Fellow Polk appreciation/recognition thread

[BIZILL]

Hey all, I wanted to start a thread to show our appreciation for follow Club Polk forum members. Not every act of goodness warrants its own thread, so this can be a place to post up some thoughts of appreciation for others that may otherwise go unspoken.

allow me to start... i'd love to personally send thanks over to Cody (exalted512) for his recent aid with precise instructions on how to install a top of the line alarm system in my vehicle. he took time out of his schedule which has been very busy with buying a house and all to help me out tremendously. he sent pics and instructions and we spoke over the phone from time to time. i could not have done this without him. (the only thing that could have been better is if HE could have driven here to do the entire thing for me.):D

in the end he saved me over $350 that best buy wanted to charge me (well-deserved price point) for the install. it's polkies like Cody that make this place worth spending time. polkies helping polkies. i like that.

THANK YOU CODY!!!:)

[everpress]

Just a blanket thank you to all of you guys that have informed me about the what-I-have's and how-do-I-use-this's...

Great community; thanks guys!

[Sherardp]

Thanks to CP for taking my HT experience to another level. Big thanks to Grimster as he helped me with ideas and much input in desiging my HT room. I must have asked the guy over a thousand questions when doing the project.

[nguyendot]

I would like to thank TonyMillard for his words of wisdom, and for giving me a great deal on his pair of Boston VR-M60s. I know he's given great deals to others as well!

Tuan

[madmax]

Too many thanks to list...
madmax

[steveinaz]

I'd like to thank the veterans that pre-date me for hanging in there and having the patience to answer the same questions probably hundreds of times. When I joined, I had already been an audiophile for over 30 years, I figured I wouldn't learn anything new, I was wrong. Some that stand out:

F1Nut
Russman
Doro
Troy
George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
Madmax
Ricardo
HTRookie
RonP
Shack daddy
Trey (aka Sidward)
Dr. Spec (aka The Subwoofer Guru)
Sean
Gidrah (ski to me)
the guy who did the SDA upgrade guides..errr, ummm....damn

...and I'm certain I'm forgetting a ton more, to those my apologies--but you know who you are. Thanks for sharing the illness that is hi-fi.

[BIZILL]

GREAT, folks! let's keep this thread open-ended and alive.

[Face]

I hold F1Nut and GV#27 responsible for fueling my illness more than anyone else.

[Ricardo]

I'd like to thank the veterans that pre-date me for hanging in there and having the patience to answer the same questions probably hundreds of times. When I joined, I had already been an audiophile for over 30 years, I figured I wouldn't learn anything new, I was wrong. Some that stand out:

F1Nut
Russman
Doro
Troy
George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
Madmax
Ricardo
HTRookie
RonP
Trey (aka Sidward)
Dr. Spec (aka The Subwoofer Guru)

...and I'm certain I'm forgetting a ton more, to those my apologies--but you know who you are. Thanks for sharing the illness that is hi-fi.

Cool; I get recognized twice ;)

Too many names. They are all responsible for my wallet being lighter, so I won't mention them because I hate them.

[ben62670]

The best thing I have received from this forum is some real good friends. Joe was my first real friend, and we still talk regularly. Then I moved to GA and met a newb named Jerry. We are real tight. Mr George Daniels has helped me through some pretty tough times. Those three are like brothers. Now there is a whole bunch of ya like cousins, and drunk uncles. F1nut has put up with a whole bunch of stupid questions from me when I joined, and guided me along the way. Then there is Ken. I'll just call him daddy. The engineering department(including MP) has gone way above and beyond giving me a huge education on the functional design of SDA's. Now that I have gone into electronics my friend Fred has taught me so much. I just can't express the gratitude I have for these gentlemen. There are well over 100 Polkies that I have talked to on the phone over these few years. Out of the whole lot of Polkies on the forum I can say there is only 2 people that I really wouldn't care if their names ever popped up on here again.

Well that covers all the guys. There is one very special lady here who has a special place in my heart. I had been very rude about women at the time(divorce from hell), and people in her profession. She sent me a PM saying that she might even feel the way I did in my shoes. Well that had hit me real hard, and took a black spot off my heart. Thanks.

This whole experience has been really good except that I used to be very happy with my 80's JVC receiver, and Infinity speakers. Now I am in way deep in this nightmare called audio. I feel guilty a lot. If I had spent one tenth of the time helping others that need real world help I would be a much better person.

[sTiLlLeArNiNg]

I would like to thank EVERYONE for welcoming me to the forum and sharing their knowledge, and also i would like to thank Polk for providing us with the forum and great audio gear :D

[steveinaz]

Cool; I get recognized twice ;)

Too many names. They are all responsible for my wallet being lighter, so I won't mention them because I hate them.

