New Polk LSi speakers

BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
edited January 2011 in Speakers
Is there any news on the new Polk LSi speakers?

Last I heard they were going to be released at the beginning of 2011. Is that on track? Has a definite date been chosen?

What about the discussed demo program? Did that take place?

Any decision on body colors other than cherry and black?
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2010
    I'm greatly anticipating some updates on this too! I can't wait to get my ears on the new LSi's!!
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited December 2010
    I'm sure there'l be a ton more info out come CES
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited December 2010
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Is there any news on the new Polk LSi speakers?

    Last I heard they were going to be released at the beginning of 2011. Is that on track? Has a definite date been chosen?

    What about the discussed demo program? Did that take place?

    Any decision on body colors other than cherry and black?

    I was at Polk about 2 weeks ago. Got to see them firsthand complete and with a cutaway. They are very sharp looking and extremely well braced. Didn't get a chance to listen though. Stay tuned. Cheers. :cool:
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited December 2010
    I just want them to come out so I can snag some cheap older models!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2010
    B Run wrote: »
    I just want them to come out so I can snag some cheap older models!


    Same here! I'm waiting for all you rich SOB's to get your fancy schmancy NEW LSi's and sell your crusty old LSi9's to me at dirt cheap prices.:tongue::wink:

    So, who wants to sell me their LSi9's for......a hundred bucks??
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    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
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    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited December 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Same here! I'm waiting for all you rich SOB's to get your fancy schmancy NEW LSi's and sell your crusty old LSi9's to me at dirt cheap prices.:tongue::wink:

    So, who wants to sell me their LSi9's for......a hundred bucks??

    :biggrin::biggrin:
    mole'
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited December 2010
    Ah, now the dilemma thickens. I have been brainstorming my upstairs system and was leaning towards used Totems, another DefTech system, or v5 series paradigms since their new series is coming out and I have seen them for about 20-35% off. However, I might have to hold off now.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,779
    edited December 2010
    First quarter.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Ive been wanting to hear these for a while now, and wish they would've been out sooner. Already bought me some new 2 channel speakers so I guess I'll catch these in a year or so on Polk direct.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2010
    Those of us at PolkFest 2010 had a chance to listen to the working Towers....tweaks are still being made. But they were already better at resolving detail than the previous series with a couple of minor kinks to work out. Members added their opinions and comments/suggestions.

    That said. These speakers are absolutely 'gorgeous' next to the previous plain Jane LSIs...the towers weighed about 100 lbs each without the crossovers in them! So you can imagine what the final product will be like. Personally, I was quite impressed with the as yet not quite ready for marketing version. The final product will even be better.

    Worth waiting for IMHO!

    While I'm at it. Curt deserves a pair of FREE LSI-9s as a 'get well' present.

    Can anyone make that happen?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    That said. These speakers are absolutely 'gorgeous' next to the previous plain Jane LSIs...the towers weighed about 100 lbs each without the crossovers in them! So you can imagine what the final product will be like. Personally, I was quite impressed with the as yet not quite ready for marketing version. The final product will even be better.

    Worth waiting for IMHO!

    That is good news. I have been holding of on upgrading my HT front speakers because of these. Originally, I was going to go with PSB Synchrony One towers, but decided to wait for the 707 (I think that is the number) model to be available.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited December 2010
    I might have to hold on to my Anthem amp afterall, doubt a NAD T955 would push these if I get them.
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited December 2010
    Looks like the LSi25 got knocked up by my Mythos ST, darn good looking kid. Maybe it will inherit the bass of the ST and the voice of the LSi.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    blueboxer wrote: »
    Looks like the LSi25 got knocked up by my Mythos ST, darn good looking kid. Maybe it will inherit the bass of the ST and the voice of the LSi.


    You like the vocals on the lsi's better?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    You like the vocals on the lsi's better?

    Mythos are too colored: http://www.ultimateavmag.com/content/definitive-technology-mythos-super-towers-gem-xl-and-ten-center-channel-speaker-measurements
    "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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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited December 2010
    I enjoyed the LSi for music a little better, but preferred the Mythos for HT MUCH more. I also really appreciated that the Mythos sound great with a receiver without any fears of loads or huge loss of performance. The LSi required much more to sound as good IMO. I have always planned on two seperate systems so I didn't mind going with the Mythos now and a possible stereo focused system later. The Mythos ST have been a great purchase and their performance for HT and gaming is incredible as well as being able to fill a 3200sq foot house with ease during parties or entertainment nights. Would Paradigm, LSi, or more music focused speakers beat them for music? Sure, but I don't think they would beat them at the other uses, especially running off a receiver.

    However, I think it is going to be fun to give them all a run at one point and time.

    Edit: Wow, just realize the prices increased considerably, now I will have to debate some more.
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited December 2010
    Man these speakers sure look sweet! I have the Lsi25's and love them, but I must fight the upgrade demons....
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Mythos are too colored: http://www.ultimateavmag.com/content/definitive-technology-mythos-super-towers-gem-xl-and-ten-center-channel-speaker-measurements

    Nice review.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2010
    blueboxer wrote: »
    Edit: Wow, just realize the prices increased considerably, now I will have to debate some more.

    Yes. This is a whole new beast. The LSi15s were $1600 for a pair, and the LSiM707 are $2K each. Quite a difference, and I expect the quality, both build and sound, to be equal to the price. Ideally, we have 'giant killers' here where the sound is at the $5K level. At least, that's my hope.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,481
    edited December 2010
    These do look like awesome speakers, looks like they took ideas from Def Tech however... One question, where are they made? I wouldn't mind looking into something like this down the road but at the price point, they'd better be made here...:wink:
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited December 2010
    Anyone know if these speakers will maintain the 4 ohm impedance or be just as power hungry?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2010
    Yes, they are still 4ohm speakers, and require separate amplification.
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited December 2010
    Very nice. Let's get these on the Demo program!! First dibs!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2010
    cnh wrote: »

    While I'm at it. Curt deserves a pair of FREE LSI-9s as a 'get well' present.

    Can anyone make that happen?

    cnh


    I whole heartedly agree with this statement!!!:biggrin::biggrin:

    I have a feeling that a pair of LSi9's would cut my recovery time in half due to sheer bliss!! I'd be ripping this cast off my leg within hours of having them hooked up!

    But...I'd still be "in pain", of course...so I could continue getting all these wonderful pain meds.:wink:...lol


    After that, I'd have to work on coma number 2, and see if I could manage to get myself a Pass Labs INT-150 get well present.:wink:

    Then comes coma number 3, with a Marantz SA-11S2!! After that...I think I'll be coma'd out...lol
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2010
    With the new "Higher End" LSi series coming out soon,I wonder if there will be a newer series to bridge the gap between them and the current RTi series?

    BTW,I love the look of the new LSi's...very sexy
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2010
    Oh geesh, more speakers I have to try out...
    madmax
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2011
    Seriously can't wait to see/hear these. They look gorgeous and sound very promising.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited January 2011
    CES pic:

    Polk-2011CES-LSiM_family.jpg
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited January 2011
    Topper wrote: »
    CES pic:

    Polk-2011CES-LSiM_family.jpg

    The actual speaker looks a lot better than the rendering we initially saw. I like em!

    If only the didn't cost so much!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2011
    They remind me of my PSBs in that there are no external screws securing the drivers, and the grills fit into a slot along the edge. I have always wondered how you get access to the drivers with this design.
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    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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