The First Ever Great Chicago Audio Tour [Archive]

nooshinjohn

08-29-2009, 09:59 PM

Hi Guys!

Just wanting to try and put together a visit to some of the high end audio stores in the Chicago area, as there is nothing around me except a Best Buy. I would like to meet up with fellow Polkies here in Indiana and drive up as a group to Chicago for a day of good food and great high end audio shopping. Important on the list for me would be a coupe great places to buy used gear as well. It might also be a great way to get with some of the Illinois/Chicago/ Southeast Wisconsin Polkies as well. The plan for me would be to shoot for the second week of October, as that will give some time to save up some money to make a purchase or two. Let me know what you guys think!:cool:

kawizx9r

08-29-2009, 10:37 PM

Oh man that sounds great, extra room for me? :D
Lol would really have to see what the future holds, that sounds like some fun though.

nooshinjohn

08-29-2009, 11:24 PM

always room for you. I was hoping one of the natives might be interested in being a tour guide;) You would have to know where the best place for Pizza & Beer would be;)

kawizx9r

08-29-2009, 11:32 PM

Well, I just moved out here so I think I'll ask the other Chicago polk buddies I've made friends with and see what they have to say or if they can go or not.

As far as the beer thing, any place is the best place when enjoying a Budweiser imo. :D

nooshinjohn

08-29-2009, 11:36 PM

kawizx9r

08-29-2009, 11:38 PM

Lol, Foster's is great stuff...budweiser comes from being in the west coast so long :rolleyes:

messiah

08-30-2009, 02:32 AM

Cool, I'm down!

comfortablycurt

08-30-2009, 03:21 PM

I might be interested, depending on the date.

nooshinjohn

08-30-2009, 03:26 PM

second saturday in October?
what do you guy think...

comfortablycurt

08-30-2009, 03:29 PM

I'll let you know by the first Saturday in October.;)

The way my work schedule works, it's impossible for me to plan ahead for things like this really. I'm generally more of a spur of the moment kind of person anyway.

messiah

08-30-2009, 08:34 PM

I have plans on the 10th already (dinner with the GF and her dad). Don't let that stop you though. I may be able to join you at some point.

nooshinjohn

08-30-2009, 09:49 PM

ok... so the 17th it is!

kawizx9r

08-30-2009, 10:06 PM

Really hard to tell if I'll be able to do it but thought I'd drop in here with some info - http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85813

Has a few links/places in and around Chicago, I bookmarked it little while back in case I wanted to make the trip myself and check these places out. Hope it helps!

nooshinjohn

08-30-2009, 10:36 PM

You had better be there if you know whats good for you or we might just hunt you down, and there is nothing worse than finding out how deep Lake Michigan is while wearing cement shoes.;)

nooshinjohn

09-09-2009, 02:47 AM

how many people are in on this little outing?

concealer404

09-09-2009, 07:57 AM

17th sounds good to me so far.... that's the weekend i get my "free" paycheck (3 paycheck months are AWESOME!).

We have to be able to track down a place that deals with used gear, though... i don't have the budget or supporting gear to really justify buying something crazy at new price. Most i'll be able to spare to bring with me is in the area of $500, and i'd love to grab a new piece of gear or three. :D Just to play.

But yes... as of right this moment, i'm in. How are we going to work the transportation thing? Everyone drive?

kawizx9r

09-09-2009, 08:12 AM

I'm in as far as I know, I don't want to wear cementshoes :confused:

Unfortunately though I won't be making any huge purchases but it'd be a good time to check places out and have a few beers with some local polkies. Unless something comes up, I'll let you guys know :cool:

And yea, hows this meeting up/driving thing working :eek:

concealer404

09-09-2009, 08:51 AM

I can take one person with me if i have to... i'm just a little worried about gas consumption depending on the level of lead foot everyone else has. Don't really want to be spooling the turbo all the way there and getting like 8mpg in my economy car. :p

nooshinjohn

09-09-2009, 03:05 PM

I live here in Lafayete and have roon for 4 in my car...

comfortablycurt

09-09-2009, 05:42 PM

I'm out on this one. The 18th-19th and 20th I'm going to be at the Who Else? Folk Music Festival...so, I'm gonna need all the money I can spare for food and supplies(beer) for the weekend.

