What products can you imagine with the Polk Audio brand?

dudeinaroom

+1 on the lab coats. Stick to the speakers. bring back the SDA's, I've got a killer idea on an SDA sat system.

TennesseeOutlaw

One more higher classed speaker line above the LSi. Something in the range of $3500.00+ bucks.. Im not saying bring back the SRT, but something a little closer to the "hi-fi" realm.

Josh

ben62670

I think if there were in integrated amp OPTION for the LSI series that would be great. As stated above they demo with receivers, and just don't sound good. I heard some LSI's at a retailer, and they sounded like crap compared to lesser speakers do to the requirements that LSI's have for high currant. I would also included some IC cables for use with the internal Amps(strong construction, good sound).

I-SIG

Surely with today's electronics Polk could make some wifi SDA's that need didn't the connecting cable. Also with the electronics maybe Polk could kinda toe-nail in some side-firing drivers to accomplish the SDA but keep the width to only slightly wider than average with 6-7 inch drivers.

Wes

Polkersince85

Maybe select the next generation wide screen TV and integrate the Surround bar technology into it. Great picture and sound in one package.

Dennis Gardner

You guys aren't thinking far enough outta the box...................I think a Polk Audio/Victoria's Secret venture into a new realm of personal audio indulgences would be great.

Who needs headphones when they could have a "Braudio" with adequate padding for your head to rest on and make the women in our lives bear the burden of carrying it with them. For those that don't wear that type of upper garment, there could be the lower version built into a thong (yet to be named) that would serve a similar purpose when we're face down in her lap awaiting our shoulder massage.


Come guys, think harder....................Edison, Bell, Marconi, and Einstein didn't give up on the first try......:D

liordra

Polkersince85 wrote:

Maybe select the next generation wide screen TV and integrate the Surround bar technology into it. Great picture and sound in one package.

A great idea for small bedrooms.

madmax

An upgrade path for speakers would be nice. So I buy my lsi9's and later want to upgrade so I buy the gold plated plug-in crossover board with upgraded caps and precision resistors, maybe the plate with cardas connectors, different color panels including fine woods, grille covers with special cloth, etc.

PS: I still want polk headphones in the worst way.

ledhed

Polkersince85 wrote:

Maybe select the next generation wide screen TV and integrate the Surround bar technology into it. Great picture and sound in one package.

Great Idea IMO.

Really, marketing is Polk's biggest problem. I remember when I was younger and being blown away at one of Bose's stores that had a surround sound demo. Of course, the only thing special about it was that it was properly set up. I wouls love a Polk Audio store in some of the outlet type malls (only place I've seen Bose stores). Polk can control all testing conditions and be sure the speakers sound their best. If that won't win over people then I don't know what will.

Bose has a large market share because it is perceived as a high-end product. If Polk would mention the use of high quality components (vifa tweeters) and even throw out some "techno mumbo jumbo" like frequency response etc. then many people would become intrigued.

Bose advertises in Parade, that supplement thing that comes in newspapers. Imagine a Polk ad in there with something like "A Speaker Buying Guide" with things such as what the human ear can hear and what Polks can do; what really matters in a speaker and how Polks achieve all of this.

cfrizz

Agreed about the marketing. Since Polk is now a part of a much larger company who advertises the hell out of their Def Tech speakers, they can surely send some of that money Polk's way to get them more exposure!

MSALLA

Some high quality amps would be nice. I would hate to see them come out with something that lower them to say a Sony level quality. something along the price line of Outlaw or maybe Anthem.

As far as marketing goes, I have a feeling we are answering questions now because they plan to boost the level of marketing in the near future.

ben62670

POLK AUDIO... FOR EARS THAT KNOW(work on peoples ego type thing)
POLK AUDIO... FOR EARS THAT HAVE TASTE
slogan contest next maybe?

nadams

1. I'd like to see Polk get back into computer speakers. The ones that I've had the opportunity to hear sounded great, and I'd like to see them compete with the Klipsch and Logitech all-in-one systems.

