Where are Polk speakers assembled?
I understand that the great majority of speakers are designed in North America and Europe, but that labour costs currently force most speaker companies to have their speakers put together in Asia, and in particular China.
I own 2 Polk Rti6s, and I was wondering whether anyone knows where they where manufactured.
I own 2 Polk Rti6s, and I was wondering whether anyone knows where they where manufactured.
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China.
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where else.
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I noticed on a DSW Pro 400 it was from Vietnam.
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disneyjoe7 wrote: »where else.
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Check out this article...
http://www.soundadviceblog.com/?p=4
Look at the section entitled, "Designed in the USA, manufactured offshore". Interesting article, BTW. -
So long as it's designed here & ends up in my home in perfect working order & looks, I really don't care.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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Are the LSi also built outside the US?
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Thiel is built in Kentucky. Krell is built in Connecticut. BE AMERICAN. BUY AMERICAN!!!
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Thiel is built in Kentucky. Krell is built in Connecticut. BE AMERICAN. BUY AMERICAN!!!
Excellent point. I was just getting ready to buy 3 VM20's. Now I'm having second thoughts. -
Ron, don't start that crap again....
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Why is it crap? It's a valid point to some people?
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Why is it crap??
Why is *what* crap? Who is Polkmaniac referring to? No one signed their post "Ron", and that's not anyone's handle in this thread.It's a valid point to some people?
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The Ron in question is rskarvan since his instant message username is ronskarvan. I assume the "crap" was the "buy American" sentiment. Buying American is a valid point to many people in this country.
I'd not considered that Polk wasn't assembled here in the States and now that I am it changes how I feel about making the purchase.GlennJames wrote: »Why is *what* crap? Who is Polkmaniac referring to? No one signed their post "Ron", and that's not anyone's handle in this thread.
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I believe they were saying that because just because your American doesn't mean American products are best. A good example is American automobiles. Sure, you are giving some guy in detroit a job, but your POS is guzzling gas and gonna break twice as soon/often as the Toyota or something you *could* buy. If Americans companies weren't blinded by how much they could hit our wallets for, and started putting out quality products, maybe more people would buy them. Then again, maybe not...Update: Once again allowed on polk forums from work! New job yaaaay. Well sorta.
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I realize buying American isn't always best quality-wise. And I'm not as concerned about automobiles. My point is that I've never considered it that much with home audio (obvious to most I guess). My wife and I are starting to think more about buying local and buying things produced in the States. I'd just not thought of it in conjunction with buying these new Polks I was considering. That's all.I believe they were saying that because just because your American doesn't mean American products are best. A good example is American automobiles. Sure, you are giving some guy in detroit a job, but your POS is guzzling gas and gonna break twice as soon/often as the Toyota or something you *could* buy. If Americans companies weren't blinded by how much they could hit our wallets for, and started putting out quality products, maybe more people would buy them. Then again, maybe not...
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Buying American automobiles supports American engineers mainly. Most American cars are made oversees. There are some Japanese cars that are 100% assembled in the US. I think it's a wash. Personally, I buy Japanese cars for the reliability but try to get something that is assembled here.
If you are wondering how to best help our economy with the rebate checks then make sure the money will stay as much as possible in the US.
- Do not buy electronics in general (unfortunately this means no Polks), and do not buy goods from Walmart. The money will just go to Asia.
- Spread the money around and buy smaller things instead of one big purchase.
- Buy from mom and pop stores.
- Buy services, go out to dinner more often.
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Good luck with all of that. The situation is what it is. Neither Polk or any other AMERICAN company is going to change their way of doing business. The order of the day is to outsource as much as possible to save a buck in labor & increase shareholders profits as well as their own.
It's the American way & always has been!
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Well said, cfrizz.Update: Once again allowed on polk forums from work! New job yaaaay. Well sorta.
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Good luck with all of that.
It's not that hard. You just have to be conscientious about it. Of course there are some things that are unavoidable. I will continue to buy Polk's because that is where I find the value. I could buy a Saturn, but I find more value in Honda's,Toyota's, or Nissan's. The last Nissan I bought was 100% assembled in Tennessee. I accept this type of purchase knowing that I at least support some US jobs.
Don't just give up on the idea of "Buying American". If you really want to help this economy out then don't spend your rebate check on a shiny new LCD TV. Most of that money will simply go oversees. There are plenty of ways to spend the money locally. -
Never said or implied that Polk or any other company would change their way of business. ALL I am stating is that it's given me food for thought. I worked as a software engineer for Cisco Systems for many years before going to med school and I know exactly how outsourcing works. I saw many jobs sent to India and abroad because of costs.
However, that doesn't preclude me from purchasing an American product when/if I find something that suits my needs and is reliable. I'm all for a global community and doing business with any company, but again, if I can get something local or US made, I'm going to do so.
