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VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,732
edited November 2009 in Video Games
Oh geez
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited October 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/partners/press.php?id=88
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2009
    Yeah, when I saw another post on this, the first thing that came to mind is "Here comes Directed Electronics..."
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    Difficult to ignore market demand.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2009
    Still trying to figure out how to conclude its a prank.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    I hope it does well.
    "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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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited October 2009
    Only saw this yesterday when the forums were down and I went directly to the polk site to see if it was down as well.

    Hmmm it's at an interesting price point. It costs more than the games and more than what I paid for my entire guitar hero WT setup. A bit price I'd say.

    Hopefully it finds it place.
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited October 2009
    Hey, following market demand and looking for new product ideas drives funding for future LSi development!

    It looks like they are at least trying to maintain a quality Polk image with the product. I just play GH through my HT system and crank it up man!
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited October 2009
    phipiper10 wrote: »

    Hmmm it's at an interesting price point. It costs more than the games and more than what I paid for my entire guitar hero WT setup. A bit price I'd say.

    Hopefully it finds it place.

    I don't know... GH is WAY more fun playing through a good sound system. I've played at my friends house through his TV and it was no fun at all. With my HT crankin you feel like part of the band. (GH VanHalen rocks by the way) This $99 self contained unit might pull some sales from people who don't want to spend $$$ on HT, but want to make GH more fun to play. Might hit a nice Christmas gift price point for some parents. Don't know...
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    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited November 2009
    I give Polk credit for thinking outside the box and creating a product for a market that is definitely high in demand. First at it so how long till Bose mimics it? lol I'd like to hear how it sounds but for $100 and the -10db response doesn't hold my expectations high. Oh well, I still think it's a great idea.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited November 2009
    I want to like it since it's a Polk product, but I had to be honest with myself - if it was Bose or jbl or someone else offering this I'd be laughing my **** off and would be critical of the whole thing.

    Again, this product just screams out Directed Electronics
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2009
    Hey, be thankful your company of whose forum you participate in daily is still thriving and ensuring they stay competitive within the marketplace. If you read the industry rags you'll notice other audio related companies not doing as well.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    I think this is a great idea!

    I've played Guitar Hero at a lot of friends houses through TV speakers, and it's nowhere near as fun as on a good system.

    I'm guessing that this will end up selling pretty well.

    Maybe Polk can get together with some of the game companies and make a bundle with Rockband/Guitar Hero. I bet it would sell pretty well over the holiday season.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited November 2009
    I like the old school logo. Reminds me of the REAL early ****...

    I'm sure it's going to be spot on for what they want it to do. They do usually do it right....
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2009
    amulford wrote: »
    I like the old school logo. Reminds me of the REAL early ****...
    Yep, looks like the emblem from their first set of speakers.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2009
    That's actually pretty cool. Looks neat, and assuming it sounds good at all (HAS to sound better than TV speakers), it'd create a real nice effect for GH!
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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