Wife's introduction to Amazing Speakers!

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited October 2009 in The Clubhouse
So it's been a few days or better now, since I got them in a sweet spot. While my wife Nancy walked by I stated all the noise comes from these ribbons.... Well 95% or so. Looking at me as I was pulling her leg or something, full disbelieve and shocked. She then.......






Looks straight at me and states "So why are they so Fu*king big then?"




God I'm going to have fun with this one. :D:D:D:D:D:D

Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15

Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    HeHe. Glad you are having fun Steve!
    Take care.
    Ben
    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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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited October 2009
    carver amazings?
    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
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    Atleast she didn't tell you to gret rid of them.
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    GV#27 wrote: »
    Atleast she didn't tell you to gret rid of them.

    Well that was Wednesday when she stated this "Those are Ugly" I stated back but they sound Amazing, come listen. :)


    And yes Carver Amazing Speakers, but I'm still Polked don't worry.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
    Awesome, enjoy those.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2009
    Twenty years ago, the comment from MY wife, the former Theresa Talamonti was, "You gotta be fuc%ing kidding me."

    She doesn't use foul language at all. Generally.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    Congrats!
    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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    I can't see what's wrong with having these in a living room?

    1001925w.jpg
    "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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,952
    edited October 2009
    Suck down a few viagra,take her for a spin.let her know that bigger,is always better. I think she may agree.:D
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,987
    edited October 2009
    My wife fully supports my audio journey but there is a line that has been drawn. She HIGHLY discourages "surfboards" to be in the living room. She was referencing the ALS'.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    Glad you are still wearing the pants Steve. :D
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited October 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    Glad you are still wearing the pants Steve. :D

    Yea, but they are down around his ankles and he can't run fast that way.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited October 2009
    "That's what she said."
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I can't see what's wrong with having these in a living room?

    1001925w.jpg

    LOL

    I have that garage door standing in my bedroom right now. Is that a bad thing? :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Well you're correct, I love them yes they are surf boards. I wear the pants, or my wife doesn't care (not sure what she thinking). She's a Jersey Girl so she will tell you what she's thinking about and what put any sugar on it. ;)


    I have to watch my pants if they are on or off, if she pissed at me... I think those "Surf Boards" will be in the pool. :eek:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    LOL

    I have that garage door standing in my bedroom right now. Is that a bad thing? :D
    No because I said living room. ;)
    "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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    I wonder if what she would say if I... Placed them in the bedroom?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2009
    You must REALLY WANT those surfboards to take a swim dontcha DJ?:D:p
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Cathy you sound as if you would go postal if "Surf Boards" shown up in your house. ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2009
    Not Postal, but whoever walked in with them would be directed walk right back out with them! But then they never would have been taken in the first place, since I would be right there with him auditioning speakers & those would NOT be on the list to audition!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2009
    I always thought they looked pretty classy. Something like you would see in an uber-rich persons home.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    I've been living the last two years by one rule... "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get your wife to approve a speaker purchase". I usually sugar coat things and make it sound great, although not always true :) Congrats on the speakers. I've heard them at George Grand's house, and they are fantastic. Once I saw them, I told my wife all about them, and she gave me the look...it said, "Don't even think about it". If I ever wanted to get those, I think I'd just get them, hope she doesn't see them for a few days, and when she does, tell her she approved them late one night, and hopefully she won't remember :)

    Congrats!

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    If you seen these Carver Amazing speakers before you heard them, Yes you would say no way. If you heard them then you would say ok maybe one day I would own them. ;)


    Cathy just for the record these don't weigh 50 lbs :D NO WAY.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    I have to watch my pants if they are on or off, if she pissed at me... I think those "Surf Boards" will be in the pool. :eek:
    I'd like to see her pick them up.

    I agree Max, they do look as they belong and an
    "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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Well not sure about that

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    I'm in the process of building a new pair of speaker cabinets for my custom speakers.

    After reading this thread tonight, I showed my girlfriend a picture of Amazings to see what her response would be. With excitement in her voice she asked "Oh, are you building those?!". I responded with a sad "no".
    "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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I'm in the process of building a new pair of speaker cabinets for my custom speakers.

    After reading this thread tonight, I showed my girlfriend a picture of Amazings to see what her response would be. With excitement in her voice she asked "Oh, are you building those?!". I responded with a sad "no".


    I responded with a sad "no"... Sorry you're a fool :rolleyes: Have her go for it and buy them you'll love them.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    If I didn't have $XXXX+ invested in my current speakers, I would. Too bad my bedroom and HT rooms are too small for them.
    "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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Face,

    Ok just build something like Ben's monsters and she will think Amazing are small when you replace them. :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2009
    my wife tolerates my hobby to a great degree, but I've come to acceptance on the fact that my Amazings (or even my AR9s) will NOT ever be in the main living room. The LSi15's are about her size limit for the living room
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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