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Toolfan66
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I was just on Camaro5 Forum, and I will say without a doubt,
VBulletin is a thousand times better then this!!!
if this was a football game, then vBulletin would be the Seattle Seahawks of the super bowl of last year..
Yes I have got used to the change a little, and I do like some of the changes but it don't hold a candle to vBulletin...
They should have just upgraded it, and let us have avatars..
VBulletin is a thousand times better then this!!!
if this was a football game, then vBulletin would be the Seattle Seahawks of the super bowl of last year..
Yes I have got used to the change a little, and I do like some of the changes but it don't hold a candle to vBulletin...
They should have just upgraded it, and let us have avatars..
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It's not just vBulletin, all the forum firmwares are better than this.
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The Jeep club I'm in runs Vbulletin. Most of the jeep and 4x4 forums I ahve been on run it too. IMHO it is the Porsche or Mercedes or BMW of forum software...... This woudl be the Chevy......HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
The Jeep club I'm in runs Vbulletin. Most of the jeep and 4x4 forums I ahve been on run it too. IMHO it is the Porsche or Mercedes or BMW of forum software...... This woudl be the Chevy......
More like a Yugo than Chevy.
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Is the Vbulletin better than the polk forum for your phone? because this new forums been designed around a smart phone.
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Do we really need yet another thread about this ? I think Polk already knows the members feelings about it.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 -
Probably not but I'll support getting a new or going back to the older design, this forum design stinks.
I actually spend way less time in here then I usually do just because it's very annoying to use.Dan
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I would agree Dan, but I would gather Polk has received that message and guess what.... it isn't going to happen. Least not as far as I can tell and there has been no indication otherwise. So....we can keep crying over spilled milk, or move on and accept it.
Then again, the squeaky wheel gets the grease....so maybe constant complaining will do some good but that constant squeaking is just as annoying as this new format.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 -
Probably not but I'll support getting a new or going back to the older design, this forum design stinks.
I actually spend way less time in here then I usually do just because it's very annoying to use.
Ditto
AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
Pre Cary SLP-05
Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
Mains Salk HT2-TL
Rythmik F12 -
bear in mind that Polk Audio (and/or their owners) aren't a democracy -- they're a for-profit business. I don't think "they" are interested in anecdotal opinions irrespective of the source(s); they are interested in broader marketing/demographic statistics...and "we" may not accurately reflect current trends.
...well, at least, it's a pretty safe bet that I don't!
Or, to put it only slightly differently: If you were trying to make money in the 21st Century in this business, would you be much swayed by my perspectives on hifi reproduction?
DSC_8949 by mhardy6647, on Flickr
preamped and Westies by mhardy6647, on Flickr
My advice (FWIW!) -- use the forum and its resources if it adds value/fits one's needs. If it no longer does, it may be time to move along.
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Good point...... I think that is a much better analogy...
Hell if this is a club why not have dues of $x for "members" with perks to off set the cost of Vbulletin and server load and then have users that don't get the perks. Perks being like being able to upload pictures versus links for images. Discounts on merchandise, etc.. etc...
HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
Has anyone offered to purchase the old forum/database/software/etc. with the understanding that it would be divested of all connection to the PolkAudio Corp. ? Polk is looking to make a buck by various means...................
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polkfarmboy wrote: »Is the Vbulletin better than the polk forum for your phone? because this new forums been designed around a smart phone.
Agreed. It does seem that way.
Polk Lsi9
Polk LsiC
Polk Fxi3
Pioneer SC-1222
Parasound 1200 II w/ Kimber Kable HERO + 4TC
SVS PB12-NSD (Bash)
PS4
Sharp Aquos 55"
"If your BOLD enough to try it,
your BOLD enough to make it happen" -
It is what it is I guess. If they change it cool , if not we will have to find a way to live with it.I would agree Dan, but I would gather Polk has received that message and guess what.... it isn't going to happen. Least not as far as I can tell and there has been no indication otherwise. So....we can keep crying over spilled milk, or move on and accept it.
