matthew polk : what are your main speakers?

mikeinaustin
mikeinaustin Posts: 12
edited June 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
just curious as to what your main speakers are these days? any of you know? regardless of cost, what is the best speaker you ever heard?
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited June 2008
    Srt.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2008
    No SRT. It's a custom HT. I'm not sure what he uses in smaller areas or rooms.
    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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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
    Mike, are you wondering about HT or 2 Ch?
    Jake
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited June 2008
    Am pretty sure we can rule out bose :)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2008
    mikeinaustin wrote: »
    what is the best speaker you ever heard?
    That's a question that I can not answer. Every speaker has it's advantages and it's own deficiencies, unfortunately.
    ~ 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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    ....unfortunately.

    I say fortunately! That's what gives them their unique sound and character.
    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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2008
    Variety is a good thing.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • mule
    mule Posts: 282
    edited June 2008
    Best speaker I have ever heard?

    Thats easy, Christopher walken.

    http://koti.mbnet.fi/badbee/wavs/vendetta.wav
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    I say fortunately! That's what gives them their unique sound and character.
    Actually, that is a good way to look at it. Duly noted. ;):D
    ~ 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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    Variety is a good thing.

    BDT

    You know TLW says the same thing...............:D

    The best speaker is whatever one I am listening to in the moment.

    Friends dont let Friends listen to junk.

    RT1
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    Bose
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited June 2008
    I've always wondered what Matt Polk had in his house. My guess is that it's a custom job that is either based on Polk design or something that the next high end Polk will be based on.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2008
    Sony Home Theatre in a Box.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2008
    A few years ago at a polkfest Matt was interested in setting up the ultimate bass system for his system in his new home. Man, I bet if he did it he is now listening to something pretty special. I do remember that at some point he was rumoured to have an SRT system.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • simphiwes
    simphiwes Posts: 116
    edited June 2008
    Polk Audio Monitor 40
    (((((STEREO)))))
    System 1(complete)
    Front: Rti8
    Intergrated: Valve Audio Epsilon
    CD Player: Xindak Muse Delux 1.0
    Media Player: Mede8er MED 200
    Behringer DAC
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited June 2008
    Polk Audio RTA 15TL and 2 Velodyne F1500'S...
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    None. Sick of dealing with speakers, speakers everyday.
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  • simphiwes
    simphiwes Posts: 116
    edited June 2008
    Monitor 40 mysteriously blew tweeters today. Wasnt even playin loud either(9oclock on the volume knob), guess after 3yrs 6mths i should expct this. Still love their sound though.(when they are working that is)
    (((((STEREO)))))
    System 1(complete)
    Front: Rti8
    Intergrated: Valve Audio Epsilon
    CD Player: Xindak Muse Delux 1.0
    Media Player: Mede8er MED 200
    Behringer DAC
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
    A pair of full-range drivers on 1wpc tubes. :D
    Jake
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited June 2008
    Carver AL-IIIs w/ Infinity Kappa upgrade to woofers.

    Oops~~Can I say that in the Polk forum?!?

    :confused::):confused::)
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2008
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    welcome Wabbit.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited June 2008
    Hey TNRabbit! Welcome to CP!
    ~ 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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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited June 2008
    Thanks guyz!

    I USED to own Polks....does that count?!?
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited June 2008
    madmax wrote: »
    A few years ago at a polkfest Matt was interested in setting up the ultimate bass system for his system in his new home.

    Thats pretty funny, right there.:D
    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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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited June 2008
    Matt's got an SRT setup out in the warehouse at the HQ, he doesn't need another set at home. Oh, and rumour has it he has a brand new set of SRTs still in crates hidden away somewhere.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited June 2008
    nadams wrote: »
    Matt's got an SRT setup out in the warehouse at the HQ, he doesn't need another set at home. Oh, and rumour has it he has a brand new set of SRTs still in crates hidden away somewhere.

    Hidden with the National Treasure.
    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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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited June 2008
    Polk Black Laquer SDA-1.2 TLs with tweeter upgrade and rebuilt crossovers!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2008
    Either a lot of people don't know how to read, or there are a lot of people with the name Matthew Polk out there.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2008
    Lol :D
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2008
    ROTFLMAO!!!! Good one Face!
    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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