Why does Polk's Wikipedia page suck?

wizzy
wizzy Posts: 867
edited January 2011 in The Clubhouse
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polk_Audio

blah ... think we need to get to editing :)

[update 1/11/08 11:57pm EST]
Added background section to Wikipedia entry
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2008
    Go for it.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited January 2008
    That does suck ****...
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited January 2008
    To contrast, here is the Bose site -

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bose_Corporation
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited January 2008
    Well, I can see I'm going to have to go equipment hunting now. :D
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Since when did Polk start making receivers & amplifiers???

    Someone sure screwed that one up!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited January 2008
    Actually, the have car amps listed on their product page .. and a tuner.

    I have added a "Background" section to the Wiki page - check it out and let me know what you think.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited January 2008
    wizzy wrote: »
    Actually, the have car amps listed on their product page .. and a tuner.

    I have added a "Background" section to the Wiki page - check it out and let me know what you think.

    Getting better. 10 posts in 3+ years and two tonight! Keep posting and fixing up that Wiki page.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    wizzy wrote: »
    Actually, the have car amps listed on their product page .. and a tuner.

    I have added a "Background" section to the Wiki page - check it out and let me know what you think.

    You just added that? Good job.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited January 2008
    it doesn't suck anymore
    Receiver - Onkyo HT-R340
    Front - Pioneer S-HF21
    Center -Onkyo SKC-340C
    Surround Back - Polk R15 <--Ticket to club polk
    Subwoofer - Onkyo SKW-340
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Ahh, ok, I think you should add: "The company also produces a wide range of other audio products such as amplifiers and FM tuners for cars."

    Or something along those lines. Since I don't have a car I had no clue that they did so.
    wizzy wrote: »
    Actually, the have car amps listed on their product page .. and a tuner.

    I have added a "Background" section to the Wiki page - check it out and let me know what you think.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Polk addict
    Polk addict Posts: 558
    edited January 2008
    OMG, that is soooooooo lame... Good job with the background section!! Unfortunately I don't really know diddly squat about this company except that their speakers kick some behind!! :)
    Chiranth
    hoosier21 wrote:
    Cobra + SDA's = dead amps laying all around.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,174
    edited January 2008
    cfrizz wrote: »
    ... Since I don't have a car I had no clue that they did so.
    Good for you (saving the planet, and spending your money on audio instead: a lot better than paying to get stuck in traffic)! Unfortunately, transportation is so non-existent in L.A. that if you don't live near a metro line, you have no option but to have a car or stop existing in any modern sense of the term.

    I also didn't know Polk Audio made auto stuff until I joined Club Polk.
    Alea jacta est!
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Since when did Polk start making receivers & amplifiers???

    Someone sure screwed that one up!


    At Polk Fest they had tables with Car Audio Amps and speaks in the conference room, and we went into the Car Audio Bay and saw what they were installing.....
    ....And you recieved a XM tuner !!

    Reeemember ?!! ;)


    Are we getting old timers ?!! :p
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    LOL! I remember now, but I didn't pay that much attention to it. Thanks for the reminder Robert!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    They just have to have a page to make up for their products.
    Jake
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2011
    Wikipedia is community edited. Anyone on this site could spend an hour and rewrite it.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2011
    Pretty low on the priority list, between the main site, FB, and press, Polk is pretty well covered. Who needs Wiki.

    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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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2011
    "Spare Change?"
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Good Point Russman,

    I always tell my students to double check anything they find on Wiki against primary sources. And in this case. The primary source would be Polk itself!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2011
    Most colleges and universities won't let you use Wiki as a source, period.
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Most colleges and universities won't let you use Wiki as a source, period.

    That's right. That cannot be a FINAL reference but I allow my students to use it in searches as long as they are aware that I'll be at there at the end of their paper and I'll be looking for primary sources and reliable information. Since I know what that is, it's not a problem and it gets some students started, after which I can get them into the LIBRARY among other scholarly venues and sources!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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