Then again, the squeaky wheel gets the grease....so maybe constant complaining will do some good but that constant squeaking is just as annoying as this new format.
I guess change is good and something IMO it's not so good. I'm actually tired of things changing so much.
I miss the old forum.Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time. -
It is what it is I guess. If they change it cool , if not we will have to find a way to live with it.
I guess change is good and something IMO it's not so good. I'm actually tired of things changing so much.
I miss the old forum.
I miss the old forum, too.
And what I miss most about it is the good conversation of the participants about all sorts of audio issues, especially about how to squeeze the last note of good sound out of vintage Polks -- or more precisely, my vintage SDA SRS 1.2s and SDA 1Cs.
The new format is less appealing or, perhaps, less comfortable, but I haven't seen anything that prevents us from engaging in the same "back-and-forth" that flourished on the old forum.
Some historical information of great value and some interesting information -- e.g., the "System Showcase" -- have been lost. Maybe they can be restored. I hope so.
But most of all, I hope the great folks that made this forum what it was decide to return and start up new conversations, debates, educational threads.
Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One. -
mhardy6647 wrote: »If you were trying to make money in the 21st Century in this business, would you be much swayed by my perspectives on hifi reproduction?
Well, I'll be swayed but only if you add a Sansui RA-500 spring reverb unit to your garage rig there. Tweet me when you get that done.
That's a little like gallows humor, I guess. One thing I am sure of, and one can take this to the bank, bet the farm on, and mortgage your grandkids' souls on, is this:
Polk is absolutely not going to change their 100% commitment to an emphasis and concentration on handheld devices (Ios and Android, pad or phone) and Vanilla.
That ain't gonna change. Written in stone. Sealed up in carbonite.
Period.
I have an opinion on that, but that doesn't matter.
I have an opinion on aspects of how to go down that road, but that doesn't matter.
The only thing to do at this point is sit back and enjoy the show, IMO.
Hopefully, things will turn out well. I mean that.
I'll just remained satisfied that we were able to get rid of the red font, so I'm easy. But I'm not cheap !
In the meantime, I have to try to get the cat out from behind the refrigerator. Seems she's allergic to excessive cursing and swearing (but not red fonts !)
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mrbigbluelight wrote: »[Polk is absolutely not going to change their 100% commitment to an emphasis and concentration on handheld devices (Ios and Android, pad or phone) and Vanilla.
That ain't gonna change. Written in stone. Sealed up in carbonite.
Period.
Absolutely agree.....which brings up another saying I'm fond of.
Actions have consequences.
Could be good....or bad, we shall see but I'll also guarantee that a few years from now a couple people will walk away with a boat load of coin while the company is wallowing in the mud of brand identity. I'm not worried though, one window closes, another opens. Another company will come along that does one thing well and sticks to it and people will shift their speaker purchases elsewhere. Heck, that sea is already filling up with fishes. Maybe I shouldn't talk about the Sea....or fishes....being Italian and all.
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 -
Yeah where is System Showcase? Did they delete it or is it in some place I don't know of?Moose68Bash wrote: »It is what it is I guess. If they change it cool , if not we will have to find a way to live with it.
I guess change is good and something IMO it's not so good. I'm actually tired of things changing so much.
I miss the old forum.
I miss the old forum, too.
And what I miss most about it is the good conversation of the participants about all sorts of audio issues, especially about how to squeeze the last note of good sound out of vintage Polks -- or more precisely, my vintage SDA SRS 1.2s and SDA 1Cs.
The new format is less appealing or, perhaps, less comfortable, but I haven't seen anything that prevents us from engaging in the same "back-and-forth" that flourished on the old forum.
Some historical information of great value and some interesting information -- e.g., the "System Showcase" -- have been lost. Maybe they can be restored. I hope so.
