Polk Audio Atrium Giveaway

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited May 2010 in The Clubhouse
****CLOSED****

The winners were BlueMDpicker, Maximillian, Toxis and Jimkellyfan.

A few members here recently had the opportunity to demo some of the NEW Atrium series loudspeakers at their home. Since that's wrapped up, thanks guys!, I'm giving a few pairs away.

I'm not positive exactly what I'll be giving away other than it will be a few pairs and not the Atrium 8SDI. So take a look at the new:

Atrium7
Atrium6
Atrium5
Atrium4

Requirement: Say "AYE". You must have an immediate use for them and post a picture(s) of the intended install location within the thread. A kitchen or bathroom is most certainly an accepted location.

Don't post that you'll do it later unless you're serious. I will only count folks with photos for the drawing. Read closely as I said a FEW pairs, which means you have multiple chances of winning folks.

Furthermore, post a picture of them actually installed so we can all be jealous. I understand that it may have to wait due to weather or otherwise, just try and do it over the summer. Fair?

If you already own Polk outdoor speakers feel free to post a picture of your awesome taste in loudspeakers. If you've owned Atriums before, you'll LOVE the new SpeedLock mounting bracket!

The Karma ends 3/1/2010.

Here's some verbage on the new lineup:

■Broad coverage baffle design, adapted and applied from our current Atrium design but with subtle improvements in the new Atrium Series. You want to fill a large open outdoor space with big, full-range sound, The new Atrium Series has a more steeply-angled baffle design that maximizes critical mid- and high-frequency dispersion over a large area, without sacrificing the detail.
■Polk Audio All-Weather Certified, Atrium Series speakers exceed baseline industrial and military specifications for environmental endurance (ASTM D5894-UV Salt Fog, Mil Standard 810 Immersion, Mil-Std 883 Method 1009.8 for salt and corrosion.) Certification means Atrium Speakers can effortlessly withstand the worst Mother Nature can dish out, whether its extreme temps or heavy rains. With Certification like this, your kitchen or bathroom installation is a cakewalk for Polk Audio All-Weather speakers.
■Durable, mineral-filled polypropylene cabinet design, with molded-in bracing, sounds like a real speaker (not "an outdoor speaker"), and survives years of seasonal changes, for truly great sound, no matter what the weather.
■Patented Dynamic Balance and Klippel Optimization technologies ensure the perfect material performance, eliminating driver and tweeter "artifacts" for more realistic sound reproduction at high and low volume levels.
■Aluminum grilles and bracket, with stainless steel and brass hardware: No rust. Ever.
■Gold-plated 5-way binding posts for the most secure, dependable hookups.
■Available in durable, weatherproof black or white paintable finishes.
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited February 2010
    AYE, sorry no picture right this minute but i will take some tomorrow when it is daylight out.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2010
    I've been meaning to buy all weather speakers to install them in my bathroom.
    Would that qualify as an install location for this karma?
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

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    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    ESavinon wrote: »
    I've been meaning to buy all weather speakers to install them in my bathroom.
    Would that qualify as an install location for this karma?

    I don't see why not, as it's certainly an enviroment that these loudspeakers were designed for.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2010
    Aye. Do you want pics with me naked in the bathroom or will pics of my bathroom wall suffice?
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    ESavinon wrote: »
    Aye. Do you want pics with me naked in the bathroom or will pics of my bathroom wall suffice?

    You certainly won't offend me but for the rest of the world, let's just do the wall.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2010
    [IMG]<a href="http://s361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/esavinon/?action=view&current=2010-02-19011816.jpg&quot; target="_blank"><img src="http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo56/esavinon/2010-02-19011816.jpg&quot; border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2010
    Very cool karma!!! I'm definitely in on this one.

    I'll get some pics tomorrow(since my backyard is kind of dark right now).

    Once this snow crap melts, I'm going to be putting together a little campfire pit in my back yard, with some nice lawn chairs etc. It should be a great place to chill out and play some guitar...some outdoor speakers would be fantastic. I hadn't been planning on putting any out there, but that was mainly due to financial reasons. This would be great!

    I'd be using them with my Onkyo 606's Zone 2 outputs.

    Like I said...I'll get pictures tomorrow, but bear in mind that this backyard project hasn't really begun yet, and there's a bunch of stuff back there...lol
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited February 2010
    AYE!!!!!!!

    They'll go in the new house, master bath. The wires are there and waiting.:D
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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited February 2010
    "AYE" i will be way too happy with A7 :D....
    and here is the install areas left and right speaker placement photos and will post as soon as install is complete.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    Great start guys thanks!

