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Pinterest Stays Sensible: 20 Well-Rounded and Perfectly-Packed Lunches
Yesterday we showed you the crazy side of Pinterest lunches, but there are practical lunch tips to be had, too! So how do serious lunch packers do it? I'm guilty of stuffing last night's leftovers into a glass container and shoving it in the bottom of my bag. It might satisfy my hunger at lunchtime, but there's nothing exciting about it... nothing like these colorful, perfectly-packed lunch creations from Pinterest users! This is visual lunch inspiration at its well-rounded best.
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most of the meals dont seem subsantital enough to fill me up!
"Pinterest stays sensible." That IS headline-worthy. ;)
ohshellsbells, Haha, I agree with you but they sure do look pretty.
I rely on leftovers for my lunch, but as long as I include a little fun treat, I don't feel deprived. Today I've got leftover Spanish rice and beans, leftover cabbage and lime salad and CHIPS! and a few squares of ginger dark CHOCOLATE!
I find that the ones on Pinterest that are geared towards kids (the cutesy ones) are very wasteful. I don't know why kids have to be constantly entertained just so they will eat. Maybe it is because I don't have kids, but I was never like that...nor were any of my classmates. We didn't need heart or star shaped sandwiches, fruit or vegetables. We just ate (for the most part) what was in our bag or lunch box.
I also have a very hard time believing that the cutesy lunches look the same way at lunch time that they did when they were prepared. The way kids handle their bags I would be willing to bet that most of it look like a hot mess by the time they eat. LOL
Alison6971 - agreed, any of these lunches would be mush by lunchtime in my kid's hands. Also she is 10 now and won't tolerate cutesy lunches (too babyish) nor is she interested in much variety. A thermos of soup, a piece of fruit, crackers, yogurt, Luna bar, juice box. Every single day for five years now. That's what she wants. Having said that, personally I would love a lunch like any of these! Assuming of course I could have twice as much.. those are small portions.
I love these lunch ideas! I pack lunches everyday for my kids, so I will have to pin this so I can keep their lunches yummy, healthy and interesting! - Lauren @MomHomeGuide
People commenting on the portion sizes have obviously never been on Weight Watchers. LOL Those portion sizes look normal to me now. Some of these gave me some good ideas for lunch since I've been getting kind of repetitive lately.
I'm not certain why this subject has seemed to bring out the curmudgeons. It is proven that we "eat with our eyes" first and I don't think it is indulgent or necessarily wasteful to make our and our children's food look good. The whole idea behind the series on lunch boxes, food in jars, etc. is to make taking food from home more accessible and creative, and the container size is a good guide to portion control. I think these lunches look healthy and appetizing.
Those portions all look plenty large to me, but then again, I'm a small person. I also always pack a snack for later in the afternoon. I find that a huge lunch just makes me sleepy afterward, even if it's healthy. But to each their own!
I don't rely on cuteness to get my kid to eat; she likes good food and I pack healthy, well-rounded meals for her. Cute comes from the notes I include.
Alison6971, I'm right there with you. I keep reminding myself that these lunches have been created by the sort of people who photograph their lunches. The rest of us get on without such fanfare.
ThriftatHome, I'm in favor of leftovers too. My spouse brings leftovers for 95% of lunches and actually COMPLAINS when there isn't a leftover-lunch to bring. He also gets compliments from his colleagues about the delicious stuff he's got. The best part? No "lunch-packing" effort necessary.
It's not the size per se for me but rather the fact that some of these llunches are composed of 90% fruit and veg. I'd be starving less than an hour after eating one of those. I need protein and a little whole grain to keep me going 'til dinner. 2.5 cups of veg don't cut it.
Thank you so much for the nice mention of my lunch! I can see this post has certainly inspired an interesting conversation around portion sizes. My lunch contains 7 meatballs served on white rice, popcorn chips, carrots, blood oranges slices and green grapes. This lunch was packed for myself so I know that it was indeed filling enough for me. The meatballs were leftovers actually and I packed them right into lunch containers after dinner (dinner had a veggie too but we ate it all lol). The meatballs are in a silicone container that I can remove to microwave at my office. For my husband I increased the amount of meatballs and chips because obviously he will eat more. I have 4 children and work full time but this is a system of packing lunch that works for me. I would not argue if you have a different system that works for you! I just hope to inspire people to try packing lunch by sharing photographs of my lunches and also motivate myself to stay on the healthy lunch train! :)
These lunches all look tasty and sensibly portioned to me. And I am an adult.
Oh, people. It's so cute that you think anyone's impressed by how your kid eats.
I find it really odd that people are commenting on the "type of people that photograph their lunches" because if no one photographed their food, then there'd hardly be any content in this site... nothing for you to read.
