Polk Audio VM20 - Loudspeaker - Demo

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2010
    Sure, when you read what you need to send me in the original post.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Sure, when you read what you need to send me in the original post.

    i saw that an sent you 2 emails last week but got no reply

    it was from mole79@aol.com
    mole'
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2010
    Zero emails received.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Zero emails received.

    resent
    mole'
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    Curt you ready?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Curt you ready?

    did you get my email about these?
    mole'
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    I'm not sure, maybe, send it again. I had too many emails after vacation and too much work to touch everything.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    Yes, just checked....got it John. TY....I'll add you to the list.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2010
    Mark, yes I'm ready. They're boxed up and ready to go. I'll be keeping my eyes out for the shipping labels.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2010
    Whoops, I got mixed up. I thought this was the OWM5 thread.

    Either way though, yes, I'm ready for the VM20's!! I've been looking forward to demo'ing these for a while now.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    Labels have been sent to Cstmar01 for ComfortablyCurt.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Labels have been sent to Cstmar01 for ComfortablyCurt.

    got the email will get them out ASAP.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2010
    Thanks Chris, you rock.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Thanks Chris, you rock.

    at least I don't have to worry about a power chord :D
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2010
    lencoo12 wrote: »
    Nice karma; if I win, I'll use them 3 days in my HT in place of the RTi8's, and 3 days in the 2 Channel room.

    I do believe we have a spammer....

    reported
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    Labels sent to Cstmar01 for Comfortablycurt.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Labels sent to Cstmar01 for Comfortablycurt.



    Sweet!!!! I've been really looking forward to checking these ones out! Depending on how my experiences with them go, my Mom might be getting a set of three VM20's for her HT setup this Christmas.

    I've been slowly piecing together a new HT for her to replace her old tired Sony HTIB. I've already given her my Onkyo 606 that I wasn't using anymore, along with my Cambridge DVD89...but the speakers still need to be upgraded. The VM's would be a great match in her living room aesthetically...Can't wait to get my ears on them!!
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2010
    I never received these, if they were sent to me. Just figured I'd check in.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2010
    Being sent Monday as discussed in our PM Curt.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    Did I send you a label Chris?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    Labels sent to Chris for Curt.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2010
    Sweet! I'm looking forward to spending some time with these. I'll basically be able to give them my undivided attention for the whole demo period too, given my current state. I'll thoroughly put them through their paces.

    I'll give them a run in my 2 channel rig, both with and without the sub, and try them as front channels in my HT...and possibly use one as a center channel for a little while. Swapping cables out with this cast on my leg should be an adventure...lol
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Earthy
    Earthy Posts: 488
    edited December 2010
    I might have to jump into this demo. I am having a terrible time deciding what to do in my living room. I have my 2.3's surrounding my set, but really don't want to use them for games and tv. One of these just seems to make sense.
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL
    Parasound Halo A21
    Parasound Halo P3

    Home theater
    Polk LSiM 707, 706c, 703, 705
    Polk Blackstone TL3 for height
    SVS PB12-ISD Sub
    Denon AVR-X6400h
    Parasound Halo A51
    LG OLED65B7A
    Sony UBPX800
    Logitech Harmony Elite
    PC LSiM 703
    Spare LSIM 702 and 706c

    Home Theater #2
    Polk Audio LS70, CS350LS, LSF/X, S4
    Onkyo TX-NR808



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  • Earthy
    Earthy Posts: 488
    edited December 2010
    Oops, wrong thread. I meant to post in the SurroundBar 3000 thread. Mods feel free to delete my posts here.

    Sorry folks.
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL
    Parasound Halo A21
    Parasound Halo P3

    Home theater
    Polk LSiM 707, 706c, 703, 705
    Polk Blackstone TL3 for height
    SVS PB12-ISD Sub
    Denon AVR-X6400h
    Parasound Halo A51
    LG OLED65B7A
    Sony UBPX800
    Logitech Harmony Elite
    PC LSiM 703
    Spare LSIM 702 and 706c

    Home Theater #2
    Polk Audio LS70, CS350LS, LSF/X, S4
    Onkyo TX-NR808



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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2011
    Doro,

    I just received the VM20's!:biggrin: I'm gonna let em warm up for a little while, then I'll give them a run in my 2 channel rig for a while, before I move them to my HT system.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2011
    Mark,

    I haven't had my computer for the last few days, or I'd have told you sooner...but one of the VM20's sustained some damage in shipping. The "cap at the top of the cabinet has come completely unglued, and comes right off, and the bottom cap is also loose. It looks like it would be a real easy fix...with your blessing I can just re-glue it myself...or if you'd prefer I'll send it back in for repair.

    Let me know how you want to handle it. I'll get some pictures of the damage up here in a little bit.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2011
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Mark,

    I haven't had my computer for the last few days, or I'd have told you sooner...but one of the VM20's sustained some damage in shipping. The "cap at the top of the cabinet has come completely unglued, and comes right off, and the bottom cap is also loose. It looks like it would be a real easy fix...with your blessing I can just re-glue it myself...or if you'd prefer I'll send it back in for repair.

    Let me know how you want to handle it. I'll get some pictures of the damage up here in a little bit.

    The one was already loose when I had it as well. I had forgotten to take a pic an send it.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    The one was already loose when I had it as well. I had forgotten to take a pic an send it.

    I see. Well, I'm sure this is definitely impacting the performance of the speakers...especially due to the passive radiator design. I had them hooked up and playing earlier, and they seemed to be cutting out every now and then too...though I didn't rule out that it was due to something else. I'll do some further trouble shooting on that issue tomorrow.



    I will say...

    These are some beautiful speakers. The finish on them is excellent, and would complement just about any modern TV or piece of audio/video gear on the market. The stands are also very attractive, and integrate very well with the speakers.

    I won't really say anything on my listening impressions yet though.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2011
    I did not have any trouble with them cutting out when I had them. That was something I did not experience.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2011
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Mark,

    I haven't had my computer for the last few days, or I'd have told you sooner...but one of the VM20's sustained some damage in shipping. The "cap at the top of the cabinet has come completely unglued, and comes right off, and the bottom cap is also loose. It looks like it would be a real easy fix...with your blessing I can just re-glue it myself...or if you'd prefer I'll send it back in for repair.

    Let me know how you want to handle it. I'll get some pictures of the damage up here in a little bit.



    Yes, go ahead and fix it. The shipping between a couple dozen folks eventually takes its toll on any loudspeaker.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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