Delivery guy is my new best friend.

del44
del44 Posts: 686
edited June 2007 in Speakers
Because he delivered these.
[IMG][/img]DSC00116.jpg Looks like I'll be busy this weekend.:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2007
    Those are huge boxes, Im sure the product inside is sweet. Dont keep us waiting, open up and take more pics.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2007
    Nice selections, what finish did you get? I saw them on the revel website, they look very nice.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited June 2007
    Good lord, those couldn't have been cheap.

    Pictures! More Pictures!
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited June 2007
    Refefer wrote: »
    Good lord, those couldn't have been cheap.

    Pictures! More Pictures!

    My thoughts exactly! Did you crack open the boxes yet, or just stare at them in awe? :D
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    Here's a couple more. Sorry for the huge pics.[IMG][/img]DSC00131.jpg
    [IMG][/img]DSC00103.jpg
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    I'm still working on exact placement of the mains. But wow, do they sound fantastic. Actually, the pictures do not do justice to these beauties.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited June 2007
    What can I say but NICE. Congrats and enjoy.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2007
    they look awesome
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2007
    Did we win the lottery?
    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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2007
    Very nice. More pics..more!
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited June 2007
    What associated gear are you using with them? And yes, more pics!
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,015
    edited June 2007
    Very nice pal,have heard those bad boys and possibly the last time you will be shopping for speaks.The only one I haven't heard is that bad **** center,and I have a feeling you'll be blown away.Congrats.

    You need their bad **** ultima sub to really round it out.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    Thanks guys. First off, the Voice center is one bad sombitch. It's almost a Studio on it's side. the timbre match is spot on. No need for a sub when I'm listening to 2 channel. these have plenty of good clean bass. But I have been checking out the Revel subs. But, I am already noticing faults in other parts of my system. In order of importance. Better room treatment. A better cd player/2 channel pre. Power amp. Wires/ic's.
    Now, I can handle the room issues, but I sure need help with a cd player. I'm thinking used at the 'gon. Maybe around a grand or so. Maybe more if it's worth the extra $. My $150 Sony megachanger must be replaced. I've been checking out plenty of cdp but there is alot to choose from. Also, how much of a difference would a 2 channel preamp sound, compared to my Rotel 1068 prepro? I should start new threads on these topics, but I'm on a roll..
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited June 2007
    Are you looking to go straight 2ch., or run both in the same system?

    As far a a CDP goes, there are many good options out there for a grand....I would check out Jolida, Rega, Rotel, god there are so many.....
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    I guess I should have been a little more clearer. I'm thinking of integrating 2 channel with HT. I would like to get a 2 channel pre with a HT passthrough.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited June 2007
    Wow, those look awesome! Must sound amazing. But if you're going HT, it looks like you may a new tv (I can see the edges of the sony behind the center. Your picture should be as big as your sound).
    Denon AVR-3803
    RTi-70 Fronts
    FXi-30 Surrounds
    RTi-38 Back Surrounds
    Csi-40 Center
    PSW350 Sub
    Panasonic PT-56WXF95 HDTVSamsung un60JS8000 SUHD
    Denon DVD-2910
    Xbox, Gamecube, PS2, PS3, PS4, xbox360, Wii, WiiU, n64
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    Pablo wrote: »
    Wow, those look awesome! Must sound amazing. But if you're going HT, it looks like you may a new tv (I can see the edges of the sony behind the center. Your picture should be as big as your sound).
    Thanks Pablo I actually have FP with a 92" screen. TV is just for watching news and a few reality shows. But I do have my eyes on a sweet little plasma.:D
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    interesting looking speakers. I've never seen anything quite like it..

    give us a good idea what that set up runs? I have no idea.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited June 2007
    I would get some dedicated 2-channel components to run the Revel's. Many good pre's have HT bypass so you can integrate them into your current HT setup.

    Great looking speakers!!! What did they replace?
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    danger boy wrote: »
    interesting looking speakers. I've never seen anything quite like it..

    give us a good idea what that set up runs? I have no idea.

    If you mean price,the MSRP for the entire speaker system is a little under $30,000. I got them for much less though.

    Andy. The Studios do require some good amplification to really make them sing. But I am suprised how good they sound with just the rotel RB1070 running them. They are 87db speakers. So they really like alot of power. They replaced my all Polk setup. But I still love my Polks. I'll try to get a few more pics.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited June 2007
    Revels are nice speakers. A local dealer had a pair similar to those that a customer traded in for a pair of B&W 800D's. He was using a Mark Levinson amp with them. I did not get a chance to demo them in particular.
    V
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2007
    del44 wrote: »
    If you mean price,the MSRP for the entire speaker system is a little under $30,000. I got them for much less though.

    :eek: :eek: Zoiks!:eek: :eek:
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited June 2007
    That's one of the coolest pictures I've ever seen...nice work. Revels are sweeeeet.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2007
    Christ, even the dog can't look away.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited June 2007
    I know nothing about them but they sure look sweet. Yikes serious price tag as well.
    Modwright SWL 9.0 SE (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Consonance cd120T
    Consonance Cyber 800 tube monoblocks (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC's with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Usher CP 6311

    Phillips Pronto TS1000 Universal Remote
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited June 2007
    Just looked at your stuff. Very, very nice room
    Modwright SWL 9.0 SE (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Consonance cd120T
    Consonance Cyber 800 tube monoblocks (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC's with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Usher CP 6311

    Phillips Pronto TS1000 Universal Remote
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited June 2007
    To do those speakers justice you'll need to spend another "just under $30K" on electronics. I have a friend in Chicago who owns an electronics marketing firm and he has s similar set-up in his basement. He's running the front's (all 3) on (3) Levinson mono's with a Lexicon HT pre, etc. For subs he runs (2) Velodyne DD15's.

    Your speakers have way outclassed you gear :) . Damn, I wish I had that problem. :p

    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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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    I've been waiting for the right speakers to build my system around. I believe these to be the ones. It should be fun shopping for the rest of the gear to accent these. The soundstage is huge, as is the "sweetspot". Not a bad seat in the house. The more I listen, the better they sound.
    I'm no expert in reviewing audio gear so I'll leave it at that. Hard for me to write down what I hear.;) I did take a pic of the Studio with the grill off (not an easy task). Because I needed to give them a good cleaning.
    [IMG][/img]DSC00106.jpg
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