WARNING: Club Polk will cause 'upgraditis'!

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2007
    My therapist says "it's not my fault. Club Polk is responsible for the monetary issues in my life". Phew I thought I had a problem :cool:
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    Any upgrade is by definetion an unrealized downgrade, accordingly, said upgrade is no longer an upgrade when you upgrade, its then a downgrade from the upgrade which will become a downgrade when you upgrade next.

    I thought this was obvious..........

    RT1
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    ................to everyone except divorce attorney's

    Whenever I buy a piece I always tell the Mrs. I am downgrading.

    RT1
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2007
    ROFLMAO!!!:D Umm Ted, you might want to rethink this post. Do you really want us to believe that your wife didn't figure it out after the 3rd time you said you were "downgrading?" Do you really want us to think your wife is that dumb?:eek: :eek: ;):D
    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    ................to everyone except divorce attorney's

    Whenever I buy a piece I always tell the Mrs. I am downgrading.

    RT1
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    Cathy,

    We now have an official Don't ask Don't Tell policy.

    Life is Great!!!!!!

    RT1
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2007
    I have alot of property and if I will build a new shop that needs a concrete floor, my wife knows she will always be with me if she decides to TRY and part me from my system...............



    Somtimes you just have to draw the line........





    hehehe Im not really psycho....really !
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2007
    I'd agree that this forum has a great deal to do with where I'm at now.

    SCompRacer & Normanality have been responsible for most of my 2 channel upgrades. Since they're local it is easy to drop in for a visit, while being perfectly happy with whatever I have at the time, and leave wanting more from my rig.

    Is Club Polk responsible? Damn right! I wouldn't have met either of them (or others that've been guiding me along this journey) if I didn't join CP after purchasing some R15's from CC.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2007
    :D:D:D WAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! I guess it is Ted!:D Enjoy!
    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    Cathy,

    We now have an official Don't ask Don't Tell policy.

    Life is Great!!!!!!

    RT1
    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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  • wodom1
    wodom1 Posts: 1,054
    edited March 2007
    tonyb wrote:
    Looks to me like someone found a pawn shop for that ring !!:D


    Not yet...maybe that's how I'll finance a new CD player...
    "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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  • ZOOPDOOP22
    ZOOPDOOP22 Posts: 158
    edited December 2008
    So I hooked up my newest downgrade today! I'm such a happy owner of inferior rti8s. The added mid over the 6s is awesome to have. I'm going to be getting my downgraded receiver later this week and I should have more tweaking to do.

    It's a stress. Next I have to downgrade my sub and my wiring.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    Thanks for bumping this thread. Some of you guys came a long way:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    I thought y yammie amnd my Rt2000i`s were top shelf...


    until I met you clowns !!

    Now look at me !

    I won`t sleep tonight trying to figure out a way to get that pb-10 in the FM
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    I thought my Yammi, and Infinity's were the shiznit:) Well you audio junkies ruined me:mad: I was happy. Complete.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited December 2008
    Club Polk has cost me alot of money. Alot, alot of money.
    Did i mention that club polk has cost me alot of money?
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2008
    Hell, you guys got me building my own speakers now. The store bought stuff isn't even good enough any more. Ya rat ****.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited December 2008
    uh oh, Sean Senior... ;)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Hell, you guys got me building my own speakers now. The store bought stuff isn't even good enough any more. Ya rat ****.


    wwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I was warned to just hand over my wallet when I first got here




    I thought they were kidding !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited December 2008
    Upgraditis is not the correct term. I think Upgradoholism is more accurate.

    "itis's" can be cured.

    My name is Kelvin and I haven't bought a piece of stereo equipment for two days.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    I came here looking for some RTA12's, found them, but then made the mistake of sticking around, learning (a tiny bit) and, of course, getting hooked.

    Since then (2 & 1/2 years) I've bought 3 amps, a pre, cd player & another set of speakers. Sheesh!

    Sure has been fun...
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2008
    This site has given me the bug and now considering I spend almost 65% of my time in the car there is were my upgrades are but in a few years I will upgrade my stereo at home.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I thought my Yammi, and Infinity's were the shiznit:)

    You mean they aren't... :confused:
    Jake
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited December 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I won`t sleep tonight trying to figure out a way to get that pb-10 in the FM

    Haha good to know Im not the only one that loses sleep over audio purchases.

    And yes this place is the Debil! And has caused my wallet serious pain and suffering over the past few years.

    But my ears are thankful. :D


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited December 2008
    SSSSSSSSSShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh --- I'm camped out in front of the window watching for the next delivery of audio must have's --- I just know there's one coming soon

    CUT UP THE CREDIT CARDS !!!!!!!!!:D:D
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    (btw, I-SIG's SDA's sure pissed me off and made me want to drop coin on my own set)

    ...and now i got 'em.:cool::D

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • GEBBY44
    GEBBY44 Posts: 939
    edited December 2008
    Everyone is absolutely right: this place is a nightmare on the wallet, but a dream for the ears. I started only 9 months ago trying to get something better than my Logitech computer speakers and now I've got more money invested in my stereo than I do a car. Wow, I'm glad I'm still young.
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  • wingzam
    wingzam Posts: 201
    edited August 2009
    Oh,and whats worse is thinking you've hit Po Boy nirvana the first shot - SDA-1B's,then finding out you need a big **** amp,then only the best sources will do...but the capacitor changing and upgrading,thats what really screwed with my head.
    My system kicks White Trash **** now.I know my place - I have transcended!YeeHawww!!!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2009
    my upgrades are on hold. had to give equal consideration to my many other hobbies. but i'm certain i'll come back to this hobby. i almost dropped coin awhile back though on beardog's lsi7's for my computer rig i have yet to set up.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2009
    Once I get my 15's upgraded - I'm done. (finally)

    Of course, I have wanted to get a new Pre/Pro for quite awhile, but after that - no more.

    But if the new pre/pro supports balanced cables - I would really like to try some.

    an extra blu-ray player for the bedroom is not really an audio purchase - is it?

    Of course, if I get may basement room done, I will have to get sound treatments and a pojector for that. Its not really an upgrade, more a new room.

    and then.......


    I'm just glad I don't have a problem like you guys. Like i said - I am one upgrade away from being done......


    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    I cant stop Upgrading!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited August 2009
    BIZILL wrote: »
    system showcase doesn't help much either...:rolleyes:

    i remember seeing grimster's leather recliners and telling myself, "i've GOT to get me some of these!"

    I have no idea what you guys are talking about. You have no idea how many PM's I get each month asking about my setup. I assume no responsibility for one's "upgradtitus". :D In all honestly, it flatters me every time I get a PM asking about my setup, makes me feel like I did something right in my choices. As far as gear purchases go, I'm done for a while, BUT, I am planning on doing some work to my HT room.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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