P.S. love to see what people are eating for lunch!
I pack leftovers or we always have arugula and cooked chicken or egg on hand for a salad. Boring but tasty!
How can leftovers for lunch not be exciting if you made something delicious for dinner the night before? I could eat seconds and thirds of my cilantro yogurt chicken, but I don't because I know it's bad for me in both the short term and long term. So getting to have it for lunch the next day is like getting to have those second helpings, just on a delayed schedule.
Anyway, who makes triangular quiches? or cooks up a cup of that pea and rice dish? I think most of these contain at least one thing that *is* a leftover.
Love these bento-style lunches. The symmetry of the placement adds to the eye appeal as much as the color and texture combinations. Even a small lunch is more satisfying when it's this lovely. :)


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Before they were ever engaged, Chelsea Main and Jesse McNew committed themselves to the idea of a "Big Lebowski" wedding.
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Chelsea revealed she'd never seen "The Big Lebowski," and Jesse, privy to this new information, called for an immediate viewing. He was a big "Lebowski" fan, quite possibly the biggest "Lebowski" fan in all of Nebraska, and he would not let stand another moment in which Chelsea went without.
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The bride wore a green dress, nodding to the velvet green robe worn by Julianne Moore's character, Maude Lebowski.
The five groomsmen and man-of-honor all wore yellow and brown bowling shirts, another casual outfit pulled from the fictional closet of El Duderino. The four bridesmaids wore matching brown dresses and carried yellow flowers.
The officiant, Luke Cross, a Kearney resident and longtime buddy of Jesse's, was ordained by the Church of the Latter-Day Dude (an actual online thing) and held papers from the State of Nebraska allowing him to run the show.
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Cross was a natural fit, if for no other reason than he looked exactly like John Goodman's explosive character, Walter Sobchak, and dressed the part.
Neon signs lined the walls, mimicking the space-age star-bursts in the movie's Los Angeles-area bowling alley. Cans of Folgers Coffee served as table decorations, a touching tribute to the late Theodore Donald "Donny" Kerabatsos, played in the film by Steve Buscemi.
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"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Jesse and Chelsea's Big Lebowski wedding," Cross announced to cheers, in a voice sounding so much like Goodman's as to be improbable.
Feedback from the microphone brought a sudden halt to the ceremony. A hush fell over the crowd, made more awkward when the Chops Bowling telephone rang out.
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It was one of those days. Mostly strikes, and the blessed few gutters were taken in stride. It's a lesson the young couple picked up from "The Big Lebowski."
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"Thanks for doing a 'Big Lebowski' themed wedding," he said at the end. "That's awesome."
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Zippers aren't as bad as you think they'll be...well, not usually. I'd rather do a zipper than a buttonhole any day! I love the fabric you chose and can't wait to see the finished skirt. Good for you!!ReplyDelete
Great job!! I love making my own clothes! You'll be hooked, it is SO satisfying!ReplyDelete
Yea for trying new things!! The skirt looks awesome so far! French seams are my favorite!! And don't worry - zippers aren't too bad! Just take your time! I agree with Kelly - buttonholes are the worst!! Have fun!ReplyDelete
Good for you! looks good. Once I made a dress mock up in muslin before cutting into some expensive stuff I bought at Mood. The muslin dress looked HORRIBLE and I haven't touched clothes since.ReplyDelete
Maybe I'll gain some nerve from you!! (a la maternity for me????)
Cute skirt!ReplyDelete
You go girl! It's going to be so cute. That French seam technique was such an aha moment for me too.ReplyDelete
French seams are a great technique to know!ReplyDelete
I just joined your followers, so now you only need one more to reach 1,000!!
Woo hoo! I bought myself some skirt length wool in ... February. I have yet to make myself anything like this. Can't wait to see it finished.ReplyDelete
French seams are great - if nothing else, now you're ready for quick and easy pillowcases to match your quilts! ;DReplyDelete
It is looking good! Way to break out of the box!ReplyDelete
It is looking awesome!! Way to break out!! I have done french seams I think like once and thought they were awesome but now I don't remember how to do them. I will have to go check out the tutorial :) Thanks so much for linking up!!ReplyDelete
Oh, you're doing it too :)ReplyDelete
I just love the pockets. Keeping my fingers crossed for the zipper ;)
It's looking fabulous. I don't even put pockets in my skirts...although I probably should. ;)ReplyDelete
It looks great so far!ReplyDelete
that looks great, I sewed garments BEFORE quilting, but don't do much of that any more, I used to sew tons of cute dresses for my daughter. I do still occasionally make a new purse/bag or something... and portfolios and stuffed owls :-)ReplyDelete
Good for you! That extra 2 inches - it is because your bum is bigger than your tummy. :)ReplyDelete
Loving the pockets with top stitching. The summer before I went to college I made two skirts and two pairs of shorts with zippers. I had to put the zippers in at least twice for each of them. Augh! It gets better though. I'm going to blame it on being 17 and not being able to read directions. :)
French seams are the BEST!
