Slightly Disappointed

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
[rant]
I was just drooling over some of Polk's speakers that I can't afford when I ran across the page for their MMC6500 component set. Right under the picture and titling the description is the sentence "If it's too loud, you're too old."

Now, on the one hand I can look at that sentence and think, "Yeah, that's kinda cool." I mean, I can see where they're coming from and the market they're trying to reach. However, I think it way too strongly supports today's attitude that old folks are just in the way and using up our air. It seems today that nobody has any kind of respect for authority whether it be the government, reiligious institutions, or other people in positions of authority.

As younger folks trying to make it through the world alive (and hopefully happily), the elderly can offer so much valuable advice and wisdom - the stuff that's only gained with time. They should be honored for making it through most, and arguably the roughest part, of life. They should be granted the priveleges, shown the respect; we should be the ones to step aside and let them go through. We should be the ones trying to accomodate them, not the other way around.

Today's attitude says they just take up space and should get out of our way; that is, if they persist in sticking around. To me, that statement "If it's too loud, you're too old" is just dripping with that same attitude.

To be honest, I'm disappointed in Polk for taking a part in that.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    Maybe it should be changed to "If youre offended by this statement, then youre too old." :D
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited September 2005
    I think you're thinking too much. :)
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    Oh and just for the record for you young whipersnappers out there, that was Gene Simmons of Kiss that said that. So its automatically cool and worthy of Polk using it.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    Don't have a clue who that is. But, I don't really care, either; doesn't change what I think of it.

    EDIT - Oooh, 2900! :D
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    audiobliss wrote:
    Don't have a clue who that is. But, I don't really care, either; doesn't change what I think of it.


    Oh my Gawd! I weep for this nation.

    How the hell can you NOT know who Gene Simmons is?!?!

    Here.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2005
    you dont know who gene simmons is? holy ****...
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited September 2005
    Oh noes!
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2005
    He's only the bassist/singer from one of the most overrated bands ever! :eek:
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited September 2005
    Maz, I think you are confused. He is with KISS! :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2005
    Mazeroth wrote:
    He's only the bassist/singer from one of the most overrated bands ever! :eek:

    Ed Zachary.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited September 2005
    The price of wisdom is youth. Jack London
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2005
    I WISH I didn't know who Gene Simmons was.

    Ugh, KISS.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    MacLeod wrote:
    Oh my Gawd! I weep for this nation.

    How the hell can you NOT know who Gene Simmons is?!?!

    Here.

    And not to point any fingers, but here I am complaining about today's society's general lack of respect (a huge problem), and you're weeping because I don't know who this Gege Simmons is.

    KISS? Hmm...the only thing I know about that is...the Keep It Simple Stupid series of books.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    bikezappa wrote:
    The price of wisdom is youth. Jack London

    Nice quote. I'll hafta remember that.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited September 2005
    Read London's short stores and books.

    A Piece of Steak

    The Sea Wolf

    White Fang
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    I've read White Fang and The Call of the Wild; interesting work.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited September 2005
    Fifty years worth of knowledge and experience takes a long time to acquire.
    >
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    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    Hmm..something tells me it'd take about...umm....50 years? :p
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited September 2005
    Having heard Kiss's songs...

    Not only do I not care to know who is a part of that band... I also don't care to listen to them (ever)...

    Possibly one of the worst bands I've ever heard.

    As for what AB is talking about above... get over it. Really...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited September 2005
    A Peice of Steak, by London has the Wisdom quote. It's a 10 page short story. Hard to find. I think it's one of the top 10 best stort stories ever written. It's formate is boxing.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote:
    As for what AB is talking about above... get over it. Really...

    I'll get over it as soon as it's better; and it'll never get better if we all just 'get over it'.

    I'm also quite appalled that no one else thinks this is a problem with today's society.

    *sigh*
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited September 2005
    As for what AB is talking about above... get over it. Really...

    LIFE

    Don't try to explain it .... Live it.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited September 2005
    The problem with your mini rant is your preaching to the choir. No other group of people you will talk to even comprehend why you are mad probally.

    This group of people has sat by and watched Hi-Fi sound just completely drain for about all its worth... some are more willing to admit it than others. But what your complaining about is just about whats wrong. There is nothing you can do when 95% of the market has that mind set, loud is better, small speakers are better, small subs with 40hz drop offs are better... receivers are better... cheaper is better... HTIB is better...

    Its all one in the same.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited September 2005
    AB, I don't think anyone is saying it isn't a problem - we just think your taking the Polk statement a little overboard...

    You're getting too caught up in the text and missing the spirit of the stament...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    I'm not concerned about this in relation to hi-fi audio. From my stand-point, it's doing just fine.

    I'm concerned with society in general.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2005
    I could give a rat's **** whether he knows who Gene Simmons is or not...or what Kiss is for that matter....

    What worries me is that his generation is SOOOOOOO PC that the ad bothers him! There used to be a time that you could poke fun without worrying that it somehow offends someone. Hell.....EVERYTHING offends SOMEONE! Hey, I AM old and it doesn't bother me.

    To borrow a line from a well known movie (Network) we need to stand up and yell "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this PC **** anymore!"
    "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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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    audiobliss wrote:
    And not to point any fingers, but here I am complaining about today's society's general lack of respect (a huge problem), and you're weeping because I don't know who this Gege Simmons is.

    KISS? Hmm...the only thing I know about that is...the Keep It Simple Stupid series of books.


    Yeah, Im weeping because you dont know who Gene Simmons is. Also because its a freaking JOKE!!!

    Jesus dude, wake up on the "way to serious" side of the bed today?

    Shack +1
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    It's fine to poke fun of things and such. I don't have a problem with that. However, in this case it's not just some funny statement; it's true. That's today's society's attitude, and it's not right.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    MacLeod wrote:
    wake up on the "way to serious" side of the bed today?

    Maybe so. Perhaps I should just go to bed.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
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    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    Dude, and I dont mean this condescending cause youre my bro, but wait til you get out on your own and get a job. Once you start to experience real life, little ad slogans wont piss you off nearly as much because youll be worried about other societal problems, like paying your rent!
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