POLK LSIM 705 verses??
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Hi I am wondering if someone can give an idea of how the 705s compare to other good speakers out there. Points of reference for me would be Vandersteen 2CE sig, Theil 2.3, Snell C/V Energy 1.8, PSB Gold i , Mirage OM 5. I would point out the Mirage seems to be in a different league then the others here as the band seems to be right in the room. Just wondering Thanks
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I’m gonna keep an eye on this thread. A good question.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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To me, the 705's were all around better than the PSB Golds. The 705's have a super sweet midrange, pretty airy around the vocals, solid bass punch. I always expected the PSB Golds to put out more bass than they did.
I don't remember every specific detail, but the midrange and the air were the main traits I preferred on the 705's.
The PSB golds were not a bad speaker at all. The 705's were just better.2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A -
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@hochpt21 what comparing the 705s to the Triton 2s you show in your sig? I would be very interested in that comparison and the improvement the Triton Two+ represents over both. If I may be so bold to as to add another ‘versus’.Music: Oppo103 - Parasound JC2 - Parasound A21- SDA 3.1
Theater: Denon 3808 - B&K 7500/Emotiva XPA-3- RTi12, CSi5, RTiA7x4, PSW505
Sleeping: Marantz 70005 - Harman Kardon 2400 - SDA 2
2 Channel: Cary 306 SACD - Canary Audio 906 - Pass Labs x250 - PS Audio Perfectwave DAC, Polk LSiM705, SVS SB13 Ultra
Office: Dell Optiplex, Emotiva XDA-2, Adcom 5500, LSiM 703
Spares: Yamaha CA-810; LSi 15; Kenwood Basic M2a, Yamaha M60/M80, Polk Monitor 7, SVS SB13 Ultra -
I would say the Triton 2's have even more air up top. The midrange is wonderful and probably comparable to the 705's. I used the two speakers in different configurations in my room, so it would be hard to compare soundstage etc.
Both very musically involving. The Triton's probably a better sense of realism. Slightly better separation of instruments.
The 705's a bit smoother, not quite as up front at the Tritons, but I wouldn't say laid back either.
The one thing that really sets the Tritons apart is a powered, adjustable sub which is really outstanding. I adjust it based on the recording I'm listening to, or the mood I'm in. Even in my large room it puts out easily more bass than any other speaker I've had.
Depending on the size of your room, you might want to look at the Triton 1's over the 2+.2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A -
anybody else??
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I have had both the 705 and vandies but in different rooms and different rigs. While i loved the vandies, the 705 i feel edges them out in the mid and top end.Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
