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dean/klipschead
dean/klipschead Posts: 295
edited February 28 in Clubhouse Archives
I will mail a new, unopened copy of Pink Floyd's remastered 'Momentary Lapse of Reason' to the first person who comes up with the correct answer to the following question.

What do Klipsch and Polk speakers have in common?

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Dean
Quicksilver M-60 monoblocks - JM 200 Peach Linestage - Sony DVP-S9000ES - '03 modified Klipschorns

"I'm sure it's better than it sounds."-- Mark Twain, when asked what he thought about Wagner's music
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    The founders did not start out as audio engineers but as men with an audio hobby and a love of music who built their hobby into a career.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2002
    Sounds like a good answer. I was going to research the topic, but Klipsch's crappy web server isn't down with the whole "serving" thing right now.

    Aaron
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  • sgtgto
    sgtgto Posts: 310
    edited April 2002
    HI:

    They each have drivers of one type or the other::::


    Gary:D
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  • joe6pak
    joe6pak Posts: 267
    edited April 2002
    Made in the U.S.A.
    joe
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    both founders in the audio hall of fame

    Both founders born in Indiana
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited April 2002
    allow me to enjoy music. You can E-mail me for my address.:D
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • wodom1
    wodom1 Posts: 1,054
    edited April 2002
    they both reproduce sound and are loved by the people that own them.
    "I got into the music business thinking it was really radical, that it wasn't really a business at all, that it was a lot of people being artistic and creative. Not true, and it made me very depressed."

    Thom Yorke of Radiohead

    SOPA. Bow down before me, ****. Want a cookie?


    Polk Audio LSi15
    Polk Audio LSiC
    Polk Audio FXi30
    Samsung LN-T4061F 40" 1080P LCD HDTV
    Sony Playstation 3
    Outlaw Model 990 Pre/Pro
    Rotel 985 MK II
    Rotel 1072 CDP
    Soundstage Vacuum II tube pre
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  • pensacola
    pensacola Posts: 269
    edited April 2002
    I never win contests...:(

    Give War A Chance
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited April 2002
    I can't win a contest to save my life,I would like to know the answer.
    My guess is made in USA.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited April 2002
    the fact that i like both of them..and that they both sound good with little to a lot of wattage..
    yes i am reaching, but i never win either and have no time to research, but i had to say something
    Speakers:
    Definitive BP7001sc mains
    Definitive C/L/R 3000 center
    Polk RT800i's rears
    Definitive supercube I Sub
    Audio:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010
    Emotiva XPA five Gen 3
    OPPO BDP-103 CD, SACD, DVD-A
    Video:
    Panasonic TC-P65ZT60
    OPPO BDP-103 Bluray
    Directv x's 2
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    both were started in a shed/garage
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    Both were based on improving existing designs. Klipsch by folding in the external horns of very large theater speakers and Polk by combining euro technology of midrange and tweeters giving good mid and highs but no power and American design of the big woofer and and small tweeter with pounding bass but no real mid. Polk took the euro design and used the mid to drive a passive radiator for a full range.

    or - and I am really grasping here

    They both started as commercial ventures - Klipsch sells his speakers to theaters and Polk setting up soundsystems for concerts etc..
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2002
    I think this is an evil ploy by Dean to get us to read up on Klipsch and browse their web site. He's trying to seduce us to the bright side.

    Aaron
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    Aaron, I think you are right. I started to sign on their forum as shack/polkhead and start the I demoed Bose® 201® Direct/Reflecting® vs some Klipsch and the Bose® blew them away thread. My conscience would not allow it!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited April 2002
    What do they have in common? Hmmm, what are you looking for?

    MDF enclosures
    two-way designs
    magnetic shielding
    rubber woofer surrounds
    8 Ohm nominal impedance

    Many more things like that, I'm sure, but something tells me you're looking for more of a "historical" answer... I give up.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    NOTHING!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited April 2002
    Both used their last names as the name of the Company.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • dean/klipschead
    dean/klipschead Posts: 295
    edited April 2002
    ...What do Klipsch and Polk SPEAKERS have in common?

    The answer is UNCOMPROMISING VALUE

    Along with Magnepan and Paradigm -- Klipsch and Polk speakers both have high levels of quality for a more than reasonable amount of money.

    The money is put where it counts -- into the driver and crossover components.