Congrats on the French seams and yep, definitely looks like a skirt :o)ReplyDelete
Zippers aren't as awful as they seem, I swear!!! Look at your French seams, they're so awesome! I bet your skirt is going to turn out just lovely :) Yay for trying something new!ReplyDelete
The back has 2" more than the front because of your rump bump. It's all good. Personally I hate zippers, but the last dress I made my daughter the zipper was near perfect, now if only I could remember how I did it... My machine has an automatic button hole on it, so it is pretty fool proof. Your skirt looks great!ReplyDelete
So cute, Lee! I really Wanted to join this sew-along too. I might give it s try after Christmas.ReplyDelete
Excellent! I sewed clothes long before I quilted. It's kind of a lost art, so it's great to see you (& others) doing it!ReplyDelete
Great job on the skirt so far! I used to make clothing, but I've pretty much given it up after I learned how to quilt. For some reason, I could never get the clothes to fit perfectly! :-(ReplyDelete
Love that print for your skirt! Yay for trying new things, I'm sure it will turn out fabulous!ReplyDelete
Well done!!ReplyDelete
That fabric is just perfect!!!
I commend you on trying something new, I was a constant sewer of clothing when I was 15 to 25! Then I stopped sewing, who knows why, and have been quilting for 10 years, still have way to much to learn!ReplyDelete
Cute! I love that fabric...and POCKETS! Awesome! Hooray for trying out something new!ReplyDelete
Good for you! Love the fabric you chose.ReplyDelete
I love french seams! so great! I have figured out that you can use quilted panels to make a tote bag if you use french seams to close the sides- and I would have never known to do that without learning to sew a few garments first! Good for you for branching out!ReplyDelete
Looking good!ReplyDelete
Love it! I've been following that sew along too and want to make one of those myself- just couldn't fit it in this week. Can't wait to see your finished one!ReplyDelete
Looks awesome, Lee, very fun that you are stretching yourself! And I agree, French seams are such a great technique, very satisfying.ReplyDelete
Looks great so far! I'm so behind on my blog reading, I haven't seen the sew along yet, but I'm going to have to make sure I don't miss it. I really like the fabric you're using & the fact that it has pockets!ReplyDelete
Watch out...you could be starting on new passion! I started off sewing barbie clothes, then costumes for shows, THEN started quilting (I guess I'm just a late bloomer lol) and I still love love love making custom PJ's for Christmas gifts!! Learn PJ pants...cross over to the dark side with me.....MUH HAHAHAHA!!!ReplyDelete
Great job on your skirt! I have a ton of clothes patterns for myself and baby girl and still haven't attempted any. Of course I have so many quilty projects I want to get to first... I am so addicted...ReplyDelete
Well done. I have just started making clothes for myself again. i was inspired after starting to make cute dresses for my Grand daughterReplyDelete


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SALISBURY — U.S. House Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-5) talked education, Medicaid and the national budget during a brief meeting with the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning.
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"I'm sorry. I'm not being disrespectful in any way, but I'm currently one of those people that you're speaking of. I'm currently unemployed. I did not qualify for unemployment," Corpening said. "There are no jobs. I've been seeking — I feel I'm very confident, very qualified."
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On Thursday, I had Bobby Steggert on the "Chatterbox," and he's a such a sweet, smart guy. He happened to mention that he was the valedictorian of his high school and I asked how he did it. He told me, in a commiserating way, that because he was gay teen, he felt he had to overachieve. I told him that I, too, was a gay teen but I got a 50 in Algebra. Now what? Silence. By the way, when I say I got a 50, I'm not doing my mother's style of exaggerating numbers. I literally got a 50. Yes, 5-0. And I got it for two quarters. Hence, when I went to Oberlin, my major was piano.
Bobby is starring in Big Fish but also doing readings when he has free time. He's working on a new version of Company at the Roundabout, where the lead character of Bobby is a gay guy and all the couples are gender reversed! He's playing the role created by Donna McKechnie (Kathy) and Michael Urie is playing one of the other "girlfriends" (now boyfriends). And he heard the Elaine Stritch part is going to be played by Nathan Lane! Amazing!
