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gshisme
gshisme Posts: 1,038
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Ya know, as I sit here puttin' on a listen to fourplay with Lee Ritenour on guitar and Bob James on keyboards, I'm amazed at the sound coming out of those shitten' little RT25i's. Granted they have a little help from my JBL sub, the K/K 3375 receiver and my favorite piece of equipement (which by the way I'm glad that didn't sell) the adcom dac unit, but they are a great sounding little loudspeaker in themselves at a most affordable price. In fact, I can say that about the entire line of Polk Audio speakers, although my preference is still the RTxxxi line. Just want to give thanks here to Polk Audio for making such great sounding speakers at a very affordable price.

And to the members of this forum. Synergy is what it is all about and without the input from the members here I probably would never have experienced the listening pleasure that I enjoy these days. Amazin' what you can put together with some Polk Audio speakers and a few other components on a very low budget. I'll take synergy over the most expensive pieces of equipment available any day. That I learned here on the forum. Although I guess it doesn't hurt if ya have the coin for some of the finest, I'm just a bit overwhelmed by the sound that pours out of what's left of my very modest system. Just wanna' say thanks to all that have helped me here over the past couple of years in my pursuit of great sound and the smiles that have resulted.

Polk Audio the company, and Polk Audio the forum...very fine bunch indeed!

Greg
suds, suds and more suds!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Here, here....

    I'll second that. And back at ya, Greg.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • abenedicto
    abenedicto Posts: 55
    edited July 2005
    gshisme, are those the same rt25i's I sold you and then made me feel guilty about ?...;)
    think before you speak....peace always


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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by abenedicto
    gshisme, are those the same rt25i's I sold you and then made me feel guilty about ?...;)

    I can't for the life of me believe this guy and his gall. One of the reasons I didn't sell these for $75.00 shipped although I paid $125 shipped from abenedicto was their cosmetic condition. My friend, your are not welcome here.

    Your quote above was unnecessary and without merit. Obviously, you are an exception to the members that I praise here.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    Greg

    I feel the same way. This forum helps me get through work every Mon-Fri. Better yet, I learn a lot about audio from people here. It's definitely a great place to be...

    Mike
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Mike682
    Greg

    I feel the same way. This forum helps me get through work every Mon-Fri. Better yet, I learn a lot about audio from people here. It's definitely a great place to be...

    Mike


    Mike, not only that but there is some first class wit here. More than once I was laughing like hell on some bad days I was having just reading some threads here. Great bunch.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2005
    back at ya Greg
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited July 2005
    I hear ya Greg, and I agree, that RTxxxi line was in the best RT line of all IMO. The tri-lam is still my favorite tweeter of any that has come afterwards.

    I would take the RT3000P over the RTi12 anyday. Ditto, RT2000i over the RTi10.

    Plus, the new line has nothing at all to even compare to the RT55i, RT1000i, Rt600i or even the RT15i.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by marker
    I hear ya Greg, and I agree, that RTxxxi line was in the best RT line of all IMO. The tri-lam is still my favorite tweeter of any that has come afterwards.

    I would take the RT3000P over the RTi12 anyday. Ditto, RT2000i over the RTi10.

    Plus, the new line has nothing at all to even compare to the RT55i, RT1000i, Rt600i or even the RT15i.

    Have you heard the line before the RTxxxi line?

    RT5, RT7, etc?

    THAT was a great line.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Have you heard the line before the RTxxxi line?

    RT5, RT7, etc?

    THAT was a great line.

    Actually, that was 2 lines before the RTxxxi line, and yes, I've heard them, and I'm not saying that they weren't great too.

