DFW Area Members - Demo the Polk Audio VM30

RuSsMaN
RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
edited January 2009 in Speakers
That's right, pm or email me, and you can pickup the VM-30's for a demo in YOUR home. This is available to ALL DFW local members. If you are a new member, start participating on the boards and you can jump in the demo ring in a little while (I'm not sending a $2300 pair of speakers out the door with just anyone). You are also more than welcome to come demo them in my home (McKinney), before anyone signs up, or inbetween demos.

This line array speaker is designed to used in conjunction with a subwoofer, if you don't have one, you make take my PSW111 along also for demo. They are finally broken in, it has taken nearly 150 hours for the sound to STOP changing. The speed of these things is incredible, and imaging is superb, lots of layers and depth to the music. The midrange simply blossoms. Love them, hate them, all we (Polk) asks for you to post a review on the product page at the conclusion of your demo time. It doesn't need to be a 5000 word Stereophile review (which is fine!), short and simple is appreciated also.


Sign up now!

DEMO COMPLETE, Stay tuned for upcoming demo threads.

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/floorstanding/VM30/
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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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited October 2007
    How well would these timbre match an LSiC center or an LSi9 used as a center?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2007
    I think you could get away with it, but they sound different. The VM series seems a little more aggressive, a little more forward in the midrange and upper midrange. It's a not British monitor sound ****, but it's not the laid back, warm sound of the LSi.

    They also get loud FAST. I can't believe they are rated at 90db, they seem more along the lines of 93, 94db. I've got them blended with a Signet 15" subwoofer crossed over right at 55Hz, and it's a LOT of fun to listen to.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited October 2007
    Count me in. PM on the way.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2007
    Walter, you've got a reply pm. Walter and I are coordinating a demo time on Sunday - Andy, Keith, any of you other local Polkies want to show, we can have a little mini - meet Sunday afternoon......
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited October 2007
    This meeting will be post Cowboy whipping on the Patsies. Looking forward to it. I'm off to an overnight campout and will be back Saturday evening. In addition to what's in the sig, I've got a pair of RTi6's, a CS-350.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited October 2007
    I just may be in the area after the Cowboys game, but probably 50-50 at best.
    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
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited October 2007
    Shoot me an email for directions. Showup anytime after the Cowboy game. Bring your favorite CD's for listening.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2007
    Ok, do you need directions Walter?

    I've got them here and setup, or did you want me to bring them to you and leave them for a couple weeks? I just want to make sure you aren't sitting at home waiting for me, and I'm sitting here waiting for you.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited October 2007
    Bring on over if you don't mind. There's nothing quite like an extended in home demo. I'd be happy to write up my listening experience.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2007
    Walter, I deleted the pm with your phone number, shoot me a pm - if no one has said they are coming to your house - I'd like to bring them by tomorrow after if possible, I've had a 'situation' arise I need to take care of.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited October 2007
    The speakers have landed for an extended demo. Kudos to the Polk family for exceeding expectations once again. I don't many, check that, any speaker companies that send demo speakers out for our listening enjoyment. Look for a detailed review soon.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2007
    Enjoy Walter, you've got one hell of dedicated room.
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2007
    Got a chance to spend some serious time listening to an equal mix of HT and music. I wrote up my thoughts here, http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/floorstanding/VM30/?reviews=1
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Great idea for posting the reviews. Thanks for taking the time to demo the speakers Walter.
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2007
    And for you metroplex audioholics, whose on deck for the VM30's?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2007
    Andy is. Let me know a time for pickup, and I'll grab them and take them down to Andy's and get him going on the demo. After that, I'm going to force them on some local polkies.

    Stay tuned Walter, you've got new RTiA floorstanders headed your way after break in.....

    If you could when you have time, post a review on the product page for the VM30.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited November 2007
    If I had a more worthy system to run them, I'd consider that offer as well. I'm just about to start redoing the living room as I bought a new plasma TV so I can get more of my 2-channel gear in there instead of my office. So, my location for current listening wouldn't do them justice. I also have a new Sunfire sub coming in the next couple of days and it won't be anywhere near musical yet, either.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2007
    You are next on the demo, after Andy. I don't care what you run them on, if it's entry level electronics GREAT - we need input across the board on these. ;)

    Then you are going to get some new RTiA's to play with in a few weeks, so be ready. It's your duty as a local polkie, you have no choice.

    Keith, you are next on my list.
    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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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited November 2007
    How soon will this be? Before or after Thanksgiving? I'll need to check my travel schedule and see when or where I have to be? Gotta love being an electronics rep during the Holidays...
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2007
    I'll be in contact, Andy is going to demo them for a couple weeks - so probably after the holidays.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2007
    I love my job. BTW, that link goes to the product review page.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited November 2007
    When Im done demo'ing the vm20's I'll demo the V30's.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    That's a local only demo. They are expensive and difficult to ship.
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    Russ, I can potentially pick these up tomorrow morning or mid-afternoon. Let me know if that works. If not, I'll be up in McKinney for Turkey Day next week.
    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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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited November 2007
    I might find some time early next year so put me on the list as well.
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2007
    Out with the 30's, in with the A5's. I think I'm really going to like these speakers. :)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2007
    Sign up Polkies
    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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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited December 2007
    okay. i am in the dfw area. i have sampled the vm30 at the frys store, but setup not correctly. it is in open space not in a room.. i understand there are speakers in the back. bi or di polar?.. however.. i would love to have a real listening experience to these new ones. i look forward to being impressed. i am an avid lsi person, as i do indeed own them. russman.. lets do some demo-ing. i do have some things i would like to ask.. bout the upcoming lsi.. however lets hear those vm30's.. hope it will not be like the a9's which where in a room
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited December 2007
    I'm not sure you'll like the VM30's over the LSi's, but by all means, demo away! I prefer the sound of the A5's over the VM30's. But that's probably due to the fact that the "A" line more closely resembles Polk's old LS line of speakers.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited December 2007
    Russ, I'm just about to walk out the door headed for Tulsa for the Holiday weekend. Maybe we can work out a meeting time for me to get the VM30's back to you so they can go to the next person on the list.

    Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, etc to all....
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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