I realize it's a complicated issue at best.Good luck with all of that. The situation is what it is. Neither Polk or any other AMERICAN company is going to change their way of doing business. The order of the day is to outsource as much as possible to save a buck in labor & increase shareholders profits as well as their own.
It's the American way & always has been!
Get products you like, can rely on, & work to make your life easier or more enjoyable. And worry about stuff you can actually change in your own small scope. This isn't one of them. -
I don't get why so many people object to ANY overseas product. I'm sure these same people may consider or have considered buying some classic B&W or some good Celestions. However, these are British, and, therefore, not American, so what's the big fuss? So many great things are made outside of the US and just as we haven't considered British-made speakers "poor" quality, eventually the quality production coming out of Asia will reach this same level of no objection. It's only personal bias and racism that tends to stir a lot of the anti-Asian sentiment (not saying anyone here)(I'm from Alabama so I've witnessed the definition of bias and racism). Just food for thought...
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Get products you like, can rely on, & work to make your life easier or more enjoyable. And worry about stuff you can actually change in your own small scope. This isn't one of them.
The ultimate power in any business transaction is always the customer and his right to choose. My advice would be to save-up-a-little-coin and buy some of the best audio components in the world - THAT ARE MANUFACTURED RIGHT HERE IN THE USA.
These companies will then invest in AMERICAN MANUFACTURING and that will provide AMERICAN JOBS and contribute positively to our GDP and the value of the AMERICAN DOLLAR which will ultimately affect everything including the price we pay at the pump for a gallon of gasoline.
VOTING WITH YOUR CONSUMER DOLLAR IS THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF BEING AN AMERICAN. YOU CAN INVEST IN THE USA - or - you can invest in the Peoples Republic of China (which has a communist government). YOU DECIDE. But, don't naively think that your decision doesn't matter. IT DOES MATTER!!! -
Too bad more American products are made quality anymore. And to the guy who said his Nissan was made entirely in Tenessee, Toyota has 11 factories open in America now, tying with GM, the largest vehicle manufacturer in America, if I'm not mistaken. Just because those are Japanese car companies, they are doing a good thing and giving Americans jobs as well, while still managing to put out a damn good product.Update: Once again allowed on polk forums from work! New job yaaaay. Well sorta.
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The ultimate power in any business transaction is always the customer and his right to choose. My advice would be to save-up-a-little-coin and buy some of the best audio components in the world - THAT ARE MANUFACTURED RIGHT HERE IN THE USA.
These companies will then invest in AMERICAN MANUFACTURING and that will provide AMERICAN JOBS and contribute positively to our GDP and the value of the AMERICAN DOLLAR which will ultimately affect everything including the price we pay at the pump for a gallon of gasoline.
VOTING WITH YOUR CONSUMER DOLLAR IS THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF BEING AN AMERICAN. YOU CAN INVEST IN THE USA - or - you can invest in the Peoples Republic of China (which has a communist government). YOU DECIDE. But, don't naively think that your decision doesn't matter. IT DOES MATTER!!!
biggest pile of crapI have seen this week... second only to the one my dog dropped this AM in the yard..
the richest AMERICAN companies make their highest profits by investing OVERSEAS..not by reinvesting in the USA -
Good luck with all of that. The situation is what it is. Neither Polk or any other AMERICAN company is going to change their way of doing business. The order of the day is to outsource as much as possible to save a buck in labor & increase shareholders profits as well as their own.
It's the American way & always has been!
Get products you like, can rely on, & work to make your life easier or more enjoyable. And worry about stuff you can actually change in your own small scope. This isn't one of them.
Well said. After we're done using SE Asia will move to Russia and other lagging economies in Asia, and after that we'll move to Africa. -
back to the subject line....it says my Polk LS90's were lovingly hand made on the 3rd rock from the Sun......is this good?????
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The ultimate power in any business transaction is always the customer and his right to choose. My advice would be to save-up-a-little-coin and buy some of the best audio components in the world - THAT ARE MANUFACTURED RIGHT HERE IN THE USA.
These companies will then invest in AMERICAN MANUFACTURING and that will provide AMERICAN JOBS and contribute positively to our GDP and the value of the AMERICAN DOLLAR which will ultimately affect everything including the price we pay at the pump for a gallon of gasoline.
VOTING WITH YOUR CONSUMER DOLLAR IS THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF BEING AN AMERICAN. YOU CAN INVEST IN THE USA - or - you can invest in the Peoples Republic of China (which has a communist government). YOU DECIDE. But, don't naively think that your decision doesn't matter. IT DOES MATTER!!!
Jesus you sound like every other Indiana native.I should've listened way back in 2008, they told me I'd go broke... they were right -
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Can anyone tell me what was the last series / line of speakers that come out of the factory before they went the china way?2 Channel
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