The week started with me in New Orleans, doing a show with the fabulous Jane Krakowski as part of the Broadway @ NOCCA series. Jane has had such a long career and when we talked about the Nine production she did in 2003, she told me that she was almost part of the original production back in the 80's! Turns out, Tommy Tune's original concept was for the lady of the spa to be a young girl on the verge of womanhood (to be consistent with the eternal youth theme of the spa). When Jane was 12, she came in and worked with him on the set (featuring all of those boxes), but he wound up casting an adult woman in the part. Five years later, Jane got another call from Tommy. He told Jane that an actress who was cast in his recent workshop became pregnant and had to miss a few months. He needed to replace her because he wanted whomever was cast to do the entire workshop and then take it to Broadway. Jane came in and worked with him again. After a few hours, he opened a bottle of champagne and said, "Congratulations! You're our new Flaemmchen!" I loved the story, but then I pointed out that he was offering her champagne and she was only 17. Not since Leisl in The Sound of Music.
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text: Polk Audio TSx550T Floor-standing speaker (Cherry) Zoom Cherry (Sold individually; pair shown) Back (Cherry) Dynamic Balance® silk/polymer dome tweeter Polk logo Side view (Cherry) Speaker connectors Stabilizer feet Photos Videos Item #: 107TX550TC Review Summary 11 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $499.99 each Available options: Cherry-$499.99 Black-$499.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product $449.99 Open Box $424.99 Scratch & Dent Buy this item and earn up to 500 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 500 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Polk Audio TSx550T by Dave Bar Floor-standing speakers still standing tall Sure, floor-standing tower speakers buck the industry trend toward smaller, visually inconspicuous speakers, but they're hard to beat if great sound is your primary goal. Tower speakers produce powerful sound with excellent bass, making them a great choice for serious music lovers and for folks who want high-impact home theater. Rock the house Are you ready to take your movies and music to a higher level? Polk Audio's TSx550T will take you there. This powerful floor-standing speaker delivers sparkling-clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep, solid bass ready to fill larger home entertainment spaces. Each tower boasts two 8" woofers for authoritative bottom end, two 5-1/4" mid/woofers for clear, lifelike midrange, and a 1" silk/polymer dome tweeter with smooth, ear-pleasing highs. Pick up a pair of these towers for your main left and right home theater speakers, or use them on their own for a rockin' stereo music setup. Designed and built for exceptional performance Polk carefully builds the TSx-series speakers using advanced manufacturing techniques and high-quality materials — they put a lot into them so you get a lot out of them. Each one boasts Polk's exclusive Dynamic Balance® drivers — a bi-laminate design of fiber-infused polymers sandwiched together to form a strong yet highly efficient lightweight cone for natural, low-distortion sound. Polk puts these advanced drivers through extensive testing to find and eliminate resonance points, ensuring that everything you listen to sounds clean and accurate. Polk also paid special attention to the TSx crossovers, using a high-performance design with premium parts like Mylar bypass capacitors to deliver smooth and extended high-frequency details. Even the enclosures contribute to great sound. Their attractive cabinets use non-resonant MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and non-parallel curved side panels to create a rigid, acoustically inert structure that effectively reduces audible coloration. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. See more info on this item Highlights:bass-reflex (ported) designfrequency response: 36-24,000 Hz (-3dB)total frequency response: 26-25,000 Hzrecommended amplifier power: 20-300 watts1" silk/polymer Dynamic Balance® dome tweetertwo 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance bi-laminate composite midrangestwo 8" Dynamic Balance bi-laminate composite woofers with butyl rubber surroundsimpedance: 8 ohmssensitivity: 91 dBfront-firing tuned port makes speaker less sensitive to room placement and allows closer placement to a walldual 5-way gold-plated binding posts allow bi-wiring or bi-ampingwoodgrain vinyl finish12-11/16"W x 42-15/16"H x 16-1/4"Dweight: 50 lbs.warranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General Enclosure Bass Reflex Finish Wood-grain vinyl Color Cherry Tweeter Dome Tweeter Size (inches) 1 Midrange Size (inches) 5.25 Woofer Size (inches) 8 Woofer Composition Bi-Laminate Composite Woofer Surround Butyl Rubber Built-in Powered Sub No Video-Shielded No Connector Type 5-way post Bi-amp Inputs Yes Parts Warranty 5 Years Labor Warranty 5 Years Specifications Power Range 20-300 Frequency Response 36-24k Hz Sensitivity 91 dB Impedance (Ohms) 8 Amplifier Power --- Height (inches) 42-15/16 Width (inches) 11-7/16 Depth (inches) 16-5/16 Weight 50 lbs Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Floor-standing loudspeaker Detachable cloth grille (installed) Owner's Manual Online registration sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Driver Technology Enclosure Design Connections Mounting Options Driver Technology TSx Series Loudspeaker: Introducing the TSx Series of loudspeakers from Polk; stylish and quality-built for high performance. The