Help us shape the future of Polk

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    They are processing them as I got a “thanks but not this time” response.

    Hopefully someone else gets selected
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    They are processing them as I got a “thanks but not this time” response.

    Hopefully someone else gets selected

    Same
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    Declined 😢
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I really wonder if they are just looking for the sound bar market…
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

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  • DStachour
    DStachour Posts: 6
    Not accepted and I was hoping for the discount, as I’m overdue for an upgrade.
    Home Theater 5.1.2: Marantz SR5012 receiver, Polk R700 and R400 across the front and Klipsch CDT-5650-C II In-Wall/Ceiling surrounds, SVS SB2000 sub, Epson 5050 projector, Apple TV 4K
    Family Room 2.0: Yamaha RX-V373 receiver, Polk RTi A9 speakers, TCL 4K TV, Apple TV 4K, Squeezebox Duet
    Office 2.1: Rotel RA-11 Integrated amp, GoldenEar Aon3 speakers, SVS SB2000 sub, TCL 4K TV, Apple TV 4K, Squeezebox Duet
    Master Bedroom 2.0: JVC RX-318 receiver, Polk R15, Squeezebox Duet
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    I got a response back and I won't say it word for word, but it went something like this....

    :D:D:D:D:D You! Really? LOL You waaaay too damned old sukkafooo! :D:D:D:D:D

    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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Got the email today... better luck next time! Oh well it was worth a shot.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • JCL
    JCL Posts: 145
    Got a nice letter, but they declined. Too bad would have liked to have participated.
    L600 (front), R200 (rear), R200 (rear surround), L400 (center), Sunfire HRS-10 (2)Marantz AV7706Sunfire Cinema Grand, Marantz M8077, Music Hall Stealth, Ortofon bronze cartridge, Parasound Zphono XRM, Sony UBP-X800
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,712
    F1nut wrote: »
    Geesh, give them a chance.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M0gz58TXgj4
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    If Trey was declined I’m guessing no one from here will be in..
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,876
    Hopefully, that's not the case. Otherwise, it simply shouldn't have been shared here.
    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,391
    I was declined too. I’m beginning to wonder if they actually want people who use Polk to be part of this survey or if they’re looking for people who are maybe using I don’t know Bose.
    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
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,595
    I was hoping to get the big boys to replace my SDA SRS1.2’s as I was really busy during the previous sale.
    Shot down in flames. Peace. D




    Thank you so much for completing the Polk screening survey. I’m sorry to say, on this occasion we haven’t been able to offer you a place in the research.

    My name is Norman Stevenson, and I’m leading the research we are doing with Polk. Unfortunately, we have only a limited number of interview places available, and we received a great response with lots of eligible candidates. I have to say, it’s been a tough task to make the small selection and I’m sorry to have to turn anyone away. We really appreciate you completing the survey and were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the Polk community. We’re very happy to be working with such a well-regarded brand.

    Thanks again for participating and for being a Polk customer. Sorry we won’t get to include you further in this study.

    All the very best wishes,
    Norman
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Same. Rejected! Like high school all over again!
    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
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    Also was denied. Now I wonder what made people stand out to get selected.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,391
    I think we had better odds of scoring a golden ticket to Willie Wonka’s…
    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
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    I'll be renting space in the owners suite if anyone wants to participate with me in this.








    Yeah, no, I was declined too, but was let down so easy I almost feel wanted... :|
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2023
    FWIW, it’s a third party doing the interviews and research so selection is a bit outside polks control (outside providing the criteria by which people are selected)…
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    @EndersShadow , ^^^ smells an awful lot like Vanilla to me. That seems to be out of Polk's control too.

