Special Event - Polk HQ - April 9,2009

[dorokusai]

Where: POLK HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

When: April 9th 2009, 6-10pm(EST)

Polk Audio
5601 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-3600

I was told about a special event that will be held at Polk HQ and its "open" to any local Polkies that care to attend. In other words, anyone within driving distance is welcome. If you want to fly in...by all means, knock yourself out.

It's usually a private, dealer type only event but I've been informed, to let you crazy folks know about it. Hopefully, Polk won't regret it :)

They will be displaying and running demos of existing product lines, "new" and even conceptual equipment. Some of the ideas may only be on paper, so that's pretty cool in my book. The purpose is to get some serious feedback from the public and private sector network.

*NOTE: You will have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement(NDA) prior to entering the building. I'll handle that either offline or onsite for any interested parties.

That means anything you see, hear, touch, smell or fornicate with will have to remain a blessed memory in your head.....forever. If you violate the agreement, you could be in some serious trouble and that's no joke partner.

Anyways, it should be a real treat for the local folks...sorry out-of-towners but you're welcome to attend as well.

I'll add more information as it becomes available but if you're handy, definitly make an effort to attend. Just keep in mind, I'm your handler and escort :)

If you're interested, contact me - mln@polkaudio.com

If you actually know me, you probably have my personal email, so use it instead.

*UPDATE*

Hi Mark,

The sked we are thinking of for April 9 is:

5:30pm – 6:00pm Arrive, Meet and Greet
6:00pm – 6:30pm Dinner – might include discussion of 1 product
6:30pm – 8:45pm Demos and focus groups
8:45pm – 9:00pm Wrap-Up

Demos:
2 products on their way to market (home theater, outdoor)
2 products still in development (home theater, home audio/theater)

Focus groups:
4 products in the concept phase (home audio, home theater, home audio/theater, new product category)

Do you think the timing would work for everyone?

Thanks,
Monica

[ESavinon]

I'm in! I'm such a polk whore.

[Face]

Count me in.

[CaligulaPolk]

WILL POLK willing to make their building jump for me by demo speakers and subwoofers BASS??? if so, im IN!!! DAMN, gotta bring cash too!! :D

[george daniel]

sounds like a interesting event.

[treitz3]

I'll be in touch. Thanks for the opportunity.

[dorokusai]

WILL POLK willing to make their building jump for me by demo speakers and subwoofers BASS??? if so, im IN!!! DAMN, gotta bring cash too!! :D

I'm not sure what is emoticon and reality.

I would encourage you to contact me directly. If you highlight my name on the left side and click on my name, I'm all yours....otherwise mln@polkaudio.com.

[GV#27]

Cool I'm in.

[F1nut]

See you there.

[GV#27]

See you there.
Likewise;)

[spwuinmk67]

I will try to make the trip from jersey, last time I was there or saw any of you was back in '05.

[F1nut]

Yeah Bill, be good to see you again.

[spwuinmk67]

Yeah, it'd be good to catch up with everyone. Unfortunately things here have kept me from being online too much, and any audio upgrades.

[mmadden28]

[I]Where: POLK HQ, Baltimore, Maryland

When: April 9th 2009, 6-10pm(EST)

..
*NOTE: You will have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement(NDA) prior to entering the building. I'll handle that either offline or onsite for any interested parties.

...

NDA's? Ha I live and breath NDA's-- Actually I make for pretty boring conversation since I can't talk about 99% of what I learn (unless of course you sign my own NDA ;)).

Is there a deadline on when to let you know?

-Madden

[Pauly]

I'll make a trip that way one of these years.....


Sounds like fun with a little insight.

Pauly

[CaligulaPolk]

NDA's? Ha I live and breath NDA's-- Actually I make for pretty boring conversation since I can't talk about 99% of what I learn (unless of course you sign my own NDA ;)).

Is there a deadline on when to let you know?

