Full Bore LSi Review

Dr. Spec

http://www.hometheatermag.com/showarchives.cgi?161

Great review.

Interesting points about the 25's vs. the 9's.

He doesn't like the PSW650 and wants the 808.

Sid, take note of his comments on the LSiFX bipole dipole for music.

Doc

begbie

I know.... all these great Lsi reviews tend to get a bit boring eh !

Apparently he really loves the Lsi9's but it's too bad he didn't get to try out the Lsi15's.

VR3

Nice review man. I read about the LSiFX -- I know bipole is for music, and di is for movies. However, 2 woofs, 2 tweets, facing 2 different directions, calling that stereo ---- SCREAMS BOSE. I am sure it works well, but I just can't imagine the stereo image that would come out of them. Possibly better than for the worst, or possibly vise versa. But nice review. Once again, the reviewer solves my own beef with Polk Audio subwoofers. That alone rest my argument on them alone. :cool:

polkatese

Good read, Dr. Spec! Thanks for the link, I am quite surprised that he didn't even mention LSi15 throughout the review. By now, Polk must have enough stats on which LSi sell better than the other. I would be willing to bet my money that the 15 outsell 25. Funny that he mentioned it would be an overkill to place 9 for surround back duty, as I went thru the same reasoning. The 7 is actually perfect for this job.

The review somewhat confirmed the optimal setup of LSi for both HT and audio (DVD-A/SACD): 15/25, C, Fx, 7/9.

Now, LSi paired with Lex, I REALLY want to hear that!

dorokusai

Another great review, thanks Dr. for the posting....

You gentlemen gonna try and check Polk out???? Drop me a line..

Dr. Spec

Agreed, if I was building an LSi system it would be:

LSi15 x 2
LSiC x 1
LSiFX x 2
LSi7 x 2

Then 7 channel pre-out from the 3803 to the Adcom 125 x7 HT amp gonzo recently bought.

The only reason not to get the 9's up front would be I personally dislike speaker stands and their relative instability and I would simply prefer the tower design up front solely for this reason. Is there a decent LSi9 stand out there that won't end up costing as much as the 15's overall?

I'd be buying my bass twice, though - as I would definitely high pass the 15's at 80 Hz to the PB2+ at all times.

Doc

Dr. Spec

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
However, 2 woofs, 2 tweets, facing 2 different directions, calling that stereo ---- SCREAMS BOSE. I am sure it works well, but I just can't imagine the stereo image that would come out of them. Possibly better than for the worst, or possibly vise versa.

Nobody's calling it stereo. But notice how the dipole setting worked better for Blue Man, and the bipole setting worked better for Neil Young? Again the point is Polk gives you a choice. Regardless, the bi-directional speaker fills the room well in either setting, and that's the whole point of multi-channel music, IMO.

This statement might apply to you though, Sid: "I like this, as it made the room sound bigger; however, if you're a staunch monopole fanatic, a set of LSi9s in place of the LSiFXs might suit you better." I think you fit the definition of a "staunch monopole fanatic".

Doc

shack

If I were building a multichannel LSi system it would be:

4 LSi 9s, a LSiC and a sub.

I too am a "staunch monopole fanatic"...especially for multichannel music applications (of which I am not a huge fan at this point in time). Until 7.1 becomes the standard for all for all of the new dvds coming out, 5.1 is enough for me.

Frank Z

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
Agreed, if I was building an LSi system it would be:

LSi15 x 2
LSiC x 1
LSiFX x 2
LSi7 x 2

Looks familiar.....where have I seen that configuration before?!?

polkatese

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
Is there a decent LSi9 stand out there that won't end up costing as much as the 15's overall?
Doc

Sanus Steel Foundation, $174 shipped from Dynamic Sound Systems (Tempe, AZ) or Rack and Stands (Boston, MA). They are solid, heavy, stable, and looks great!

tryrrthg

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
The only reason not to get the 9's up front would be I personally dislike speaker stands and their relative instability and I would simply prefer the tower design up front solely for this reason. Is there a decent LSi9 stand out there that won't end up costing as much as the 15's overall?

yes, if you DIY. My DIY stands cost around $100 (much less if you used mdf and not hardwood). They are solid as a rock and are MUCH more stable than my RT1000i's ever were. I'd say they're more stable than most floorsanding speakers because the bases are bigger and because they weigh so damn much. With some blu tak on the speakers it's almost imposible to knock them over...

My stand would have cost much less had I not had to buy so many supplies...

polkatese

Originally posted by Dr. Spec
Then 7 channel pre-out from the 3803 to the Adcom 125 x7 HT amp gonzo recently bought.
Doc

another good point that confirmed my own setup. 125 watts @ 8 ohms/ 185 @ 4 ohms seem to be about the right size of amplification needs of these setup. I use B&K 125.7 and it is more than adequate (gives me a good compromise of cost, heat generation, and space allocation) to drive them...

tryrrthg

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