At least my consistency was dead-on....LOL

[steveinaz]

DARK KNIGHT, that's who I forgot. Props brotha. He is one crazy-intelligent audiophile from whom I have learned alot.

[reeltrouble1]

steve,

I have had sex with most on that list of yours, the exception would be brett and danger, which somehow seems right, but two good members to mention...........

I gotta a good DK story about a salad I might share sometime..............

damm, I forgot Big Lou, ohskigod, have not seem him around lately.........that guy has helped me along in a very large way twice.

RT1

[steveinaz]

I offered to corn-hole Russman once, but he wasn't having any....

[reeltrouble1]

I offered to corn-hole Russman once, but he wasn't having any....

skunk beer works on him everytime, I know he has taken a long break, but no doubt for many years RuSsman and Doro were the heart and soul of CP of course F1 and Doro went steady for a while and still "go" places from time to time.

But things change and we have some good new guys as well, still nothing beats a reach around from BDT.

RT1

[superjunior]

I'd like to thank the folks here who have have helped me along in my audio journey. Russ (lightman) for turning me on to my FIRST set of sda's, Rodney (rodeo) for coaching me through pm's on how to do something on the computer. Keiko, wutadum, f1, toolforlife, there's too many fine folks who have helped me out here to list. For those I haven't listed you know who you are and a big thanks to ALL of you.
Dan

[steveinaz]

In Russmans defense, I am hung like a hampster, so I understand his fear.

[BIZILL]

I'd like to thank the folks here who have have helped me along in my audio journey. Russ (lightman) for turning me on to my FIRST set of sda's, Rodney (rodeo) for coaching me through pm's on how to do something on the computer. Keiko, wutadum, f1, toolforlife, there's too many fine folks who have helped me out here to list. For those I haven't listed you know who you are and a big thanks to ALL of you.
Dan

YES, that reminds me, though i've thanked him before, i want to re-thank Wes (I-SIG) for turning me onto a set of sda's. he's just a kick-ass type of guy in general too. someone i really would trust for just about anything.

[superjunior]

YES, that reminds me, though i've thanked him before, i want to re-thank Wes (I-SIG) for turning me onto a set of sda's. he's just a kick-ass type of guy in general too. someone i really would trust for just about anything.

and that reminds me, like to re-thank Dan (metal83) for turning me onto my amp. tried pm-ing him a couple weeks ago, anyone heard from metal?

[Face]

I gotta a good DK story about a salad I might share sometime..............

RT1
What kind of jam? :D

[steveinaz]

Let me add Mantis as well. Good guy and always helpful, I like Dan. Also Ken Swauger (sp?). Ken, Madmax, Gidrah, and George Grand are the "old school" audiophiles who get into the classic audio equipment, very cool. These guys are into audio on a whole different level; they don't love "brands," they love hi-fi.

[Retro152]

In my short time on the Forum, i give credit to alot of members here for helping me build and tweak my setup, through reading their posts or via PM. Metal83, (miss ya man.) TOOLFORLIFEFAN, Comfortably Curt, Leroyjr1, Cnh, Dane Peterson, nooshinjohn, Mantis, To name a few. Great info as always from reading all posts from you very "Senior" members also, LOL j/k.:D Thanks for all the help.:)




Pat.

[schwarcw]

If I tried to list all the Polk members who have helped me, or become my friend through this Forum, I wouldn't know where to start. So many good people here, many of whom I've been able to shake their hand share some company with great music, food, laughs, tears or just talking audio.

But I have to admit, I've grown awful fond of this beast:

The Kraken!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/Titans_Kraken.jpg

[BeRad]

I'm sure I have leaned something from almost every active member on this board. I don't post a ton, but do read A LOT!!!

So I'll throw out a big thanks to all the CP members for the bucket-loads of information and hours of entertainment I have gained since I have started frequenting this site.

Def. thanks to Keiko for the occasional servings of delicious pie.

Also I'll shout out another thank you to Lasareath. When I first started on here and got my RTi system set up, he offered up a very nice DVD demo disc and shipped it to me for free to test out/show off my system. It was, and still is, very much appreciated.

[wutadumsn23]

Np Dan, glad I could help you. I would like to thank the good people of Club Polk for helping me with pretty much every decision I have ever made regarding my HT. Someday I hope to get into 2 chan. and there are a lot of people who will be hearing from me, lol. Wow, how ironic this is my 1,000th post and it took me just about a year to the day, I'm a Polkhead now lol. Thanks again guys, the help has been invaluable.

-Jeff

[Keiko]

I'd like to make a shout out to Joe (hearingimpared) and Greg (inspiredsports) for hooking me up with The Clamp and MIT cables.