    IMO, the first RTixxx line with the RTi38, RTi70, RTi100, et al was not as good as the others. I just didn't care too much for that tweeter, and there was probably a reason why that line was so short lived before they replaced it with the current RTi line.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2005
    remember the RT800i's? one of the better sounding non woofer floor stander. in cherry was really beautiful looking.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited July 2005
    As for me, I just wanna say thanks to all you Polkheads for making me spend WAY MORE MONEY on this hobby than I ever would without your fine technical and non-technical support! ;)
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited July 2005
    I have also learned alot here and really enjoy the humor that comes around from time to time.
    I also love my rt5000 set up for movies but would like to do something else for 2 channel.
    Skynut
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  • abenedicto
    abenedicto Posts: 55
    edited July 2005
    gshisme, who the **** are you... the welcoming commitee ?....I'm getting tired of your **** you stupid ****.....It's easy to write crap from behind your keyboard. You have my address, stop by if you want to discuss any further.
    think before you speak....peace always


    Yamaha htr-5740
    Sony 222es (sacd/cd)
    Velodyne CT-10 (sub)
    JVC 48WP74 (HDTV)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited July 2005
    Eff you pal.

    Who are you to come in here and trash people that contribute to this forum. You dont do squat here, you just take away.

    Eff you.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by abenedicto
    gshisme, who the **** are you... the welcoming commitee ?....I'm getting tired of your **** you stupid ****.....It's easy to write crap from behind your keyboard. You have my address, stop by if you want to discuss any further.


    Somebody needs a nap.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • abenedicto
    abenedicto Posts: 55
    edited July 2005
    Vr3MxStyler2k3, I guess you're a stupid **** also. He started trashing me first.
    think before you speak....peace always


    Yamaha htr-5740
    Sony 222es (sacd/cd)
    Velodyne CT-10 (sub)
    JVC 48WP74 (HDTV)
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited July 2005
    HOS...for sure
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by abenedicto
    Vr3MxStyler2k3, I guess you're a stupid **** also. He started trashing me first.


    Did you get the name wrong or what ibenadicto?

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited July 2005
    ahhh... let the beer flow:D

    HBomb
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by madmax
    Did you get the name wrong or what ibenadicto?

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2005


    DB - :D:D:D

    Yo, I been, take a chill. If your feelings got hurt, be a man. No need for all that crap.
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  • abenedicto
    abenedicto Posts: 55
    edited July 2005
    I'm usually a level headed person, but if you read my first post in this thread, I was happy to find out he was enjoying the speakers I sold him.....He wasn't 100% satisfied with some blemishes this used speaker had, and I lost sleep over it becuase it made me feel bad, but I never mentioned that it was in mint or excellent condition. So when he started this post I felt glad that he was able to use them for his enjoyment and that he was happy with his new 2 channel rig...that's it. My intentions were never to insult him or anything......PEACE, ONE LOVE.
    think before you speak....peace always


    Yamaha htr-5740
    Sony 222es (sacd/cd)
    Velodyne CT-10 (sub)
    JVC 48WP74 (HDTV)
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by abenedicto


    My intentions were never to insult him or anything......PEACE, ONE LOVE.


    What you intended and the perceived tone is what sent this thing upside down. My brows were even raised when I read this...

    Good thing you got that out.

    Drink on:D

    1/4twin
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by HBombToo

    Drink on:D

    1/4twin

    Just finished up some frozen concoctions from Jose Pepper's myself. :D
    Never Forget
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by amulford
    DB - :D:D:D

    Yo, I been, take a chill. If your feelings got hurt, be a man. No need for all that crap.

    this can't be for me. how did i get dragged into this? :confused:
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Just finished up some frozen concoctions from Jose Pepper's myself. :D

    now its time to really bloat the liver:D

    How you been Toby?

    1/4twin
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited July 2005
    Rum & cola and Percoset...my innerards don't stand a chance.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by HBombToo
    now its time to really bloat the liver:D

    How you been Toby?

    1/4twin

    Been pretty good. I've been accumulating car parts for the 2006 ThugStang.

    http://www.angelfire.com/ultra2/polkthug/page3.html

    http://www.angelfire.com/ultra2/polkthug/page2.html
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    http://www.angelfire.com/ultra2/polkthug/page2.html

    Is that a huffer I see?
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by ND13
    Is that a huffer I see?

    Engineering is cool.
    Never Forget
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