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Polk Audio Speakers
« on: Apr 30, 2003 at 10:26 AM »
Guys what can u say about this speaker?

I auditioned the Polk Audio RTi28 Book Shelf yesterday at Spectra being driven by HK 2550. I dont know kung bulok ako sa pandinig pero ang ganda nya tumunog also  with Polk Audio PSW350 50 watts continous average sub ang ganda rin, although 50 watts lang pero ang lakas at ang ganda nang bass sa music at movies, mas nagustuhan ko kesa sa JBL na sub (PB10 ata yun).

Also the build is very good, solid na solid yung kahoy nung Polk Audio compared to Mission and Wharfs..

Any way i just need ur opinions on these speakers, planning on upgrading my speakers eh.
« Last Edit: Apr 30, 2003 at 10:27 AM by Courage »
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #1 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 11:19 AM »
Courage papm naman prices ng polk speakers na nakita mo sa spectra :) anyway polks sound good, they also give the best bang for buck and they use real wood, soundwise I find the midrange smooth, they match well sa hk, haven't heard them through a nad though. The bookshelf you listened too is well reviewed sa stereophile if i'm not mistaken.

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #2 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 11:24 AM »
Courage papm naman prices ng polk speakers na nakita mo sa spectra :) anyway polks sound good, they also give the best bang for buck and they use real wood, soundwise I find the midrange smooth, they match well sa hk, haven't heard them through a nad though. The bookshelf you listened too is well reviewed sa stereophile if i'm not mistaken.

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I was amazed sa sound nung na demo ko...galing tumunog talaga..
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #3 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 01:42 PM »
Pare sent u a pm...

I was amazed sa sound nung na demo ko...galing tumunog talaga..

Bro right combination siguro yung HK at POLK....Kaya nga masyado mahalaga yung matching ng speakers at Receiver....maybe its just 2550 hk yun pero baka talo nya yung other high end receivers na di matched sa proper speakers


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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #4 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 01:50 PM »
Bro right combination siguro yung HK at POLK....Kaya nga masyado mahalaga yung matching ng speakers at Receiver....maybe its just 2550 hk yun pero baka talo nya yung other high end receivers na di matched sa proper speakers



Yup talagang importante ang Reciever and SPeakers matching
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #5 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 02:29 PM »
hi courage!

pa-PM din ako ng net price ng polk RT bookshelf na napakanggan mo sir. thanks!

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #6 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 02:34 PM »
hi courage!

pa-PM din ako ng net price ng polk RT bookshelf na napakanggan mo sir. thanks!

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #7 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 03:40 PM »
I have a cousin in California who can very well afford top end audio gear (he drives around in a Porche 911).  He swears by these speakers for home theater use.

Polks are not so well known outside the US but within the US, they've made a name for themselves in the realm of HT if not audio.

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #8 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 03:49 PM »
I have a cousin in California who can very well afford top end audio gear (he drives around in a Porche 911).  He swears by these speakers for home theater use.

Polks are not so well known outside the US but within the US, they've made a name for themselves in the realm of HT if not audio.

Nag tataka nga ako kung bakit di masyado sikat yung polk audio dito eh hindi naman sya ganung kamahal tulad nang B&W
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #9 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 03:50 PM »
courage,

pa-PM din ako ng net price ng polk RT bookshelf na napakinggan mo. thanks!

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« Reply #10 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 03:52 PM »
courage,

pa-PM din ako ng net price ng polk RT bookshelf na napakinggan mo. thanks!

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #11 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 04:29 PM »
grabe hindi pa rin magaling ang sars ni courage

Hawaan mo nga ako pa pm din ng prices ng polk audio ;D

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« Reply #12 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 05:30 PM »
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #13 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 11:30 PM »
noong 1989 binili ko Polk Audio Monitor 5B kasi best bang for bucks nga ... hanggang ngayon gamit ko pa pero nasa 5.1 setup na ... what impressed me most with these speakers is bass performance, though not lacking mids and highs, considering it is only a two-way system but with a passive radiator so that for a long time, i never considered buying a subwoofer ... my conclusion is polk audio knows what they are doing, much the same way as those high-end brands

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #14 on: Apr 30, 2003 at 11:37 PM »
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ty sir!

may nakita rin kasi ako isang review sa audioasylum saying how good a polk audio  bookshelf is . i think he was referring to the RT35i.

