Is Polk working on something new?

organ
organ Posts: 4,969
edited June 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Just wondering what the next "big" thing from Polk will be. They have so many technologies and patents, would be interesting to see what they're working on right now. A new technology/design to increase fidelity, new SDA, new LSi?

It was nice to see pics of Matt's prototype LSi/SDA in his home but wonder if they had thought about making SDA's again.

It's been a while since Polk took that big step forward with the introduction of the LSi line. I know there is the soundbar, new series of subs and those new towers (forgot model), but I'm thinking something new for 2ch.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2009
    I am sure they are working on something, but unsure what that is. They still hold the patent for SDA, but I would suspect (with no proof whatsoever) that it was Matt Polks passion to try and bring it back - Not Polk the companies.... (I could be very mistaken on that point though)

    Rest assured that they are working on something you have not heard yet though....

    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)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2009
    I am really hoping Polk would come up with the next level of LSi, that way I can upgrade up without dismantling the rest of my 7.1 LSis setup. Just the front.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    There's a bunch of stuff but I'm not sure what the timetable is on each one.
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited May 2009
    organ wrote: »
    Just wondering what the next "big" thing from Polk will be. They have so many technologies and patents, would be interesting to see what they're working on right now. A new technology/design to increase fidelity, new SDA, new LSi?

    It was nice to see pics of Matt's prototype LSi/SDA in his home but wonder if they had thought about making SDA's again.

    It's been a while since Polk took that big step forward with the introduction of the LSi line. I know there is the soundbar, new series of subs and those new towers (forgot model), but I'm thinking something new for 2ch.

    Are they called L/SDA's?... I'd love to see some pics of them. any chanse to get a peek?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2009
    Maybe they will wait for the economy to bounce back before releasing new stuff?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2009
    Airplay355 wrote: »
    Maybe they will wait for the economy to bounce back before releasing new stuff?

    That would be the Smart thing to do.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    There's a bunch of stuff but I'm not sure what the timetable is on each one.
    Ok, no time table but you could possibly elaborate on a bunch of stuff :confused::D unless you'd have to kill us if you tell us :o:(
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2009
    Can't wait for the new stuff to come out.

    Nooshinjohn,
    The pics are on the Polkfest 2008 pic compilation on this forum.

    Technokid,
    He works in Polk's Area 51 Secret Loudspeakers Research Facility:D;). There are a group of guys who have more knowledge about Polk's plans. Doro is one of the guys who met the man.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    I think Polk is releasing LSD.
    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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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited May 2009
    organ wrote: »
    and those new towers (forgot model), but I'm thinking something new for 2ch.

    Are you speaking of the TSi line?
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I think Polk is releasing LSD.

    I thought that stuff was illegal Ben, lol.
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    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
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I think Polk is releasing LSD.

    For true holographic imaging.... I can dig it...
    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)
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2009
    Wut,
    No, I meant the VM series. I'm not even sure where the TSi fit in. Are they suppose to be the new Monitor line?

    LOL:D:D I sure hope they don't start selling LSD:D:D
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited May 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I think Polk is releasing LSD.

    In for the beta please.....:D
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited May 2009
    organ wrote: »
    Wut,
    No, I meant the VM series. I'm not even sure where the TSi fit in. Are they suppose to be the new Monitor line?

    Ahhh, my bad. The TSi line as far as I can tell is either a temp. replacement or possibly a re-designed Monitor line. The specs on the two lines are very similar, the few cosmetic changes to the TSi line would be the only way to tell them apart. I have heard good things about them, but I love my Monitor 70's and 40's.
    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


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited May 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    For true holographic imaging.... I can dig it...

    Its really so you can see the sounds and hear the colors-dig it?
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited May 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I think Polk is releasing LSD.

    more like LSDA ;)
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    It's about time for a new flagship.
    "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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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited May 2009
    They need to release the LSRT's!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I think Polk is releasing LSD.
    Garantee to make everyone feel grea:D:cool:t
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Its really so you can see the sounds and hear the colors-dig it?
    Got it! I guess that is why sooo many claims to hear the difference! That is what you guys are talking about SNAKE OIL :D:cool:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    wutadumsn23 wrote: »
    Ahhh, my bad. The TSi line as far as I can tell is either a temp. replacement or possibly a re-designed Monitor line. The specs on the two lines are very similar, the few cosmetic changes to the TSi line would be the only way to tell them apart. I have heard good things about them, but I love my Monitor 70's and 40's.

    That's true the TSI is the Monitor replacement though Polk vehemently 'denied' that the Monitors were being discontinued when the TSI first appeared?

    I do think the cosmetic alterations to the M series will sell more of the TSIs; they look nice--and they too look a bit like Def Techs???

    As for the VM series. What's up with that? Def Tech is selling their Mythos like candy...and the VM series is eerily similar to the Mythos MINUS the race track powered sub and passive rads? Which, evidently blow the VM out of the water...so should Polk 'rethink' its VMs? Did it fall behind Def Tech on that design! Where's Mantis when you need him?

    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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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,375
    edited May 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    For true holographic imaging.... I can dig it...

    Wouldn't that be "holucinagenic" imaging. Not only do you hear the singers and musicians where they were on the sound stage but now you also see them ... or something form the far reaches of your psyche ... then somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly, A girl with kaleidoscope eyes. Cellophane flowers of yellow and green, Towering over your head. Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes, And she's gone.

    Sorry I'm back now, I got lost for a moment.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    There's a bunch of stuff but I'm not sure what the timetable is on each one.

    Lemme guess, its designed around HT, or you could have them shut me up by releasing something nice for 2-channel.

    I got a feeling I will be yaking for quite a while. At the fest Matt mentioned it may be time to upgrade the LSi but since he is gone I am not holding my breath. Polk seems to be focused on cashing in on HT products, not a bad thing, just not my primary thing.

    RT1
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    It's more than HT audio snob.
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2009
    cool, and remember I am a full figured, equal opportunity audio snob.......but I am calling tops.......

    I think Polk might want to consider a 2-channel u-tube ad with Brett dancing to his rig singing that new Nickelback song about something looking better when..........

    RT1
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2009
    RT1,
    What do you mean Matt's gone? Did he retire or something?:(
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2009
    Company got sold to def tech I think. He probably cashed in and checked out. :) I could be wrong though, don't hang me.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2009
    Oh man, I had no idea that happened. If Matt is not part of the company anymore, I doubt we'll see new SDA.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Its really so you can see the sounds and hear the colors-dig it?


    not to mention ,smell the color,, and hear them as well.;)

    and,, smell the sound.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    The two channel thing is dead. My next project is an SDA in wall setup for the bedroom. unobtrusive, but SDA none the less. Maybe it can fly for Polk?
    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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