Polk R50 and Polk R300

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

I would, except for one major issue that people seem to overlook. The human ear does not have a flat 'response,' and to wit, there's no way to measure what we actually hear.
So, I've distanced myself from concern with the graphs, charts, plots.. Now I just tune it to make me happy. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

You misinterpreted my response //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I merely want to reproduce what the artist or producer intended me to hear. The ears response is a personal problem //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif Here's what I do (if I had the money, unfortunately I don't have the money for processing after I sold my EQ //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif, soon...)
1.) Create a system with the most flat response possible on paper.

2.) Build it and measure it in the environment you put it in.

3.) Eq the nulls and peaks to achieve a flat response (within reason) and as a result the system reproduces the recording as it was intended (again, within reason).

4.) Step 1. allows the listener to use less processing power to accomplish step 3. This gives us more options in tuning the system to our preference, since we are each more sensitive in some areas than others.

Seems pretty fair right? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with your opinion, but but having a solid foundation to work with ( the system flat on paper) removes some of the headache in the long run trying to tune system to our preference, get it now?

Of course, we can still get great music by just winging it without EQ, which is what I am currently doing ( to underline once more that there is infact NOTHING wrong with your opinion hehe). Our process is just a little different, mine being a bit more strategic, being an engineer of course. Once I have money next year for processing, then I will be REALLY happy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

To those reading my responses, there is absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing the products mentioned in this thread. Just my curiousity about polk's engineering strategies. With polk being a well established and somewhat prestigious entry level company, for 50 bucks, you can't beat it, even going the DIY route //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

For a long time, I thought I knew what an 'image' was. Whatever I just found must be it.
It's easy to see how people get hooked on hifi.

No kidding! Its truly an addicting hobby, more so than car audio ever was likely do to the more established DIY community in my case...can't get enough of it

Cheers,

Sergio

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

Flat line sucks. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

having a solid foundation to work with ( the system flat on paper) removes some of the headache in the long run trying to tune system to our preference, get it now?

Yep, got it before. For me though, I can't justify the value in time spent flattening the system out on paper. I'd rather spent the time listening and finger the eq a bit. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

I'm not particularly sensitive about others' take on my opinion //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Cheers //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/toast.gif.bc0657bf54b9ee653b6438524461341e.gif

 

[Echo42987 10+ year member]

Do they honor this price in store?

-Nick-

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

Do they honor this price in store?
-Nick-

Quote from their page...

Prices good for online purchases only, and are not available at Fry's Retail Locations.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

AVSForum guys have been buyin' 'em in the stores at these prices - it's worth a shot.

 

[quakerroatmeal 10+ year member]

Get mines tomorrow. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. I won't be home to inspect/check em out though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

I want to order two more, but they're back at $69.99+ship now. Doh.

 

[LBC99 10+ year member]

I got in on the Poly/Fry's deals around a year ago. My current setup is:

R50 - front ... $100 pair

R15 - rear ... $60 pair

CSI25 - center ... $50

I also scored my Onkyo TX-SR573 receiver for $120 on clearance at Fry's. They were all bought in store at different times.

I still need to upgrade my sub, but its a pretty decent budget system and is fine since it is in a small room.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

I need a center channel.

Very happy with the Polks so far.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I got in on the Poly/Fry's deals around a year ago. My current setup is:R50 - front ... $100 pair

R15 - rear ... $60 pair

CSI25 - center ... $50

I also scored my Onkyo TX-SR573 receiver for $120 on clearance at Fry's. They were all bought in store at different times.

I still need to upgrade my sub, but its a pretty decent budget system and is fine since it is in a small room.

Exactly what I have....except I paid more for the center channel and less for the rears.

Still undecided on the Reciever though.

 

[quakerroatmeal 10+ year member]

Got them yesterday..crappy pictures I know..