-Madden

wanna car pool to maryland :confused:

[strider]

Likewise;)

That's one hell of a road trip!

Mark- Do you need a hard head count now, or can I be a definite maybe?

[dorokusai]

Well, I'd like to have a solid headcount within a couple weeks.

[CaligulaPolk]

Well, I'd like to have a solid headcount within a couple weeks.

2 heads here

[MillerLiteScott]

I guess I can make the drive.:rolleyes:

Sounds like a cool opportunity.

Thanks Mark.

Scott

[jtgranby]

Count me in.

Thanks
Jim

[nadams]

I'm gonna see if I can get the day off.

[Fireman32]

While I would love to go I do not want to take any time off right now. Not sure what might happen in the next month.

[warlocks1]

Mark, count me in as of now. I am coaching both flag football and basketball, but don't have practice schedules yet. I will let you know ASAP.

If anyone does fly in and needs a rental car, shoot me a PM.

Thanks Mark and Polk Audio. Jeff

[Serendipity]

Is anyone driving to there from NY?

[nadams]

appadv- if you could get to berwick, pa, Imight be able to get you the rest of the way. Unfortunately, that's a lateral move.

[hearingimpared]

I want to go but neither of my cars are in good enough condition for a 1 1/2 hour drive. I would love to tag along with someone though. I'm only 7 minutes off of 95 S about 60 miles north of Baltimore.

[spwuinmk67]

Ok, it's looking like I'll more then likely be there, me and my g/f. Depending on if we take my truck or her car, I could possibly pick someone up on the way. If it's my truck, which it probably will be, then there's only two seats.

[Vette C6.r]

If work gives me the day off. I'm in

[ESavinon]

Is anyone driving to there from NY?

I'm in the city.

[ESavinon]

I want to go but neither of my cars are in good enough condition for a 1 1/2 hour drive. I would love to tag along with someone though. I'm only 7 minutes off of 95 S about 60 miles north of Baltimore.

I can pick you up.

[Vette C6.r]

is this a listen only deal or will anything be for sale ?

[F1nut]

As stated.....
They will be displaying and running demos of existing product lines, "new" and even conceptual equipment. Some of the ideas may only be on paper, so that's pretty cool in my book. The purpose is to get some serious feedback from the public and private sector network.

[nadams]

Is anyone getting a hotel room for the night afterward? 10pm would be late to start a 3 hour tour to get home.

[skrol]

I hope they have room for us all. Count me in.

[hearingimpared]

I can pick you up.

Thanks Ed, I'll take you up on that.

[dorokusai]

Joe, you will be muzzled and handcuffed during the visit.

[George Grand]

And wheeled around on a hand truck like Lector.

Mark, I can't make it and I'm going to give you a chest slam when I see you.

[nadams]

So, I was thinking maybe a night out afterwards, if anyone is interested. I don't know anything around baltimore... so I was checking to see if anyone else is planning on spending the night. I could use a good two days off :)

[warlocks1]

Damn!!! I just realized that I will be on the Disney Cruise that week. Please remove me from the list. Thanks, Jeff

[hearingimpared]

Joe, you will be muzzled and handcuffed during the visit.

Thanks for not using the straight jacket this time.

[ESavinon]

Thanks Ed, I'll take you up on that.

That's the least i can do for you bud ;).
I still think of that record by leinsdorf i heard at your house.

[schwarcw]

That's the least i can do for you bud ;).
I still think of that record by leinsdorf i heard at your house.

That sounded excellent!

[CaligulaPolk]

Who attend the meeting, should share their pics in here so we get to know what we look like before meeting you all.

[CaligulaPolk]

How many heads so far? Dorousaki?
http://www.aiai.ed.ac.uk/~bat/GA/IMG/puppet-heads-l.jpg
dont forget include 2 heads here

[nadams]

My head is out. Don't want to take the time off work now with everything else going on. Have fun, guys!

[dorokusai]

Looks like roughly 11....with a couple maybe types.