    The quality of sound is passed on to us without taking advantage of us and raping our wallets.

    I'm tired of listening to high end speakers that are emotionally un-involving -- and carry a price tag that requires me to mortgage my house or sell off my first born.

    Shack's answers were very good and since I learned something I didn't know from virtually every post -- he gets the CD.

    Shack -- email me at Sevenwescotts@aol.com with your mailing address. I'll send it out to you tomorrow.
    Dean
    Quicksilver M-60 monoblocks - JM 200 Peach Linestage - Sony DVP-S9000ES - '03 modified Klipschorns

    "I'm sure it's better than it sounds."-- Mark Twain, when asked what he thought about Wagner's music
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    Thanks - two were guesses on my part and may not be correct. Klipsch was born in Indiana and is in the Audio Hall of Fame. I dont know about Polk. All of the others are fact.

    Believe it or not I have the original CD of "A Momentary Lapse of Reason". Why don't you have another contest.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • joe6pak
    joe6pak Posts: 267
    edited April 2002
    Well, I guess I was wrong. Where are Polk speakers made?

    joe
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited April 2002
    Mexico
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  • dean/klipschead
    dean/klipschead Posts: 295
    edited April 2002
    Forfeiting your prize?

    I'll do another contest with the CD if you don't want it.

    Would you take a $10 gift card from Blockbuster for your efforts?
    Dean
    Quicksilver M-60 monoblocks - JM 200 Peach Linestage - Sony DVP-S9000ES - '03 modified Klipschorns

    "I'm sure it's better than it sounds."-- Mark Twain, when asked what he thought about Wagner's music
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited April 2002
    Originally posted by jcaut
    Mexico

    I don't think they ALL are, are they?

    Where did they build that big 'ol new manufacturing plant?

    - Steve
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2002
    Dean - ygm
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • haroo
    haroo Posts: 83
    edited April 2002
    HOW CAN YOU EVEN SAY... "K***** & Polk even in the same sentance?
    ... There is no compairson. "POLK ROCKS":D :confused:
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    --MARANTZ SR18ex 140wpc x 5 (high current/direct amp)thx-ex "ultra"
    electrohome tube amp 15watt. pr channel(aprox.1955a.d.) for 2 channel audio{recently recapped& tubed-5ar4power rect. & 12au7)
    -kenwood amp(km-996/140wpc(used for 7.1 rears(thx ex)
    -toshiba dvd video/audio player(progressive scan) sd-4700
    -sony sacd cd player scd-xe670
    -nakamichi "music bank cd player "6+1disk(20bit dac)
    -toshiba hifi vcr (v3 pro head)
    -motorola digital cable box
    -RCA 32' "home theater" PIP tv
    -polk RT800i x 2 (mains) ~bi-wired
    -polk sc400i x 1 (center) ~bi-wired
    -polk fx300i x 2 (side fx) ~di-pole
    -polk r10 x 2 (rears)
    -polk pws250 (powered sub)
    -2x173ltr(48"-16")sono subs(powered by kenwood kr-7200 250watt & w/ audiosource EQ (model eq eight/series II)
    -Thorens td-166 mk II/Grado silver fs1
    -Thorens td-160/empire 66cart
    -Dual 601
    -D.I.Y. carfea "little big horns"-(pioneer full range 8" & fostex 4" compression horn tweaters
    -sony (ps1)
    -sony (ps2)

    -haroo, "GOD gave you the gift of sound, Your gift to God is what you do with it!"
    "marantz haroo"
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited April 2002
    Where did they build that big 'ol new manufacturing plant?

    Baja California, Mexico.

    I believe all the current speakers are manufactured there.... with components from USA, Germany, China... etc., etc.

    Jason
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  • matthew_2
    matthew_2 Posts: 52
    edited April 2002
    They both have very dedicated fans!!!
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  • lax01
    lax01 Posts: 496
    edited April 2002
    I know the contest is over but...

    Polk speakers look bright (light shining off their glosy cabinets) while Klipsch speakers sound bright.

    Sorry that was a pitful attempt at a joke. :D

    Hey Shack take the $10 Gift card and send it to me. I love renting P&S movies!

    Dean, this was a very good idea. Next contest?

    Maybe the winner could get a burned copy of Metallica's Black Album? :)
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