MFW15 AV123 is this the best 500$ bangfb

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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    what did you say ?? im a bit of a slow polk,............ didnt you send me like 6 messages about thread crapping because i never liked a masturbation comment on a( thank you) thread ? You were saying all kinds of stupid things and now you come to crap on my thread with your meaningless self publisher comment , all because i am taking a high risk product into consideration with my own money that i earned . I bet your **** dips down to like 10 hz when you take a dump ya fat lump of
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,841
    edited June 2009
    Like I said......
    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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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    polly want a cracker?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,841
    edited June 2009
    Having another slow night I see, keep up the good work.
    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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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    why dont you go look at your **** in the mirror 1nut
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    Slowpolky,

    What's up with you charging to other polkies who had given you good advise? Besides, what did F1 did to you to deserve your pissing behavior? F1 is a very helpful to many polkies here!

    But I'll chime in for the AV123 MFW15....It's a good sub when it works. But about 70% of the time, it quits. If you want it, go for it! If you feel it's a bang for the bucks, it will be quite a bang for you (may be in the back instead of a buck). I have no beef with AV123. Just repeating what others have been telling you all along.

    I hope AV123 will get the new amp out to prevent the amp failure. Good Luck with your decision!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    hi mega , maybe f1 is cool with other polkies , but he chimes in here with a smarty pants comment.....and his name is slowwwwwwww,, I could post the bunch of childish im's he's sent me , i reply ,just to be polite,, and hes like' dont ever im me again ?? So the fact that he comes to my thread to ridicule me is very annoying . see my point? i'm sure people will think i'm a dick ,who cares? just because some1 has alot of posts doesnt mean there special
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    I will add that ive never been rude to any1 who's given me advise
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,841
    edited June 2009
    Once again the roadrunner
    Leaves the coyote in the dust
    You've got another plan of action
    But we all know it ain't never gonna work
    It must be hard having dog dreams
    That never come true
    And don't you just wish that you could
    Make half of the speed I do
    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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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    some1 needs a hug
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    Oh jesus.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2009
    Slowpolk, you seem genuine in looking for feedback but do not get upset if you are hearing feedback you do not like.

    I caution you on coming back at members like F1 and others. You will not get better information than from these guys and if you listen to them you will learn alot.

    I take it you are a young man and may not have had to learn to bite your lip.

    Chill out, move on if you don't like the feedback and contribute often but listen more.
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited June 2009
    Just would like to add that i have several products from AV123 and couldnt be hapier with them


    I had a problem with one of my sub drivers surrounds coming loose on my strata minis and they sent me out a replacement immediately and free of charge... they didnt even want the replaced driver back.

    Also i have a pair of x-subs. i bought each one about 3-4 months apart. when i recieved the second one it was slightly larger in dimensions (a different factory) they replaced my original X-sub that was 3-4 months old with another brand new one to match my recent purchase. No Charge!

    Since then i havent had any problems. However i will say that this was all before the forum 'meltdown' and the recent problems they have been having. Bang for buck i dont think they can be beat and have taken care of me in the past.

    Just my experience. Good luck!
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    slowpolky wrote: »
    what do you mean apphd ? and where can i source this info at?


    Not sure there is anything I could add, but in case you still care to read more here ya go:
    http://www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6
    or you could probably do a search on any audio forum for the MFW and see more of the same. If you are not in a hurry and can wait it out, see when the reliability is really fixed and AV123 looks more stable then give it a shot. But when that takes place look for the price to go up.

    If you are in a hurry look at the numerous other outstanding options mentioned.

    Have you checked out these:
    http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=618

    Very close in price (when you add shipping to the MFW) yes the spec sheet gives you better numbers with the MFW, but that is just ink on paper. (take it for what it's worth)
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    dipiazza wrote: »
    Just would like to add that i have several products from AV123 and couldnt be hapier with them


    I had a problem with one of my sub drivers surrounds coming loose on my strata minis and they sent me out a replacement immediately and free of charge... they didnt even want the replaced driver back.

    Also i have a pair of x-subs. i bought each one about 3-4 months apart. when i recieved the second one it was slightly larger in dimensions (a different factory) they replaced my original X-sub that was 3-4 months old with another brand new one to match my recent purchase. No Charge!

    Since then i havent had any problems. However i will say that this was all before the forum 'meltdown' and the recent problems they have been having. Bang for buck i dont think they can be beat and have taken care of me in the past.

    Just my experience. Good luck!
    There are lots of great and positive stories about AV123 and Mark Schifter throughout their history though they've had a history of QC problems with gear that has a power cord connected to it. I'm sure that they didn't want any of this to happen, but it is happening and you can't ignore it. I truly want them to survive, prosper and their customers made whole. If that happens, in a couple of years this will be forgotten.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    slowpolky wrote: »
    hi mega , maybe f1 is cool with other polkies , but he chimes in here with a smarty pants comment.....and his name is slowwwwwwww,, I could post the bunch of childish im's he's sent me , i reply ,just to be polite,, and hes like' dont ever im me again ?? So the fact that he comes to my thread to ridicule me is very annoying . see my point? i'm sure people will think i'm a dick ,who cares? just because some1 has alot of posts doesnt mean there special

    Hi Slowpolky, I think there are some misunderstanding between you two. I don't think you are a Di#K or anyone else in this matter. It's just that may be we all did something not nice to someone occasionally even though unintentionally.

    I know you mean no harm for expressing what's in your mind but some folks in the forum may take it otherwise. I have been called "Big Little Chicken" (whatever that means?) and Fools here before by people who don't know me at all but I hold no grudge and I don't retaliate to the person who called me.

