Some very sad news.

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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 788
    Condolences to Al's family and friends. R.I.P.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    Sad. I remember visiting his home and sitting in the back yard with other Polk forum members. Condolences to friends and family.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    Damn...this is sad for anyone/everyone who knew him. One of the really good guys. He will be missed and remembered.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,960
    I also didn't know him, may he RIP.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,806
    Very sad to hear.

    Wow, I cannot thank this forum and it's founder enough for what has been given back.

    I've met some great people here and my amazing audio journey wound never be what it has been without this wonderful family here.

    Very sorry to hear this.

    RIP.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    RIP Mr. Ballard.

    :'(
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Nice write up on Al Ballard here: https://www.ecoustics.com/news/al-ballard-1950-2022/
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    Very nice. I like this..."Anyone who worked with Al at Polk Audio or the many outside efforts he spearheaded was swept up by his incredible work ethic, personal and professional honesty, and consistent integrity. He brought uncommon intelligence to any task but also a sense of humor that, while sometimes hidden, always lurked near the surface."
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,300
    Nice, TFS, and didn't realize Paul had passed also.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,555
    edited November 2022
    Thanks for sharing Drew!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,555
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Nice, TFS, and didn't realize Paul had passed also.

    About a year or more ago IIRC
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,048
    RIP and a debt of gratitude.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,563
    RIP
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,124
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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Keiko
    Keiko Posts: 764
    Condolences to all family and friends. Never met Al personally, but heard good things about him. Rest in peace, sir.
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