LSiM line now up...

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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    They wanted to simplify the lineup and decided on a single bookshelf instead of a pair. It also allowed them to really saturate the bookshelf with everything from the larger models without any kind of real sacrifice aside from the obvious. It's not a small bookshelf by any means.

    good deal, that definitely sounds like a step in the right direction. I personally really like the idea of 3 different size drivers, as in the 703. At least conceptually, you'd think it would allow the speaker to cover a broader range of frequencies with better detail/quality.

    One thing I'm not sold on is size though... I though that the lsi seems like a big speaker, but the lsim seems to have grown even MORE... for those trying to keep their rooms from being "cluttered" this might be a sore point. All in all, if the size makes them sound better, I would be sold anyway. Just thinking that this day-n-age some manufacturers seem to be moving to smaller profiles (maybe at the cost of sound quality, I don't know), so it is a bit surprising that polk went in the opposite direction.

    Either way, they look dead SEXY and I really can't wait to get my ears on these!
    dorokusai wrote: »
    4ohm, compatible with 8ohm inputs....but what loudspeaker isn't.
    Good to know, appreciate that info!
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited June 2011
    The LSiM 703 typo is a serious bummer...

    I was all set to just hit the order button as soon as they hit the stores.

    $2,000 is just not something I can swing. I guess I will keep my eyes open for some LSi 9s and Focals.
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    The LSiM 703 typo is a serious bummer...

    I was all set to just hit the order button as soon as they hit the stores.

    $2,000 is just not something I can swing. I guess I will keep my eyes open for some LSi 9s and Focals.

    Oh... so the $749 a pair price on the lsim 703 is a typo?

    I also noticed a typo on the tech specs page of the lsim floorstanders. It says they are 707 and 703(should say 705).

    I think polk should honor the typo price for forum members who discovered all these errors, because you know they will still turn a profit! :rolleyes:
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    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited June 2011
    Lietuvis91 wrote: »
    Oh... so the $749 a pair price on the lsim 703 is a typo?

    I also noticed a typo on the tech specs page of the lsim floorstanders. It says they are 707 and 703(should say 705).

    I think polk should honor the typo price for forum members who discovered all these errors, because you know they will still turn a profit! :rolleyes:

    I saw that too - and thought dang $749 for a *pair* of 703s - that is really tempting!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited June 2011
    download the PDF manual for the proper specs of the speakers (the ones on the site are iffy).

    As for the 703 pricing - its probably the price per piece. I read ages ago that the bookshelves would be around 1500/pr so that'd make sense if each is 749.95
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2011
    Lietuvis91 wrote: »
    One thing I'm not sold on is size though... I though that the lsi seems like a big speaker, but the lsim seems to have grown even MORE... for those trying to keep their rooms from being "cluttered" this might be a sore point. All in all, if the size makes them sound better, I would be sold anyway. Just thinking that this day-n-age some manufacturers seem to be moving to smaller profiles (maybe at the cost of sound quality, I don't know), so it is a bit surprising that polk went in the opposite direction.

    Small speakers = ugly speakers

    Big speakers = fine furniture, which shows good taste in music and decoration. :wink:
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Small speakers = ugly speakers

    Big speakers = fine furniture, which shows good taste in music and decoration. :wink:

    You are correct, but only if your living room is 20x20, just big in general.

    I went from m60s to m70s in my living room 12x18, and while m70s sound better, they are dwarfing the room BIG TIME! The room just feels more cluttered. This is why I am looing to do away with big floorstanders all together and get nice bookshelves all around.


    A big giant table in a small room doesn't look good, is not testeful and neither is a huge speaker, unfortunately...

    but really, to each his own, this really is a personal taste preference.
    :wink:
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    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited June 2011
    Having had the 703 on demo for a couple of days for 749 a pair I would have already ordered them!
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    So I called polkaudio to possibly "pre-order" the 703s at the listed price, ha! no dice...