I wouldn't really have much more than a couple hundred bucks to spend on gear anyway...so I'm out. If we ever set up another "Great Chicago Audio Tour" though, I'll probably jump in.

nooshinjohn

09-09-2009, 06:12 PM

it's not about spending on gear Curt... it's more about hanging out and spending time with fellow polkies. I most likely will not spend money on gear either this time, but I will at least know more about the hobby than I do now, and if I happen to find a bargain, so much the better. Come along for the beer at least. We would all like to see you!

kawizx9r

09-12-2009, 02:29 AM

I'm in the city, and have a car but I'd bet you guys have more room in your vehicles to lug people around (08 corolla). I'll tag along with ya John if plans steer clear and I can still go, we should all exchange #'s a week prior or so.

messiah

09-12-2009, 03:06 AM

I think the best idea would to meet up at a central location, and take public transportation. Parking is super expensive, and traffic sucks. Just an Idea.

comfortablycurt

09-13-2009, 03:40 AM

I'd love to make it, it's just bad timing though. I'm gonna have work to get done before the weekend...getting the camper ready for the weekend...I just wouldn't have the time.

If you guys ever do it again though, I might tag along. I'd love to check out the Chicago area audio shops sometime.

nooshinjohn

10-02-2009, 08:51 PM

Well guys, October 17th is just around the corner, so who's in?
I am and can carry a few guys in my car...

concealer404

10-02-2009, 09:01 PM

I'm still probably in. My car would have to be done by then, and it'll be tight since i've been laid up with my back. I can't drive the Celica more than like... 30 minutes.

skrol

10-02-2009, 11:14 PM

Since no Olympics for Chicago why not go for the next best thing ... POLKFEST '16

danz1906

10-03-2009, 01:16 AM

Since no Olympics for Chicago why not go for the next best thing ... POLKFEST '16

Thats a good-1!

kawizx9r

10-03-2009, 01:55 AM

If it'll be the 17th then I can't do it. That's the one and only day I'm busy unless I join up with you guys at noon or so, or just start off a little later? I've got a police exam on the 17th at 9am so I can't afford to miss out on it.

nooshinjohn

10-03-2009, 01:27 PM

I would think noon is a good time to be there. I would like to be on the road by 9:30am from my house, so noon sounds like a winner.

halo

10-04-2009, 01:33 AM

hmmmmmmmmm

messiah

10-06-2009, 02:04 AM

Sorry guys, I'll have to back out for that day. I'm in a sanctioned BBQ event for that weekend, and if we win, it's on the the finals!!

nooshinjohn

10-06-2009, 02:06 AM

shall we push it back a week?

comfortablycurt

10-06-2009, 02:07 AM

Depending on how whether or not it keeps getting pushed back, I might be able to make it.

I'll keep checking in.

nooshinjohn

10-06-2009, 02:15 AM

lol...
It looks like a bump back to the 23rd/24th may be in order...

comfortablycurt

10-06-2009, 02:17 AM

Don't move it back on my account...whether or not I can make it on any given date is still a total unknown.

kawizx9r

10-06-2009, 03:30 AM

I'm up for it whenever unless something really big comes my way. Btw I blame Curt for everything :D

comfortablycurt

10-06-2009, 03:46 AM

I'm up for it whenever unless something really big comes my way. Btw I blame Curt for everything :D

Dammit...how is it that people always find a way to blame things on me!?:p

wutadumsn23

10-06-2009, 03:58 AM

Curt does make a rather handy scapegoat. He's young, he'll bounce back, lol. :D

-Jeff

comfortablycurt

10-06-2009, 04:02 AM

Curt does make a rather handy scapegoat. He's young, he'll bounce back, lol. :D

-Jeff

Exactly.

For instance...

WWII? Yeah, that was my fault. Sorry guys. It was an accident.

kawizx9r

10-06-2009, 04:10 AM

Exactly.

For instance...

WWII? Yeah, that was my fault. Sorry guys. It was an accident.

All makes sense now, wait don't tell me..........you have nothing to do with the state of our economy now do you? Or the reason why my honey nut cheerios get soggier than usual in the morning? :(

comfortablycurt

10-06-2009, 04:14 AM

All makes sense now, wait don't tell me..........you have nothing to do with the state of our economy now do you? Or the reason why my honey nut cheerios get soggier than usual in the morning? :(

Sorry...those were both my fault too.

One other thing...when you're waiting for a package to come from UPS/Fedex/USPS etc...and it arrives beaten beyond recognition? Yeah...sorry guys...that's my fault too. The packages all come through my house before they get to their destinations. I decide what lives and what gets destroyed.

So...you might want to get on my good side.;)

kawizx9r

10-06-2009, 04:20 AM

Sorry...those were both my fault too.

One other thing...when you're waiting for a package to come from UPS/Fedex/USPS etc...and it arrives beaten beyond recognition? Yeah...sorry guys...that's my fault too. The packages all come through my house before they get to their destinations. I decide what lives and what gets destroyed.

