New Polks on the way

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edited September 2009 in Speakers
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CEDIA 2009 Show Report

Polk Just Vanishes Bookmark and Share Posted Fri Aug 28, 2009, 2:39 PM ET
By Mark Fleischmann

Polk promises excitement on multiple fronts. We'll be seeing the new Atrium sat/sub set, SurroundBars, OWM on-walls in nine different configurations, the PSWi225 wireless sub, and new in-walls. The latter (pictured) are the Vanishing Series. They have minimized bezels, paintable mini-perf grilles, new drivers, new crossovers, and a lifetime warranty. Prices: $170-620. In-ceilings will follow at CES 2010.
"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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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    Interesting...they look pretty nice. Looks like the LSi tweeter is used in them...that's a plus.

    I'm waiting for some new Polk floorstanders and bookshelves though myself.:cool:
    The nirvana inducer-
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    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
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    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2009
    Why are we finding this out from some magazine and not here? What's up with that? I guess I thought I'd always find out about new Polk products from somebody on the POLK FORUM before we see it elsewhere. :confused:
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2009
    BTW Its about time....:)
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited September 2009
    I'm hoping Polk introduces a new Flagship line to replace the LSI series. I think they did a good job with the RTI-A line especially the A5 and A9 for HT.

    I have the LSi-15's and I find myself wanting for more. While I love the sound and the imaging of the speakers (although placement can be a little bit of a **** in a not so perfect room) and the tweeters are warm and detailed, I find the depth of the music is lacking, especially in the midrange section, IMO there is a layer of music missing.

    It is also disturbing that many owners have to re-do the XO's to get a better sound on a Flagship speaker.

    I do Love my LSI's, I just think they could be better.......Looking forward to new Polk Products.


    Jimmy
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited September 2009
    lifetime warranty !
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    jimmydep wrote: »
    It is also disturbing that many owners have to re-do the XO's to get a better sound on a Flagship speaker.
    It's not exactly "re-doing" them, it's upgrading the parts that are used. There's nothing wrong with the crossover design and the parts Polk uses is typical for it's price range. It's also possible to use better parts in 5, 10, and 20 thousand dollar speakers, so don't get too hung up on it.
    "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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited September 2009
    Maybe it's just me but "it" does not look very appealing and I bet "it" does not sound so great. I'll take a pair of 5jr's. Then again I have no reason to have mini speakers but had to make a comment.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    That tweeter will eat any RDO for breakfast.
    "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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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited September 2009
    Here I am looking at the LSi series again, I hope they don't update them the day after I make a purchase. LOL
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    Looking Good!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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