The Polk Legend Series is coming

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,029
    edited September 2019
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    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

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    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    B)
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    It's not really a legend unless somebody licked the tweeters.

    I have no idea what this means, but I like it.
    Perhaps Polk will use this as a catchphrase in their marketing.

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    N.B. I am willing to make this concept available royalty-free. :|
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  • westmassguy
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

    4funt44gjp3z.png

    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    What a mess
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  • tonyb
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    westmassguy wrote: »
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

    4funt44gjp3z.png

    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    What a mess

    Yeah, they do give that impression eh. Honestly though, they sound better than they look. Not as coherent as I would personally like but they do sound good.

    Now that Legend speaker with the dual tweets.....has peaked my interest. Can't tell from the pic, but they appear to be aiming in different directions which may cause some issues....or not, depending. I'll be waiting for ears I trust to post up a review of these.
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  • CH46E
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    I wonder if one of the woofers is a PR?
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,029
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    tonyb wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

    4funt44gjp3z.png

    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    What a mess

    Yeah, they do give that impression eh. Honestly though, they sound better than they look. Not as coherent as I would personally like but they do sound good.

    Now that Legend speaker with the dual tweets.....has peaked my interest. Can't tell from the pic, but they appear to be aiming in different directions which may cause some issues....or not, depending. I'll be waiting for ears I trust to post up a review of these.
    [emphasis added]

    I see a 'special edition' model in the pipeline -- the Marty Feldman Signature Edition. Too bad ol' Marty's gone Tango Uniform. :(

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  • westmassguy
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    tonyb wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

    4funt44gjp3z.png

    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    What a mess

    Yeah, they do give that impression eh. Honestly though, they sound better than they look. Not as coherent as I would personally like but they do sound good.

    Now that Legend speaker with the dual tweets.....has peaked my interest. Can't tell from the pic, but they appear to be aiming in different directions which may cause some issues....or not, depending. I'll be waiting for ears I trust to post up a review of these.

    Maybe some type of spatial enhancement. We'll just have to wait.
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    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,557
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

    4funt44gjp3z.png

    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    B)
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    It's not really a legend unless somebody licked the tweeters.

    I have no idea what this means, but I like it.
    Perhaps Polk will use this as a catchphrase in their marketing.

    h6pzxshshh26.png

    N.B. I am willing to make this concept available royalty-free. :|

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/53089/peerless-tweeters-question
    This old thread explains it all.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,029
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    sucks2beme wrote: »
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Why would you need a duplicate set of mids and tweeters, if it weren't some flavor of SDA?

    Well... I mean...

    4funt44gjp3z.png

    100% SDA-free, but, oy, so many drivers...

    B)
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    It's not really a legend unless somebody licked the tweeters.

    I have no idea what this means, but I like it.
    Perhaps Polk will use this as a catchphrase in their marketing.

    h6pzxshshh26.png

    N.B. I am willing to make this concept available royalty-free. :|

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/53089/peerless-tweeters-question
    This old thread explains it all.


    Dang! I've never seen that before...
    and me, an old Polk... umm... salt... and all.

    Well, thanks! Now, like Rusty, I feel like I'm in the club.

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    Here's hopin' that the Legend Series'll be tweeter-lickin' good.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited September 2019
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    I just downloaded ever Mongolian Throat song the internet had to offer. Gotta see what these speakers can really do!

    Will the binding posts have the little buttons inserted where the banana goes? That feature on the RTiA’s screamed luxury! B)
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • CH46E
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    I heard they were wireless blu-tooth only. Lol
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  • F1nut
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    mrbiron wrote: »
    I just downloaded ever Mongolian Throat song the internet had to offer. Gotta see what these speakers can really do!

    Will the binding posts have the little buttons inserted where the banana goes? That feature on the RTiA’s screamed luxury! B)

    The reason for those little buttons is because they are required in Europe as the spacing and hole diameter is the same as the European electric plug. Now, why anyone would plug a power cord into speaker binding posts is a darn good question.

    Now, to answer your question. From what I have seen the new Polk speakers will not have the little plugs as the posts are further apart.
    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."

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  • VR3
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    That would make it a powered speaker if you plug it in 😊
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • CH46E
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    15 amps at 60 hz.... now that's a party!
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  • mrbiron
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    Those silly euro’s.... :D

    F1, what is your favorite Mongolian Throat Song? Is your plan to paint the windows black, turn off all of the lights, and them melt into your dated BarcaLounger while head bobbing to the Mongolian jams?
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • F1nut
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    Favorite WHAT!?!
    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

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  • Strong Bad
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    Whatever they are, I can't wait to buy a pair and immediately have the crossovers modified.
    No excuses!
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  • Gerres26
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    These definitely look intriguing now
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  • BC6
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    I wasn't planning on going to RMAF this year because I don't really have time, but I'm too intrigued. I'm going to take off from work early tomorrow and give them a listen.
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  • mlistens03
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    CH46E wrote: »
    15 amps at 60 hz.... now that's a party!

    1,800-watt tone generator. :#;)
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  • dromunds
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    Viking64 wrote: »

    Hmnn...you didn't necessarily shoot down the SDA theory. :o

    SDA = Surely Denies Alexa[/quote]

    Don't call him Surely
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  • CH46E
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    dromunds wrote: »
    Viking64 wrote: »

    Hmnn...you didn't necessarily shoot down the SDA theory. :o

    SDA = Surely Denies Alexa

    Don't call him Surely[/quote]

    Great movie! Lol. Does Alexa speak Jive?
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  • Nightfall
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Favorite WHAT!?!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmo3fKeveo
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • dromunds
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    Take a listen to Huun-Huur-Tu.
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  • Nightfall
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    dromunds wrote: »
    Take a listen to Huun-Huur-Tu.

    These guys definitely do drugs. Right?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0djHJBAP3U
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • teekay0007
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    sucks2beme wrote: »
    It's not really a legend unless somebody licked the tweeters.
    And/or subjected them to the dingus rub treatment!


    Might be on to something there...after all, Jesse is the only one around here who’s actually been in their presence...
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  • polrbehr
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Favorite WHAT!?!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmo3fKeveo

    Popeye meets Charlie Daniels?
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • dromunds
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    dromunds wrote: »
    Take a listen to Huun-Huur-Tu.

    These guys definitely do drugs. Right?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0djHJBAP3U

    mushrooms
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  • mhardy6647
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    Strong Bad wrote: »
    Whatever they are, I can't wait to buy a pair and immediately have the crossovers modified.

    Pro tip: Don't forget a liberal application of Moretite and/or Dynamat to the driver baskets.

    :|
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  • boston1450
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    Hi guys n gals I gotta ask. Why is AVS Forum hosting the Polk Legend & not the Polk Forum ? Excuse me as I only come to this forum, so I dont know. Tia
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    Randy/Maine
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  • verb
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    boston1450 wrote: »
    Hi guys n gals I gotta ask. Why is AVS Forum hosting the Polk Legend & not the Polk Forum ? Excuse me as I only come to this forum, so I dont know. Tia

    Interesting. Looks like someone just posted a link to the livestream event.
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