[treitz3]

Who attend the meeting, should share their pics in here so we get to know what we look like before meeting you all.I would do that but I value my camera. :eek:

[nooshinjohn]

I am there in spirit....

[CaligulaPolk]

Anyone wanna meet for dinner before this meeting start? What resturant is nearby the HQ? Can Doro please list few resturant (NOT FAST FOOD) for polkies to get together before attend meeting.


Whatcha guys say?

[spwuinmk67]

I'll def be at the HQ with the g/f. Dunno about dinner though, gotta see what time we are able to leave NJ.

[F1nut]

Anyone wanna meet for dinner before this meeting start? What resturant is nearby the HQ? Can Doro please list few resturant (NOT FAST FOOD) for polkies to get together before attend meeting.


Whatcha guys say?

I'll work up a list of places in the next day or two.

[CaligulaPolk]

I'll work up a list of places in the next day or two.

and its u paying

[mmadden28]

Looks like roughly 11....with a couple maybe types.

I just sent you an email. Hopefully its not too late to add me to the list. :o
I'm 95% sure I'll be able to make it. :cool:

peace

[F1nut]

and its u paying

Who said I was going to meet for dinner? :p

[mmadden28]

and its u paying


Who said I was going to meet for dinner? :p

My wife goes to dinner all the time with her friends w/o me and I still end up paying :rolleyes:

[heiney9]

I have to check.....but our local airport Chicago/Rockford International just announced service to BWI. Ridiculous low initial kick-off pricing. Flying direct out of my own city, not having the headache of taking a 60 minute bus to O'hare makes this very tempting. Not sure if service will be ready by Apr 9........

[heiney9]

Damn, service doesn't start until 6/1 then it's Monday's and Friday's only. Guess I'll check O'Hare, but probably going to be a bust.

[dorokusai]

Food will be provided....sandwiches and the sort.

I'll add a loose list of what you'll hear and/or see next week but most of it is private and for the attendees only.

[CaligulaPolk]

Food will be provided....sandwiches and the sort.

I'll add a loose list of what you'll hear and/or see next week but most of it is private and for the attendees only.

Now thats cool!!! F1nut is glad hes out of paying us food!! :D

[F1nut]

Food will be provided....sandwiches and the sort.


Ok, I was going to treat everyone except CaligulaPolk to dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, but it looks like I don't have to now.

[CaligulaPolk]

Ok, I was going to treat everyone except CaligulaPolk to dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, but it looks like I don't have to now.

Im offended!! :( :( cheapskate!! lol :p


however, i look forward meeting you guys who attend

[Norm Apter]

Just noticed this thread. This is one of those times that I really regret having moved to the West coast. If I was still living in VA, I'd be all over this. Sounds like it will be a blast for all those attending....fun times and undoubtedly great sounds.

Hopefully one of these times a trip back to see my family will coincide with such an event or, even better yet, PF.

Or maybe I should take the reverse approach: plan my next trip to VA around one of these events! :)

[MillerLiteScott]

What's the Tally?

[heiney9]

FWIW, I'm out. I'd love to attend but logistics and time won't allow me.

Have Fun and hopefully some pics (w/o the top secrets) will be taken and posted.

H9

[treitz3]

I'm still in.

[chargerman426]

I'm in.

[dorokusai]

I'm in...oh wait, nevermind.

[MillerLiteScott]

I count 15 +/-.

But I had to take off one of my socks. YMMV

[dorokusai]

The folks I have so far, and post if you're not coming.....

dorokusai
F1Nut
Beekyman
Edsavinon
Face
CaligulaPolk +1
Chargerman426
Treitz
GV#27
Spwuinmk67 +1(?)
Strider
MillerLiteScott
Jtgranby
Mmadden28
Vette C6.r
HearingImpared
Skrol

Anyone else?

[jacob.simpson]

I would have loved to attend, since its on
Good Friday weekend, have to go to church on Good Friday and Easter, cant miss Church on those days. Wishing all those who are going to attend a Happy Bash.

