LSi7s as center channel?

DVOuSS
DVOuSS Posts: 52
edited September 2010 in Speakers
Let me start by saying I bought the LSi25s and LSi7s PURELY for the sound,I know nothing of their internal layout or electronics. That being said, I am picking up some LSi9s for $400 and would like to use the LSi7s as a substitute for my missing LSiC. What do you guys think? I'm running an Emotiva XPA-5 and yes I know its not a rotel, adcom, mcintosh, blah blah blah, but it pushes the LSis just fine for me...thanks for any input.
Living Room
Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
Onkyo TX-NR807
Emotiva XPA-5
HTPC
Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
Polk Audio LSiC - Center
Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

Media Room
Mitsubishi 73" DLP
Onkyo TX-SR875
HTPC
2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2010
    I'm using a pair of LSi7's as a center in one of my HT setups. They sound great and are being powered by a Parasound HALO A23 amp (200w to each one). The 7's are not as power hungry as the 9's but like lots of juice. Very nice indeed.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2010
    Oh, I almost forgot....Welcome to Club Polk!
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited September 2010
    thanks...this leads me to my next question...should i use the 9s or the 7s as the center channel? I paln on running a cable to connect the terminals then 1 cable to the amp, 300 wpc should do huh? thanks
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2010
    DVOuSS wrote: »
    thanks...this leads me to my next question...should i use the 9s or the 7s as the center channel? I paln on running a cable to connect the terminals then 1 cable to the amp, 300 wpc should do huh? thanks

    If I had an extra pair of 9's, I would definitely use them, hell 9's all the way around would be great, depends on what you have. Try everything, that's what makes this hobby so much fun.
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  • DVOuSS
    DVOuSS Posts: 52
    edited September 2010
    yeah as of tomorrow ill have the 7's, 9's, and 25's with an emotiva xpa5 powering it and an onkyo nr807 receiver...it looks as though for now ill have to mount the center over the top of the tv (3 feet abouve listening position). i guess ill just tilt them down for now
    Living Room
    Toshiba 55" 240HZ LCD
    Onkyo TX-NR807
    Emotiva XPA-5
    HTPC
    Polk Audio LSi 25 - Mains
    Polk Audio LSiC - Center
    Polk Audio LSi 9 - Surrounds
    DSW microPRO 4000 x2 - Subs

    Media Room
    Mitsubishi 73" DLP
    Onkyo TX-SR875
    HTPC
    2 x JBL Urei S300 Amplifiers
    2 x JBL Urei S150 Amplifiers
    JBL Synthesis Three S3M - Mains
    JBL Synthesis Three S3HC - Center
    JBL Synthesis Three S3S - Subs
    JBL Synthesis Two S2A - Surrounds
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2010
    Sounds like the beginnings of a sweet setup. Congrats!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2010
    It sounds like you are going to have one slamming system. Congrats & Welcome to Club Polk!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • love2listen
    love2listen Posts: 172
    edited September 2010
    I can't speak for the Lsi7, but I have switched back n forth between the LsiC & the Lsi9 as a center ch speaker and prefer the 9 over the LciC. At some point I will experiment with dual 9's for the center ch and see if I like the sound.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited September 2010
    I am running a single lsi7 as a center channel in a smallish living room and I think it sounds great. I rarely really crank a BD (mostly 2.1 channel music and dtv hd), but I have never had any problems with it. I would love to add a second someday..Peace,
    Paul
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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