Polk Audio VM20 - Loudspeaker - Demo

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2010
    Erik - Great...post some pics.
    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 March 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    EWrik - Great...post some pics.

    http://erikt.cts.com/Pictures/hometheater/CDM-1NT-System-1.JPG

    B&W CDM 1NTs.

    ICs are now AQ Columbias, Speaker cables are AQ Rockefellers.

    I think I got the 'synergy thang' going on now. :p

    I'd liken the CDMs to a very nice synthesis/balance of the open sparkle & detail of a RTIA3 w/ the rich focused imaging and soundstage of an LSI7(but not as 'laid back').

    I'm liking what I hear....sorry....don't mean to derail this thread.

    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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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2010
    Info sent. let me know if I missed anything, don't think I did
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited March 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Labels sent to Shack for Conradicles.

    Got the speakers today. Thanks!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited March 2010
    I feel a bit like a moron for asking, but is there an instuction manual to attach the FS20 to the speaker?:o:confused:
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2010
    It's easy. Two screws hold the speaker to the top of the stand. Make sure the binding posts are at the top. Take the two plastic caps and attach the screws through them and the glass base into the bottom of the stand. All the hardware is in the stand box in a ziplock bag.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/downloads/manuals/home/VMSeries_WebMN.pdf
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited March 2010
    Got it. Thanks!
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  • ikolbyi
    ikolbyi Posts: 77
    edited March 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I can only offer an observation at the moment but it looks to be for the flat screen and aesthetics based folks. We currently have some other hardcore Polkies burning them in on-site as we speak :D

    I snapped this photo when I had them....

    They are designed for people like me, who's wife "does not want to see speakers". This severely limits my choices on the market - quality/size/price, pick 2 because you can't have all 3. The vm20 is the best compromise I have seen so far.
    Zone 1
    (5.1 Setup)
    -- VM 20 (L/R)
    -- RM 8 Center (center)
    -- VM 10 (S.L/R)
    -- DSW microPRO 1000 (LFE)
    Zone 2
    -- Atrium 45
    Denon AVR-2809
    (7.1 Setup)
    -- RM 6600 (L/R + center + S.L/R)
    -- RM 7 (SB.L/R)
    -- PSW 350 (LFE)
    Denon AVR-1909
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  • ikolbyi
    ikolbyi Posts: 77
    edited March 2010
    I'm in if ownership transfers to me once the evaluation and write up is complete.

    Just email me if an option.
    Zone 1
    (5.1 Setup)
    -- VM 20 (L/R)
    -- RM 8 Center (center)
    -- VM 10 (S.L/R)
    -- DSW microPRO 1000 (LFE)
    Zone 2
    -- Atrium 45
    Denon AVR-2809
    (7.1 Setup)
    -- RM 6600 (L/R + center + S.L/R)
    -- RM 7 (SB.L/R)
    -- PSW 350 (LFE)
    Denon AVR-1909
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2010
    Uh, no but thanks anyways.
    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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2010
    kolbtod wrote:
    I'm in if ownership transfers to me once the evaluation and write up is complete.

    Just email me if an option.
    dorokusai wrote:
    Uh, no but thanks anyways.

    If you change your mind and start passing out free gear...you know my address....;)
    "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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  • ikolbyi
    ikolbyi Posts: 77
    edited April 2010
    shack wrote: »
    If you change your mind and start passing out free gear...you know my address....;)

    Can't fault me for trying. :cool:
    Zone 1
    (5.1 Setup)
    -- VM 20 (L/R)
    -- RM 8 Center (center)
    -- VM 10 (S.L/R)
    -- DSW microPRO 1000 (LFE)
    Zone 2
    -- Atrium 45
    Denon AVR-2809
    (7.1 Setup)
    -- RM 6600 (L/R + center + S.L/R)
    -- RM 7 (SB.L/R)
    -- PSW 350 (LFE)
    Denon AVR-1909
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2010
    I sent labels to Eric for IRLracefan.