high efficiency TSx Series loudspeaker features a unique curved enclosure wrapped in a wood-grain vinyl. The loudspeaker employs Dynamic Balance tuned drivers and tweeters for realistic mid-range, deep, well-blended bass, and incredible detail - for a classic Polk sound that is naturally open, spacious, and clear. High Efficiency Design: The TSx Series loudspeaker can be driven by practically any electronics, even the most modestly-powered amplifier or receiver. Whether you're connecting them to the newest digital receiver, or to your vintage amp, the TSx Series loudspeaker can produce sound that's spacious and clear, enveloping and realistic. Dynamic Balance Drivers: The TSx Series loudspeaker uses Polk's Dynamic Balance Driver Technology for great sound. Dynamic Balance is a proprietary Polk Audio technology using laser imaging to determine what combination of speaker materials create the least amount of resonance. Eliminating resonance in speakers results in a wide, smooth response and low distortion. Using just the right materials enables Polk to tune out performance-robbing resonances before they occur. Klipple Optimized Motor: Klipple Optimized Motor employs a laser and sophisticated software for large scale analysis of the TSx Series loudspeaker's drivers in motion. Using this state-of-the-art laser and software process, Polk engineers were able to optimize the speaker's motor structure, voice coil alignment, and suspension to yield the best possible performance. Silk/Polymer Dome Tweeter: The TSx550T tower loudspeaker features a 1.0" silk/polymer Dynamic Balance dome tweeter with a powerful neodymium magnet structure that delivers clear and detailed highs for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments, without fatigue. Bi-Laminate Composite Woofers: The TSx550T tower loudspeaker features two 5.25" bi-laminate composite Dynamic Balance midrange drivers for crisp, detailed midrange and two 8" bi-laminate composite Dynamic Balance woofers for smooth, natural deep bass extension. These Dynamic Balance bi-laminate composite cone woofers are lightweight and stiff with exceptional damping. They use butyl rubber surrounds, vented polyamide voice coils, massive motor structures, and high-temperature aramid fiber spiders to create a driver of exceptionally high efficiency, clear bass, better linearity, lower distortion, and greater durability. High Performance Crossover: The loudspeaker employs a high performance crossover system for optimum blending and time alignment of the overall speaker. Mylar bypass capacitors are used to reveal extended high frequency details. TSx-Series Timbre-Matched: All Polk loudspeakers are timbre-matched within their series, designed with the same components throughout, to achieve seamless speaker-to-speaker blending effects in multi-channel systems. Frequency Response: The TSx550T tower loudspeaker has an overall frequency response of 26Hz-25kHz, while the -3dB frequency response is 36-24kHz. Enclosure Design Curved MDF Cabinet: The TSx550T tower loudspeaker utilizes a unique curved cabinet design which creates a stronger, more rigid and acoustically inert enclosure. The elegantly curved side panels, which create non-parallel surfaces, reduce unwanted internal standing waves for less audible coloration. Non-resonant all-MDF construction with front-to-back and side-to-side internal bracing, and a 3/4"thick baffle ensures cleaner, clearer, more lifelike sound quality. Note: The TSx550T tower loudspeaker is available in either a black or cherry finish. Flared Port: The TSx Series loudspeaker features a critically-tuned, front-firing 3" flared port. The flared port improves air flow and minimizes port noise ("chuffing"), while ensuring good low frequency extension with low distortion. This flared port design lets the TSx speaker reveal realistic, natural, full-bodied sound with rich bass. Anti-Diffraction Grille: The computer modeled anti-diffraction grille minimizes grille interference, so it doesn't get in the way of your sound. This black cloth grille is detachable. Connections Dual 5-Way Binding Posts: The TSx550T tower loudspeaker has two sets of gold-plated 5-way binding posts connected by gold-plated jumpers. Using the dual 5-way binding posts, you can bi-amp or bi-wire the speakers. The 5-way binding posts will accept bare wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and banana plugs (single or dual). The speaker terminals are color coded for easy identification between positive (red) and negative (black). Mounting Options Placement: Create an equilateral triangle between the speaker and the listening position. If you notice video distortion or discoloration, immediately move the speaker away from the video source. Integrated Feet: The TSx550T tower speaker features four integrated conical non-slip feet to ensure stability for precise positioning. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Polk Audio TSx550T Reviews Average Customer Review: 11 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. Do not submit videos that contain music, video or visuals that are copyrighted and belong to someone else. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Polk Audio TSx550T Written By RichF, Laguna Beach, CA on Sunday, July 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've been wanting some good tower speakers that have a good reputation. Polk seems to be at the top with great reviews. The quality of the speakers are top notch. They are truly loud speakers. With a nice amplifier you can fill any room with incredible sound. I bought the open box and scratch and dent for a much lower price. Both looked brand new. I didn't find any flaw on the scratch and dent speaker. I'm very happy with these speakers and know they will last me forever. Thanks Crutchfield! Pros: Great Sound that will knock your socks off! Cons: A bit lacking on the low end but too much bass doesn't sound good plus can be annoying to surrounding neighbors. Not complaining. