

    Agree. Seems like a strange choice. If anything, the gray bezel would look better on the black speakers, but I'd prefer black on both. Oh well, just keep the grills on.
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  • mdaudioguy
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    Btw, a friend of mine purchased a pair of S60 towers and we set them up yesterday. They sounded great, and were easily driven by his early 2000s Denon receiver. They really presented a nice, wide soundstage - much better than expected for the price.
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  • txcoastal1
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    They are easy to drive
    Great for most systems
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  • mrloren
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    I will know this week on how they are I hope. No I didn't order but I am to have a listen.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
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  • F1nut
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    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    If only the bezel was black.

    Agree. Seems like a strange choice. If anything, the gray bezel would look better on the black speakers, but I'd prefer black on both. Oh well, just keep the grills on.

    Agreed.....someone needs a lesson on complimentary colors starting with black goes with everything.
    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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  • WLDock
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    Well.....black would look nice with Walnut.
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  • mdaudioguy
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    Just noticed that even if the grills are on, you'd still be able to see the gray legs from the sides below the power port.
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  • oldrocker
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    Looked at some of the signature series last night with the wife at a BB.

    Only had the black finish one's and not a fan of that color.

    Sound wise, the setup/demo system was not very good which is not unusual at a BB.

    Would like to see some with the walnut finish.
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  • D2Lo
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    Best Buy will only be carrying the black.

    The graphite grey goes great with the brown walnut. It makes it feel much more premium. You need to see it in person. Here are some new lifestyle shots we finished up this week.

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  • F1nut
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    Sorry Mike, I don't agree.
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  • littlewoodboats
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    I am with Jesse on this one. If desired could a purchaser remove the pieces so they could be painted Black?

    Could the average individual remove and reinstall the face plate without breaking it?
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  • F1nut
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    So, I just read Mike's response in another thread about the color in which he states the bezel and driver plate is the same color on the black and walnut versions. Hmmmm......
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  • halo
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    I think candy apple red cabinets with black bezels would be a sweet color combo.
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  • F1nut
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    littlewoodboats wrote: »
    I am with Jesse on this one. If desired could a purchaser remove the pieces so they could be painted Black?

    Could the average individual remove and reinstall the face plate without breaking it?

    Steve, you can remove the plate around the drivers, but the bezel material is glued to the cabinet.
    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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  • lightman1
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    edited January 2017
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    I can't find any black paint.
    I think black would look sharp as well.
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