Wow. LSi9 Crossover mod... LOL

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Yeah the boxes are real cool - lots of neat little things on it...

    I like using Cigar boxes for external crossovers for some reason??
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited February 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Well...

    Considering I am using a Definitive tweeter, a definitive woofer and a POS Aurisound woofer in open air...

    There is only one way to describe it, lifeless, brittle, midrangey, and bassless

    Other than that - they seem to be stable and ready to rock

    lol. I forgot that he probably just sent you the XO's and not the speakers.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Alright - these are DONE!

    They will ship out Tuesday!

    These post are awesome for the $$$
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    Did you order the new cups from somewhere?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Erse Audio
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    ah-ha! Well done. Wish I could be throwing down the dough for some MRs. Now I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the Clarity Cap ESA 250v so I can get mine done.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    I am picking up a Clarity MR 5 uF for my new acquisition. They are amazing caps and the price was just lowered on them!

    I am looking forward to it... I think this time I am going to use ESA on the midbass - not sure
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2011
    jesus christ!!! lol

    when you aid the binding posts were ridiculous, I guess you weren't kidding.
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    I am picking up a Clarity MR 5 uF for my new acquisition. They are amazing caps and the price was just lowered on them!

    I am looking forward to it... I think this time I am going to use ESA on the midbass - not sure

    Are you just ordering them from Madisound?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Depends - Ill check Parts Connexion and Madisound

    Caps and Coils also carried them at one point
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    On my monitors I used the PX on the woofers and the ESA on the tweeter and the combo was pretty freakin crazy too...

    I am really excited to hear what Lou says since he is using ESA, SA, PX

    Should be awesome
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2011
    got them in and installed. I remember the question being asked why mod? My LSi9's are answering that question with authority as we speak.


    out of the box, I am stunned. will let these break in a bit before I get detailed.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Give us the scoop Lou!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2011
    pshhh, too busy listening. lol

    seriously though, I heard someone use the "lifting a veil" analogy, and you don't know how accurate that is until you hear it. these differences are not subtle.

    much more detailed without the brightness I was worried about. so much more detail, you can hear more of the timbre of every instrument. more of a layered presentation, vocals are more forward but the other instruments are in the back.

    the bass? thats where it gets ridiculous. tighter, deeper. like "hey, where did you hide the sub?" deep but it doesn't occasionally overpower the room like the AR9's did.

    I have stock LSi9' in my heater still, and I could do a side by side comparison at some point, but I'm not in a rush. Like I said, I don't need to compare to pick out subtle changes here. Basically, Trey took a speaker I already loved and opened them up significantly.

    They also seem much more efficient in power usage from what I can tell. it gets along famously with my Carver, but the power levels barely move unless I really throttle it....I mean REALLY throttle it, which I dont want to do while they break in (or as some think, I get more aclimated to :rolleyes:).

    Some might ask, "why didn't Polk do that from the factory?" and the answer is simple, it wasn't cheap. I'm not blind to the the LSi series still is in the bang for the buck department and this would have made them ALOT more expensive on the retail level.

    Trey really outdid himself with these.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Im really glad you are liking them Lou.

    I would love to try Sonicap and Mundorf supreme caps yada yada - but honestly I am sold on Clarity Cap. They are freakin magic.

    Anyways - rock it loud and deep my friend! Enjoy them!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,148
    edited February 2011
    Now, let me ask you this. Is this observation done with or without a coke can on top of the speakers?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited February 2011
    Excellent work Trey. Congrats on your "new" LSi9's Lou.

    This is such a spectacular forum.:biggrin:
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Now, let me ask you this. Is this observation done with or without a coke can on top of the speakers?

    Tom, I tried Coke and Pepsi and the Pepsi can sounded far better. However, I have no test data to back up my observations.:frown:
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2011
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Now, let me ask you this. Is this observation done with or without a coke can on top of the speakers?

    I'm gonna wait for the full break in period to roll w the coke can. when I do, I won't know what to do with myself i'll be so excited. :biggrin:
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited February 2011
    Thanks DK - means alot coming from you!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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