Scholarship = LSi9s
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Do you think the 7s are better geared for music as opposed to HT? I'm going to use these speakers without a sub and 100% for music. I figure the bass is better in the 9s but I haven't really done research to compare the two spec. wise.
I have owned LSi9s for about 3 years, and briefly owned 7s. I was planning to use the 7s as rear surrounds, but opted for in-ceiling surrounds and sold them. I did listen to the 7s for a few minutes, and to my ears the 7s sounded really nice. They were very smooth and detailed, and musical. However they didn't have much bass (driven with a NAD C720BEE receiver). Polk's documentation even recommends a subwoofer with the LSi7s.
Although my experience with the LSi7s was really short, it was immediately apparent to me, that they didn't have the bass performance that the LSi9s have. I wouldn't use them for main speakers without a sub. Since you're not planning on using one, I would stick with the LSi9s. I currently drive my LSi9s with a NAD T775 receiver, and am very happy with their bass performance without a sub. -
So no Walmart speaker wire?
This is going to sound dumb, but what are interconnects and what are they for?
Connecting your components to the receiver/pre and your recveiver/pre to your amp.
The red and white RCA connections...
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Thanks for that insight. That's the kind of info I was looking for. The bass performance is going to be the deciding factor. I don't need chest thumping bass for my music, just full sound.
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Upstatemax wrote: »Connecting your components to the receiver/pre and your recveiver/pre to your amp.
The red and white RCA connections...
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Upstatemax wrote: »I was looking at the EXp 1 interconnect, but they only have them in HUGE runs on sale...
I don't know what the heck I would do with 3 sets of almost 19' cable.
I need 3'.
I would post a "Wanted" ad in the Flea Market and list what lenght you need and see if some folks that purchased shorter sets no longer need them. For some reason I think the smallest lenght of speaker wire was 6 feet, and for the RCA interconnects was either 1.5 meters or 2 meters.
Longer speaker wire can always be coiled, but long RCA Interconnects can be a bit of a PITA to deal with
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I'll tell you about my last 10 minutes.
After feeling good about how my system is running, I decided to push it for the first time.
ANY thought I had about a sub in this sytem is gone. I dialed my H/K to -8db and that was as loud as I could stand. I had to dial it back to -14db and enjoy the ride.
The Parasound is not even breaking a sweat... :cool: -
Do you think the 7s are better geared for music as opposed to HT? I'm going to use these speakers without a sub and 100% for music. I figure the bass is better in the 9s but I haven't really done research to compare the two spec. wise.
Then go with the 9's. I would still accompany them with a good sub though. If coin is an issue you can always wait and run the 9's solo until your wallet says otherwise.HT SYSTEM-
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Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
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Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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EndersShadow wrote: »I would post a "Wanted" ad in the Flea Market and list what lenght you need and see if some folks that purchased shorter sets no longer need them. For some reason I think the smallest lenght of speaker wire was 6 feet, and for the RCA interconnects was either 1.5 meters or 2 meters.
Longer speaker wire can always be coiled, but long RCA Interconnects can be a bit of a PITA to deal with
I already have the MIT EXp 2 Speaker wire (10')... -
I think I'm going to go with the MIT EXp2 speaker wire and interconnects. Seems like a solid set of wires and good deal.Upstatemax wrote: »I'll tell you about my last 10 minutes.
After feeling good about how my system is running, I decided to push it for the first time.
ANY thought I had about a sub in this sytem is gone. I dialed my H/K to -8db and that was as loud as I could stand. I had to dial it back to -14db and enjoy the ride.
The Parasound is not even breaking a sweat... :cool:
What Parasound are you using? -
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I think I'm going to go with the MIT EXp2 speaker wire and interconnects. Seems like a solid set of wires and good deal.