    They said they didn't have them in yet, two months out supposedly, and he said the suggested retail price is gonna be close to $2200 for the pair. The guy was really interested to know where I saw the price $749 per pair and when he pulled up the web page he was like "whoa! That's definitely an error!" lol! so I told him about a few other errors I noticed. They really should correct this stuff, cuz I got ***:biggrin: ALL EXCITED :biggrin:*** thinking I was getting me the 703s... :frown:....:mad:...

    I still think they should honor the price for those who pointed out the error :tongue:
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited June 2011
    Lietuvis91 wrote: »
    So I called polkaudio to possibly "pre-order" the 703s at the listed price, ha! no dice...

    They said they didn't have them in yet, two months out supposedly, and he said the suggested retail price is gonna be close to $2200 for the pair. The guy was really interested to know where I saw the price $749 per pair and when he pulled up the web page he was like "whoa! That's definitely an error!" lol! so I told him about a few other errors I noticed. They really should correct this stuff, cuz I got ***:biggrin: ALL EXCITED :biggrin:*** thinking I was getting me the 703s... :frown:....:mad:...

    I still think they should honor the price for those who pointed out the error :tongue:

    Well, I was 2nd or 3rd in line, so keep me on any such list (but I won't hold my breath):biggrin:

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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited June 2011
    The have corrected the 703s to be 1500 a pair, so I am guessing that is the real price. I was pretty excited about the 750 a pair.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,338
    edited June 2011
    Through my distributor this is the answer I received:

    "The bookshelf speakers are schedule to start shipping in late July and the floorstanding speakers not until sometime in Q4. At this point, the availability of the floorstandings is slightly vague.

    Regarding pricing, Polk has not release a price sheet to us at this point.

    Thank you,"

    Big box stores maybe first...not sure the pecking order...and the big boys ...really clueless:cool:
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    nwohlford wrote: »
    The have corrected the 703s to be 1500 a pair, so I am guessing that is the real price. I was pretty excited about the 750 a pair.

    Yeah, I see that, that was quick! They corrected everything, the price on 703 and also the tech specs page where 705s were labeled as 703s. Good for them! I guess we can all get back to reality now... the $749 a pair dream is over... :frown:
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2011
    To think or expect that they'd sell the 703 for $750 a pair is an insult
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited June 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    To think or expect that they'd sell the 703 for $750 a pair is an insult

    considering that refurbed lsi9's are $699 a pair... yeah, i tend to agree... Still was a nice pipe dream...
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,871
    edited June 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    To think or expect that they'd sell the 703 for $750 a pair is an insult

    That statement could not be more accurate, IMO.

    Still can't afford them :smile: but I can definitely admire nice things. And these nice things should be priced accordingly.

    Reading the PDF on the LSiM's, came across:

    "Caring for Your LSiM Loudspeakers"

    Some solid good advice followed. However, for the 703's, I'd recommend some silk pajamas, a nice goose feather pillow, high thread count cotton sheets, soft lighting, and a nice lullaby to put them to bed everynight. That'd be the real way to care for them properly. :smile:

    Dam those look nice. Said it before, but if they sound half as nice as they look, ...... wow !
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  • unbridled_id
    unbridled_id Posts: 179
    edited June 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    I really think they did a great job in design. The only thing I'm not truly digging is the lack of color options. At 4k for a pair of speakers , I would like a few more options in color. Cherry and black just don't get it done. Today more then ever many houses have Maple finishes. These speakers would look fantastic in a birds eye maple. I would be willing to pay a difference for a finish if it was offered.
    Honestly I just want to sit down with a pair of 707's. Anyone know when they will be on the market?

    Do you think there would be enough demand overall to justify a production run in maple ?

    I remember the rti-25's in maple and really wanted a pair but couldn't find them. I settled for black, but agree with you that maple would look fantastic.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    There will not be a run in Maple.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's not a small bookshelf by any means.

    I was just looking at the mearsurements for the 703's off the product page & they are a little taller than the lsi9's...I like that ... also like that they list x-over components in the descriptions
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    There will not be a run in Maple.

    Will there be more options? Is Polk even contemplating more options? Also, anyone who has seen these are they REALLy as tall as my SRS-2's? I guess being so narrow they look itty-bitty!
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