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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,563
    edited November 2006
    SCompRacer wrote:
    Fairly sure it is June 29th, 30th, and July 1st.

    That's the consensus so far, thanks to the efforts of our Master of Ceremonies: Victor.

    Good job my man.

    Joey
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    I'm really excited to actually see and hear all this high end audio equipment, I've never heard any of this stuff in house before. It will sure be a treat, I just hope I don't get bit by the bug.:(
    4 LSi15's and 2 monster amps, and you are worried about getting hooked on home audio???? :rolleyes: I guarantee by the end of the weekend you will be looking for where to set up your new 2 channel system.

    Michael

    common sense should tell you:
    If you don't want to catch something, don't invite a bunch of infected people to your house for a party.... :D
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2006
    Joey_V wrote:
    Dude.. Mike... do not forecast that kind of stuff.... it's no good.

    The bug is bad! I'll give you my bug if you want!! :eek:

    Joey

    There is no way my wife will even let me buy anymore speakers, amps etc. Hell, I don't think I could even afford any of that stuff right now.:o

    My wife thinks what I have right now is crazy enough! Slowly but surely I think she is starting to enjoy it herself!:D
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2006
    McLoki wrote:
    4 LSi15's and 2 monster amps, and you are worried about getting hooked on home audio???? :rolleyes: I guarantee by the end of the weekend you will be looking for where to set up your new 2 channel system.

    Michael

    common sense should tell you:
    If you don't want to catch something, don't invite a bunch of infected people to your house for a party.... :D

    :D You are too funny!! The LSi's are really the only big highlight of my audio equipment, and even that is questionable with some of the gear you guys have.

    I'm hearing hear voices..... Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey...:D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    I love home brew...I don't know $hit on names/types but I have a friend that does it and I like all of them; there was one that had a great taste....does wheat beer ring any bells? I think that's what it was....
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited November 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    I love home brew...I don't know $hit on names/types but I have a friend that does it and I like all of them; there was one that had a great taste....does wheat beer ring any bells? I think that's what it was....

    I have a belgian white on tap right now that is a wheat beer similar to Blue Moon. Great summer beer. hmmmm...if it were only summer....
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,563
    edited November 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    :D You are too funny!! The LSi's are really the only big highlight of my audio equipment, and even that is questionable with some of the gear you guys have.

    I'm hearing hear voices..... Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey...:D

    Hey man... I never heard the LSi15 in a full HT configuration so I'm in for a treat!!

    You'll hear my system, but I'm hoping that I can actually set it up right in a new environment so I dont let you guys down.

    :(

    Joey
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    Joey_V wrote:
    That's the consensus so far, thanks to the efforts of our Master of Ceremonies: Victor.

    Good job my man.

    Joey
    Thanks :o Since Mike is kind enough to host I'm happy to do all the menial planning and organizing. ;)
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    I think we should change the name to the Midwest Polkfest or the Chicagoland Polkfest. This is a Polkfest, no? No way to confuse it with Antny's PF '07. We're in the middle of the country and he's on the east coast!

    Anywho, here's the updated head count @ 15 ish:
    1. Halo
    2. Joey_V
    3. a_mattison
    4. HTrookie
    5. heiney9
    6. F1nut
    7. Polk65
    8. McLoki
    9. opus
    10. brettw22
    11. Demiurge
    12. Shizelbs
    13. ND13
    14. dkg999
    15. PolkThug
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    There is no way my wife will even let me buy anymore speakers, amps etc. Hell, I don't think I could even afford any of that stuff right now.:o

    My wife thinks what I have right now is crazy enough! Slowly but surely I think she is starting to enjoy it herself!:D
    After the "show" we put on she'll be begging you to buy new stuff :rolleyes: :)
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2006
    Halo wrote:
    After the "show" we put on she'll be begging you to buy new stuff :rolleyes: :)
    That or "never let those "polk people" into our house again"

    one or the other though for sure....

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2006
    Since there is some air clearing going on, I'd like to apologize to Demi. Sorry Demi. :o I went berserk a few weeks ago after something he posted triggered strong feelings from my past. At the time I blamed him, then postpartum Polkfest depression, election stress, a flu which is kicking my keister, then finally realized it was my problem. I took Jesse's advice from awhile ago, that if you're not having fun here - you're in the wrong place. I took a breather and missed this place but feel refreshed.

