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130 deg dry heat > 85+ deg heat with humidity imo.
That's crazy talk. Lack of humidity can help you bare 10, maybe 15 degrees difference (IE 85 in humid weather is getting pretty uncomfortable, where in really dry weather 95 is where it starts to get uncomfortable) but 130 is 130, I don't give a **** if it's dry as Mars. I've been out in Arizona in 115 degree dry heat, and it ain't no picnic, and I was far more miserable in that weather than I get when it's in the 90s and humid around here. It's not even close.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
Humidity makes you feel sticky . Gross!Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM
Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables -
bobman1235 wrote: »That's crazy talk. Lack of humidity can help you bare 10, maybe 15 degrees difference (IE 85 in humid weather is getting pretty uncomfortable, where in really dry weather 95 is where it starts to get uncomfortable) but 130 is 130, I don't give a **** if it's dry as Mars. I've been out in Arizona in 115 degree dry heat, and it ain't no picnic, and I was far more miserable in that weather than I get when it's in the 90s and humid around here. It's not even close.
I'd have to say it's a personal preference then. Been to Iraq 3 times, and 2 of those times I was around during the summer (later 04/early 05 1st dep. beginning of 06 to mid 06 2nd dep. and mid 07 to early 08 my 3rd.)
But it's been hot as hell out there+wearing all your gear and being fully clothed. I used to live in Yuma Arizona as well so I know dry heat, but since I visited Florida and moved out to Chicago I hate it so much more.Truck setup
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And I thought I was the only Shakti fan in existence any more. Love anything with John McLaughlin.
You can count me in there....McLaughlin....now we're going BACK there...Sri Chimnoy and the boys...John and a Carlos guy also plays guitar?
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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Name: Dan
Location:Bucks County , Pa
Age: 39
Occupation: In Home Audio Video Installer / Programmer
Favorite Sports Team Denver Broncos
Favorite Music: Heavy Metal
Favorite Band: Really don't have one anymore but Alice N Chains are high up
Favorite Movie: Star Wars , Gladiator
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: Whole House Distribution
How you got into Polk Audio products: My family Shopped at a place called Bryn Mawr Stereo and Video when I was a kid. My Uncle had a Pair of Monitor 10b's and I would go over his house and listen to records on them in shock how real they sounded. My Uncle loved them and I fell in love with polk. This is back in the late 70's early 80's.
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: Adding another Pair of outdoor speakers to my deck and back yard. I don't use polk anymore in the theater system.
Reason behind your username: I'm a Martial Artist and study Kung Fu
Other Hobbies: Playing Guitar , Mountian Biking , Martial Arts , UFC , Video Games.
Anything else you would like to add: I enjoy helping others with there audio needs / wants. My hobby is also my Job.
Dan
I remember Bryn Mawr Stereo, that was one of the few places you could hear Marantz, etc.in that part of Pa. back then...I'm older than you so I was in College--we used to stop in on the way south to Phillie...a friend of mine went to Temple.
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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FittyFieFo wrote: »We're actually having nice weather in Chicago. It's been "cold" in comparison to last year. This year we had a harsh winter, cool summer, and **** rain thunderstorms.
Right now, it should be 95 degrees + humidity. Every single day. So we're lucky.
I hear ya - we're getting the same thing in cleveland. It's been nicepanasonic th-50pz85u
pioneer elite vsx-92txh
pioneer elite bdp-05fd
emotiva xpa-3
monster power hdp 2550
sa 8300 hd dvr
sda 2b's
fronts - rti a9's
center - csi a6
surrounds - fxi a6's
sub - polk dsw pro 600
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:eek:SCompRacer wrote: »Do you keep her in the spare room? How is it with the tail and all?
She's gone! I ate her!Carl -
Name: Richard
Location: Toronto
Age:35
Occupation: Restaurant
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL): The Leafs of course!
Favorite Music: changes all the time, but right now... something with a soulful voice.
Favorite Band: Changes all the time, but right now... Van Morrison
Favorite Movie: maybe... Tombstone
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: Home Theatre
How you got into Polk Audio products: This forum helped me decide
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: Find a sub
Reason behind your username: Initials, that's all.
Other Hobbies: Cottage, Golf, Eating out, Playing with my kids.
