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I placed an order for a pair of 703's in cherry and the 706 center in black from Crutchfield last night since they were 50% off and no tax to NC. Looks like they are back to full price now. I have been wanting to try the LSIM's for a couple of years and always had a reason not to purchase. I finally just decided WTH and did it. I hope I like them as much as I expect to. If I do there will be a pair of 705's in my future.

I just got an email that my speakers have been shipped and saw the address they were coming from. So I googled it and found out its a company called "OneStop Internet" that is a warehouse that distributes a lot of different company's stuff all over the world. Also found out they are located in Compton CA.

So I guess that means my speakers are coming straight out of Compton...Yooo. lol

DaveHo wrote: »

Mikey081057 wrote: »

They will waive shipping if you complain enough...I spoke to CS then inside sales and then somebody called me back and waived shipping

Was that before or after you placed the order? I've got to be honest, even though they were 50% off, I'm feeling a bit put off since I could have gotten the same package from Adorama for $250 less since I would not have paid tax either. If I'd not already placed the order with Polk, I would have gone that route despite the backorder status of the 705s. Mine's already on the way, so probably too bad for me.

during... I was getting a message in my cart saying free freight and then was getting a freight charge... Argued that you can't say something is free and then charge for it. They explained the freight policy if 75/150 lbs... but I said that was contradictory and misleading. He agreed.

For some reason I couldn't checkout on Polk's site so I decided to order from Adorama. Everytime I clicked on the Paypal button the button would momentarily disappear and do nothing. Strange. The 703's are back ordered on Adorama, but you can still place an order with them.

Tricky part is now where do I put them in my home.

maximillian wrote: »

Trying to order but keep getting "Error in Paypal core", both in IE and Opera. Hmmm.

My bank blocked my card. Had to call and get that taken care of before I could place my order.

When I tried this yesterday the 703's were in stock and I got a "Error in Paypal core" on Polk's ordering system. Now it seems when I got to the Payment section is said they were out of stock and I wasn't getting the error but it would not go to Paypal's site.

No issue with using Adorama and Paypal. If you search Adorama's site for 703 you don't see the discount. If you use msg's link for the 705's but change the URL for the 703 to get this:

http://www.adorama.com/PKLSIM703B.html?emailprice=t&hotlink=t&svfor=5m&utm_source=cj_552179

then the discount appears. I ordered and received a confirmation email even though back ordered, so I hope all goes well.

erniejade wrote: »

I have the 705 now. I keep wondering if I should go for the 707. I keep reading the 707 is louder bit the 705 is more balanced. Darn this hobby!

man, yeah, I was originally thinking 707's a year or so ago, too. I haven't read all of the discussion on 705 vs 707 yet, but picked up through personal discussion that the 705 is the sweet spot, and that 707's can be too much for some spaces? I've been running the 705's for a day now. I'm holding off on sharing my impressions because I don't want to influence others' experiences with them either way.

Sometimes, though, you just gotta have both to see for yourself which suits best. (It's so difficult sometimes to determine just reading reviews. After a while it just seems ot get kind of convoluted.) That's a dangerous path, though, which often leads to ending up with roomsful of gear you don't use but can't bring yourself to sell, because, "you never know when you might be able to use that piece of gear in that 9th system that you desperately need." -- @Loud & Clear, circa March 2016

maximillian wrote: »

When I tried this yesterday the 703's were in stock and I got a "Error in Paypal core" on Polk's ordering system. Now it seems when I got to the Payment section is said they were out of stock and I wasn't getting the error but it would not go to Paypal's site.

No issue with using Adorama and Paypal. If you search Adorama's site for 703 you don't see the discount. If you use msg's link for the 705's but change the URL for the 703 to get this:
http://www.adorama.com/PKLSIM703B.html?emailprice=t&hotlink=t&svfor=5m&utm_source=cj_552179
then the discount appears. I ordered and received a confirmation email even though back ordered, so I hope all goes well.