Also a thanks to H9, Ricardo and F1 for their expertise in tube advise. And a BIG thanks to George Grand for all the terrific vinyl he's provided me with and for his efforts towards The Githens Center.

There's been others who've helped me out along my way also. You know who you are and I thank y'all as well. I have a general appreciation for all positive contributors to CP. It's all you's that makes this place so special.

Mahalo Nui Loa

[zarrdoss]

Thanks to everyone that has been there for me in the past!

[Toolfan66]

Too many guys to thank,,, But thanks to all that have helped take my addictive personality to a new level...:)

[lightman1]

You're all STILL a bunch of hacks!.....but I would like to thank all of you who have helped me learn more and still learn from. Made some great friends here. That's the best part of it.
Russ

[wutadumsn23]

Very true Russ, best part is the friends we make along the way. That was so sweet I think I just got a cavity, who ever said Russ doesn't have feelings, lol. :D

-Jeff

[Keiko]

You're all STILL a bunch of hacks!.....but I would like to thank all of you who have helped me learn more and still learn from. Made some great friends here. That's the best part of it.
RussThanks Russ for pooping in my threads and making my shrubs turn yella. :p

[lightman1]

..bite my a$$, Jeff.....

[lightman1]

....you too, Mike.....

[Keiko]

If you had one like Harumi's, I would. :o

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/mikeLee1961/50446754_89d745f5b1.jpg

[lightman1]

PIE for breakfast! All the vitamins and minerals for a healthy start of the day.
YUM-YUM!

[wutadumsn23]

LOL, this is why I love this place!!

[concealer404]

Lightman - for all the lulz i get from him
Pretty much all the old-timers - self explanatory
HB27 - learned a lot from him in person, and he likes to hook me up with great deals :)
Nik - cool guy, beat the HELL out of my gear. :p

[Grimster74]

Way to many to list so I'd just like to Thank all you guys!!!!!

[Pauly]

I want to thank candyliquor for all the laughs he gave me.


Pauly

[Demiurge]

I was going to show some love to BIZILL, but WTF?! :(

[maximillian]

Thanks to all who put up with my noob-ness and helped me learn. Thanks also to Polk Audio for 1) having great products for their price, 2) setting up this forum that has become a great user community.

[Ricardo]

I want to thank candyliquor for all the laughs he gave me.


+1. Let's not forget ka7niq, faster100, etc.

Won't mention the ones that are still around....

[BIZILL]

I was going to show some love to BIZILL, but WTF?! :(

i'd like to thank you dave, for allowing me to spank your ass alot in the past, online. ALOT! :eek:

all i can thank you for demi is being yourself which is just too cool.

i also got alot of help on the sda purchase along with the accompanying amp from h9, hearingimpaired, F1nut, ben90210 (can't memorize the digits, sorry bennie), russ (hoosier), dark knight, george daniel and so many others i may have forgotten.

ricardo (htrookie back then) as i seem to have followed in MANY of his footsteps. well, up until he started dropping major coin on high-dollar audio gear.:mad:

steveinaz and I-SIG for the past karma of the harmony 659 which is still in use and for the good time at our mini polkfest at steve's and the folks i met there. fun time. miss you all.

[cfrizz]

Way to many to list so I'd just like to Thank all you guys!!!!!

What Rob said! Thanks.:D

[maandjojo]

The bank account I used to have.

Joe

[Fongolio]

Thanks a lot you guys and gals for keeping me broke all the time!!! But seriously thanks to all you Polkies who turned me onto SDA's and especially to Geoff in Seattle for giving me a spectacular deal on my fully modded and totally refinished 1c's. Thanks too to all the people who put up Karma's from time to time and to all those who answer my at times annoying and stupid questions.

Kelvin

[FittyFieFo]

I'm going to thank everyone who has replied to my threads and for those who has hooked up me up with their selling equipment.

I really appreciate the patience and time people put in these forums. I'm sure the experienced people here have replied to threads with the same answer, but with a different person who asked the question. That's what brings me back, because no matter what question it is, someone is here to answer it thoroughly. People here don't get annoyed and say "do a search on the forum, it's already been answered."

Lastly, the person I haven't met yet, but soon hopefully in the near future is Freddy. (Kawiz9r) -- He has helped me tremendously, devoting his time to explain things that sometimes I don't even get still. He's also a bad influence because I've spent atleast $1500 for "upgrading" -- (bought the Emotiva, SVS PB-12 Sub, SC Interconnects/Speaker wires). Freddy is a great guy who gives great, precise advice.