Anything else you would like to add:_________________________________________
Fronts: Polk Audio RC65i
Surrounds: Polk Audio RC65i
Center: Polk Audio CSi A4
Sub: Looking for a PSW303
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FittyFieFo wrote: »I think it'd be good for everyone to introduce themselves. Whether you're new or been here for awhile, it'd be great to "know" each other since we share a common interest. Who knows, maybe this should become a sticky :rolleyes:
It's easy: just quote this:
Name:Greg
Location:Eastern NC
Age:40
Occupation:ED Nurse
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL):Phillies, Flyers, Eagles, PSU football, UNC college hoops
Favorite Music:Rock, Jazz, Electronic
Favorite Band:The Smiths, Fountains of Wayne, KOL, Silversun Pickups, U2 (x latest...) Weezer, Foo
Favorite Movie:Schindler's List, Blues Bros.
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers:Boat, Car
How you got into Polk Audio products:I've always known about them, but heretofore have found them too bright, tiresome. My ears must have changed, as now I'm drawn to the sound and they represent excellent value, which is more important to the family budget chairwoman than it is me.
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system:RTA 11t's on layaway currently.
Reason behind your username:My parents
Other Hobbies: Golf, tennis, fishing, boating. I am currently in the throes of a 15 yr obsession with sailboat racing and cruising. I can't get enough of it.
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(No this isn't a question to tell how rich or how poor you are, or how big in the pants you are) (This includes everything: Speakers/Wires/Receivers/Blu-Ray Player/CD Player/TV's/Harmony Remotes/Amps/ TV Stand/) Anything you bought that you use in your CURRENT HT system(s). Just a question to see how ridiculous our Polkies are
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Approximately how much money you spent on your HT system: $5500-$6000. (2-3 year time span)
I didn't know I spent that much money. That's like 5,500 Junior Bacon Cheeseburgers.Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM
Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables -
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You can count me in there....McLaughlin....now we're going BACK there...Sri Chimnoy and the boys...John and a Carlos guy also plays guitar?
cnh
A few McLaughlin gems I have on vinyl:
Al Di Meola John McLaughlin Paco De Lucia - Friday Night in San Francisco
Passion Grace & Fire
Carlos Santana Mahavishnu John McLaughlin -Love Devotion Surrender
Mahavishnu Orchestra (John McLaughlin) - Visions of the Emerald Beyond
Birds of Fire
John McLaughlin Extrapolation
Electric Dreams
My Goals Beyond
Shakti with John McLaughlin self titled
Natural Elements
Handful of Beauty
All on vinyl and all in great condition. Ya, I guess you could say I'm a fan. I'm also a huge fan of Al DiMeola as well. For a demonstration of truly phenomenal live acoustic guitar playing check out Friday Night in San Francisco. It blew my mind the first time I heard it.
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Carver TFM-55
NAD 1130 Pre-amp
Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
The Clamp
Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
Ben's IC's
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Bump?Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM
Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables -
including the tv.....$3500 i guess...Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
Mirage PS-12
LG BDP-550
Motorola HD FIOS DVR
Panasonic 42" Plasma
XBOX 360[/SIZE]
Office stuff
Allied 395 receiver
Pioneer CDP PD-M430
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Name: Kevin
Location: Jackson, Ms. (born and raised in Iowa but lived here or New Orleans mostly)
Age: 45
Occupation: IT (Mississippi Public Broadcasting)
Favorite Sports Team (NASCAR, but all different kinds really): Tony Stewart (Go Tony!)
Favorite Music: I like a lot of stuff but I'm a rock n' roller at heart and soul.
Favorite Band: NIN, Tool, Dire Straits, Pearl Jam, good grief...too many to mention.
Favorite Movie: Also too many to mention but Scorsese, Tarantino, Coen bros, IFC type stuff...you get the picture.
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: Music, though my HT is all polk at this point. Thanks to some guidance, I have mostly vintage LS series.
How you got into Polk Audio products: Had some Monitor 7's back in the eighties and liked them. Wish I still had them.
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: I'm hunting a ARC pre-amp in the wild.
Reason behind your username: vc = Voodoo Chile (one of my favorite tunes since I can remember) | 69 represents a Yin Yang symbol.
Other Hobbies: I love going to concerts and races. Due to my location I have to travel to do either. I like to practice Tai Chi (Taiji) and meditate often.
