I've left the company, but still love the brand

[Deleted User]
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Hey everyone, I'm here with some bittersweet news. I left Polk and Definitive Technology this week to pursue other opportunities. I thought it was important to leave a note for you here to say goodbye. Over the years, many of you have contacted me when you've needed help, and unfortunately I will not be on the inside anymore to pull strings and to reach out to people to assist you. I just didn't want anyone to be left hanging, this account is tied to my Sound United email address and will no longer get a notification if I am tagged or messaged here.

I am not leaving with hard feelings. It had been a dream of mine to work for Polk. My first peak musical experience occurred when I was 7 or 8 when my stepfather brought home a pair of Polk speakers. I feel like I've left the brand better than when I found it, learned a lot and made some great friends.

I tend to keep my personal and professional life separate, so most of you probably don't realize that I am not just a brand director, I'm also an artist. Late last year, I signed with an international gallery and recently, my artwork went on sale in 22 different locations around the world. I feel that life has given me my shot and I need to take it.

If you're curious and would like to see my art and stay connected with my creative side, I'd like to invite you to follow me on Instagram.

Thank you for all your support and help with the things I worked with you on. Polkies are the heart of the brand. I may no longer be a Polk employee, but I will always be a Polkie.

Best regards,

Carl Jacobson


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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,598
    Good luck Carl. May the wind in your sails always be full.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,039
    All the best to you and enjoy your new direction in life.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    All the best and good luck with your new endeavor Carl.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,123
    Farewell and Godspeed to you sir. Have fun in your newest chapter in life!

    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    Carl,

    Thank you for your help in keeping the forum chugging along and putting up with all of us misfits.

    Best wishes for your new chapter.

    Jesse
    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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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,581
    Best of luck, Carl. I’ll check out your Instagram page.
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  • plastic_avatar
    plastic_avatar Posts: 708
    Thanks for your contributions.

    Break a leg!

    Or easel.

    Or brush.

    Or whatever artists wish others for luck =)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    Thank you for all your help with those that needed it.

    Hope your art sells very well.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Nesmith98
    Nesmith98 Posts: 218
    Congratulations, you art work is truly spectacular. Good luck on your endeavors.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Man that is awesome @CarlJacobson_POLK! Pursue your dreams brother, you’re only here once!
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,960
    Good luck Carl in your new direction in life and thanks for all you did at Polk.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,300
    Good luck on your passion …it’s a dream come true

    Thanks for all you’ve have done for Polk

    ….and my sound system LOL

    Congratulations
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,116
    Ah, bummer Carl!

    As others have said, I'd also like to thank you for all you did for us and for Polk. I know we gave you a good razzing in the beginning, mostly over the website stuff, and you were always just a great sport dealing with us knuckle-heeds.

    I'm sure the responses and contributions of support and reflection here on your thread give you a good sense for how we all feel.

    Gonna miss your posts and contributions!

    That's fantastic about your art! Congratulations on gaining recognition, and best wishes for you on this next chapter and for the future!

    -msg / Scott / knuckle-heed_#17


    ps.
    Before you head out, maybe you could switch the forum background back to stark white? Everyone talks about how much they miss it.

    I disabled signatures.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,014
    Congratulations on your new path and thank you for everything you did at Polk and on the forum.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Congratulations and best of luck!

    Cheers,

    Troy
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    Good luck and best wishes for an exciting future. Thanks for all you did for the forum and the brand

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • JCL
    JCL Posts: 148
    Carl,
    Good luck with your new endevor!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,294
    Congratulations Carl, best of luck!

    YOLO!!
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 929
    Best of luck, Carl.

    Your artwork is beautiful, I gave you a follow and look forward to seeing more of it!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,784
    Well, Carl, you done did good while you were here, straight up 👍

    I'm sure you'll do well in the art world, no worries.
    One question, if I may:
    Do you do any work with velvet paintings ? Something with dogs engaged in a game of cards ?
    Just a thought.

    In any event enjoy your new endeavor and success 👍

    NOTE: the Statute of Limitations has run out for most of us so don't bother with any post partum lawsuits.🤗

    Sal Palooza
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    One question, if I may:
    Do you do any work with velvet paintings ? Something with dogs engaged in a game of cards ?
    Just a thought.
    Damn, I wish I had thought of that, I'd probably be more successful :D

    Thank you everyone for these heartwarming replies

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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,831
    Maybe velvet paintings of dogs listening to music?

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,894
    I typed a reply but apparently somehow failed to post it yesterday. :blush:
    So, I'll just leave a quick vaya con Dios and wish you the absolute best, @CarlJacobson!
    Keep in touch!

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