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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited March 2006
    Honesty is the best policy. Mine doesn't even bother anymore. "something came for you today, probably stereo stuff, huh?"
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2006
    I HATE that saying, & I don't know what century you are living in, but most women are out there working as well! We like to relax as well, & we don't want to be tripping over some big a** speakers on the way to the couch!:D
    bikezappa wrote:
    Don't be a "**** Whipped Man."

    You men earn the money and you need to relax at home with BIG speakers. Women want you to buy what you need to be happy.

    Isn't that right?
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2006
    Jose_L wrote:
    Just tell her "End of Discussion, and while your standing, get me a beer" ... :)

    That's what I'd say If I was married . ;)

    I have a new hero. LOL!!
    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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  • dale 442
    dale 442 Posts: 98
    edited March 2006
    "Truth will set you free"
    Now if you really believe that I have a ton of **** for sale just for you!! ;)

    But, better now than later. Let her know the deal is done and that you got them sooooooo cheap that you really expected to lose the auction.

    I do agree that you should put HER music on first and make sure she believes that they are "OUR" speakers and that they are awesome for US!!!

    "Listen to what WE have now"....The WE part may work. Or maybe not, but it's your best shot nonetheless.

    Oh, and you got them for REALLY bloody cheap as well.

    The "Shut up and get me a beer crap" is really cool but with the size of those speakers she may mistake them for the fridge and try and reach through one (or more) of the mids and tell you "Can't find one honey"!!!:D :eek: :rolleyes:

    Careful,

    Dale
    Dale

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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited March 2006
    I have totem mites coming tommorow that my fiance doesn't know about....
    My Iron Man training/charity blog.

    HT:
    32" Sharp LCD. H/K dpr 1001 to Outlaw Audio 7900 to Polk LSi + Paradigm Studio center. Hsu DualDrive ULS-15. PS3/Wii. Outlaw 7900.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited March 2006
    Ok, I've read the responses with my wife because I kind of did the same thing....I told her I was getting "stuff", but didn't get into the details of "how much" and "how many". She says to get her something nice or at least make a commitment to get something nice. In my case I got her a small diamond ring (because I could no longer afford a bigger one after the spending I did) PLUS, I promised her a BIGGER ring for our 25th wedding anniversary.
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited March 2006
    joeparaski wrote:
    I told her I was getting "stuff", but didn't get into the details of "how much" and "how many". She says to get her something nice or at least make a commitment to get something nice. In my case I got her a small diamond ring (because I could no longer afford a bigger one after the spending I did) PLUS, I promised her a BIGGER ring for our 25th wedding anniversary.

    Words to live by..........works for me.:D
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited March 2006
    Being single really does have its advantages sometimes ;)

    I say just try and be honest and tell her before they get there. It probably would have been better to tell her before you bought em but that's a little late now...
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited March 2006
    michael_w wrote:
    Being single really does have its advantages sometimes ;)

    I say just try and be honest and tell her before they get there. It probably would have been better to tell her before you bought em but that's a little late now...


    You can't tell her before, cause then she gets her friends to schill bid against you driving you out of your price range.

    Way too risky!!!!
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  • Modvlar
    Modvlar Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    Bribes are definitely out... makes the situation more superficial and open for arguement.

    My wife can sense something is in the works (or on the way) after first contact. If she can appreciate or understand your desire for them, thats cool, also trying to impress her once the monsters arrive is also a good idea. Watch a movie with them (and her), making it a fun night.

    I've got 2 amps heading my way, wife knew immediately... Still alive.
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  • riglehart
    riglehart Posts: 276
    edited March 2006
    Phase 1 complete!

    Man that was hard. I planned on "mentioning" it when I got home from work, but it took me until 7:30pm. I had a perfect seguay when she mentioned that a front speaker in the minivan was cutting out. The meat of the convo went something like this...

    Me - "I WON another set of speakers on ebay. Got a pretty good deal on them."

    Her - <a look> not scary, just one of those "now what is he up to" looks.

    Me - "I've always wanted these. They are like the pair (SDA-2) I sold". <that's not a lie, is it?>

    Her - "Didn't you sell those because they were too big?".

    Me - "Ya, but we didn't have room for them in the old house. I'm going to
    buy some bookcases and clean up the rec room."

    I'll let you know the reaction when she actually sees them.

    Also, based on a couple comments in this thread, I should mention that my wife is a GREAT woman and I have all the honor in the world for her.
    Jolida Tube
    Polk 11T, 7, 5, 5jr, 4
    Standard equip not worth bragging about.
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  • Jose_L
    Jose_L Posts: 52
    edited March 2006
    Did you ask her for a beer ? ;)
    Original SDA owner 1988 - 2006
    Tyler Linbrook owner 2006
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,146
    edited March 2006
    Hey I'm in the same boat as you. I got "caught" backing into my driveway with the bed of my 3/4 ton pickup holding 2 of these sda 2.3s. These things are monsters. Luckily I have a great wife that understands my "sickness." Hopefully you can be just as lucky. Did I tell you these speakers are huge?
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited March 2006
    riglehart wrote:
    Also, based on a couple comments in this thread, I should mention that my wife is a GREAT woman and I have all the honor in the world for her.

