Nice vintage logo "polk audio" shirts available on ebay

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odcics2
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in Vintage Speakers
No affiliation.
I bought one because I like the old logo better than the newer one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305316317393?var=&itmmeta=01HQBN5P459T2GWCPBKDWJVZBD&hash=item47164548d1&itmprp=enc:AQAIAAAA8ICrox9hTpOTxRxLOprOzHIsIyV99D5Iyt2tUpbC%2BzIlt7DZmhKpj4vnAUNBFMQGj00Pxfv0NUv9PhmXLuuiD6TKsHpv85UfTgsXIKQAE8WCzE2T7buGkbcvVBFXomZVUMBQjkJSRI%2FQJYZAfSo%2Fts5eYUt9LNEvO%2FVx9Q0kHwGQi0Ushi7EjjYNdJ428%2FE96l0RkZVVCx6hkXZKcxXrb3tu4GOBQukCVyzv7dRkwMH9i1v2vacAyg5Do%2FCZess5sSbWexaBsG%2BOT3W5fmnDVGASozUhgOXLvSEqOpX81vtLSys5IlDlsppazYpA%2BB3IoQ%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK


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  • Unknown
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  • Viking64
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    Notice how OPs user profile is private. HAHAHAHAHA

    Holy red flags, Batman!!!!!
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 396
    edited February 2024
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    Actually the package came from Texas.
    Shipped Tuesday, arrived yesterday.

    Hmm, I can open the user profile, no problem.




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  • Viking64
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  • Viking64
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    "Free International Shipping"

    In other words: Texas :*
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,814
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    One left.

    Better hurry.
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 396
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    That depends on the color and size.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,814
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    odcics2 wrote: »
    That depends on the color and size.

    No affiliation.

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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  • odcics2
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    Viking64 wrote: »
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    Profile updated!!
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 396
    edited February 2024
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    Viking64 wrote: »
    odcics2 wrote: »
    That depends on the color and size.

    No affiliation.

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Time for a gummy perhaps? Lol!!!

    Buy a shirt or don't buy a shirt, doesn't matter to me.

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  • odcics2
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    Depends if Polk renewed the logo trademark or let it lapse.

    Good free advertising for Polk, in any event.
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  • Astrl55
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    The dotted "i" heart is very poorly executed
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  • odcics2
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    odcics2 wrote: »
    Depends if Polk renewed the logo trademark or let it lapse.

    Very true.
    It would be something I'd like to know. I like that logo as well but I'm not about to put dollars into intellectual property thievery.
    Out of respect to Polk of course.
    Research shows the trademark expired and has not been renewed for the original logo.

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  • VR3
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    That does appear to be true

    https://uspto.report/TM/73117659
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • odcics2
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    VR3 wrote: »
    That does appear to be true

    https://uspto.report/TM/73117659

    Thank you VR3...

    Now Polkies can buy a shirt if they so desire and sleep easy at night, knowing they aren't contributing to any infringement.

    Also, a couple of guys on ebay repop the "polk audio" logo for vintage speakers. I don't need any as my 4 pairs of Monitor 7s are complete.

    I have delt with the guy from Iowa a few times when I restored some KLH 6 speakers. He does nice work. 100% positive feedback.

    NO AFFILIATION!!!! :)
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  • VR3
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    I also admit it is very hard to believe you are not affiliated lol

    You seem rather determined and invested
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • odcics2
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    VR3 wrote: »
    I also admit it is very hard to believe you are not affiliated lol

    You seem rather determined and invested

    Just trying to let folks know about a shirt... and logos if needed.

    As you can see, it was, unfortunately, an uphill battle when the only
    replies that were required is: "Thanks! I'll check it out."
    I'm not into conspiracy theories. Life is too short.
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  • bcwsrt
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    Bad guys profiting at others' expense is not a conspiracy theory. Happens every day.

    Brian

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  • VR3
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    I couldn't disagree more.

    The original is classy, the new one... Looks kinda of kid like, especially on the higher end model products. Almost out of place
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • motorstereo
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    Oh no; I so hope I'm not going to prison because of my unauthorized Polk audio signage

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  • VR3
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    The issue is it lacks soul, it lacks inspiration.

    That's the problem with most products in the market. An engineering department is hired to design a product to a certain price point and design it somewhat resemble products from the brands past to be associated. At the end of the day, no one who used to be there is there anymore and it all feels a little lost, at least to me.

    Polk is a rare exception in that their newer products are still punching above their weight.

    Look at mark Levinson, musical fidelity, etc... The products are just shadows of former products. They look similar but fail in execution.

    Look at definitive tech... Their products since the buy out have been completely lackluster and is as if sound united has no clue what to make of the brand and what they do.

    I miss the days of true statement products and signatures of designers on the back or front grille.

    Where are the brands delivering truly inspired products and not just some mass produced junk for top dollar that is discontinued in 5 years with no product support.

    Sad present and a bleak future for this industry.

    Also it is painfully evident that most products under 10k are designed for certain shipping parameters from over seas. Just another compromise being made daily unfortunately.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Astrl55
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    Kex wrote: »
    ... I’ll just say that the comic book typeface of the original logotype is a head scratcher for me when it comes to any product being sold for more than $200. Especially considering the poor execution of the heart icon above the “i”..

    Don't know how old you are, but this may well be a case of "you had to be there." The font was not at all out of place in the '70s. It screams hippie culture (google "Keep on Truckin" for a similar style)
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    I suspect the choice was meant to distinguish them from the established old school industry players.
    The same can be said of the bizarre flower border on some early brochures.

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    This logo - where the heart mimics the font style - would have been a better choice for the t-shirts

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  • boston1450
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    8f01coh1fkjc.jpg i bought a Polk shirt :D
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
    Yamaha cr1000 cr2040
    HT-Yamaha Parasound Acurus
    MIT BJC Cs1000p Polk Rotation
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  • gudnoyez
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    I like this one no disrespect to Polk but I display this one proudly. I reckon I'm gonna order me one of those shirts in XL. To the OP are they 100% cotton?


    Home Theater
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    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • gudnoyez
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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    Bad guys profiting at others' expense is not a conspiracy theory. Happens every day.

    https://youtu.be/syV2LkGpQB0?si=9DTbQRdOOdMvfA1b
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • odcics2
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    gudnoyez wrote: »
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    To the OP are they 100% cotton?

    It depends on the color. Mine is 90%.
    Make sure you read the details.
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