Thanks :)

PS: I'll probably need you later tonight to make sure I'm hooking everything up right ;)

[kawizx9r]

PS: I'll probably need you later tonight to make sure I'm hooking everything up right ;)

You're very welcome Scott!
Don't worry, I'll be on AIM tonight to make sure you're in good hands lol. Wait for me to get a few drinks in though, I tend to explain things thoroughly when I do :D

[steveinaz]

I have to throw a shout-out to Wes (I-SIG) as well. He's always willing to cart his stuff down to my place for audition. Wes has a heck of an ear, and I trust his opinions on equipment.

[dudeinaroom]

Just for reference link (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88426&page=2)

[BIZILL]

Just for reference link (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88426&page=2)

:confused::confused::confused:

[potee]

Thanks to all I'm new in the game but what I'v read has really helped me a lot. I also learned not to jump on some ones band wagon untill you do some research and ask questions. A special thanks to whatadumsn23

[TECHNOKID]

:confused::confused::confused:YEP, I am too!

I would like to thank Polk as a whole for this great forum. I would like to thank ALL members for sharing on the forum, great laughs, great knowledge and overall sharing. Keep it up Polk and Polkies :cool:

Cheers!
TK

[Jstas]

I would like to thank lightman...'cause he makes me look good!

[Face]

I would like to thank lightman...'cause he makes me look good!
And we all know that's pretty hard to do.

[zarrdoss]

I would like to thank Larry (toolforlifefan) for giving me a job!

[sTiLlLeArNiNg]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/mikeLee1961/50446754_89d745f5b1.jpg

Yummeh! thank's Keiko :D

[Toolfan66]

If you had one like Harumi's, I would. :o

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/mikeLee1961/50446754_89d745f5b1.jpg

She is marriage material or damaging marriage material.:p

[Face]

I would like to thank Larry (toolforlifefan) for giving me a job!I read that wrong the first time, really wrong. :D

[TECHNOKID]

I read that wrong the first time, really wrong. :DLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D Makes you want to stay away from the guy(s)... both of them :D Maybe that is what he gave in return :eek:

[Retro152]

I read that wrong the first time, really wrong. :D

Nice to see members giving other members "jobs", great place.;):D LOL.:eek:





Pat.

[Toolfan66]

I read that wrong the first time, really wrong. :D


The Male mind can be a sick place LOL...:cool:

It's great having you in the shop Kevin...

[zarrdoss]

The Male mind can be a sick place LOL...:cool:

It's great having you in the shop Kevin...

Thanks! after I wrote that I knew that it was going to get turned into that. Yes the male mind can be a sick place but I would not have it any other way LOL

[exalted512]

allow me to start... i'd love to personally send thanks over to Cody (exalted512) for his recent aid with precise instructions on how to install a top of the line alarm system in my vehicle. he took time out of his schedule which has been very busy with buying a house and all to help me out tremendously. he sent pics and instructions and we spoke over the phone from time to time. i could not have done this without him. (the only thing that could have been better is if HE could have driven here to do the entire thing for me.):D

in the end he saved me over $350 that best buy wanted to charge me (well-deserved price point) for the install. it's polkies like Cody that make this place worth spending time. polkies helping polkies. i like that.

THANK YOU CODY!!!:)

No problem brother! Always glad to help out a fellow polkie/fullsizechevyier.





I'd like to thank Kim over in the car audio department of polk audio. He was always a great help to me when I was first starting out.
-Cody

[tonyb]

The amount of members here that deserve appreciation are too numerous.Guys like George,Jesse,Russ,Dan,and soo many others have gone above and beyond for other members here and that is what makes this forum tops in my book.Some new kids on the block have also stepped up to help others in need and I for one am happy to see them carry on tradition.Thats what this club is all about,and thats also why we tend to weed out those who have no interest in gaining any knowledge,or lending some out from time to time.Some claim this club has gone south,but the people mentioned in this thread are proof that in fact,it hasn't.Kudo's to all of you,and if I could,I'd have my ugly sister kiss you all on your butt cheeks.

[lightman1]

I would like to thank lightman...'cause he makes me look good!Think nothing of it, good friend! Glad I could help.;)

[VR3]

Alot of people over the years have helped me tremendously --

I believe Lightman has to take the number one spot, his help the last month or so has been tremendous - it is just a matter of getting him there. But when he is there he does excellent work that is making my house an amazing place.

Next up would have to be Sean (Zero) - he has always been a good friend and has offered excellent audio advice.

From there -- Russman, Troy, Big Ted, Lou, Dave, Tom, Jesse, Hoosier, Mark, Audiobliss, BlueMD, Steve, and many many others.

[wutadumsn23]

Thanks to all I'm new in the game but what I'v read has really helped me a lot. I also learned not to jump on some ones band wagon untill you do some research and ask questions. A special thanks to whatadumsn23

NP Boss, glad I could help. :D

-Jeff