Polk Anniversary R200 Speakers
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@chrispyfur I already told you eet more fyebur.chrispyfur wrote: »Not the worst thing I've ever done!
Polk says in the article above that these speakers have less distortion at higher volume, and they have better imaging. I believe both of those statements.
I do not believe that I personally would prefer the benefits of these speakers enough more than the regular R200 for me personally to justify the spend of money. The R200 is already a great speaker, this is not going to be the same difference as upgrading crossovers in a 30 year old pair of speakers. You're paying for a tremendous level of diminishing returns, again in MY opinion.
Not to mention, in order to realize the gains in imaging you'll need optimal placement for that, including stands, at which point there is no benefit to bookshelf speakers vs towers in my opinion.
I would rather spend the same money and have tower speakers that are voiced the same and will have more presence. You'll notice the additional presence from the towers 100% of the time, not just when you're actively listening for it.
If they had come out with an anniversary edition R700 with true 3 way crossover design I would have nothing bad to say about that product.
I think part of the idea with the R200AE is two-fold; it's a ramped up version of the R200 and, more so, it's aimed at the Polk collector, and the build improvements are very nice over that of the standard. Narrows the market, sure, but there's a legit segment.
Bottom line though, as with everything - gotta hear and experiment with each piece you mention for yourself. Everything else is speculation.
I personally find significant difference in imaging with bookshelf and sub vs. floorstanding and sub in my space, but this is specific to my space.
Not exactly the same thing, but I've found that in a different Polk line, the LSiM, that the 703s with sub outperformed the 705s with sub in my main space. The 705s sucked in the main space (but work nicely in a smaller space). I think it was due to the smaller mid driver, different crossovers, and blending with with the sub. The large 703 bookshelf had greater presence in this space than the 705, again. when paired with a sub. Overall, I've found that in my main space, large bookshelf speakers and sub work better than floorstanders and sub. Cleaner, blend better, presuming, of course that the large bookshelf speakers are large enough to match or beat the mids and highs of the floorstander.
Just bend over and take it, man, lol - you can't make statements about the R200AE without hearing them against the R200.
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Like I said above, I'm not further defending my previous posts.
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To clarify, meaning you've seen the error in your ways, or you've just been beat down so far you give up and are writing from the fetal position in the corner of dark closet?chrispyfur wrote: »Like I said above, I'm not further defending my previous posts.
I've FedEx'd a 12-pack of Snickerses to you, btw.
Should be back to your usual fun self in no time.
Guys - I explained to @chrispyfur that CP isn't the same as hanging out in the driveway having beer with buddies, sparring in hyperbolic speech about which car is baddest assest, with no backup. I conveyed that you guys are all a-holes, and will call that out in a heartbeat, and bury anyone who wanders in to try it.
This is not a place to have fun. It's serious, and facts and experience only.
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THAT'S MR. a-hole, you DIPSTICK.....
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I have a lot of respect for the experience you guys have which I currently do not. I hope in time I'll get there.
I didn't mean to sound argumentative or aggressive. Sorry that it came across that way.
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lolTHAT'S MR. a-hole, you DIPSTICK.....
It's whatever makes you feel safe @chrispyfur , whatever makes you feel safechrispyfur wrote: »I have a lot of respect for the experience you guys have which I currently do not. I hope in time I'll get there.
I didn't mean to sound argumentative or aggressive. Sorry that it came across that way.
@msg my closet has a light in it, that makes it better right?
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Yes you did. You spend much of your time here blowing smoke out of your keister, and when you get called out, you backpedal faster than Lance Armstrong.chrispyfur wrote: »
I didn't set out to stir up a hornets nest.
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@nooshinjohn are you being serious? I can't tell. I've done no such thing. I've gotten along well with everyone in the forum until this thread.
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OFFS…..
Value is relative….so whining about if something is worth a certain price really kinda comes down to a personal choice
As to what is NOT relative:
A/B tests are about as worthwhile as Rosie O’Donnell as a ‘visual aide’
Andrew Robinson is a hack (and his wife is straight up annoying)
Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself
Buy ‘em. Don’t buy ‘em ….it’s all rock and roll to me.
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Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself
That's a stretch... it was just an odd coincidence that he killed himself as soon as the cameras went off and a van pulled up.
You know, as coincidental as someone leaving an arson scene with a canister of gas and a lighter.
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OFFS…..
Value is relative….so whining about if something is worth a certain price really kinda comes down to a personal choice
As to what is NOT relative:
A/B tests are about as worthwhile as Rosie O’Donnell as a ‘visual aide’
Andrew Robinson is a hack (and his wife is straight up annoying)
Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself
Buy ‘em. Don’t buy ‘em ….it’s all rock and roll to me.
Say it!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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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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Serious question. Who the heck is Chrispyfur2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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stangman67 wrote: »Serious question. Who the heck is Chrispyfur
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chrispyfur wrote: »stangman67 wrote: »Serious question. Who the heck is Chrispyfur
Some guy.
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@ken brydson you're quick on the draw, caught it before my edit!
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stangman67 wrote: »Serious question. Who the heck is Chrispyfur
He's wearing an FBI hat, so...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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Glad to see you can take a joke chrispyfur..
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boston1450 wrote: »Glad to see you can take a joke chrispyfur
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Interesting. Back to the original topic, I’d happily spend that extra on crossovers that are that significantly upgraded. High quality crossover components are not cheap. I’d love to get my ears on the R200AEs someday.2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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It's a cool job.
He's wearing an FBI hat, so...stangman67 wrote: »Serious question. Who the heck is Chrispyfur
I disabled signatures.
im ready