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Polk Audio TSx550T Overall Nice Purchase Written By Neal L, Madisonville, LA on Thursday, July 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Picked up a pair of Polk Audio TSx550T after reading reviews and comparing prices. Cherry finish is very nice. Speaker performance is great except for the low end. I went with the 550s hoping that the low end would be covered by having 2 dedicated 8" woofers, but there is definitely something missing there. This was mentioned in previous reviews, but I went ahead with the purchase hoping for the best. This problem can be fixed easily enough with the addition of a sub, but I had reservations about having to spend more to do this. Two weeks after making this purchase I decided that I was going to return them and go with the 440s paired with a sub. Then Crutchfield saved the day by discounting the 550s. I called customer service regarding the discount expecting I would have to fight to get the price match. Nope!!! Poured myself a cup of coffee, grabbed the phone and before I could get 2 sips in I already had an email receipt for a credit. Awesome!!! Now I am getting 550s with a sub for the original price of the 550s. Thank you Crutchfield! PS: Polk Audio...you owe Crutchfield! Pros: Cherry finish matches well with other furniture in the living room. Happy wife...happy life! Cons: Low end is lacking. I was expecting more for the price. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Audio TSx550T Written By Anonymous, Shady Cove, OR on Friday, March 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The 550s with a sub makes a guitar, piano or cello sound as if I were listening to the real instrument. Paloma San Basilio sounds perfect too. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 tsx550t Written By ronc, coffeyville,ks on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) wow these sound great, haven't purchased speakers in about 20 years but I am glad I picked these. Pros: great looks and great sound. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great speakers.....PERIOD! Written By BigD007, Monterey Ca. on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 I was looking for a speaker brand to use in a 5.1 setup(70% music,30% movies),my budget for the system was 2,000. I wanted a speaker that produced clear,accurate mid's and highs,and a tight, but well rounded bottom end. I listen to a little bit of everything,and also like to throw a few parties,so i wanted a speaker that was very versatile.After doing a lot of research online,looking at specs,reading reviews for the surrounds and then doing some listening tests,i decided on the Polk TSX 550's as the choice for my main speakers. Even stacked up against more expensive DefTech's,Martin Logans, Bowers & Wilkins,and even the Polk Audio RTi A7's, the TSX 550's were more than up to the challenge,they just did everything well. Aesthetically they are an impressive looking,well built speaker,with 5 drivers,including 2- 8" woofers, each measuring almost 4 ft,and weighing 59 pds! I bought them home thinking i would return them after a few weeks if they didn't sound as good in my home. Well 2 months later and here i am writing this review.They are even better sounding now after being broken in and i couldn't be happier. I have paired them with the TSX 150c center channel, PSW110 sub,the above mentioned TSX 220 B's, and a Yamaha TSR 7650, all for under 2,000. If you want a speaker that sounds good for both music and movies. Pros: Great for music AND movies Cons: Nothing 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 Polk Audio TSx550T Written By GerryG, Niagara Falls, NY on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A very nicely finished piece of furniture but sound quality is so-so. Tried them with two different amps and mids were not clear enough for my tastes. Sad because I like the way they look. Pros: Nice quality finish Cons: Sound was below expectations for speakers in this price range 1 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Audio TSx-550T Written By Ghoulshine, Redding CA. on Saturday, November 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This should be fun! I've only had these speakers at home now for about a month. They sound soooo good to me! I'm no expert by any means, but these speakers flat out sound good! They are not my first Polk Audio Speakers however, so I can make a comparison, of sorts. In 1991, I purchased a pair of Polk Audio, floor standing, tower speakers! I'm having some difficulty remembering the exact model, but as best I do remember, they were RTA-15TL speakers. They were probably the best I have ever owned in my life, TSx-550T included! These are quite comparable however, and even favorably so in some aspects! My old Polk towers were more "boomy", and better on their own without a subwoofer! The new towers are slightly lacking in the low end, which is a miner problem easily dealt with by adding my Polk subwoofer, model PSW-125. With the low frequency taken care of, the TSx-550T speakers are quite exceptional! The detail and super clean clarity are well worth just sitting in front of them, listening in awe! I am kind of a home stereo buff, and have really had many different makes and models of front stereo loud speakers, and with the nearly, but not completely, insignificant lacking at the very low end, it is more than fair to describe these speakers as truly amazing! Take my word for it, buy these speakers, throw in a subwoofer, and let them blow you away! Btw, the are as pleasing to look at, as they are to listen to! You really can't go wrong with these guys! Pros: Sound REAL good, surprisingly so for the price! Very pleasing visually! Cons: Good low frequency, but just a little lacking. A problem easily remedied by adding a subwoofer! