Why I will probably be a Polkie for life

AllenLongcor
AllenLongcor Posts: 34
edited January 2002 in Technical/Setup
One of the reasons is this very message board. You can come here and get the advice and opinions of people who own the speakers that you do. Not only that but the people who are part of the company participate and answer your questions. The speakers are affordable and yet they kick much ****. I only have the Polk CS400i but it is awesome. The speakers price/performance ratio is very high. They also look good. :D I think I have found my speaker brand for many years to come. I am loyal to brands that I find to be worthy of me spending money on. The website, community, and quality of the Polk brand is what garners my loyalty. Very soon the old Eosones are going in place of RT800i's or even the RT55i's. I know they will be worth every penny spent. Keep up the good work Polk! As soon as I get the money hellooooooo LSi line!
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited January 2002
    welcome to the world of polk. last christmas is when i bought my first polk speaker, also the cs400i, now i am the proud owner of the 400i, 800i's, 35i's & 25i's. f/x500i's are next....

    there are great deals on the RTi line now, you should check some of your local shops...
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited January 2002
    It all started with a pair of rti800's.
    Then the cs400, fx500's, rti1000's, 2)450subs, cs1000, and lastly a pair of rti25's.
    It's safe to say I'm polkafied.

    -luc
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited January 2002
    Yeah, they know what they're doing. My wife thinks it's a conspiracy...

    This forum has seemingly turned me into a speaker (and audio equipment, in general) buying nut!

    It all started with a good, close-out deal on some little RT3's....

    Glad I'm not the only one!
    Jason
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited January 2002
    oh, it IS a conspiracy, and if you're wondering WHO's fault it is, it's always micah's....:D
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  • Firerider58
    Firerider58 Posts: 95
    edited January 2002
    After many years of mediocre audio equipment, I am once again enjoying listening to some tunes or watching a movie. You can't beat these speakers! RT800I's, CS245I, PSW350, and soon,,,some 300I surrounds!! :D

    Ron
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited January 2002
    Juice... when they start rolling out the new speakers... Ya going to buy some more fof the rT's at discount price...just cause:? I'm thinking of picking up the 25's and 35's... also.. just waiting for the beefier discounts! Good timing polk....

    Course..my wife might not feel the same way...but she'll get over it!:D
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited January 2002
    i've been considering it. i think a pair of the 35i's would make for a good 2-channel set-up for dedicated music. of course i don't have the component's for this (yet), other than my 'b' speaker output on the reciever, but discounted polk's, i mean c'mon, how can you pass them up???:D

    what are you planning on using yours for, or just buying to buy?:D
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited January 2002
    I am completely broke right now, or I'd have to pick up a pair of RT35i's myself...
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2002
    I love being a Polk junkie! I'm so addicted!!!

    Please let this work :confused:
    No excuses!
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited January 2002
    That's an intimidating setup you got there. Where's the TV? It gets lost between those big monsters.

    Aaron
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited January 2002
    nice john! love those monsters!!!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited January 2002
    John, when you gonna upgrade that TV?

    Peace Out~:D
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited January 2002
    Juice.. probably play around with them... I can always put them in the bedroom theater or in my den (i have cheap stuff in there). Might mix and match them .... such great speakers...and for the price... oooohhh doggy.. watch out. It will be ineteresting to see what the newer sound will be like though!!!
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2002
    Unfortunately, space and $$$$ restraints are putting any WS RPTV purchases on hold. Damn, college is so expensive!

    Yeah, even that 36" Toshiba gets kinda lost in between those massive SRS 2.3's. Still, I really like that Toshiba TV. They make some killer sets.

    Ok, time to finish up the pics to send off to Justin for the system showcase. ;)

    John
    No excuses!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2002
    I say 'EFFF' the TV!!!!

    Who cares about the tv, like I would be looking at it anyway if I got the pleasure of demo.....

    Good 'strong' pic, no pun of course....