Well at least there's one good thing around here, thats customer service. Without you, everything would be working perfectly and there'd be no need to call anyone for any help/support. Since you're the cause of all the mayhem, at least there'll be others called upon to fix the issue. So don't be too hard on yourself :p

wutadumsn23

10-06-2009, 04:30 AM

Now it all makes sense, couldn't have said it better myself Freddy, lol. :D

comfortablycurt

10-06-2009, 04:33 AM

Exactly...I'm helping to create jobs here.

Show some respect!!:eek:

kawizx9r

10-06-2009, 04:48 AM

Whenever we do go on this thing, a few things will be required of you; a lucky rabbit's foot, a 4-leaf clover, horseshoe, and whatever else you can think of. No sharp objects either :)

bassaholic

10-06-2009, 06:12 AM

If you're shooting for the weekend of the 24th. I could make the trip down there. Has anyone from the area checked to make sure that the stores and open and what time they close?

NotaSuv

10-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Was going to drive from Mpls but since Curt is so uncertain if he will be there or not will probably just change our plans...and especially now after seeing you were responsible for the soggy Cheerios...Thanks Curt ;)

daboyz

10-06-2009, 07:15 PM

Curt's in love..........;)

comfortablycurt

10-07-2009, 12:23 AM

Whenever we do go on this thing, a few things will be required of you; a lucky rabbit's foot, a 4-leaf clover, horseshoe, and whatever else you can think of. No sharp objects either :)

lol...Alright. I think I have most of those things laying around somewhere. If you think of anything else I should bring, let me know.

Was going to drive from Mpls but since Curt is so uncertain if he will be there or not will probably just change our plans...and especially now after seeing you were responsible for the soggy Cheerios...Thanks Curt ;)

You're quite welcome. I know how much everyone loves soggy Cheerios.;)

Curt's in love..........;)

Exactly...and it's been taking a lot of my time recently. Not that I have any objections to that.

24th won't work for me. My brothers band is playing at The House in Dekalb on the 23rd...and then on the 24th me and the new lady are going to see The Yonder Mountain String Band at the House of Blue's in Chicago.

The weekend after that is out for me too...possibly seeing Type O Negative...and definitely seeing Bob Dylan at The Aragon.

messiah

10-12-2009, 02:46 AM

So why don't we just push it to early november, and we can celebrate my birthday as well!!

concealer404

10-12-2009, 10:03 AM

I'll do my best to make whatever weekend it is... Summer is over, so my weekends are no longer dominated.

My girlfriend would like to go, but it's not a dealbreaker.

messiah

10-13-2009, 12:48 AM

Of course she'll be welcome!! I'll ask my GF if she wants to come along so she's not the only girl. My girl doesn't know beans about HT or stereo rigs, but she knows what sounds good, and I've taken her on demos before.

concealer404

10-13-2009, 06:26 AM

I meant more with her work schedule. :p She doesn't work a 9-5 5 days a week like i do, so if she's working, it'll just be me, but if she's not, she'll tag along.

Mine is like yours.... has no idea what's going on, but can pick out changes and tell me which sounds better. She doesn't CARE much about which sounds better, but she DOES know the differene. :D

nooshinjohn

10-14-2009, 11:15 PM

we should pick a date soon and stick with it, and the more the merrier. Bring the wives, girlfriends, friends and anyone else that may have an interest in coming along. We could even turn it into a holiday party at this point.

kawizx9r

10-16-2009, 04:40 PM

So when are we doing this? Lol.....I blame Curt yet again.

daboyz

10-17-2009, 12:25 AM

Once you guys figure out you can't wait on Curt you'll be soooooo much better off.;) Keep me in the loop. You never know,maybe I'll show up.

SCompRacer

10-17-2009, 01:26 AM

If Curt gets out this way he better stop by and pick up his stuff.;) I know he is in rut, so audio is secondary.:D

daboyz

10-17-2009, 01:32 AM

Don't worry,Rich. I'll get it and hold it for ransom.:D

comfortablycurt

10-17-2009, 04:18 AM

So when are we doing this? Lol.....I blame Curt yet again.

Sorry guys...it's just in my nature to be a screw up...lol

Once you guys figure out you can't wait on Curt you'll be soooooo much better off.;) Keep me in the loop. You never know,maybe I'll show up.

Yeah, don't ever wait for me. I'm not an on time person. If I tell you that I'm gonna be somewhere at 5 o'clock...expect me to show up at about 6:30-7...lol

If Curt gets out this way he better stop by and pick up his stuff.;) I know he is in rut, so audio is secondary.:D

Well, we just got word from our mechanic that my moms cars done, so I'll be getting their old one soon...I've just gotta get the title/insurance and all that sorted out. I can't wait to have some wheels again!!

Don't worry,Rich. I'll get it and hold it for ransom.:D

What are you going to hold it ransom for?