    Not one person from this forum meets the criteria? Ok then.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,391
    edited February 2023
    Perhaps those that are In cannot reveal that status due to NDA’s they had to sign… just a thought.
    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
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Same. Rejected! Like high school all over again!

    https://youtu.be/jjaqrPpdQYc
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    FWIW, it’s a third party doing the interviews and research so selection is a bit outside polks control (outside providing the criteria by which people are selected)…

    I looked at the third party companies website before filling out the form. I think the reason none of us were selected is because the future of Polk is more likely to be sound bars and BT speakers than SDA and towers. Just the nature of the beast. Quarter over quarter revenues conquer all.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
    Discogs
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,391
    displayname wrote: »
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    FWIW, it’s a third party doing the interviews and research so selection is a bit outside polks control (outside providing the criteria by which people are selected)…

    I looked at the third party companies website before filling out the form. I think the reason none of us were selected is because the future of Polk is more likely to be sound bars and BT speakers than SDA and towers. Just the nature of the beast. Quarter over quarter revenues conquer all.

    I feel this as well... Given that Sound United owns Bowers and Wilkins, Polk does not need to try and be anything more than an entry level to perhaps a mid-line company. The L800/Legends/Reserves are likely product areas that are no longer something we will see from Polk going forward.
    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
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    True but I’ve owned 2 Polk soundboard (and one of them is still in use), and will be buying another for the loft soon (don’t worry, downstairs is never converting lol), so to some extend I am that market
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,157
    displayname wrote: »
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    FWIW, it’s a third party doing the interviews and research so selection is a bit outside polks control (outside providing the criteria by which people are selected)…

    I looked at the third party companies website before filling out the form. I think the reason none of us were selected is because the future of Polk is more likely to be sound bars and BT speakers than SDA and towers. Just the nature of the beast. Quarter over quarter revenues conquer all.

    What are BT speakers?
    Not good with acronyms....
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    Bluetooth.

    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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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    Yup, Bluetooth. All the rage with the youths these days :D
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
    Discogs
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    If it had Alexa it stands for Big Trouble
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited February 2023
    Some third-party review collection agency that doesn't have much interest in "LOYAL" Polk speaker owners but thought to include us complimentarily AND that's ok with me too. I'm glad we were given a heads-up about the input request.

    Just like Lowe's or Sam's club have emails in my inbox before I get home asking if I would take a survey of my shopping experiences, but it's a 3rd party agency asking about it. Why not the owners of the businesses I gave my money to?

    I just dropped our Spectrum TV contract after 36 years. :o:D Loyalty just ment little raises to my bill every few months and little drops of some channels every 6 months. The customer service person FULLY understood and said ALOT of elderly are turning in thier cable boxes now.

    We bought Fire Stick things and are amazed at what we get for the "whole year" compared to "one month" before. We're saving 200.00 a month now and have 16,000 channels to choose from now. We aren't missing one damn channel from what we had before either. From 200 a month to 12.00. B)<3

    I don't think Spectrum will even try asking us if there is a chance we'll return to them because they KNOW they're doomed in the TV-providing world now.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • OleBoot
    OleBoot Posts: 2,705
    edited February 2023
    Tony M wrote: »
    Some third-party review collection agency that doesn't have much interest in "LOYAL" Polk speaker owners but thought to include us complimentarily AND that's ok.

    Just like Lowe's or Sam's club have emails in my inbox before I get home asking if I would take a survey of my shopping experiences, but it's a 3rd party agency asking about it. Why not the owners of the businesses I gave my money to?

    I just dropped our Spectrum TV contract after 36 years. :o:D Loyalty just ment little raises to my bill every few months and little drops of some channels every 6 months. The customer service person FULLY understood and said ALOT of elderly are turning in thier cable boxes now.

    We bought Fire Stick things and are amazed at what we get for the "whole year" compared to "one month" before. We're saving 200.00 a month now and have 16,000 channels to choose from now. We arn't missing one damn channel from what we had before either. From 200 a month to 12.00. B)<3

    I don't think Spectrum will even try asking us if there is a chance we'll return to them because they KNOW they're doomed in the TV-providing world now.

    16,000 channels? Wow. By the time you go through the guide, it's bedtime. Or the next day. Or the day after that.
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