dilema.....

Willow
Willow Posts: 11,056
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
The rti8's are on sale right now for 749Cad....Polkis offering their free sub ...... My wife has agreed I can buy them if I can sell the sub. I have someone willing to buy it. My dilema is she throws in here and there....when will I get my vacation....if you buy them you will break your promise of a vacation...in the same breath...oh go ahead they would look really nice in our living room and aslong as you can sell the sub......I'm not sure what I should do...If I buy them I feel selfish that she won't get a trip right away....but then I'm not sure if I can score a deal like this ever again......if I sell the sub for 250$ means the speakers will cost me 500$plus tax cad....thats a great deal.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2004
    Sounds like you need to be shopping for a big brass pair, or a new wife - instead of speakers.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2004
    That's a call only you can make becuase no one else knows your whole situation...and it depends alot on timing...the decision that is right today may not necessarily be the right one next time, too many factors involved

    Be careful about using that "but they're on sale for such a great price" line though, that can be turned around on you in the future. How great of a deal is it if it puts you out somewhere else???

    It's all about sacrifices...who's turn is it, yours or hers...that's what it boils down to...

    At the end of the day...it's just a pair of speakers...

    //puts on flame retardant suit:D
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    I respect what you said and makes sense...I guess I get over excited when I come close to being able to buy them....thanks for your point of view PM.
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited December 2004
    If you're not sure, wait until they go on clearance when a new line comes out. You're talking about Futureshop.... that deal will most likely come up again. There are always deals to had somewhere, just be patient.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    My wife would love you guys right now......(ahhhh not like that though). Thanks you guys....I guess I was being selfish...shame on me
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2004
    You ever make love to a pair of speakers? It hurts, that bass port is really unforgiving.

    Of course this is easy for me to say, my wife doesn't mind me blowin bucks on audio....

    All kidding aside, there will always be great deals comin' down the line. I wish I had a nickle for everytime I bought something thinking I could never do any better.

    Take the gal on vacation. ;)
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited December 2004
    Hmm... I say White Van the sub for $3000, all problems solved!
    I'm kidding...
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2004
    There will ALWAYS be more sales.
    Never Forget
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    we had to stop off after work to pick some stuff. We walked into FS to buy my sister's BF a gift. I look around to see my wife talking to a rep about the 8s. She said we are going to get them. I said watch they wont have any in stock...if that is the case it's meant to be.....The guy is giving his speech about the deal...I say I know what we want I know what the deal is do you have them in stock...."hmm lemme check..........what do you know we have none left".....we walked out knowing that was a sign to forget about them for a long time.....I give hatys off to my wife for trying...
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    What is Crutchfield's price Canadian? Can you buy from Crutchfield? They still have them in stock I, think. Check it out willow.
    I hope you guys get to vacation and get the speakers! Good luck!:D
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    Dammit! I just looked on Crutchfield.com, and they do not ship out of the U.S. If you have any relatives close to the U.S./Canada border, that would be the key. Well I will keep my eyes opened for a good deal on a set of RTi8s that will ship out of the U.S.
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    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    Crutchfield price canadian is 832$cad no delivery included...much more expensive......looks like I must forget about these babies for a while.....concentrate on a new TV...ahahahhhahahaha.....just kidding...my wife would kill me...
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    Thanks LP2K
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    I am wanting a new TV also. I was looking at getting a 51" or 57" Sony wide screen. I like the PQ on the Hitachi line, but I have heard a few bad things about those TVs.

    What did you have in mind?
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2004
    Hitachi's are excellent man. There are several people of the forum that own them.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    what do I want....either a 42 or 46".
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by fireshoes
    Hitachi's are excellent man. There are several people of the forum that own them.

    Oh yeah my friend. I love the Hitachi line, I just read a few posts about the Hitachi TVs flickering black and white lines. Is that true? I need to know because I plan on getting one early next year, and those would be the top two on my list. I am using a 4:3 aspect Panasonic right now.
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2004
    I haven't seen flickering lines on mine, so if it's there, it must not be a problem. :)
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    I am easy to get turned away from what happens to other people. I know what I see in front of me, and no offense to Sony owners, but the Hitachi by far has the best picture out of the two brands (Hitachi and Sony). The problems that the others went through does not mean that all Hitachi PTV will do the same thing. I will keep you posted on what I decide Shoes. You know, the problems might the owners hook-up or the cables that are used. Also, all brands make a lemon or two every now and then. I am in no way putting down Hitachi. Damn good TV.:D
    Which one do you have? I know from research that Hitachi makes their TVs with more lens elements than most other companies. I understand that this make for a far superior picture.
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2004
    I have the 51GWX20B. Picked up a floor model where I work when they got disco'd about 2 years ago. That was back before they went silver. Which series are you looking at?
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2004
    Hitachi (51F510) or (57F510)

    Sony (KP-57WS520) or (KDP-51WS655)

    I want a 57" or a 51" wide screen HDTV.:D

    All are between $1700 to $2000.:D
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited December 2004
    Hitachi 50v500A LCD here and love it. Maybe a little to big if anything. I year old and nothing but great pq and suprisingly good sound.
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