Polk Audio VM20 - Loudspeaker - Demo

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    Guys, I have the PM's....just been trying to work out the remote shipping issues. We'll have this settled, this week and move forward as planned.
    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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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited September 2008
    If you need to replace anyone who is bowing out, I would greatly take their place

    Later,
    dude
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2008
    DJ - EMAIL ME ASAP.....we finally ironed how the process is going to go. I need you shipping address to move forward.

    Justin - You rule man, thanks so much for your patience!
    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited October 2008
    PM sent
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    Is it to late to get in on this? I'd be interested in demoing them if there's still some room on the list.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2009
    DJ - You done? I got your message about shipping damage.
    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2009
    I have enjoyed my time with them but I am ready to pass them on. I will get them boxed up this weekend. Just let me know the details on how/where to send them next.

    DJ
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2009
    I will do what I can for the damaged box if you don't want to send out a new one.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    So I take it that it's to late to get in on this?


    Polk speakers I own-Monitor 7A's

    plenty more to come soon though...;)

    One thing I'd like to see Polk get into, is the computer speaker game. I know they've had several PC speaker setups in the past...why not anymore? I'd love to replace my Boston Acoustics PC speakers with some Polks.

    I'd also like to see them start using the passive radiator technology more again. These speakers have them, and so do the MicroPro's, but I think they'd do well to release a series of speakers that's a serious contender for two channel listening, that utilizes PR technology. The PR's on my 7A's are awesome...they really help provide a ton of solid low end. I can't really vouch for the level of low end on the larger LSi towers...but to me the RTi towers were a little lacking on the low end, in comparison to their vintage speakers.

    Obviously people have kind of moved away from that concept, in favor of the sub-sat setup though.


    Count me in on the demo if there are still openings please! I'd love to give these a listen. :)
    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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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2009
    Where are the individual demo results posted up? I don't see too many write ups on what folks thought.....

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2009
    That's a good question.

    DJ - I'll get some shipping labels for you.

    Treitz - You ready for these daddy?
    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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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2009
    Put me on the list then - I'll write up a report! And even include pictures! :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2009
    Oki Doki. You have been added.
    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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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Oki Doki. You have been added.

    Cool! :cool:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    Am I going to be added to the list as well, or no? Just wondering...
    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 February 2009
    Yes, you're added. I'm a little slow to move this along....and that's entirely my fault.
    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 February 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Yes, you're added. I'm a little slow to move this along....and that's entirely my fault.

    Alright, I appreciate it.:) Take your time...it's awesome enough that we're all getting the opportunity to demo them...no rush.

    I can't wait to get my ears on these...I've been wanting to check these out. I'll be looking forward to it.:D
    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2009
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Where are the individual demo results posted up? I don't see too many write ups on what folks thought.....

    Most are in the reviews section on the product page. That's where I will be putting mine.

    DJ
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • artinaz
    artinaz Posts: 185
    edited March 2009
    Sent a PM. I would love to be included in this if possible. I am in the SF Bay Area.

    Azi
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,220
    edited March 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Treitz - You ready for these daddy?
    If you still want me to evaluate them, I'll be glad too. It seems like it's back on track now. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you until now as I just noticed your post today.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited March 2009
    add me after curt please (that if i havent buy these speakers yet). thanks!! :D
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • debussyj
    debussyj Posts: 198
    edited March 2009
    Hey Doro, I sent you a PM! Check it out! Could I be added to the list? Thanks,

    DebussyJ
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited March 2009
    I've never even seen these in person. I would love to hear them. I'm in Los Angeles and would like to compare them to my LSi's (front and rear).

    I'm in no hurry either, but definitely interested.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • debussyj
    debussyj Posts: 198
    edited March 2009
    Hi, Is this program still running? Didn't hear from you Doro, got worried. Thanks. DebussyJ
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited March 2009
    -Axle- wrote: »
    I forgot to mention, I'm in Oshawa (Toronto area), so if anyone knows of any retailers carrying the VM30 (and has them on display/demo), please let me know.
    I wonder if any of the VM series is yet available in Canada, anyone successfull finding them? I sure wouldn't mind to audition the VM30 since the older RM serie (RM10, 20, 30, 40T, 50T, 7400T and 8000T) are no longer available. I wonder what kind of match the VM30 would make with my RM30? If any sees them in Canada, let us know. If the match is good, I think they'd be a good addition in the theater room. I could then move the smaller (10 & 20) upstairs in the living room.

    Nice to see another quality thread just like the surrounbbar review thread that Dorokusai also started. I checked the reviews and yet there are not too many... Where are all the reviews from the fortunate winners that had the opportunity to auditioned them from the confort of their home (noticed only one review from Club Polk I believe)?

    Thanks for sharing this orderly review thread with us Dorokusai!
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited May 2009
    who has the vm demo speaker ? am i on the list as i requested few months ago and have not heard anything since

    am interested demo it
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited May 2009
    hi Technokid' if your ever in Sudbury look me up and review my 30's and 20's.
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • robert0507
    robert0507 Posts: 148
    edited May 2009
    hey i have the vm30's I would love to demo the vm20' though for surround sound
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited May 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    who has the vm demo speaker ? am i on the list as i requested few months ago and have not heard anything since

    am interested demo it

    I still have them, and I'm pretty sure they are now mine to keep since they have spent so much time here.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    It shows Treitz3 up next in line. This has been at a standstill for a few months now...

    Doro? Is the demo still moving along?

    I can't wait to give these a listen.:D
    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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