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 The Twin Towers Written By TerryS, Portland, OR on Tuesday, November 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first floorstanding purchase--it replaces a 27 year-old M&K Sub/Satellite system that simply wore out. My only other loudspeakers were a couple of JBL's I bought in the late 70's while at college and sold to a classmate. I also bought the 220B's and 230C in the TSx line to complete a 5.0 theatre system I've yet to hook up. I'll review those as well at a later date. The 550T's are hooked up as a stereo pair with Original (27 year-old) Monster Cable to my Denon AVR1911 running at 90 watts/7 channels. I started out listening to FM radio, then CD'S, and finally DVD's. The receiver allows me to listen to source material in either a "direct" or sonically "enhanced" mode. The enhanced mode compensates for imperfect room accoustics with or without a "dynamic" volume level adjustment, i.e., elevated bass. I prefer to listen to radio in "direct" mode, as I can walk about the house without being anchored to a "sweet spot". Music and movies sound fuller in "stereo" or Audessey enhanced mode. Technicalities aside, I am impressed both sonically and aesthetically with what I affectionately call "the twin towers". Yes, they dominate my midsize 12'x18' living room, but in a good inspirational way--they are visually stunning to look at with their stately stature and elegant curves, and they will both serenade you sweetly with a song or rattle you out of your seat with an action movie. I've ordered my new Monster Cable (XP) and can hardely wait to create a monster system! Pros: Breathtaking aesthetics and sound for a reasonable price--realistic, natural and open tones that are pleasing to the senses. A stunningly beautiful piece of furniture art. Can stand on their own without a subwoofer (depending on room size/acoustics). Very efficient power handling ( a -8db setting on the dial will shake the house). Cons: They WILL draw attention away from other inferior/competing room decor--"look at me" they shout! A "take no prisoners" attitude of performance that may intimidate the faint of heart. They are bigger in real life. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Sound Written By don, Eastern NC on Monday, September 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had the Polk TSX550T for about a month now and they sound really good to me. Very happy with them. The only difference that I can say that changed with break in is some male voices that sounded, like what I think the reviewers call bloated or tubby, cleared up after about a week. Maybe it was because the voices overlapped the 5 1/25" midrange and 8" woofers and they started to work together better after several days of operation. I ran them full range with the center, surrounds and sub turned off to give them the full frequency range of the source material for about two weeks for break in. I am now running them full range with with center and surrounds crossover set to 80hz and the sub set to about 50hz to get the lower hz. I know that is not the recommended way but I like it that way. I run them full range because I like the way the bass sounds and my Marantz receiver does not seem to mind the load. I have them biamped as I did the Inifinities. I replaced some 16 year old Infinity Cappa 7 series II with the Polks. The Infinity's cost more than the TSX550T's but the Polk's sound better to me especially the base and mid range. The Infinity's have 10" woofers and sound a little boomy when run full range. I had them set to small and crossed at 60hz. I have never heard any really expensive high end speakers to compare them to but I am very happy with these. I ordered a TSX150C center that will be delivered tomorrow. I hope it is a good good match for the towers. Pros: Great Sound Cons: None so far 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent sound Written By TJ, 54656 on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds great. Good bass response, and great full range sound. Pros: Worth the money. Looks great, sounds great, makes my TV seem bigger then it is. Cons: Not a big fan of the 4 post system. Don't really like having to split 1 post from receiver into 2 separate posts of the speaker. 4 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Polk Audio TSx550T Written By AG Dave, Arroyo Grande, California on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 I've had my TSx 550T tower speakers for two weeks now, and although I am still "breaking them in", I'm listening to them every chance I get. I've never been happier with an audio purchase. The speakers are brilliant and satisfy my craving for crisp and crystal-clear highs and lows that make a recorded cello sound like I'm playing it. I haven't heard a Bach organ recording yet - waiting a little longer for the "break in". I'm powering it with a Rotel RA 985BX, and don't think I need anything else. I'd recommend these speakers, but I haven't heard too many other high or higher-end tower speakers. I can't imagine anything better for the price. My only suggestion to Crutchfield, would be to communicate better. The "advisors" were not helpful, nor timely. I had to go directly to Polk to have questions answered. 