[lightman1]

I'm still in.

In, but only if Tom lets me ride b*tch and calls me sweetcheeks every 50 miles. That's some man,there!
It'll be good to you folks again.
Lightman

[treitz3]

I don't know what in the hell you just said slacker but you are welcome to ride up with me in the back of the truck.......and I hope it rains the whole way. The accommodations may be an issue though as I'm staying with a fellow Polkster and I don't know if they have the accommodations for more than one. I'd love to have you come but we need to figure out accommodations bro'.

Take a bath smelly. :p

[TroyD]

FAAAK....about a month too early.

BDT

[ESavinon]

Is this meet going to be kid friendly?
My 15 year old and my 12 year old may be interested in coming.

[lightman1]

I don't know what in the hell you just said slacker but you are welcome to ride up with me in the back of the truck.......and I hope it rains the whole way. The accommodations may be an issue though as I'm staying with a fellow Polkster and I don't know if they have the accommodations for more than one. I'd love to have you come but we need to figure out accommodations bro'.

Take a bath smelly. :p

I'll sleep;) on the other side of said polkster or sleep right next to you. Your choice. if not I'll hitch a ride and stay a the no-tell mo-tell down the road.

[CaligulaPolk]

Food will be provided....sandwiches and the sort.

I'll add a loose list of what you'll hear and/or see next week but most of it is private and for the attendees only.

whats up with loose list ? :D

[dorokusai]

You're the only one on it.

[mmadden28]

CP you have to sit in and face the corner all by yourself. ;)

After you sort the sandwiches of course.

[CaligulaPolk]

CP you have to sit in and face the corner all by yourself. ;)

After you sort the sandwiches of course.

dang, ok, count me out!!

[dorokusai]

OK...this just in....

Hi Mark,

The sked we are thinking of for April 9 is:

5:30pm – 6:00pm Arrive, Meet and Greet
6:00pm – 6:30pm Dinner – might include discussion of 1 product
6:30pm – 8:45pm Demos and focus groups
8:45pm – 9:00pm Wrap-Up

Demos:
2 products on their way to market (home theater, outdoor)
2 products still in development (home theater, home audio/theater)

Focus groups:
4 products in the concept phase (home audio, home theater, home audio/theater, new product category)

Thanks,
Monica

[treitz3]

Oh, I can't wait! :D

[Yellowneck]

I am new to this forum and would like to know if I can attend this event. I can more than likely leave work early to make it there. Also where is there? I have never been to the Polk HQ before. If anyone living in the northern VA area is going please let me know. Is it too late to ask to be invited?

Thanks

[dorokusai]

You're in, just show the heck up.

I added the address to the header of the thread. Thanks, that would have been helpful I guess.

[spwuinmk67]

Anyone still planning on getting together either before or after the event? Me and the girl friend are gonna be at Inner Harbor during the day walking around, and probably stopping the the national aquarium if anyone would like to join us.

[ESavinon]

I won't be able to attend. Last minute problem.

[lightman1]

I know some, if not all, of you will completely devastated to hear "I can't make it."
Now don't start crying and screaming out "Why Lightman, WHY???!!!"
Seems this job thing I have is f*ckin' up my free-wheelin', all around swell guy lifestyle y'all have become accustomed to.
I guess I'll see you pack of Hacks at the next one.
Now get a hold of yourselves and stop making a scene! You'll live! I promise.

send me some spy pics

[treitz3]

Pansy.

[lightman1]

Stop following me around, Freak!

[treitz3]

Do not deter from the subject. You are still a Pansy and you let us down.

Pansy.

[Ender]

Damn, why do you guys have to be headquartered in some obscure corner of the United States? Lol.

[ben62670]

I hear this is just a ploy from Doro to get newbs to model asslees chaps. I hope everyone who attends leaves an anal virgin except Lightman.

[F1nut]

I won't be able to attend. Last minute problem.