    It just seems wrong and I think I am too old to hold a grudge to anyone here or in real life. Things happen...calm down and give it a rest. I am sure you'll come around to other good discussions with F1. He is one of a good guys here in CP.

    Regarding MFW15, I have thought about buying a pair for $800 shipped direct from AV123 when it was on discount like a year ago. I then heard a lot of problems with the plate amps so I waited since. I hope they'll come around in this. Ron Temple is a resident polkie in AVS Forum and he knew pretty much well about MFW15 and I don't think his posts are negatory to the AV123.

    MFW15 is a good product with some serious problems. Let's just hope they can fix it before it takes a toll on their business and reputations.

    Aside people having the problems with MFW15, I've heard a lot of good things about AV123 in other regards too. Once again, Good Luck with your sub purchase!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,219
    edited June 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    ... I think there are some misunderstanding between you two. I don't think you are a Di#K or anyone else in this matter. It's just that may be we all did something not nice to someone occasionally even though unintentionally. ...
    Megastat, thank you! That is one of the most hilarious lines I've read in a while! I'm sorry, but I probably have a twisted sense of humor! Maybe nobody else finds it funny.
    Alea jacta est!
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    Kex wrote: »
    Megastat, thank you! That is one of the most hilarious lines I've read in a while! I'm sorry, but I probably have a twisted sense of humor! Maybe nobody else finds it funny.

    Kex, That is cool! :D May be we are all twisted in one way or the other. A laughter regardless or good or bad is that we need for once a day. If you are in a tense conversion, a good laugh is all we need to agree to disagree. :)

    But I like to point out my Correct ID should spell Megasat. :D:o
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,219
    edited June 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    ... But I like to point out my Correct ID should spell Megasat. :D:o
    Thank you for pointing that out. My sincere apologies, Sir!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    Kex wrote: »
    Thank you for pointing that out. My sincere apologies, Sir!

    Thank you Sir! I see you returned a favor and I have a blast! You have a Good Day, Kex!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Thank you Sir! I see you returned a favor and I have a blast! You have a Good Day, Kex!

    You guys are making me sick with all this "niceness.":D
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited June 2009
    If you go to Blu-ray.com In their forum they have a thread on the
    MFW15 AV123. Maybe it will help your decision. Good luck.

    potee
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  • bigred7078
    bigred7078 Posts: 477
    edited June 2009
    just an FYI, the new MFW-15 amp is entirely new and i believe will be american made. Many of the previous issues were due to counterfeit parts in the amps, thus failing early.

    Its definately taking a chance getting this sub, but hopefully if it all works out well because this sub kicks serious ****. MY buddy has dual MFW-15's since the beginning and they have been amazing.

    Many of the issues with the company have been with personal deals with MLS and not with the products (besides the sub of ccourse). They need to get themselves together.

    I personally decided to take a chance an ordered one in diamond black. If it ends up failing then shame on me.

    DiamondMFW.jpg
    Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    bigred7078 wrote: »
    just an FYI, the new MFW-15 amp is entirely new and i believe will be american made. Many of the previous issues were due to counterfeit parts in the amps, thus failing early.

    Its definately taking a chance getting this sub, but hopefully if it all works out well because this sub kicks serious ****. MY buddy has dual MFW-15's since the beginning and they have been amazing.

    Many of the issues with the company have been with personal deals with MLS and not with the products (besides the sub of ccourse). They need to get themselves together.

    I personally decided to take a chance an ordered one in diamond black. If it ends up failing then shame on me.
    You did see the announcement yesterday that the d/blacks are B stock. If you want A stock, you'll need to wait.

    Anyway, I hope it works out for you. As I said, I hope the company comes back strong and they need new business. I just think buyers really need to know the story and risks before making a decision.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,820
    edited June 2009
    You guys do know Mark at AV123 has like one of THE largest speaker cabinet plants around??

    He produces ALOT of cabinets for other companies, and I would not be surprised if Polk is one of them.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Anyway, I hope it works out for you. As I said, I hope the company comes back strong and they need new business. I just think buyers really need to know the story and risks before making a decision.

    +1 Difficult to see any American company having trouble, especially in these current times. Their products aways seemed to hit a sweet spot in audio, and until recently, always had a dedicated customer base and pretty good CS.
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  • bigred7078
    bigred7078 Posts: 477
    edited June 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    You did see the announcement yesterday that the d/blacks are B stock. If you want A stock, you'll need to wait.

    Anyway, I hope it works out for you. As I said, I hope the company comes back strong and they need new business. I just think buyers really need to know the story and risks before making a decision.

    yup i talked to Kyle. I didnt want to wait til August for an A-stock.

    The B-stocks they have right now are factory new, but with perhaps a tiny blemish. They also get the new amps
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    bigred7078 wrote: »
    yup i talked to Kyle. I didnt want to wait til August for an A-stock.

    The B-stocks they have right now are factory new, but with perhaps a tiny blemish. They also get the new amps
    Good luck and I mean it. I don't know if it's true or not, but I just read on another forum that AV123 B stock sales are final.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited June 2009
    hey big red, hows that mfw sub in comparison to the kilpsch you practically gave away on here? The cab looks beautiful, it would be a perfect match for my marantz eqip rack
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  • bigred7078
    bigred7078 Posts: 477
    edited June 2009
    slowpolky wrote: »
    hey big red, hows that mfw sub in comparison to the kilpsch you practically gave away on here? The cab looks beautiful, it would be a perfect match for my marantz eqip rack

    I don't know yet since i won't get the MFW-15 for another 2-3 weeks. The Klipsch i had was great, i just wanted something new haha. I'll let you know how i like the MFW-15 in my setup though. I already know its a great sub though because like i said my buddy owns duals :cool:
    Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands
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