But most of all, I hope the great folks that made this forum what it was decide to return and start up new conversations, debates, educational threads.
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time. -
Yeah where is System Showcase? Did they delete it or is it in some place I don't know of?Moose68Bash wrote: »It is what it is I guess. If they change it cool , if not we will have to find a way to live with it.
I guess change is good and something IMO it's not so good. I'm actually tired of things changing so much.
I miss the old forum.
I miss the old forum, too.
And what I miss most about it is the good conversation of the participants about all sorts of audio issues, especially about how to squeeze the last note of good sound out of vintage Polks -- or more precisely, my vintage SDA SRS 1.2s and SDA 1Cs.
The new format is less appealing or, perhaps, less comfortable, but I haven't seen anything that prevents us from engaging in the same "back-and-forth" that flourished on the old forum.
Some historical information of great value and some interesting information -- e.g., the "System Showcase" -- have been lost. Maybe they can be restored. I hope so.
But most of all, I hope the great folks that made this forum what it was decide to return and start up new conversations, debates, educational threads.
I believe it is gone, hope they restore it, but not betting on it.Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
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The showcase was available until last week when they updated the main Polk page. Then it disappeared....
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ken brydson wrote: »The showcase was available until last week when they updated the main Polk page. Then it disappeared....
I didn't know that, haven't seen it since the forum was "outdated".
Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
ken brydson wrote: »The showcase was available until last week when they updated the main Polk page. Then it disappeared....
I didn't know that, haven't seen it since the forum was "outdated".
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ken brydson wrote: »ken brydson wrote: »The showcase was available until last week when they updated the main Polk page. Then it disappeared....
I didn't know that, haven't seen it since the forum was "outdated".
It wasn't easy to find or prominent but it was there...
Yep, upgrading at its finest.Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
I've adapted, and one thing I love about this forum is no SPAM!!!!! So adapt or move on because as Tony pointed out the constant whining about this is just as annoying.
Let's face it, we are not the target demographic they are aiming for since most of you can't get past SDA's, Tubes, and turntables. None of which has anything to do with the products being shown in the background.
The other fact is that Polk isn't really Polk anymore either. My guess is the vast majority of the old guard of Polk have now retired, so the new management is shifting in a new direction which means shifting in whatever direction DEI wants the brand to go in.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 -
We have had spam, where you been??Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
Only a couple. you have to admit THAT has been an improvement.
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ken brydson wrote: »Only a couple. you have to admit THAT has been an improvement.
I will agree that it is improved, but the forum as a whole isn't.
Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
The spam never bothered me, not sure why it was such a big deal to some. It's easy to ignore and was dealt with quickly, which is more than I can say for this.....ummmm, downgrade.
BTW, can we have clueless button? I just found a use for one.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
The spam never bothered me, not sure why it was such a big deal to some. It's easy to ignore and was dealt with quickly, which is more than I can say for this.....ummmm, downgrade.
BTW, can we have clueless button? I just found a use for one.
Hope the clueless comment wasn't directed at me. I was just saying it was ONE improvement (of very few)...
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No sir, definitely not.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
BTW, can we have clueless button? I just found a use for one.
Very well said, if I say so myself. I was thinking of a "Oh, What the **** ?!" button myself but your suggestion is much more .... uhm ..... socially acceptable. 
BTW, while I'm thinking of it: in my previous post, I 'recommended' to mhardy that he add a Sansui RA-500 spring reverb to his "garage rig".
Now, in my opinion, it should be obvious to the most casual of observers that that 'recommendation' was done tongue in cheek and is actually an acknowledgement of the quality of his "stuff". I thought I should mention that.
So, in the meantime, I wish Polk well on their journey and hope they encounter success. Straight up. Their house, their rules, their way. Hope it works out for them.
......maybe a "Oh, What the **** ?!" button wouldn't be such a bad idea, though.
Sal Palooza