I'm sorry you can't make it.

[dorokusai]

Russ - What made you think you were allowed to visit anyways....hello? restraining order....

[strider]

Does anyone have a keg tub?

[MillerLiteScott]

I have a red one.

[George Grand]

I have a red one.

I'll be down laughing my ass off for awhile.

[Face]

In case someone missed the update in the first post:


*UPDATE*

Hi Mark,

The sked we are thinking of for April 9 is:

5:30pm – 6:00pm Arrive, Meet and Greet
6:00pm – 6:30pm Dinner – might include discussion of 1 product
6:30pm – 8:45pm Demos and focus groups
8:45pm – 9:00pm Wrap-Up

Demos:
2 products on their way to market (home theater, outdoor)
2 products still in development (home theater, home audio/theater)

Focus groups:
4 products in the concept phase (home audio, home theater, home audio/theater, new product category)

Do you think the timing would work for everyone?

Thanks,
Monica[/I]

[ESavinon]

I'm sorry you can't make it.

I'm still trying to make this trip. I really want to go but my truck needs work and the better half is really pissed off about that iowa trip. She says she's not going to let me bring any more speakers home. She wont let me use her mini van either. I may even be locked out of the house if i leave.

[Face]

I'm still trying to make this trip. I really want to go but my truck needs work and the better half is really pissed off about that iowa trip. She says she's not going to let me bring any more speakers home. She wont let me use her mini van either. I may even be locked out of the house if i leave.
Start leaving your speakers here, it's become the new trend around here. :D

[ESavinon]

I'm still going to iowa. I may have my truck fixed by friday.
The SRT rules over all.
I just hope i don't find my other SRT in the curb when i come back.

[GV#27]

Cool I'm in.Oops sorry forgot the :D



It would be interesting but too far to drive.

[lightman1]

Russ - What made you think you were allowed to visit anyways....hello? restraining order....

Damn! I thought that ran out last month. When can I come within 500' of your house again?

[skrol]

It is killing me but I'm not going to be able to make it after all.
Stan

[dorokusai]

The usual Club Polk attrition rate has already been factored in....sorry you can't attend.

[CaligulaPolk]

doro any1 can take over my place.

my babysitter cant make it tonight to watch my kids. im pissed off at her and ill deal with her next time!! :(


was looking forward meeting ya all tonight :( :( :(

[jtgranby]

The usual Club Polk attrition rate has already been factored in....sorry you can't attend.


I will be there:D If I am late for dinner just save me a cookie.

Jim

[strider]

I started tailgating in the Polk HQ parking lot at 9am when I lit the smoker and had my first mimosa.

Figure on ribs starting to come off the grill around 5 or so; a bit rushed but whatever.

Does anyone have some food grade lubricant they could bring?

[dorokusai]

I always carry lubricant. Save me some ribs.

[MillerLiteScott]

Ben,

I will take a cheese burger medium rare and a dog.:rolleyes:

Thanks.

Scott

[George Grand]

I'm still trying to make this trip. I really want to go but my truck needs work and the better half is really pissed off about that iowa trip. She says she's not going to let me bring any more speakers home. She wont let me use her mini van either. I may even be locked out of the house if i leave.

Ed, you really enjoy life on the edge huh?

[mmadden28]

doro any1 can take over my place.

my babysitter cant make it tonight to watch my kids. im pissed off at her and ill deal with her next time!! :(


was looking forward meeting ya all tonight :( :( :(

Don't even try it. You signed up for you, +1.
Make the +1 stay behind and get your a$$ down there-I think Doro has plans for you (something about pants with holes in them????). ;)


I'm leaving now, I hope I make it in time. :o

[disneyjoe7]

Have fun guys, just too far for a quickie up north for me.