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 questions already asked I have marantz 6007 AVR is this sufficient to drive these speakers? [ Nataraj Mar 11, 2014 ] 1 answer I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: This amplifier will offer plenty of power to confidently drive the Polk Audio TSx550T Floorstanding speakers. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. [ Krissy Staff Mar 12, 2014 ] What gauge of speaker wire should I use with my TSx550T speakers? Should I have any speaker termination at the end? Please advise. [ brad t Dec 09, 2013 ] 3 answers Good question, Brad. I would say that 16 gauge is adequate for runs of 15 feet or less. I have nothing against the larger gauges of wire and would recommend it on longer runs. If you're a serious aficionado, you can go for the big name brands of special speaker wire but it's according to your taste and pocket book. Also, here are a few hints for optimum performance. Keep the polarity of the wires the same from amp to speaker. That means always connect red terminal to red terminal and black to black. This polarity hookup assures that your speakers are in phase and give better performance, especially in the lower frequencies. Also, if your speakers and amp have the five-way binding posts, please think about using banana plugs. They are a bit on the expensive side but there are good reasons for using them. One is that you don't have to worry about a stray strand of wire shorting out your amp (and it can happen with a SINGLE STRAND!) A short between the speaker terminals on the amp means that your amp just became a very expensive paper weight. A second reason for using banana plugs is that they are very easy and quick to connect and disconnect. If you get the gold-plated plugs, they also look very cool. [ Edward Dec 12, 2013 ] I just used 16 gauge wire, stripped and twisted on the ends that was there from my old speakers. Its been working fine for me. [ JEROME Dec 11, 2013 ] Depending on your amp, I would use the fattest, heaviest, gauge speaker wire you can get. 14 gauge is the most commercially available, but if you can score some 12, or even 10, that would be better. As far as a termination, your call, I don't, but you can. [ JOHN D Dec 10, 2013 ] Add accessories for the Polk Audio TSx550T Add Accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. See all categories & accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. Speaker Wire with Connectors Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need. Speaker Wire without Connectors Add connectors to your bulk speaker wire for a neater, easier, and more reliable installation. 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Mr. Green was born Feb. 17, 1928, in Paulding County, the son of the late Brasco Lee and Etta (Smallwood) Green, was retired from Gold Kist, was of the Baptist faith and attended Floyd Creek Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Eleanor McBurnett, Gertrude Still, Thelma Roberts and Velma Mae Singleton; and a brother Bev Mallette.
Surviving is his wife, Myrtice Green of Cartersville; children, Ronnie and his wife Brenda Green of Cartersville, and Teresa and her husband Mike Teems of Rockmart; grandchildren, Bridget Green-Marr, Christopher Strange, Jason Strange and Ashley Teems; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews also survive.
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Two weeks after the NFL team released the 2007 graduate of West High, Arukwe has been called back to join the Jets' practice team.
Arukwe, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound wide receiver, joined the Jets in the second week of the preseason and played on special teams against the Giants on Aug. 18 and the Panthers on Aug. 26.
The Jets waived the 23-year-old Arukwe on Aug. 27, when they cut their roster from 90 players to 75, but recalled him Tuesday, Sept. 11.
The team confirmed on Twitter the following day that Arukwe was signed to the team's practice squad and that Royce Pollard, another rookie wide receiver, was being released.
"I just made a good impression on the coaches in the time I was here," Arukwe said Wednesday.
Now his role is to be as competitive as possible as he secures his own place on the team and strives to meet the expectations of his teammates as they come off a 48-28 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 9. They play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 16.
Arukwe expects the practice and workout environment during the regular season to be just as intense as in the preseason, when everyone was vying for a spot on the team.
"Every day, we've got to compete against each other," he said. "Everyone is trying to get better and make everyone else better."
Local coach and trainer John Harvey, who has worked with Arukwe since he was a football and track and field athlete at West, said the pair had restarted their training routine when Arukwe got the call from the Jets on Tuesday. Arukwe caught a plane to New York on Tuesday afternoon.
"We had a good feeling they would bring him back," Harvey said.
He pointed out that even the other rookies had a summer of training experience with the team, while Arukwe joined after the preseason started.
"He did well," Harvey said, "but he was a little raw."
Arukwe said he would take on the roles of wide receiver and defensive back and work with special teams during workouts at Florham Park in New Jersey.
"Now I've just got to play hard with everything I do," Arukwe said. "I'll just get better as a player to try to get on the active roster for this year or for next year."
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