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Dr.DB
Dr.DB Posts: 1
edited December 2008 in The Clubhouse
Letter from Matthew Polk;
http://dr-db.com/blog/?p=1575

Happy Holidays to the Community

-dB
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2008
    What the....:eek:
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited December 2008
    Breaking news!

    I guess it's time for Matt to enjoy the good life. I doubt that he'll do much more than tinker since he probably signed a non-compete agreement with the sale. He may have been under contract for a limited time. We'll see how this plays out.

    Good luck Matt in whatever you do!
    Carl

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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited December 2008
    I wouldn't have expected that to happen so suddenly.........Power to him.......he started a GREAT company that I know we all thank him for.......

    Merry Christmas Matt.
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2008
    Probably one of the most difficult things he had to do in his life - leave. Good luck Matt and thanks.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,705
    edited December 2008
    No surprise, is it? He's old enough; he's been astonishingly successful. What else does he have to prove?
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited December 2008
    Not that I'm a cynic or anything, but......

    First post, Google didn't corroborate, any confirmation anywhere else?
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,457
    edited December 2008
    Best wishes and thanks for all the good sound.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2008
    If thats true I wish you the best and thanks for doing what you did.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2008
    Good luck Matt and thanks.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2008
    If he is as much of a nerd as he says he is, he'll probably show up here and start gabbing with you crack pots.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited December 2008
    I think the 'crack pots' are the ones that would keep him away.......lol......
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2008
    Thanks Matt, and Polk for building affordable, quality speakers.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,705
    edited December 2008
    It was quite rude of me not to say thanks, too!
    Thank you Matthew and all of the Polk folk.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited December 2008
    I would like to thank Matthew Polk for his passion that led him to design and manufacture speakers and other products for all of us crack pots to enjoy.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited December 2008
    Good luck Matt and Thank You!! Hopefully you'll continue to come to Polkfests - gotta get my 1.2's Owner's Manual signed! :)

    Robbie
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

    Exercise (Kabuki speaker) Room: Kenwood KR-9600 Receiver, Pioneer CS-99a Speakers, Sansui SP-X9000 Speakers (not pretty, but LOUD! :) )
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    Good luck Matt,, and thanks for the memories,,as I'm reminded each time I play em' :cool:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    Wow...that's a shock. I hope he enjoys whatever he pursues in life now. He's definitely achieved a lot in his life, he deserves a break now.


    Also...I can't help but wonder if that was the man himself that posted this thread...With a screen name like Dr. dB, and it being his first post and all. Anyone else get the same impression?
    The nirvana inducer-
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2008
    Good Luck and I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thank you for your hard work and effort in making Polk Audio what it is today. I have enjoyed your speakers for years and will continue for years into the future.

    Merry Christmas and God bless.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,678
    edited December 2008
    It would appear that Dr Db, aka Michael Braithwaite, may be in a position to know what he's talking about.

    According to his web site:


    "— Matthew Polk, Founder, Polk Audio
    was with another company when working with Michael at NetStreams

    “Mike’s ability to understand and develop new technology and deliver a superior result is what impresses me the most. Not to mention he always greets you with a smile. Great positive guy to work with.” November 11, 2008"


    Well, if Matthew Polk is retiring, I'd say he's earned his stripes; definitely did well, made positive contributions to the field, and seemingly did so with class.
    Sal Palooza
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  • sophie
    sophie Posts: 511
    edited December 2008
    someone was look for a conformation...http://www.twice.com/article/CA6624645.html

    thanks for the great speakers you have made.

    Payton
    Polk monitor 10B's and 5 jr's
    Adcom gfa 5500 and HK/240
    Adcom gtp 400
    Adcom gcp 600
    MusicHall MMF 2.1 TT
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited December 2008
    Dr.DB wrote: »
    Letter from Matthew Polk;
    http://dr-db.com/blog/?p=1575

    Happy Holidays to the Community

    -dB
    Thanks to dB for giving us the news before even Google could find it!

    Thanks to everyone at Polk Audio for what they have done for all of us, and thanks in advance to the great team there for everything that they continue to do for us (most of us know first hand how true the former is, some of us also know first hand how equally true the latter is).

    Happy Holidays Polk Audio!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2008
    Bummer. :( The company may still bear his name...but it won't be the same. His passion for the business will impossible to replace.
    "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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2008
    Congratulations to Matt on retiring, best of luck on your new ventures.

    As for Polk as a whole, I can't imagine how much Matt will be missed. Hopefully Polk will continue down the same path that has worked for them for the last 20+ years.
    "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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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2008
    I can't really blame him for retiring. Now he doesn't have to go to those Star Trek conventions.....A.K.A. Polkfest:p
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited December 2008
    Good Luck Matt. You deserve to relax if you know what that word means:)

    Also I don't want to leave out Jim Herd who was always so a great host at the HQ tours. Thanks again.

    Change is hard but Polk will survive. They have many tenured staff to carry the torch.

    Matt the signed poster is framed and is hung in the wall. What a prized possesion.

    Best of luck

    Jim
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2008
    I can't begin to count how many Polk Audio products I've had in our home over the years.

    Many thanks to you Mr. Polk,hoping you enjoy retirement as much as you enjoyed your Audio adventure.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited December 2008
    People like mr Polk don't stay retired for long.
    Who knows maybe he'll start a new audio company.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited December 2008
    A tip o' the hat Matt and thanks for all you and the team have done for the world of audio. Polk Rocks!
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited December 2008
    Well then, congrats on the retirement Mr. Polk! You've built a fine company that anyone would be proud of, take some time and enjoy the fruits of your efforts; you deserve it!


    My apologies to the good Dr. for my cynicism.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited December 2008
    Thank you, Mr. Polk.
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