    (is that how you spell course? wow, 8 Modelo's, its looks funny???)

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2002
    speak and spell brotha......

    Don't you think you have had enough to drink on a school night?
    Geez, where have I heard that before.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited January 2002
    and again in 1999.. i had blown one of my 7 1/2" drivers and was devistated didnt know if i was going to be able to replace the driver or if i was going to have to buy all new mains. went to the store i purchased them at (i hate ultimate electronics they have the worse customer service :mad: :mad: :mad: the thought of this subject uuuggghhhhh ggggrrrrr) anyhow ultimate gave me this huge run around about the speaker and warrenty and all this other bull so i called polk and explained the blow out and they said " NO PROBLEM, PULL THE DRIVER OUT AND SEND IT IN WITH THE RECEIPT, they are still under warrenty, when we get it we'll get a replacement right out to you." and they did i had a new one in about 2 weeks. GRRRREAT customer service !!!!!! and great speakers too !!!!!
    BTW had the same problem with ultimate when my definitive sub amp died, definitive cust service is also GRRRREAT...
    Speakers:
    Definitive BP7001sc mains
    Definitive C/L/R 3000 center
    Polk RT800i's rears
    Definitive supercube I Sub
    Audio:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010
    Emotiva XPA five Gen 3
    OPPO BDP-103 CD, SACD, DVD-A
    Video:
    Panasonic TC-P65ZT60
    OPPO BDP-103 Bluray
    Directv x's 2
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  • presidan
    presidan Posts: 116
    edited January 2002
    Those speakers of yours must be HUUUUGEEEEEEEEE!
    On the picture, that TV looks more like a computer screen!!!!
    WOW!
    And you're still married !?!?!?!?
    You got to tell me where you met your wife then !!!
    RT2000i
    F/X1000
    CS400i
    DENON AVR-3802
    PIONEER PDP 4360-HD 43"
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited January 2002
    I'd be a polkie for life because of replacement parts.
    The reason I'll probably not be a polkie for life is that I don't view Polk as true audiophile speakers. I've heard better sounds coming from Thiels. I really like Polk. But, lets face it, there are better sounding (more accurate) speakers out there. When the time that I can/choose to afford better, its gonna be me reaching for the best that I could afford. At one time, that was Polk Audio SRS. Soon, it is going to be Thiel. Perhaps, if there was an LSI dealer in Indy, it would be different. But, I don't expect Polk to cross the vast divide in one speaker model introduction. I'll give em a listen thought (the LSI's). Doubt it will change my mind.
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  • bkleinke
    bkleinke Posts: 51
    edited January 2002
    I dig them cuz I love the look and feel of their speakers and the support is quite nice. I spent a long time looking for Computer Speakers once my computer was away from my stereo (only advantage dorms ever had) and then they released the new computer speakers and gave us club polk members a deal!

    If you want to see sick, I should post a pick of my Living Room... the Polk RT25i's are dwarfed by the 57" 16:9 Sony XBR set, and then there is a LITTLE SVS sub in the corner... but the Polks hold their own weight!
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2002
    I'm still single my man! When I get married, the marriage vows will include:

    To honor, cherish, in sickness and in health AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS!

    Hope that covers it.

    John
    No excuses!
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited January 2002
    I didn't think I was ever going to see another pair of SRS's in walnut. Don't worry, there are a few good women out there. My wife WON'T let me get rid of my 1.2 TL's. Of course, I never question her superior intellect.
    Nice speakers, I presume you modified them to allow such close proximity to the TV. I couldn't get mine anywhere near that close.

    Stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2002
    I sure did modify them. I added the shielding magnets on the back of all the drivers. Works like a charm. They are some beautiful speakers, although I do believe they are oak.

    Yeah, there are plenty of GOOD women out there. Some are GOOD for one thing and some are GOOD for another. It's finding that balance thats a rare thing.

    Oh well, i'm in no rush!

    John
    No excuses!
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