    I hope for your sake that the feeling is mutual.........
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • markopolo
    markopolo Posts: 18
    edited March 2006
    Just tell her "I've been having an affair. And by the way I bought some speakers." She'll forget all about the speakers.
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  • riglehart
    riglehart Posts: 276
    edited March 2006
    Phase II complete.

    They arrived today while my wife was out. Holy crap, these things are bigger than I thought. Luckily I was able to get them in and installed before she saw them. The initial shock of a couple truckers lugging them through the front door was averted.

    I bought a tall book shelf to tidy up the room and create some real estate. Once they where in, they look great and we didn't really have to sacrifice any space.

    As I type the "Pride and Prejudice" soundtrack is rolling and we both are pretty pleased. It is nice to actually HEAR music again after settling for half rate speakers for several years.
    Jolida Tube
    Polk 11T, 7, 5, 5jr, 4
    Standard equip not worth bragging about.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited March 2006
    That's great news! Tell us about your and her's impression of the sound after you've had some time to give them a good listen.

    Carl
    Carl

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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited March 2006
    Man, this is better than some of the movies I've been watching lately. Suspense, terror, drama, deception, reaching out to a bunch of strangers for moral support...

    Doesn't get any better than this.

    Just let us know how the finale turns out.
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  • bcs4
    bcs4 Posts: 9
    edited March 2006
    Great! Now you can order a couple of SVS subs!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2006
    The whole kids thing looks a little sketch, but you could work it. The only problem is that if you have older kids, and they hear those speakers, they will, on a audio level, never be satified in life without a pair themselves. But that is a rick you will have to take!
    Jake
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited March 2006
    And they lived happily ever after in audio nirvana!;)
    Carl

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  • DiscoMike
    DiscoMike Posts: 114
    edited March 2006
    schwarcw wrote:
    Sell the speakers before the kids destroy them:eek:

    Good luck with the plan!:) Let us know what she thinks of them
    Sell the kids before the speakers destroy them !!!
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  • DiscoMike
    DiscoMike Posts: 114
    edited March 2006
    But you forgot to mention the part about getting a pair of SVS Galaxy Destroyers, errr.. I mean the PB12 Ultra/2's ? Put in the movie titanic, and Im sure she will think that the house is sinking.

    Im sure the wife will look the other way once they arrive. Just dont ask her to get a beer.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2006
    WAAAA!:D DiscoMike, you are a riot!:D
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • DiscoMike
    DiscoMike Posts: 114
    edited March 2006
    Did you mention the plan on bi-amping your wife... errr.. i mean the speakers ?
    Seriously, if you get a chance, you should at least try bi-wiring the speakers to get the most out of them. Use quality cable when doing so. I am quite pleased with the results of bi-wiring mine. I cannot bi-amp simply because I do not have the room to do so.
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  • riglehart
    riglehart Posts: 276
    edited March 2006
    DiscoMike wrote:
    Sell the kids before the speakers destroy them !!!


    Actually, I have a 17 year old I wouldn't mind getting rid of. Do I have to post that in the flea market?
    Jolida Tube
    Polk 11T, 7, 5, 5jr, 4
    Standard equip not worth bragging about.
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  • DiscoMike
    DiscoMike Posts: 114
    edited March 2006
    Why not... there is no mention in the rules forbiding selling family members. You might be able to have a 2-for-1 sale if you can throw in the mother-in-law, or go ahead and have a firesale on the entire family.
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  • DiscoMike
    DiscoMike Posts: 114
    edited March 2006
    zingo wrote:
    The whole kids thing looks a little sketch, but you could work it. The only problem is that if you have older kids, and they hear those speakers, they will, on a audio level, never be satified in life without a pair themselves. But that is a rick you will have to take!

    This was nearly an untrue episode for me as I went with a friend to audition the SDA2's and SDA1s at the age of 17. Because the speaker setup was out in the open in the middle of the store, not anywhere near a wall, I was unimpressed. My friend went ahead and purchased the SDA2's and we got them home that same night.

    After I hooked them up at his house, AGAINST A WALL, it was the best sounding speaker I ever heard, and became a Polk fan for life. 5 years after he purchased his SDA2's, I purchased my first Polks - the SDA1Cs. Never looked back ever since.
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  • gammajo
    gammajo Posts: 43
    edited April 2006
    Congradulations on your purchase. You got them for an incredibly good price I have had a pair for a long time. When I first got them home, we misread the box as to weight and just couldn't understand why they felt so heavy. When I put on James Galoway Silent Night with high flute, my wife burst into tears, being moved by the beauty of the music and said "You got to keep them". Women tend to be much more sensitive to high frequecy distortion - they were the first speakers she had heard that didn't huirt her ears at high volume.
    gammajo
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,833
    edited April 2006
    bikezappa wrote:
    Don't be a "**** Whipped Man."

    You men earn the money and you need to relax at home with BIG speakers. Women want you to buy what you need to be happy.

    Isn't that right?


    Of course, that may be part of the reason I'm no longer married.
    Sal Palooza
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