Nice vintage logo "polk audio" shirts available on ebay

odcics2
odcics2 Posts: 371
in Vintage Speakers
No affiliation.
I bought one because I like the old logo better than the newer one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305316317393?var=&itmmeta=01HQBN5P459T2GWCPBKDWJVZBD&hash=item47164548d1&itmprp=enc:AQAIAAAA8ICrox9hTpOTxRxLOprOzHIsIyV99D5Iyt2tUpbC%2BzIlt7DZmhKpj4vnAUNBFMQGj00Pxfv0NUv9PhmXLuuiD6TKsHpv85UfTgsXIKQAE8WCzE2T7buGkbcvVBFXomZVUMBQjkJSRI%2FQJYZAfSo%2Fts5eYUt9LNEvO%2FVx9Q0kHwGQi0Ushi7EjjYNdJ428%2FE96l0RkZVVCx6hkXZKcxXrb3tu4GOBQukCVyzv7dRkwMH9i1v2vacAyg5Do%2FCZess5sSbWexaBsG%2BOT3W5fmnDVGASozUhgOXLvSEqOpX81vtLSys5IlDlsppazYpA%2BB3IoQ%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK


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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    Hmmm ships from Indonesia, wonder if they're legit, may be a little infringement action.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,502
    Notice how OPs user profile is private. HAHAHAHAHA

    Holy red flags, Batman!!!!!
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    edited February 2024
    Actually the package came from Texas.
    Shipped Tuesday, arrived yesterday.

    Hmm, I can open the user profile, no problem.




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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,502
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,502
    "Free International Shipping"

    In other words: Texas :*
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,502
    One left.

    Better hurry.
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    That depends on the color and size.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,502
    odcics2 wrote: »
    That depends on the color and size.

    No affiliation.

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    Viking64 wrote: »
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    Profile updated!!
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    edited February 2024
    Viking64 wrote: »
    odcics2 wrote: »
    That depends on the color and size.

    No affiliation.

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Time for a gummy perhaps? Lol!!!

    Buy a shirt or don't buy a shirt, doesn't matter to me.

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,872
    I can guarantee Polk Audio/Masimo did not authorize or approve of those shirts. Copyright infringement and this thread needs to go away.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    Depends if Polk renewed the logo trademark or let it lapse.

    Good free advertising for Polk, in any event.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    odcics2 wrote: »
    Depends if Polk renewed the logo trademark or let it lapse.

    Very true.
    It would be something I'd like to know. I like that logo as well but I'm not about to put dollars into intellectual property thievery.
    Out of respect to Polk of course.

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  • Astrl55
    Astrl55 Posts: 68
    The dotted "i" heart is very poorly executed
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    odcics2 wrote: »
    Depends if Polk renewed the logo trademark or let it lapse.

    Very true.
    It would be something I'd like to know. I like that logo as well but I'm not about to put dollars into intellectual property thievery.
    Out of respect to Polk of course.
    Research shows the trademark expired and has not been renewed for the original logo.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,382
    That does appear to be true

    https://uspto.report/TM/73117659
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    VR3 wrote: »
    That does appear to be true

    https://uspto.report/TM/73117659

    Thank you VR3...

    Now Polkies can buy a shirt if they so desire and sleep easy at night, knowing they aren't contributing to any infringement.

    Also, a couple of guys on ebay repop the "polk audio" logo for vintage speakers. I don't need any as my 4 pairs of Monitor 7s are complete.

    I have delt with the guy from Iowa a few times when I restored some KLH 6 speakers. He does nice work. 100% positive feedback.

    NO AFFILIATION!!!! :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,382
    I also admit it is very hard to believe you are not affiliated lol

    You seem rather determined and invested
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • odcics2
    odcics2 Posts: 371
    VR3 wrote: »
    I also admit it is very hard to believe you are not affiliated lol

    You seem rather determined and invested

    Just trying to let folks know about a shirt... and logos if needed.

    As you can see, it was, unfortunately, an uphill battle when the only
    replies that were required is: "Thanks! I'll check it out."
    I'm not into conspiracy theories. Life is too short.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,361
    Bad guys profiting at others' expense is not a conspiracy theory. Happens every day.

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Teac VRDS-701T CD transport | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,382
    I couldn't disagree more.

    The original is classy, the new one... Looks kinda of kid like, especially on the higher end model products. Almost out of place
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,315
    Oh no; I so hope I'm not going to prison because of my unauthorized Polk audio signage

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,382
    edited February 2024
    The issue is it lacks soul, it lacks inspiration.

    That's the problem with most products in the market. An engineering department is hired to design a product to a certain price point and design it somewhat resemble products from the brands past to be associated. At the end of the day, no one who used to be there is there anymore and it all feels a little lost, at least to me.

    Polk is a rare exception in that their newer products are still punching above their weight.

    Look at mark Levinson, musical fidelity, etc... The products are just shadows of former products. They look similar but fail in execution.

    Look at definitive tech... Their products since the buy out have been completely lackluster and is as if sound united has no clue what to make of the brand and what they do.

    I miss the days of true statement products and signatures of designers on the back or front grille.

    Where are the brands delivering truly inspired products and not just some mass produced junk for top dollar that is discontinued in 5 years with no product support.

    Sad present and a bleak future for this industry.

    Also it is painfully evident that most products under 10k are designed for certain shipping parameters from over seas. Just another compromise being made daily unfortunately.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Astrl55
    Astrl55 Posts: 68
    edited February 2024
    Kex wrote: »
    ... I’ll just say that the comic book typeface of the original logotype is a head scratcher for me when it comes to any product being sold for more than $200. Especially considering the poor execution of the heart icon above the “i”..

    Don't know how old you are, but this may well be a case of "you had to be there." The font was not at all out of place in the '70s. It screams hippie culture (google "Keep on Truckin" for a similar style)
    .
    I suspect the choice was meant to distinguish them from the established old school industry players.
    The same can be said of the bizarre flower border on some early brochures.

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    This logo - where the heart mimics the font style - would have been a better choice for the t-shirts

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,978
    The classic Polk logo was/is the best period..

    Trey hit the nail on the head.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    motorstereo wrote: »
    Oh no; I so hope I'm not going to prison because of my unauthorized Polk audio signage

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    Unless you're selling to the masses, you're good. You've always been able to make and be trouble free for personal use. The problem comes into play if YOU'RE making a business of selling other companies intellectual property.

    Yes in this case I'm aware we have settled that as Polk let the copyright expire.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    8f01coh1fkjc.jpg i bought a Polk shirt :D
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,156
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    I like this one no disrespect to Polk but I display this one proudly. I reckon I'm gonna order me one of those shirts in XL. To the OP are they 100% cotton?


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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,156
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    Bad guys profiting at others' expense is not a conspiracy theory. Happens every day.

    https://youtu.be/syV2LkGpQB0?si=9DTbQRdOOdMvfA1b
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    edited February 2024
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    To the OP are they 100% cotton?
    Come on Steve, it's in the description on ebay😁
    Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester (Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester); Antique colors are 60% cotton, 40% polyester

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