LSI15 first impression

LitoZacky
LitoZacky Posts: 115
edited June 2010 in Troubleshooting
So far the speakers have only been in used for less than an hour. The soundstage is HUGE. Very smooth but it is not as warm as I expected. How much warmer will it get after 120 hours ?

P.S Powering by an Emotiva XPA-2
Speaker: LSi 15
Pre/Pro: Pioneer VSX-9040
Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
Sub: Seaton Submersive HP
TV: Samsung PN50B550
DAC: soon-to-be EE Minimax Dac Plus
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited June 2010
    They won't really warm up with time. They will open up in the mid range and low end.

    If you want warmer, you may want to consider trying some different - warmer - electronics.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited June 2010
    When the speakers were new they were brighter than I liked. After a few months they have toned down and sound awesome.

    I'm using Adcom for a AVR.
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  • LitoZacky
    LitoZacky Posts: 115
    edited June 2010
    Yea acmf74, They are brighter than I expected but it's still good. I would prefer for it to tone down though. Best sound I have heard even though it has only sing for 1 hour. Break in or not I am very satisfied.
    Speaker: LSi 15
    Pre/Pro: Pioneer VSX-9040
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    Sub: Seaton Submersive HP
    TV: Samsung PN50B550
    DAC: soon-to-be EE Minimax Dac Plus
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited June 2010
    Let them break in for about 200 hours. I had LSi's at one point and one description I would never use is "bright"
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • LitoZacky
    LitoZacky Posts: 115
    edited June 2010
    What DB should I play them at for breaking-in?
    Speaker: LSi 15
    Pre/Pro: Pioneer VSX-9040
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    Sub: Seaton Submersive HP
    TV: Samsung PN50B550
    DAC: soon-to-be EE Minimax Dac Plus
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited June 2010
    Just listen to them and that will be fine......

    (whatever your normal listening volume is) If you want to break them in faster (and live by yourself) just turn on the radio in the morning and let it play all day while you are at work. (once again - whatever volume you would listen to them at if you were home should be fine)

    It will take over 100 hours to fully break in, but it will start getting close after 30-40 or so. (i.e. - my experience is that 80% of the change happens in the first 30-40 hours - the last 20% takes another 70 hours or so.)

    Anyway - the sound just gets better and better as they break in. If you like them now - just wait a month or so.....
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • LitoZacky
    LitoZacky Posts: 115
    edited June 2010
    I like the pair very much. Incredible soundstage and clarity and very musical. My plan is to only play it when I am around since I think there is a lifespan on them and I'll try to do whatever to enjoy that as much
    Speaker: LSi 15
    Pre/Pro: Pioneer VSX-9040
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    Sub: Seaton Submersive HP
    TV: Samsung PN50B550
    DAC: soon-to-be EE Minimax Dac Plus
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited June 2010
    LitoZacky wrote: »
    My plan is to only play it when I am around since I think there is a lifespan on them and I'll try to do whatever to enjoy that as much

    While I strongly disagree with your lifespan comment (as evidenced by the many people on here with SDA speakers that have not been produced in the last 27 years) they are certainly your speakers to be enjoyed as you see fit.

    Have a good one and here is wishing you many years of happy listening.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    LitoZacky wrote: »
    I like the pair very much. Incredible soundstage and clarity and very musical. My plan is to only play it when I am around since I think there is a lifespan on them and I'll try to do whatever to enjoy that as much

    Lifespan? nonsense....have fun, play them as much as possible.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited June 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Lifespan? nonsense....have fun, play them as much as possible.

    Wish I could say that about my martin logans

    I'm gettin sick of constantly vacuuming and covering them or constantly having the air conditioner running along with a dehumidifier to prolong the panels
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Let them break in for about 200 hours. I had LSi's at one point and one description I would never use is "bright"

    At least 200hrs before you pass judgement. If you can run it when you aren't home. A blanket can be used to muffle it.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    What are you using as a source, they should be anything but bright.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • LitoZacky
    LitoZacky Posts: 115
    edited June 2010
    cover them with a blanket ??? NONSENSE. Its always a joy to listen to them =)

    My source is an auzentech prelude soundcard that I have bass at 50% (0 db) treble at 50% (0db). People have said it is a bright card and I am going to replace it with an asus xonar d2x. Reviewers have said PC soundcard have moved up the ladder and audiophiles are using them as well. According to them anyway I wouldn't know.
    Speaker: LSi 15
    Pre/Pro: Pioneer VSX-9040
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    Sub: Seaton Submersive HP
    TV: Samsung PN50B550
    DAC: soon-to-be EE Minimax Dac Plus
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    Well, that explains it.

    The Asus Xonar series is well regarded, but for even better sound quality I'd consider an external DAC such as the Cambridge DacMagic, HRT Music Streamer, or Musical Fidelity V-DAC.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • LitoZacky
    LitoZacky Posts: 115
    edited June 2010
    Face, could you be a little more clear I just wanna make sure I get it right.
    "Well, that explains it" by that you mean yea you agree prelude is a bright card ? And thanks for recommending some external DAC. Much appreciated and heavily considered.
    Also could you point out which one is better for music ? I don't care for movies even though I watch movies often. It's just that I pay more attention to the movie itself than the sound.
    Speaker: LSi 15
    Pre/Pro: Pioneer VSX-9040
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    Sub: Seaton Submersive HP
    TV: Samsung PN50B550
    DAC: soon-to-be EE Minimax Dac Plus
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