..I originally lifted that link from DaButcher's earlier post from the DealNews alerts he's great about sharing.

glad you got your order through. I think one of the things I remembered from previous F&F's is that there are no rainchecks or offer extensions, so when it's over it's over. can't remember whether there was an issue with stock availability before, though, but for some reason limited availability or out of stock notification on 705's and 703's sticks out to me from last year?

My room is small and I also run a sub. I know the 705 are easy to drive but I have hit 300+ watts peaks ( 40-70 watts normal) at times to hit the same volume I had with the legacy or the mythos sts, or the lsi9 for that matter but, I will say they are smooth and can play loud without fataging you.

Some dynamic stuff I listen to like Peter Gabriel rhythm of the heat is one of thoes songs.

So the 703 are out?

@msg I am glad that's not just my observation. My amp has high power and a ton of current so it's not a huge issue. At 300 watt peaks plus a velodyne spl 1200 powered sub it should be blowing me out of the room but, it's not. There was another thread on the volume of the 705 somewhere. For those thinking of a set, they do get loud but I think maybe because how smooth they are, it doesn't "feel" or seem as loud. I have not put a decibel meter on them but, I know I cannot hear myself talk or anyone in the room lol.

I have heard them sound wonderful in a much bigger room without any issues so they do fill up a nice large space without issues. I guess it just depends on how loud you like it and your taste.

@msg I am glad that's not just my observation. My amp has high power and a ton of current so it's not a huge issue. At 300 watt peaks plus a velodyne spl 1200 powered sub it should be blowing me out of the room but, it's not. There was another thread on the volume of the 705 somewhere. For those thinking of a set, they do get loud but I think maybe because how smooth they are, it doesn't "feel" or seem as loud. I have not put a decibel meter on them but, I know I cannot hear myself talk or anyone in the room lol.

I have heard them sound wonderful in a much bigger room without any issues so they do fill up a nice large space without issues. I guess it just depends on how loud you like it and your taste.

Ernie - you're *really* glad lol
(wtheck was going on with the forum earlier?)

Yeah, man, I thought that was odd at first, and thought something was off. Agreed, they do still get plenty loud without having to go too-too crazy on the volume.

Which amp is this, the McIntosh? I'm running them right now through a Parasound 2205, but I think they may eventually be on something else.

I was wondering at this early stage whether it was just the 5.25 vs the 6.5, and/or cabinet size, but didn't put too much thought into it once I began to experience some of the benefits of this design. Agreed, I have noticed that they are quite smooth and fuller sounding. I'm beginning to understand this "more balanced" description I've read about when people speak of the 705.

Regarding volume, for me that's more about mood and music type. I have a tendency sometimes to go louder and louder during a session, but then things seem to approach a point where it's just not really as enjoyable, somehow? Can't really describe it, but I think I've heard this described as compression? There no longer seems to be as much, or any, depth in the presentation? Gets kind of flat sounding. Is this what you mean by not being blown out of the room, or are you talking strictly SPL to the point of discomfort while remaining clean?

At this point, over the past year or so, with current gear and having addressed cables a bit, I think I've been finding that I prefer listening to stuff at more modest to moderate levels, relaxing, being able to really hear and appreciate finer details in the presentation, as opposed to constantly just loud and rocking, which I still do, but more for background fill. So far the 705 is bettering the 2ch experience for me, and about 15-20hrs in, they still seem to be opening up a bit and surprising me a little more as the time goes on. If the LSiM break-in experience is similar in models across the board, the 705 should get better and better over time, which is what I experienced with the 703 in my intro to the LSiM about 2yrs ago. I thought they were a little harsh at first with a plump bottom, but nearly two years with them now, I still catch myself at times as if realizing all over again for the first time, "maaan, that sounds good..."

Pulled the trigger on a pair of 705's and a 706c in Cherry. Was looking to go with a 704c but since it didn't come in Cherry had to bite the bullet and get the 706c. Nothing against midnight-mahagony but after living with a pair of black laminate RT-16's for about 20 years I thought it was time for a change in scenery.

Congrats on joining the 705 club!!!!!!! They do play way above their price point.