    Ed - Where are they going? L & R of the doorway? Just wondering.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2010
    A few inches away from the top corners of the door frame.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2010
    AYE!
    I'll have to take the photo tomorrow and add in as it would be going into my buddies garage for our "man room" set up out there but it would work perfectly! And seeing its dark and he would question why I'm opening his garage at like 1 in the morning. btw can these stay out in the cold and not be damaged at all. I'm in WI and they would probably be mounted on the inside part of the garage so out of the elements but its get so cold I just worry about things cracking.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    Aye I want in, I'll even pay my own shipping if I have to. Mounting these bad boys on my patio for BBQ time. Awesome karma.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    AYE!
    I'll have to take the photo tomorrow and add in as it would be going into my buddies garage for our "man room" set up out there but it would work perfectly! And seeing its dark and he would question why I'm opening his garage at like 1 in the morning. btw can these stay out in the cold and not be damaged at all. I'm in WI and they would probably be mounted on the inside part of the garage so out of the elements but its get so cold I just worry about things cracking.

    LOL and absolutely.

    Polk's Atrium Series speakers meet or exceed military specifications for environmental endurance. The tests have coded names like "ASTM D5894-UV Salt Fog," "Mil standard 810 Immersion" and "Mil standard 883 Method 1009 8 for salt and corrosion." But passing them means that Atrium speakers can withstand some of the worst that Mother Nature can dish out. In addition, stainless steel, brass and aluminum hardware ensures years of rustproof reliability.

    I believe Jimmydep accidentally froze one speaker into a solid block of ice and upon thawing out, it worked and sounded like new.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    DSkip wrote: »
    Need BBQ guests? I can karma myself if you cover shipping.

    Any Polkie that comes to visit this area will get the best hospitalty one can get. I'm talking mad partying and drinking at all the hot spots.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    AYE
    These would be great to add to my bathroom over the door for the jet tub and the shower.
    Thanks
    Ben
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    Thanks
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited February 2010
    AYE
    I have a great spot for the Atrium, up and under the eaves, perfectly between the sliding doors, up and under, as seen best from picture D completed room.

    Inside that room is already rocking by Polk Audio ( from front left corner of house in the living room ), but outside that room is in much need of replacement rock speakers, that would be better suited as unhooked and donated to the Salvation Army.

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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited February 2010
    "AYE" please.

    Immediate location would be for a pair above the back patio. Who says the kids can't appreciate some Polks while playing outside? Then, hopefully this summer, we'll be adding a 230 sqft master addition/remodel off that back corner of the house. Maybe another pair will need to show up after that.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited February 2010
    Aye! Just out of curiousity, is the 65sdi in this roulette of awesome? My deck is tiny and a single speaker really is enough but if not, I'll get creative on placement... Somehow.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2010
    AYE

    Pics to follow. Its cold out and I don't feel like putting pants on right now.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    Toxis - It's the new line only. I have a Atrium8SDI which replaces the 65SDI but didn't think the majority would be interested in a single, plus its kinda the odd man out. If you agree to fulfill the requirements for the karma, since you mentioned it first, you just won an Atrium8. How's that sound?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited February 2010
    Aye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a year long camping spot and I have been thinking that a pair of speakers would really piss off the neighbors so I am in on this one. I would need a few days to go out and take a few pics of the spot so I will get that done as soon as possible. BTW great Karma bro.


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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited February 2010
    aye!
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    look behind the tree to the right you can see the hot tub which has a stereo and speakers built in. this system has sucked since day 1 and I've been planning on running outdoor speakers off zone 2 from avr to patio. In please and a big AYE!!
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited February 2010
    AYE, I'll post some picts this weekend...

    How the heck did I miss seeing this one?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    Aye!!

    I want those 7's to replace my 55's (these would go in my shop).

    Going strong for 5 or 6 years now.

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    Aye!!!! Nice Karma

    will post pics this weekend.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited February 2010
    AYE! Mark, Ive got a great Idea!:D Since I already HAVE the A4's, why not just save yourself some trouble AND let me put them in place of these crappy outdoor speakers I have now!:eek::D....Nice Karma! I know first hand!

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2010
    I have to give the rest away as Karma so everyone has a shot Knucklehead.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited February 2010
    AYE! AYE! AYE! what a karma! i'd put mine on the screened in porch facing the concrete pond!

    thanks!
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited February 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I have to give the rest away as Karma so everyone has a shot Knucklehead.

    I know....I was just messin with ya.:p
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