    Back to the fest... who's bringing some Polk car gear?
    a_mattison wrote:
    Ok the important stuff.... My other favorites are stout, european style bock, belgian white, and nut brown ale. If any of those sound good, let me know. Otherwise, I'll take requests and then pick one.

    European style bock is required. Do you add citrus to your Belgian white? The stout and nut brown ale are always good. Bring them all. Nobody leaves until they are all finished. :D
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited November 2006
    Polk65 wrote:



    European style bock is required. Do you add citrus to your Belgian white? The stout and nut brown ale are always good. Bring them all. Nobody leaves until they are all finished. :D
    Or.... might be.... Nobody leaves because they are all finished.


    I'm a big fan of the bock too. I use a corriander and orange peel in the boil for the Belgian white.
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    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2006
    Chicago isn't too far for me, I might be able to make this one.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2006
    If I wasn't hosting this year, I'd be so there...
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    Man Law...."DON'T FRUIT THE BEER!!!"
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    PolkThug wrote:
    Chicago isn't too far for me, I might be able to make this one.
    It's actually Bloomington, IL - 2 hrs south of Chicago. I'll add you to the head count. A few other people on there aren't 100% sure. As the event gets closer we'll narrow down or expand :eek: the list.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Man Law...."DON'T FRUIT THE BEER!!!"

    Or if you do...............don't tell us about it :D . I had the pleasure of sampling his Bock beer when I visited and none of you will be disappointed. Also Aaron I'll just stick a copy of that demo cd I made in the mail to you. With the holiday fast apporaching I doubt we'll get together anytime soon. The stands for the 9's are on the way and once I get them dialed in you can come over and hear them.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    a_mattison - My favorite beer is Hacker-Pschorr Weisse with a lemon wedge. I'm not a huge drinker so you don't have to make anything to suit me. All that brewing stuff sounds :cool:
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited November 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Man Law...."DON'T FRUIT THE BEER!!!"

    If I recall, that law came from a bunch of guys drinking dirty water, not beer. :eek:
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    2-Channel
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    I'm thinking if it's alright with you guys (and more importantly, the host of this shindig), I'd like to throw a 50/50ish hat in the ring on this one:)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    I'm thinking if it's alright with you guys (and more importantly, the host of this shindig), I'd like to throw a 50/50ish hat in the ring on this one:)
    Are you going to be attending? I had the same thought when we first started this thing. I'm sure we can "pass the hat" around.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    Yeah... I'd like to. I shot a PM to Mike asking for his approval. I know space is getting tight and I'm sure it's bound to get tighter. I was actually going to work this in with a visit to some of my best friends who also live in Chicago, so lodging might not even be an issue.

    Besides, I'm sure H9 would love to get reaquainted with the Monarchy:)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Yeah... I'd like to. I shot a PM to Mike asking for his approval. I know space is getting tight and I'm sure it's bound to get tighter. I was actually going to work this in with a visit to some of my best friends who also live in Chicago, so lodging might not even be an issue.

    Besides, I'm sure H9 would love to get reaquainted with the Monarchy:)
    Read post #176 ZB.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    Consider it read... thanks Halo.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    I'd like to get a gear list together and I've only heard from one person so far. Please send your gear list to peersool at hotmail.com. Please don't send it a pm.

    Even if you already posted your stuff in this thread or sent me a pm please submit it an email to me. It's the only easy way for me to keep track.

    Thanks :)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2006
    Halo wrote:
    It's actually Bloomington, IL - 2 hrs south of Chicago. I'll add you to the head count. A few other people on there aren't 100% sure. As the event gets closer we'll narrow down or expand :eek: the list.

    Even better. That's 388.51 miles. If I average 120mph in the ThugStang, I can get there in 3hrs 23minutes. :)
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2006
    I drove over 700 miles to go to PFest ala BDT. It was worth it, imo, even if just to meet some of the people we are so involved with on a daily basis. I might not have averaged 120, but I'd say I averaged over 80 and that was thru mountains, in a 4x4 truck.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    Holy Crap!!

    I just mapquested this and found out I am only 4 1/2 hours away:)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2006
    Any plans for Friday's dinner? Should we meet at a nearby diner or do we BBQ? After travelling I like a good meal. :)
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