SurroundBar SDA IHT

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited June 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
You gaming folks may be interested in this...if you haven't read about it from the home page already. Be constructive with your comments.

SurroundBar SDA IHT

They're MAY be a couple to send out for exclusive Club Polk demos if you people can behave yourselves....if that's even possible. That's only after Russman and I get to tear them up beforehand :)

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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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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2009
    oooooooooo, pretty, sign me up I wanna break one in, lol.
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


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    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2009
    Thats cool! Doing 5.1 for puters sucks! Can you add me to the list?
    Thanks
    Ben
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2009
    I had the chance to test this product, and I was very impressed! Compared to my Sony XBR LCD, which has good sound for a TV, this thing rocked. It's on the list to get for my parents as the perfect simple and good sounding way for them to get better sound in their TV room without going to a full blown HT system.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2009
    I'd love to give it a try.
    "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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    I'm interested . I was looking on the website and was wondering how it would compare to my BOSE 321 system I HAD in my bedroom.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2009
    I would love to compare these to my vintage sda/srt speakers.
    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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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited January 2009
    A wireless sub and a way to get surround without running wires under the rug and hanging speakers off the walls? I think they nailed it with that combo.

    Is the SurroundBar unit the same one we heard in the demo at HQ? Al told me the SurroundBar needs to be in front of a flat wall. Would it completely kill the SDA/surround if it were corner loaded?
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2009
    No, it's smaller. It's not wall dependent but I'm sure the room, as with anything, would be a factor.
    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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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited January 2009
    MSRP $549.95 - now that is frigging cool!

    hmm reviews say 499.00 (even better)

    What is the MSRP?
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited January 2009
    If you have it coming near Toledo, I am in. My girlfriend hates my setup now and if things are going any further I have to fix that. The great thing about her though is she is will to give to receive...
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • Murray1
    Murray1 Posts: 193
    edited January 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    I had the chance to test this product, and I was very impressed! Compared to my Sony XBR LCD, which has good sound for a TV, this thing rocked. It's on the list to get for my parents as the perfect simple and good sounding way for them to get better sound in their TV room without going to a full blown HT system.

    dkg999,

    Looks like you have the same system I am considering. Economy is tough and I wanted your input on using a soundbar until I can make the big purchase. I have a 46 sony in a 13x30 room. Sony is wall mounted with seats approximately 10 back from mounting wall. Thinking maybe to use soundbar on alt tv when I move up. Your thoughts...........

    Thanks
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2009
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    MSRP $549.95 - now that is frigging cool!

    hmm reviews say 499.00 (even better)

    What is the MSRP?

    you have to be kidding, makes it sort of a no brainer at 499.00. The demo bar at the Fest was awesome.

    RT1
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2009
    Murray1 wrote: »
    dkg999,

    Looks like you have the same system I am considering. Economy is tough and I wanted your input on using a soundbar until I can make the big purchase. I have a 46 sony in a 13x30 room. Sony is wall mounted with seats approximately 10 back from mounting wall. Thinking maybe to use soundbar on alt tv when I move up. Your thoughts...........

    Thanks

    In that size room you might consider going with an AVR and the 46" SurroundBar, rather than the IHT. You could then also add a sub connected to the AVR. I think this would fill your room better. The IHT would work in my opinion, but would not be as optimal in that room, at least for a really good HT experience based on what I look for.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Murray1
    Murray1 Posts: 193
    edited January 2009
    See that Polk's ebay direct has original 42" w/sub on auction starting at $299. The 50" model is only offered as new. Wondering if the original 42" is worth considering w/ my 46" Sony. I am up for a new onkyo 706 or 806 receiver so it looks like 42 or 50 is the way to go. Also wondering if soundbar will process HD Audio(True Dolby) from Onk-- is an HDMI port required on the soundbar? Quite a difference in price considering the auction option for the 42. If anyone is using the 42 in a 15X30 room, I would appreciate your input.

    Thanks all
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  • Murray1
    Murray1 Posts: 193
    edited January 2009
    Went and listened to soundbar 50. Think I will wait and save my money for LSi package. No HD Audio and surround is pretty limited for sure. OK if no desire for more effective HT system but I guess I am spoiled by starting my search with LSi 9's and 7's. Listened to them again after the soundbar and they sound sweeeeeet.
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  • olehandro
    olehandro Posts: 3
    edited June 2009
    Nice
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2009
    Murray1 wrote: »
    See that Polk's ebay direct has original 42" w/sub on auction starting at $299. The 50" model is only offered as new. Wondering if the original 42" is worth considering w/ my 46" Sony. I am up for a new onkyo 706 or 806 receiver so it looks like 42 or 50 is the way to go. Also wondering if soundbar will process HD Audio(True Dolby) from Onk-- is an HDMI port required on the soundbar? Quite a difference in price considering the auction option for the 42. If anyone is using the 42 in a 15X30 room, I would appreciate your input.

    Thanks all

    I believe the 50" to be much better than the smaller 42"....I've owned all of them. No HDMI requirement, it(SB50 & SB42) has binding posts like a regular speaker.
    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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