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2003 at 01:55 AM »
well. one reason why polk has a name for itself sa us is because of their distribution network. Best Buy is their distributor in the US. which means people see the name "polk" advertised alot.

pero as far as performance... for the same price, you can get better bargains elsewhere. Keep in mind na ang kalaban ng Polk sa price range nya are Energy, PSBs, Mirage (sa price range!), Paradigm, NHT, and now Athena Technology pa.

And audio enthusiast will more likely to go to a mid end dealer to get their stuff rather than to go to Best Buy and will have to pay the sticker price.

Polks new LSi line are getting nice reviews, though. And only hihi shops carry them.

thre is a difference from 'being able to afford higer end products' to 'willing to pay for them.'

doesn't matter if you're the richest guy in the world. if your perception about audio products is that they're not worth paying good money for, you're not gonna buy them.


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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #16 on: Jun 15, 2003 at 12:39 AM »
Just recently bought a pair of R15's(at Php7,200) from Spectra. They're now hooked up to my RX-V430 as fronts.

What can i say? They're still in the break-in stage, but... WOW! Clean, balanced highs and mids... You'll need a sub though for the lows if you're gonna use them as fronts.

Definitely a good buy for me.  ;D

Now all i need is a camera(and lots of guts!) to post my humble set-up...
« Last Edit: Jun 15, 2003 at 12:45 AM by lazeeboy72 »
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #17 on: Jun 18, 2003 at 02:49 PM »
Just recently bought a pair of R15's(at Php7,200) from Spectra. They're now hooked up to my RX-V430 as fronts.

pre pa-post naman ng specs. thnx   :)
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #18 on: Jun 19, 2003 at 01:06 AM »
pre pa-post naman ng specs. thnx   :)

check out this site for the complete specs: http://www.polkaudio.com/home/specs.php?category=4&speaker=182
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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #19 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 09:22 AM »
Hi sir!saan ko po matatagpuan yung SPECTRA? ???

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« Reply #20 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 11:03 AM »
Hi sir!saan ko po matatagpuan yung SPECTRA? ???

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« Reply #21 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 11:04 AM »
Hi sir!saan ko po matatagpuan yung SPECTRA? ???

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« Reply #22 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 11:05 AM »
Hi sir!saan ko po matatagpuan yung SPECTRA? ???

Sa park square 1. Ground floor.

Park Square 1 is within the vicinity of Ayala Malls. It is near Glorieta 1 Entrance.

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« Reply #23 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 02:20 PM »
Thanks for ur replies courage,philander and jairus. ;)

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #24 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 02:46 PM »

Between Polk Audio and Monitor Audio, which is better kaya?
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« Reply #25 on: Jun 30, 2003 at 07:36 PM »
Both are good brands. Just audition both and choose what you prefer.

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #26 on: Jul 01, 2003 at 12:04 AM »
allyson, try mo din sa image harrison plaza, beside mcdo. they also have polks there.  :)
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« Reply #27 on: Jul 01, 2003 at 06:43 AM »

Between Polk Audio and Monitor Audio, which is better kaya?

I was at Spectra Monday Night to auditon between the Polk R20 and Monitor Audio B2. The B2 sounds better for me. NOW I am leaning towards it.
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« Reply #28 on: Oct 10, 2003 at 04:36 PM »
   Anyone who owns Polk Audio speakers,Common!speak up!,Medyo outcasted yata tayo dito sa PDVD.I had a pair of Bookshelf RTi38 and CS400 for center.

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Re:Polk Audio Speakers
« Reply #29 on: Oct 15, 2003 at 01:34 AM »
I own a pair of polk RT15i and it souns great for small listening area if you use it for front, Mas maganda naman pag ginamit as surround speakers. If you use it as a front, medyo bitin sa bass you need to couple it with a sub for music. overall good quality and made of real wood finish