Anything else you would like to add: This forum has been an interesting read as of late. I just recently was directed here by one of your members and have enjoyed hanging out and learning.
Peace!-Kevin
HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
2 Channel:
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Squeezebox Touch
Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
VTL 2.5
McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
B&W 801's
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Name: Mike
Location: where ever i want to be
Age: 29
Occupation:
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL): MLB aint for me, Raptor's, Raider's, Leaf's
Favorite Music: Everything
Favorite Band: i have lot's
Favorite Movie: Too many to list
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: pissing off my neighbour's
How you got into Polk Audio products: went to a big box store looking for a HT setup, auditioned what was in store and was VERY pleased with the polk product's so i went all out
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: Separate amp (either 2ch or multi ch) and better wire's/cable's
Reason behind your username: I am still learning
Other Hobbies: Car's, Rc's, Pc's, robbing bank's and runnin' hooch!
Anything else you would like to add: Bigger IS betterMedia Room 7.1
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HTPC
Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX
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Name: Curt Cheffer
Location: Dixon, Illinois
Age: 23
Occupation: ISA(International Society of Arboriculture) Certified tree worker/climber specialist, apprentice arborist and part owner/operator of tree care/trimming/removal business
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL): Generally not too huge on sports...but I support the local teams. The Bears and the Cubs are where it's at for me! I'm more of a NASCAR/NHRA kinda guy overall.
Favorite Music: Folk, jam bands, psychedelic, rock and roll, hard progressive...a little metal every now and then...a little electronica from time to time
Favorite Band: lol...My favorite band is a list of about 20 bands...but to throw a few out...Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, the Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sublime
Favorite Movie: That's a tough one...I'm a Star Wars nerd...I love all of the James Bond movies. Scarface rates up there too. Blow is another good one...Pulp Fiction...all of the Lord of the Rings movies...I could keep going on, I don't really have a favorite movie.
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: primarily 2 channel stereo, with HT being secondary
How you got into Polk Audio products: I saw a picture of some RTiA9's on Crutchfields website, found my way to this forum and now I own 5 pairs of Polk speakers, including SDA's, vintage Monitors and an RTi HT setup
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: For the HT...a CSi5. For the 2 channel...a Denon 2910, then a tubed pre.
Reason behind your username: Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd was my favorite song for a long time, and Gilmours solo in that song is still basically my favorite guitar solo. So, ComfortablyCurt became my screen name basically everywhere...and it just stuck
Other Hobbies: Playing acoustic and electric guitar, trying to sing, dabbling in the harmonica...hiking/camping...building and driving hot rods.
Anything else you would like to add: not that I can think of offhand.The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
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comfortablycurt wrote: »Name: Curt Cheffer
Location: Dixon, Illinois
Age: 23
Occupation: ISA(International Society of Arboriculture) Certified tree worker/climber specialist, apprentice arborist and part owner/operator of tree care/trimming/removal business
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL): Generally not too huge on sports...but I support the local teams. The Bears and the Cubs are where it's at for me! I'm more of a NASCAR/NHRA kinda guy overall.
Favorite Music: Folk, jam bands, psychedelic, rock and roll, hard progressive...a little metal every now and then...a little electronica from time to time
Favorite Band: lol...My favorite band is a list of about 20 bands...but to throw a few out...Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, the Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sublime
Favorite Movie: That's a tough one...I'm a Star Wars nerd...I love all of the James Bond movies. Scarface rates up there too. Blow is another good one...Pulp Fiction...all of the Lord of the Rings movies...I could keep going on, I don't really have a favorite movie.
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: primarily 2 channel stereo, with HT being secondary
How you got into Polk Audio products: I saw a picture of some RTiA9's on Crutchfields website, found my way to this forum and now I own 5 pairs of Polk speakers, including SDA's, vintage Monitors and an RTi HT setup
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: For the HT...a CSi5. For the 2 channel...a Denon 2910, then a tubed pre.
Reason behind your username: Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd was my favorite song for a long time, and Gilmours solo in that song is still basically my favorite guitar solo. So, ComfortablyCurt became my screen name basically everywhere...and it just stuck
Other Hobbies: Playing acoustic and electric guitar, trying to sing, dabbling in the harmonica...hiking/camping...building and driving hot rods.