2. I'd like to see some more available schwag. Hats are cool and all... but I'd love to rock a Polk Audio license plate on my car without having to have it made illegally :X

3. I agree that throwing some money at dedicated Polk stores might be a good idea. Not too many to start, of course. We do have to look at what Gateway did... they had big box stores all over the place, and rather quickly shut every one of them down because they weren't making money. That's all well and good for computers, that you can easily blind-buy online based on specs, but with speakers, I want to HEAR them before I buy. Have Polk outlets would allow the company to set things up the way they should be, and power the speakers with what they should be powered with. Just a thought.... It might not be a huge cash outlay if you try one in B-More. Close to home, and the higher-ups can keep an eye on things easily

Polkersince85

What about a digital SDA effect. With digital broadcasting up and coming, develop a "system" of broadcasting a SDA type signal received on a decoder circuit. Could be built into all types of sound systems and played through Polk SDA type speaker systems. Market the design to Bose.

opus

speakers

ben62670

What do you guys think about the little Polk Ipod accessories like little speakers and such?
I never heard any. I think that stuff just looks cheesy, not up to Polk quality standards. I'd just hate to see a company that has put out real nice sounding stuff turn to mass market appeal, and not have the quality we all know and love.

Thanks Ben

ben62670

Polkersince85 wrote:

What about a digital SDA effect. With digital broadcasting up and coming, develop a "system" of broadcasting a SDA type signal received on a decoder circuit. Could be built into all types of sound systems and played through Polk SDA type speaker systems. Market the design to Bose.

Carver holography, its already taken. I spent tons of time building an electronic crossover/channel/phase shifting box to discover that is was Carver had already done.:(

Polkersince85

ben62670 wrote:

Carver holography, its already taken.:(

I'm thinking real SDA drivers doing the duty. Still within the SDA design.

Holydoc

My thoughts:

1) Advanced Design Speakers - get away from the boxes. Make something that has WAF and looks modern. Front speakers should be art. Surround speakers can be long. Be innovative. More colors. More choices.
2) Different Speaker Platforms - Phased Array, electrostatic, etc. AV123 has speakers of mixed types and looks.
3) Wireless Speakers - No one has perfected this niche in the market. No wires to string and can be placed anywhere.
4) Room Treatments - with advertising and some creativity in style, this could really take off in the HT market
5) Headphones/Earphones - Appeals to the audiophiles, ipoders, and those that just do not want to wake the family but still want to rock.

Notice I stuck with speakers and speaker related items. Concentrate on what you do best and just make it better.

danger boy

1. Polk-Pod (IPod) knock off.

2. gaming console

3. home amps

4. need to get a major contract with the likes of Ford motor company for example. and supply all the car audio speakers and amps for all Ford vehicles. Like Bose did with whatever maker they partnered with.

5. donuts!!!

snow

I think stick with what you know.... speakers. It would be very intresting to see some new lines. Perhaps bring back the SDA but in a slimmer more waf design. With the high quality drivers being used in the lsi series it would be a real treat to see newly designed SDA speakers.

I also have to agree with the former responses regarding making certain that shop owners that demo the lsi line to use high current amps instead of receivers.

I was in the market for a pair of lsi 15s a year or so ago and listened to a pair because I have always liked polks and they had won the golden ear award etc. But they were hooked up to a Sony reciever and sounded awful, and I thought to myself how did these win any kind of award? I wound up buying a used pair of SDA SRS 1.2tls instead of getting new polks because of this.

REGARDS SNOW

TroyD

My opinion?

I like the whole concept of system/whole house integration. IP addressable speakers and things of that genre. Things that simplify/enhance the use of Polk speakers. SDA-type in walls......

I like the XM tuna and I think that's another good avenue.....software delivery...ie music servers and so forth.

I would also like to see a STATEMENT speaker. Something limited production but a real no ****, spare-no-expense speaker.

Things I would NOT like to see. Polk amps, preamps etc etc....this market already HAS a lot to offer.

