Does everyone hate me?

rebelluver

I have posted three questions in my short time here at polk and to my knowledge never received an answer. Is it cause my questions suck? Or no one knows the answers? My posts are invisible? My setup sucks so bad no one wants to tell me? I'm lost here. Anyway I'm bored at work and need some advice. Have rm6900 setup that I got for $399 at Fry's. HK 245 receiver got at amazon for $380. 56 in samsung dlp. And now I bought Rm7400t towers to use as fronts and go to 7.1. They are $220 each online. Good deal? Decent setup? Or did I slowly overpay for what I got in the end?

disneyjoe7

Perhaps it was what you ask about small satellite speaker systems. Nothing else, we need more Polkies so Stick around.


BTW Welcome

AndyGwis

I think you are along the right lines. I apologize for not responding earlier, I was unfamiliar with the products you were asking about and didn't want to shoot from the hip.

But, as no one else has chimes in, here are my thoughts. You are off to a good start. HK receivers are great, in my mind, and I have one. If the 245 has pre-outs, go for it. Also check ebay for Harman Kardon refurbs direct from HK. Full warranty, great prices, etc. You may well end up getting more for your $380, or at least getting a better deal on the 245.

Pre-outs will allow you to add separate amplification to your setup down the road. Probably not needed with your current speakers, but if you choose to upgrade in the future (and you will ), you'll be able to add a nice, used power amp no problem.

The 7400s look good and will be an upgrade from your current setup. If you like the price (maybe do a completed sales search on ebay and make sure there aren't cheaper options), pull the trigger. As long as it's in your budget, I think you'll do well.

No one gets it 100% right the first time, but you are off to a very good start!

Welcome, and sorry for the slow response time from members!

Polk65

Don't take it personally. People will answer if they know, and when people post several messages at around the same time, posts will get knocked down to the next page and out of sight. Most of us have unanswered questions. I'm not familiar with the going rate for those items but someone may chime in with their opinion. Have you compared prices at local competitor stores and/or ebay?

AndyGwis

These are in good shape (it would seem) and you can probably email the guy direct and try to work a deal. Probably come away with 2 for under $300 shipped.

Not the safest way to buy, but I've done it ALOT with great results.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-RM7400T-Floor-Standing-Speakers-Titanium_W0QQitemZ170098278579QQihZ007QQcategoryZ71571QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

PolkThug

I hate you.

AndyGwis

PolkThug, stop projecting.

rebelluver

Thanks for responding gentlemen. I was joking about the other stuff...mostly. I just saw the refurbished stuff on e-bay and was very dissapointed cause I think its too late to return the 245. It's ok because it is good enough and it does have preouts. The $220 each was by far the best price for the 7400 at least new.

rebelluver

the ones on e-bay used are gone now and I king of wanted new anyway

wingnut4772

PolkThug wrote: »

I hate you.

I Hate you too.

AndyGwis

You can contact sellers after the listing has ended, and they are usually willing to sell for cheap if their price/reserve wasn't met.

But, they are not obligated to actually send the item, thus the chances for getting screwed are higher than the typical ebay transaction.

dorokusai

Rebel - Since the RM series is on your hit list, check out Fry's Electronics and Circuit City. They often have some decent prices on the RM series from time to time.

Mark

RuSsMaN

Tweeter is also doing 15-40% off in some stores, saw some decent Polk deals this weekend at two stores locally.

Cheers,
Russ

rebelluver

this is all in an apartment for know too

rebelluver

I mean now. Got you guys to respond didn't it.

RuSsMaN

Club Polk HAS to be the most active manufacturer site on the planet - hell, we are more active than some 'general' audio boards. Posts are bound to get lost in the shuffle - but as you found out, a little cattle prod every now and then works.

At the end of the day, we are all here for a common denominator - that 'Polk' sound. Stick around, and welcome to the fold.

Cheers,
Russ

janmike

Now I hate you. Welcome and stick around.

Shizelbs

Is that DLP you got one of the new 1080p models? If so, you'll love it.

I would think that what you have there would be a stellar system for apartment dwelling.

rebelluver

no it is a 1080i. I bought that first. then i bought a cheap yamaha htib for some surround. then i find these polk 6900's on sale at fry's for $399. (orig $799) Now I need better receiver and 7.1 and here i go with the bug. (my girlfriend is already pretty annoyed) Will be in a house in about a year so want to plan ahead

rebelluver

thanks for the reply's and the welcome

Shizelbs

Are you building a house or just have plans to buy something in about a year?

rebelluver

plans to buy in about a year. I live in Las Vegas so it won't be that big trust me. 1400 square feet will be approx $275,000.

rebelluver

I'm guessing maybe a 15' by 15' living room

snow

Shizelbs wrote: »

Is that DLP you got one of the new 1080p models? If so, you'll love it.

I would think that what you have there would be a stellar system for apartment dwelling.

Hey if you have a nicer tv than me. I hate you too:D Kidding I dont envy anyone anything they have.

And I can tell you right now you have a nicer system then I did when I first started into audio. Beleive it or not my very first stereo was an old beat up sony pro logic receiver that I bought from a neighbor for $35.00 and I borrowed a pair of bose 401s to listen to it on till the next payday when I bought them.

As far as what you have now is concerned it is probally plenty for an apartment. But im sure that like myself you will always want something nicer so you will upgrade your components slowly but surely till you find audio nirvana. Even then from what I can see the ones that posted on that thread still want one more thing lol.

Welcome to the forum. Stick around post all you want, sometimes things get answered quickly, sometimes they dont get answered at all. I can certainly tell you at least 3 posts on other forums years later still arent answered for me lol.

REGARDS SNOW

rebelluver

Yeah I thought buying $400 polk speakers (based on name recognition) I would be set for life. Now look at me

RuSsMaN

Nothing wrong with $400 Polk speakers. I'd be perfectly fine with $400 in Polk in a HT rig.

I've got a TON of hardcore Real Estate connections in Vegas, give me a shout before you head out looking, and I'll get you the hook up. Doesn't matter how far out, we'll get it handled.

Cheers,
Russ

rebelluver

WOW, this place came alive. I will do that thanks Russ!

danger boy

rebelluver wrote: »

I have posted three questions in my short time here at polk and to my knowledge never received an answer. Is it cause my questions suck? Or no one knows the answers? My posts are invisible? My setup sucks so bad no one wants to tell me? I'm lost here. Anyway I'm bored at work and need some advice. Have rm6900 setup that I got for $399 at Fry's. HK 245 receiver got at amazon for $380. 56 in samsung dlp. And now I bought Rm7400t towers to use as fronts and go to 7.1. They are $220 each online. Good deal? Decent setup? Or did I slowly overpay for what I got in the end?

If you love it, that's all the matters.. our opinion doesn't matter one iota at all. It's your system, enjoy it. If not, change it.

And YES we hate you. :rolleyes:

engtaz

Good luck

engtaz

rebelluver

The everybody hates me thing was a joke to get people to respond. (it worked)I know my opinion is the only one that matters but I wanted experienced people to give me advice because I have no idea what is what. I appreciate all the advice because it really helps.

engtaz

As one person wrote we tend to respond to things we have knowledge of or input into.

engtaz