What Parasound are you using?Upstatemax wrote: »hca 1500a
That parasound is 315 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Ω, both channels driven"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
That might be a little excessive for my apartment at this point. :biggrin:
I'll stick with the 750a I have on the way. Seems like this setup will be a step up from my 80 watt Monitor 60s, anyway. -
If you're using them without a sub, then I'd say go with the LSi9s. For their size, the 9s put out an amazing amount of bass. Also, I've found that Signal Silver ICs + Signal Ultra speaker wire are a good match with LSi 9s.
I did add a sub (micro pro 2000) to mine, but it's crossed over pretty low (~60hz). Later, you can get Trey (sold you the Parasound amp) to mod the 9s ALL BOXED UP for a while until I save up for a new place
Home Theater:
KEF Q900s / MIT Shotgun S3 / MIT CVT2 ICs | KEF Q600C | Polk FXi5 | BJC Wire | Signal / AQ ICs | Shunyata / Pangea PCs | Pioneer Elite SC 57 | Parasound NC2100 Pre | NAD M25 | Marantz SA8001 | Schiit Gungnir DAC | SB Touch
2 Channel:
Polk LSi9 (xo mods), Polk DSW MicroPro 2000 sub | NAD c375BEE | W4S DAC1 | SB Touch | Marantz SA-8001 | MIT AVt 2 | Kimber Hero / AQ / Signal ICs | Shunyata / Signal PCs -
nooshinjohn wrote: »Go with the newer LSi-M703's.
Noosh is dead on. The new models are a definite upgrade. Do yourself a favor and stick with the Parasound. Otherwise, you'll be shopping again in a short time.Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
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Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3 -
Do yourself a favor and don't spend your loan money on speakers. You will regret it when you're 45 and still paying back student loan and/or credit card debt from college.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
It's actually not loan money. I get paid to go to school via scholarships and I have no loans or debt. I figured it would be easier getting a 36 on my ACT and have my school paid for so I could splurge huge amounts of cash on liquor and electronics. Solid advice though. Thanks.
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Just placed an order for a 10' EXp 2 Speaker Cable and 8m Audio Interconnect. Parasound ships Thursday. Harman Kardon HK 3490 ships tomorrow. All that's left is to buy my LSi9s.
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After much deliberation, I'm leaning towards picking up the LSi7s. Small room, low-moderate listening volumes, and they're $200 cheaper. I figured next school year I'll get another refund and pick up some LSi15s and toss the 7s in surround duty. If people can argue that 7s rival the 9s, then that's good enough for me. I'm not a true audiophile anyway--I just know what my music should sound like.
Also my dad dug up his old PSW350 to throw in my HT setup and I can use the DSWPro 550wi with the 7s. -
I figured next school year I'll get another refund and pick up some LSi15s and toss the 7s in surround duty. If people can argue that 7s rival the 9s, then that's good enough for me. I'm not a true audiophile anyway--I just know what my music should sound like.
Honestly the 15's are good, but you still need a sub, so next year just get another set of 7's (or 9's) and a really good sub and save yourself some cash."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I was just informed that the University of Kentucky refunded me $3,489.87. I think it's time for me to take the plunge into the LSi world. Before I do, I want to see what you guys think of this setup and any modifications/suggestions you all would make.
[Pair] LSi9 - $649 from Polk Direct
Harman Kardon HK3490 - $299 from Newegg
I know the LSi are power hungry speakers, but do you all think the HK's 120 x 2 @ 4 ohms is adequate for a 10 x 12 room?
It's going to sit near my desk and will be solely for music. I'm still broke so I have to keep stick with a "budget" receiver.
The 3490 is rated 150 x 2 @ 4 ohms per the manual. I have one and really like this receiver.Styx
Condo: HK-3490, HK Bridge II, HK BTA-10 Polk TSx500T's -
I had to look up what a 36 score is: Nice
Score English Mathematics Reading Science Composite Score 36 99 99 99 99 99 99Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
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I had to look up what a 36 score is: Nice
Score English Mathematics Reading Science Composite Score 36 99 99 99 99 99 99
I lucked out a couple of times on that exam :cool:The 3490 is rated 150 x 2 @ 4 ohms per the manual. I have one and really like this receiver.
You're exactly right. That's my bad.