BDT

TroyD

ben62670 wrote:

What do you guys think about the little Polk Ipod accessories like little speakers and such?
I never heard any. I think that stuff just looks cheesy, not up to Polk quality standards. I'd just hate to see a company that has put out real nice sounding stuff turn to mass market appeal, and not have the quality we all know and love.

Thanks Ben

You might give them a listen. For what it is, the myDock is fabulous as is the iSonic and XM tuna.

BDT

Jstas

danger boy wrote:

4. need to get a major contract with the likes of Ford motor company for example. and supply all the car audio speakers and amps for all Ford vehicles. Like Bose did with whatever maker they partnered with.

5. donuts!!!

I was thinking about number 4 also this morning while blasting my way up the highway to work. One easy way to get exposure and make a few bucks at the same time is have your gear used as an OEM solution in a new car. I mean Polk already has car speaker and amplifier technology. Partner with Alpine or Kenwood and make the "premium" systems for cars. Ford would be a great opportunity because even thier stock JBL and Pioneer systems are junk.



I also fully support number 5 and if donuts are not available, I move to substitute bagels!

ohskigod

maybe diversify your product line, electronics,, headphone, whatever, but perhaps a different brandname so the name "Polkaudio" doesnt get diluted.

mrbigbluelight

Dennis Gardner wrote:

You guys aren't thinking far enough outta the box...................I think a Polk Audio/Victoria's Secret venture into a new realm of personal audio indulgences would be great.

Who needs headphones when they could have a "Braudio" with adequate padding for your head to rest on and make the women in our lives bear the burden of carrying it with them. For those that don't wear that type of upper garment, there could be the lower version built into a thong (yet to be named) that would serve a similar purpose when we're face down in her lap awaiting our shoulder massage.


Come guys, think harder....................Edison, Bell, Marconi, and Einstein didn't give up on the first try......:D

I believe Nikolai Tesla was working on this concept at the time of his death: the forerunner of the "BRAudio" ? Notice they're wireless.

I'd suggest treading carefully in the field of electronics (amps/pre's/AVR's) etc. If it worked, it would work great. If it didn't, than .... OUCH.

Concentrate on product placement and advertising.

nebborjk

A statement speaker that says we haven't forgot what got us here. Maybe something for a company anniversary like Ferrari (F40, F50, ENZO)
Multi media computer audio systems
Headphones
Whole house wireless audio distribution system (multi zone)
Acoustical treatments, (wall panels, bass traps, etc..)

bradm6406

How about a line of really good subs. I have never heard a Polk sub, but over and over again on these forums I hear people recommending SVS or HSU subs.

It's not an overly exciting or new idea, but with such great sounding speakers it would be nice to have great sounding subs to go with them.

Brad

AndyGwis

KAB - I have sold off some items to make room for the LSi11s. Please send a pair at your earliest convenience so I can begin demo-ing process.

Thanks!

fireshoes

Hardly a day goes by that some in my store doesn't ask for wireless surround sound. Sure you've got the surround bar, but it doesn't always work for the room and it's kinda big for some people. Why not make something you can add-on to someone's existing system for wireless transmission and amplification for rear speakers. Sell it separately for a couple hundred. And then prepackage it with the RM speakers for extra value.

TV stands, audio racks, speakers stands: You already make speaker cabs. Why not expand the wood shop a bit? "Oh you are buying the new RTiA speakers with your new tv? Let me show you Polk's new tv stand that has the same beautiful real wood veneer." How about making a tv stand with a surround bar built into it? Have you seen Sony's tv stand with a sound system? It f*cking blows beyond belief. How can you NOT stomp it into the ground? And I know you have the SA2 speaker stands, but I want wood stands for the bigger bookshelf speakers. Plus all the stands have fat margin.

Plasma/lcd frames: Lots of people are hanging their shiny new flat panels. Why not make them look pretty, especially the flush mounted ones? Probably wouldn't take to much imagination to incorporate some LCi's or a surroundbar into a frame either. Lift consoles could fit in here too.