Some talk me out of getting an Emotiva

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Yeah, and she's a hot Asian bimbo. Just like me. You'd want her to. She'd F-tard you silly.

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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Yeah, and she's a hot Asian bimbo. Just like me. You'd want her to. She'd F-tard you silly.

    Does she live with you in Hawaii? I might have to take a trip down there if that's the case.:p
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    reported

    Reported what? I've never seen anything in the rules about not being able to use censored curse words.

    Chill out man. Don't take everything so personally.

    Is it against the rules for me to call myself an F-tard? Because I really am an F-tard sometimes.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2009
    knucklehead wrote: »
    reported

    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    JohnLocke88 wrote: »
    Hey guys; I've been talking about it for ages, but I think it's finally time to upgrade to an external amp just to see what all the rage is about.

    Of course, I've seen the legions of people supporting Emotiva, but some of the bigger names here on the forums seem to not approve; this disapproval ranging from indifference to outright hostility.

    I am asking for those that DO NOT LIKE EMOTIVA, to chime in as to the reasons they think other amps are better, and similarly, to suggest other amps. I am primarily looking for a five channel and possibly another two channel amplifier for 70% HT / 20% games (PSS3) and 10% music.

    I have been looking at Adcom, been reading reviews and it seems that the GFA-5500 (2ch) and the GFA-7500 are something I might look into. (Possibly bi-amping the front channels with the 7500, if I only got that one.) These will in all likelihood be powering CSi5, RTi10s, and a pair of TC80i's.

    As you might be able to tell, I've been contemplating getting an Emotiva for some time, but I'm not convinced dropping money on an external amplifier is a good idea, unless I'm sure the outcome is worth the money.

    Finally, my intention with this thread is not to discredit or disparge Emotiva, or its fans, but instead to gain insight as to why those who DO dislike Emotiva to step forward.

    I have seen this (Ricardo's Emotiva story)

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78497&highlight=emotiva+sucks

    but stopped reading after I saw that it had 1,200 replies.


    John,
    You said you want to upgrade to an external amp. So upgrade and buy yourself a good amp not a Emotiva. They may not be bad but they are not really what you want and you probably know that. You want a high current amp like a Rotel or Adcom and you won't be disappointed. With the Emotiva you will always wonder if you should have gone for a higher quality amp for higher performance, we all do. Just do it right the first time and you won't regret it. And if you have the money to spend there are plenty of excellent options to choose from.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Reported what? I've never seen anything in the rules about not being able to use censored curse words.
    'cept the F-bomb:o
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    NJ,

    Nice tacking! Are we back on course now? Or have we all had one too many brewskies today.....it is Memorial Day after all!

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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    I'm challenged :confused: and impaired thanks to many Budweisers.
    We have a lot of peckerheads around here thats for sure.

    Cowards too
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Oh Boo Hoo! Seems I recall you using some interesting metaphors on F1nut awhile back Knucklehead. Self righteous hypocrite. Grow some skin, moron.
    Step back and take a breath, Mike. :cool:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I'm challenged :confused: and impaired thanks to many Budweisers.
    We have a lot of peckerheads around here thats for sure.
    I'm the head ****. Dig it?
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Oh Boo Hoo! Seems I recall you using some interesting metaphors on F1nut awhile back Knucklehead. Self righteous hypocrite. Grow some skin, moron.

    And I apologized to him...i did not call him a "tard"....Besides it had nothing to do with you. Keep calling me names...whatever makes you feel good.....
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    You know who's not a coward?

    lightman1 he seems to call them as he see's them. He would never write a cowardly tag!
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    I wonder what ever happened to JohnLocke88
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    I think someone dropped an F-tard bomb on CP recently. There's just so many around lately. It's not that I dislike F-tards really. I just seem to feel better when they're not around. :rolleyes:

    you can do better than that
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    you can do better than that

    Sad thing is he's right.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    You know who's not a coward?

    lightman1 he seems to call them as he see's them. He would never write a cowardly tag!
    ...;)

    Thanks:o
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Sad thing is he's right.

    No really, the sad thing is his posts.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    ...;)

    Thanks:o

    Your more than welcome but that does not mean you can hump my leg :eek:
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    No really, the sad thing is his posts.

    He's a real good guy. I'm not say your not but you are a little out of line.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Self righteous hypocrite. Grow some skin, moron.

    Not sure how that applies here when Im clearly taking up for a 9 year old little boy.:rolleyes:
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Your more than welcome but that does not mean you can hump my leg :eek:

    You've got a point. Being NJPOLKER's leg humper is a very prestigious position. One that I hope to attain one day myself.;):p
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    I recommended that in #92.

    Mike has a heart condition.
    I don't care what everyone else does.
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  • Knucklehead
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    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    He's a real good guy. I'm not say your not but you are a little out of line.

    Im sure he is....and if I was out of line then i apologize. It was all about 1 word.
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  • Knucklehead
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    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    No, the sad thing is you're a thin skinned hypocrite.

    forgive me for being a thinned skinned hypocrite for talking up for a kid
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Your more than welcome but that does not mean you can hump my leg :eek:
    Damn....I was almost there...
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Not sure how this 9yo little boy equates here, but it's obviously your problem.

    It applies because he is impaired and that word equates to being impared. yes it is my problem. Didnt expect this from you guys.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Just have a Club Polk Moderator check who set the tags and it would be easy. When that is determined, I expect to see some apologies from the self-righteous "Sherlock Holmes" of this thread.

    Now I set one tag namely "emotiva". I hope that isn't wrong.

    Did I say you were the coward who added a stupid tag? Nope but now you got me thinking maybe you did and you know it can't be traced.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Feel free to use the ignore feature anytime then. ;)

    so i guess its just too much to ask......
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Damn....I was almost there...

    When I was a kid my dog used to hump all the neighbors legs, never mine. Maybe I'll have to take you up on it sometime. Will you wear a wig?
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Not sure how that applies here when Im clearly taking up for a 9 year old little boy.:rolleyes:
    You only know me from my pointless posts here. When I'm not "making the lights come on" or helping others behind the scenes here. I help take care of my X-wifes children in her classroom. Every student from severe-profound up to mild Autism, CP and learning disabilty. I got my thick skin by being with these children. They have, on occasion, told me some of the funniest challenged jokes ever.
    Don't try to be a shield from the world to your nephew. Just see what he can bring to your life. He's a person, just like you and me.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited May 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    When I was a kid my dog used to hump all the neighbors legs, never mine. Maybe I'll have to take you up on it sometime. Will you wear a wig?

    What color, Sugarpants?
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