Polk Audio IHT - Instant Home Theater - Demo

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    seeclear wrote: »
    Doro, I don't know how the order should go and I don't want to step on any toes, but Disc Jockey is close to me just down in Colorado Springs, if you wanted us to arrange a direct handoff, that might be possible. Let me know.
    TC

    Absolutely, drop him a message. That would be great.

    I encourage all local hand-off type arrangements for all these demos.
    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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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Absolutely, drop him a message. That would be great.

    I encourage all local hand-off type arrangements for all these demos.

    Will do. I just sent him a PM:D
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited October 2010
    I just wanted to drop a line in here to Dorokusai. I have the IHT 6000 and am ready to return or ship to the next person. Let me know...
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited October 2010
    Hand-off completed with seeclear this morning, it is in my possession now.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    Lasareath - The list is only a list. I'm running it logistically for the most part.

    DJ & Seeclear - Great work, thanks for handling a local exchange.

    Okiepolkie - I'm not sure WTH is going on with your packaging. I've requested it at least 3 times.
    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited October 2010
    I'm ready to pack this up and ship it off to the next guy. I'm not sure if this is known but there is no remote and it is missing one of the cradles. Seeclear said that this is how he got it so no telling when it happened, just an fyi.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    Label sent to DJ for MrBofus.
    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited October 2010
    For some reason I can't vpn in to the email account you sent it to. I will print it out tomorrow when I get to my office and get it shipped straight away.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Label sent to DJ for MrBofus.

    Great, I will be on the look out and cant wait to try it.
    Thanks again.
    Greg (mrbofus)
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • jps
    jps Posts: 23
    edited October 2010
    Is it to late to take part in the testing of this system? I'd like to take part if possible. Thanks.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    jps wrote: »
    Is it to late to take part in the testing of this system? I'd like to take part if possible. Thanks.

    Unfortunately, you're too new of a member JPS. Stick around and you can participate down the road.
    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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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited October 2010
    I wanted to let you know these demos do more than just satisfy the prurient curiosity of the CP members. My father in law was here while I had this hooked up and will be buying the TOTL version for his new basement remodel.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    That's awesome DJ.
    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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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited October 2010
    My turn in the rotation should be at the door soon. (its been shipped by disc jockey)
    I am very interested and in researching this unit, I see a quite a few available for sale on Polks direct site as refurbished units.
    My question is why so many? is there a common issue with this set up?
    Just wondering and will post my review after my demo.
    Thanks
    Greg
    Im sorry if this isnt the proper place for this post- G
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    They sell thousands of these units and even when it's returned for no problem at all from X location and it's sent back to Polk for whatever reason, it becomes refurbished because it has to be inspected. It doesn't mean something was always fixed, replaced or the fire damage was spray painted over to look like new....get what I'm saying?

    In telecom we'd have parts come back as NFF....No Fault Found and it works the same way here. It could have been anything including cosmetic issues.
    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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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited October 2010
    Cool, I get it.
    Thanks
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited October 2010
    The IHT arrived today. I havent unboxed it yet but it appears to be in good shape.
    I will hopefully get it hooked up tonite!
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • jps
    jps Posts: 23
    edited October 2010
    I plan to stick around....but when can I take part?
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited November 2010
    I recieved the IHT on friday. All looks good except it is missing 1 cradle (leg). I believe this was mentioned earlier. Hooked up and enjoying it. So far I am impressed with the sound and the bass for the little wireless sub.
    Even the WIFE said "that sounds prety good". So the WAF is there.
    I will post full review in a week or so.
    Thanks again.
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    Email me from here Mrbofus and I'll get that part to you.
    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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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited November 2010
    I finally got my review done. Sorry it took so long. And thanks for the opportunity to try this out!

    Polk Rocks!
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited November 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Email me from here Mrbofus and I'll get that part to you.

    Thanks, but since my time is about up with this unit how about sending me shipping labels to for the next in lines and you can ship the craddle directly to whom ever is next? would that work or do you prefer to ship it to me and I will pass it along as a complete unit?
    Which ever you want to do. I have really enjoyed this little unit. It really does make huge improvements in sound quality vs the flat screen TV alone.
    I will be sure to post my review and I thank you again for the demo!
    Greg
    PS and the wife likes it too!! BONUS
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    I can do that.
    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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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited November 2010
    doro,
    I am ready to pass this along anytime. Send me labels and I will get it out to the next person to enjoy.
    Greg
    MrBofus
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    The unit is going to Packetjones next and cradles have been ordered. I'll send the labels later.
    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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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited November 2010
    I will keep enjoying it untill then.
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited December 2010
    I would like to demo this for my bedroom TV. Let me know when its available.
    Thanks!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    Libertytc - You have been added.

    Mrbofus - Labels have been sent to you for Packetjones.
    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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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited December 2010
    Labels received, will try to get it out today. Thanks again for the demo. It was great!
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • dmc1751
    dmc1751 Posts: 1
    edited December 2010
    I just purchased a new Polk Audio one step Instant Home Theater, how do I hook up my cable box and CD/DVD player so they play thru the sound bar?? Thanks
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