[jacob.simpson]

What Happened, and eager to hear about those new products, and How did you guys enjoy the evening. Please update. (Excuse if any Ladies out there, are also included)

[CaligulaPolk]

Don't even try it. You signed up for you, +1.
Make the +1 stay behind and get your a$$ down there-I think Doro has plans for you (something about pants with holes in them????). ;)


I'm leaving now, I hope I make it in time. :o

lol, +1 will interpret for me thats why she would have to go with me :(

babysitter's spring break this week and she had to go out of town! :(

[lightman1]

Hacks.

[dorokusai]

What Happened, and eager to hear about those new products, and How did you guys enjoy the evening. Please update. (Excuse if any Ladies out there, are also included)

Sorry man....the only thing that can be talked about is what's currently on the market, like the IHT. The rest is officially locked up in legal documents :cool:

It was an excellent turnout and thanks to all those who put in the windshield time to attend. What was even better was seeing some folks that are new, old or haven't posted in awhile.

Treitz, and that horrid Polo tribute to Carverfest that put me in a blind rage, immediately Muay Thai clenched and began to wrestle in a kiddie pool filled with jello. Al Ballard just happened to have that setup ahead of time. He quickly got the upper hand after freaking me out with a bunch of Stone Cold Steve Austin phrases that had me bewildered yet mesmerized at the same time. I could go on but it essentially ends up with us exchanging digits.

[jtgranby]

Thanks again Mark for everything. Polk Audio again gets a big thank you for the hospitiality. Good food and beverages. Great to see everyone and the new folks I met. Damn the night went by fast.

Jim

PS Thanks for the new speakers;)

[dorokusai]

I live to serve Polkies.

Also, I forgot to mention but we'll have some additional products available for demo soon, they left with the participants, but 2 new wireless subwoofers and a pair of OWM5. Check out the product pages for the OWM stuff. And even better, we're ironing out the shipping issues as well with Polk Joe....so those of you who have stuff now....we'll get it moving again. I apologize for dragging my feet on that issue.

We should have in rotation, RTiA5, OWM5, 2 IHT systems, TSi500(Jason email me plz), VM30, VM20, and 2-3 subwoofers.

[F1nut]

Yeah, thanks for the new speakers.

[mmadden28]

Just got back home a little bit ago. Had to bail off 695 onto 83N. It was completely shutdown and quite a bit fire and police activity. It didn't put me too far out of the way, just had to detour through Lancaster and pay homage to the Bose store on the way home. :rolleyes: I only dozed off twice, but I woke within minutes-all is well ;).

Thanks to Doro and the PolkAudio staff for hosting the event and demos and the opportunity to contribute. It was great finally getting to meet some fellow Polkies-and put faces to a few names. :cool::cool: And yes, the night did fly by fast.

The demos were great, but the entertainment was awesome-I'd never seen real live jello wrestling before--I gotta tell ya though-I'd swear they were both pros-they both knew how to handle themselves (and each other) in the jello as if they had done this many many times before. Unfortunately, when I was laying my bets down I must have gotten too close to the action as some jello splashed onto my pants--My wife is not going to be happy :eek::eek: Just how am I going to explain that to her? I saw some flashes going off--whoever took those pics, please PM them to me ;).

[mmadden28]

I didn't get any speakers because mine was longer than theirs :p



I hear this is just a ploy from Doro to get newbs to model asslees chaps. I hope everyone who attends leaves an anal virgin except Lightman.

Nonsense! Nothing like that happened. :o
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk226/mmadden28/PolkAudio%20Forum/bush-secret.jpg

[ESavinon]

Ed, you really enjoy life on the edge huh?

I have to see how far i can go before i start circling the drain :p

I'm still disappointed i didn't make this meet.
Oh well Till the next one.

At least i got the truck ready for the Iowa trip.

[strider]

Last night, for me at least, can be summed up with one word: dongle.

Thanks guys!

[MillerLiteScott]

I forgot about the Dongal.

Thanks Mark, Al, Monica, Matt, Mark (the other Mark), Patrick and Stu for feeding us, entertaining us and listening to or drivel.

Scott