    I skipped forward since this is the last leg of the VM20 journey. I'll hit the two WI & IL boys then its back to the east coast to finish up with Jstas and Serendipity.
    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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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited April 2010
    The VM20's shipped yesterday so look for them in the next day or 2 IRLracefan. Enjoy and the boxes are very beat up but hopefully they will survive a few more rounds.

    Thanks Polk Audio!!!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited April 2010
    I'd like to get in on this demo please.

    Thanks

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • IRLRaceFan
    IRLRaceFan Posts: 172
    edited April 2010
    I received these on the 14th - thanks!
    Plan to test these out this weekend
    HT
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 | Magnepan 1.7 | Polk LSiC | Polk VM20 | Polk DSW microPro 2000 | Parasound HCA-2205A | Oppo BDP-93

    2-Ch
    Cary SLP 30 Tube Preamp | Polk LSi7 | Carver M1.5t | Audio-gd Digital Interface | W4S DAC-2 | MAC Mini | Denon DP300f & Pro-Ject Debut III TT's
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    Labels sent to IRLracefan for Cstmar01.
    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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  • IRLRaceFan
    IRLRaceFan Posts: 172
    edited May 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Labels sent to IRLracefan for Cstmar01.

    Everything is packed & labeled. I will drop them off at a FedEx location on Wednesday (5/19). As noted previously, the boxes are beat up.
    They're nice speakers - enjoy!

    Shaun
    HT
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 | Magnepan 1.7 | Polk LSiC | Polk VM20 | Polk DSW microPro 2000 | Parasound HCA-2205A | Oppo BDP-93

    2-Ch
    Cary SLP 30 Tube Preamp | Polk LSi7 | Carver M1.5t | Audio-gd Digital Interface | W4S DAC-2 | MAC Mini | Denon DP300f & Pro-Ject Debut III TT's
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    I got the speakers today when I had come home from the weekend. packaging was beat to crap but no holes were found.

    The speakers are in OK condition. There are some marks, and dings, and the one speaker has the top and base seem really loose and not tight together like they should be. Set up was ok, however was kinda annoying with threading the cable through the stand but it is what it is.

    I'll give some listening impressions tomorrow and this week.
    Thanks!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote:
    I got the speakers today when I had come home from the weekend. packaging was beat to crap but no holes were found.

    The speakers are in OK condition. There are some marks, and dings, and the one speaker has the top and base seem really loose and not tight together like they should be.

    They were like that 2 months ago (boxes and speakers). I'm pretty sure FexEx drop kicks them into the back of the truck so the fact they are still functional is amazing. Of course, the speakers have new crossovers thanks to their "gentle" handling...:rolleyes:
    "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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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    shack wrote: »
    They were like that 2 months ago (boxes and speakers). I'm pretty sure FexEx drop kicks them into the back of the truck so the fact they are still functional is amazing. Of course, the speakers have new crossovers thanks to their "gentle" handling...:rolleyes:

    ok. Good to know that at least it wasn't all from when I just got them. There was a rattling inside one of the speakers that I didn't have time to investigate, however I did notice an end of the grill was busted off so maybe somehow that got in there? IDK but it was odd.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2010
    Chris - Let me know some more about that issue, send some pics and we'll get that handled ok?
    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 June 2010
    Guys, I'm going to be wrapped up in the Capital Area Audiofest this week and weekend, so you'll have to hold off on labels until next weekend. Sorry for the inconvenience.
    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 June 2010
    Labels sent to 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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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited June 2010
    I'll be back home tomorrow from vacation and will make sure they get sent out ASAP. Did you still want us to put our reviews out on the main webpage or can we post them here?
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    these still going around?
    mole'
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I'll be back home tomorrow from vacation and will make sure they get sent out ASAP. Did you still want us to put our reviews out on the main webpage or can we post them here?

    Both - or at least link your review from this thread!

    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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  • jucky68
    jucky68 Posts: 1
    edited July 2010
    hey i have the vm30's I would love to demo the vm20' though for surround sound
    fashion games
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2010
    I'm on a road trip from Wyoming to Maryland in a vintage ElCamino my old man is donating to me....starting Saturday....so nothing is going to happen until I return folks. Sorry. Be back in touch when I return Polkies.
    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
    can i get added to the list for this?
    mole'
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