Anything else you would like to add: not that I can think of offhand.panasonic th-50pz85u
pioneer elite vsx-92txh
pioneer elite bdp-05fd
emotiva xpa-3
monster power hdp 2550
sa 8300 hd dvr
sda 2b's
fronts - rti a9's
center - csi a6
surrounds - fxi a6's
sub - polk dsw pro 600
harmony one -
superjunior wrote: »we're a rare breed Curt. been climbing for 20 years now and it still scares the $hit out of me. be safe up there brother!
Yes...there aren't too many people around that do it. It doesn't really scare me though...lol...I like going for a swing on my climbing line just for **** and giggles.;) I've always got at least one point of attachment, usually two, so I generally feel pretty confident up there.The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
OK, I'll take Personal Info Revealed for $600, Alex...
Here goes-
Name: Harry
Location: Lawn Guyland
Age: You mean now? *
Occupation: Protector of the weak; CLeaning Co. owner
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL): Tie between Mets/Jets
Favorite Music: Hard rock/metal
Favorite Band: Van Halen
Favorite Movie: Another tie... Frequency, Animal House
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: HT, but 2 channel creeping up slowly
How you got into Polk Audio products: By accident- went to PCRichard to audition Bose 601s, salesman there opened my ears to Polks. Whew!
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: Replacing FX500i surrounds with inwalls
Reason behind your username: Optimum only allowed 8 characters for new
email accts. years ago, so the "a" was dropped from polar. Dramatic, no?
Other Hobbies: Golf, poker, fishing, model railroads
Anything else you would like to add: * Yeah, I'm 46 :rolleyes:So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Name: Read siggy
Location: California
Age: 18 - 5 months
Occupation: Mer....
Favorite Sports Team (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL): SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks
Favorite Music: Anything god... (I mean good)
Favorite Band(s): Van Halen, Santana, Dream Theater
Favorite Movie: Ferris Bueler's Day Off
Main Use for Polk Audio Speakers: Now supplementing my laptop's speakers.
How you got into Polk Audio products: Dad
Next step to completing/upgrading your Polk system: Rebuilding, because the sub needs an amp... Long story, but it's not powering itself...
Reason behind your username:
Other Hobbies: Biking
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Including 42"Plasma..2200.00Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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Better speakers first... But I don't watch anything anyways... Always listen to Sharks games on the radio...
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LoL... College next year...
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tony millard wrote: »Including 42"Plasma..2200.00
Shipped to Nigeria? :D:DTruck setup
Alpine 9856
Phoenix Gold RSD65CS
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Polk SR5250
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Polk addict wrote: »LoL... College next year...
Pretty young age for an expensive hobby lol. College...prepare to go brokeSamsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM
Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables -
comfortablycurt wrote: »Yes...there aren't too many people around that do it. It doesn't really scare me though...lol...I like going for a swing on my climbing line just for **** and giggles.;) I've always got at least one point of attachment, usually two, so I generally feel pretty confident up there.
I use to be the same way..fearless. I guess thats how you become a good climber. over the years I've seen a lot happen, and in this line of work - **** happens. Not too long ago a guy - right down the street from me died in an accident. tree service owner, about my age, trying to set a line in a tree from his bucket. slipped out and fell 60 ft. He left behind a wife and 2 young kids. I thank my lucky stars everyday that I haven't been seriously hurt yet. His accident could have been avoided, but there are so many unknown circumstances in this industry that could lead to the same result.panasonic th-50pz85u
pioneer elite vsx-92txh
pioneer elite bdp-05fd
emotiva xpa-3
monster power hdp 2550
sa 8300 hd dvr
sda 2b's
fronts - rti a9's
center - csi a6
surrounds - fxi a6's
sub - polk dsw pro 600
harmony one -
Hey Dan, Tell me you and your guys use safety harnesses in the bucket. I won't leave the cradle without mine on.
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Hey Dan, Tell me you and your guys use safety harnesses in the bucket. I won't leave the cradle without mine on.
yes sir, always attached to the d-ring on the end of the boom.panasonic th-50pz85u
pioneer elite vsx-92txh
pioneer elite bdp-05fd
emotiva xpa-3
monster power hdp 2550
sa 8300 hd dvr
sda 2b's
fronts - rti a9's
center - csi a6
surrounds - fxi a6's
sub - polk dsw pro 600
harmony one -
Attaboy!
Speakers settled down yet?