7.1 Surround with LSi?

dnoyeB
dnoyeB Posts: 114
edited March 2011 in Speakers
Does it make sense to have a full 7.1 surround system using the LSi series?

The LSi surround speakers are dipoles. Would you use side and rear dipoles? If not, which other speaker should I consider for a rear surround? An LSi7?
Music
LR: Polk Monitor 70 (willing to sell if interested)
C: Cerwin Vega E-75C
Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK3
AVR: Sony STR-DE835
AMP:

HT
5.1: Paradigm CT110
AVR: Integra DTR-4.6
WTB: RTiA9 or RTi12
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2011
    Depends. I have a 5.1 with 4 LSi15s. I used to have LSi7 for the surrounds, but upgrading to the Lsi15s made a big difference. Don't believe it when people say the surrounds, and/or rears, are not important.

    Also, if you use your HT for multi-channel SACD it helps to have good speakers all around.
    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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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2011
    I also have 5.1 using the LSi speakers for my HT(LSi9, LSiFX, LSiC). Tried the 7.1 and there was not noticeable difference for me.
    Michael ;)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited March 2011
    Keep in mind the lsi series are all 4 ohm speakers. The 7's being the easiest of the bunch to drive. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2011
    Good point Tony. My Proceed AMP5 has no problem driving them.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    Fox... Why not the 9's as rears, are the 15's that good as surrounds ? Thanx
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2011
    bdtae5656 wrote: »
    Fox... Why not the 9's as rears, are the 15's that good as surrounds ? Thanx


    The 15s have a built-in speaker stand that is very stable. Also, after I hooked up the 15s, I was surprised at how much more bass I was hearing/feeling than before. I usually keep my sub turned off unless it is a Friday night action movie.
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2011
    Keep your back surrounds close together ans set them to bi pole if that is an option.

    RT1
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    I like the fact that the 15's have a built in speaker stand!!! But really which are better the 15's or 9's for HT surrounds ?
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited March 2011
    Full LSi 5.2 system here...LSi 15's, LSiC, LSiFX surrounds powered by a Rotel RMB 1095 multi channel amp. No complaints here! Gorgeous sound for both HT & 2 channel.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited March 2011
    bdtae5656 wrote: »
    I like the fact that the 15's have a built in speaker stand!!! But really which are better the 15's or 9's for HT surrounds ?

    Their is no clear cut answer. Rooms vary, placement issues,size. If your a bass head and you want more bass in the rear, the 15's is your huckleberry. Then again,if you already have a kick **** sub in the mix, you won't notice any loss of bass with the 9's.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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