LSI vs LSIm
My son is headed back to college in a few weeks and he needs a new pair of speakers for his on-campus apartment (Blew out his last pair during his sophmore year - college kids -go figure).
Here's my dilema. I can either buy him a set of speakers (used or new for about 300-400 bucks) or give him my LSI9s. I'm being selfish because if I give him my LSI9s and I can upgrade to the LSIM 703s
To help me make a decision, can someone tell me if the LSIM 703 is leaps and bounds better than the LSI9? My listening is about 70% HT and 30% Music.
Thoughts?
Here's my dilema. I can either buy him a set of speakers (used or new for about 300-400 bucks) or give him my LSI9s. I'm being selfish because if I give him my LSI9s and I can upgrade to the LSIM 703s
To help me make a decision, can someone tell me if the LSIM 703 is leaps and bounds better than the LSI9? My listening is about 70% HT and 30% Music.
Thoughts?
Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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Grab the LSiM's for you and let him take th 9's with him. Make sure he takes a proper 4 ohm capable amp with him.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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If I decidee to give him the 9's, would simple 40 watt NAD integrated (316Bee) be sufficeint to drive them in a small apartment setting?nooshinjohn wrote: »Grab the LSiM's for you and let him take th 9's with him. Make sure he takes a proper 4 ohm capable amp with him.Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4 -
It is college; they will be trashed! Too horrid a fate for such a fine speaker.
Sell the LSi9s, buy him some disposable speakers and get yourself the LSiMs.
StanStan
Main 2ch:
Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
HT:
Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
Other stuff:
Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601 -
Stan - I did think of that. I guess I need to see what I can get for the 9's and how much I would need to spend on his college speakers.It is college; they will be trashed! Too horrid a fate for such a fine speaker.
Sell the LSi9s, buy him some disposable speakers and get yourself the LSiMs.
StanRig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4 -
It is college; they will be trashed! Too horrid a fate for such a fine speaker.
Sell the LSi9s, buy him some disposable speakers and get yourself the LSiMs.
Stan
I tend to agree. Though I do realize there are college students that aren't your stereotypical party animals.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
Then you haven't met my son :eek:I tend to agree. Though I do realize there are college students that aren't your stereotypical party animals.
I kinda realize that giving him the 9's is not the most prudent decision. I am just looking for any excuse to get the LSIms.Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
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Then you haven't met my son :eek:
I kinda realize that giving him the 9's is not the most prudent decision. I am just looking for any excuse to get the LSIms.
Sell the 9's, get him some vega towers to trash and get yourself a new set of lsiM's, IMO.Living Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
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Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
Good suggestion. I looked up the Cerwin-Vega VE-12F. It got really good customer reviews (all 5 stars) and Musician's Friend has them for $239 a pair!TouchOfEvil wrote: »Sell the 9's, get him some vega towers to trash and get yourself a new set of lsiM's, IMO.Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4 -
Your son will hate CP forever for the above advice :biggrin: The LSi9's are sexy enough to get him laid a couple times, not with the Cerwin-Vega :biggrin:Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
Living room:
LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
Bedroom:
Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
Other rooms:
Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000 -
The LSi9's are sexy enough to get him laid a couple times :biggrin:
You, sir, have just ended any debate regarding whether I should get the LSi7s or 9s. Thank you. :biggrin:
What if you made him buy his own speakers? I imagine he'd be more inclined to take better care of them. And you can keep both the LSi9s and get the LSiM 703. -
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LMAO. I had my son read some of the replies and told him his audio fate was in the hands of the Polkies on this forum. He wasn't happy - especially about the not getting laid partYour son will hate CP forever for the above advice :biggrin: The LSi9's are sexy enough to get him laid a couple times, not with the Cerwin-Vega :biggrin:Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4 -
He does work every summer but he barely makes enough money to last him throuhgout the school year. I have a soft spot for audio and feel it would be cruel and unusual punishment for him not have a stereo at college.You, sir, have just ended any debate regarding whether I should get the LSi7s or 9s. Thank you. :biggrin:
What if you made him buy his own speakers? I imagine he'd be more inclined to take better care of them. And you can keep both the LSi9s and get the LSiM 703.
Buying him the Vega's will serve as a lesson for him to stay in school so he can afford to buy good quality audio equipment when he gets older.Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
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Sounds like a plan.
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He does work every summer but he barely makes enough money to last him throuhgout the school year. I have a soft spot for audio and feel it would be cruel and unusual punishment for him not have a stereo at college.
Buying him the Vega's will serve as a lesson for him to stay in school so he can afford to buy good quality audio equipment when he gets older.
don't forget he can blast the vegas and most likely not hurt them. Under powering a set of lsi9's and a dorm room is some blown speakers waiting to happen.Living Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
Give him the 9's, and use the cash for an inexpensive 2-channel Adcom, maybe the gfa535 or gfa545. Theres lots of them on eBay. Then go get the LSIM's for yourself.LIVING ROOM:Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power ConditioningBEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection. -
Tell him to buy his own speakers, then when they get trashed, he can buy himself some others that he will take much better care of since it is coming out of his pocket.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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Buying him the Vega's will serve as a lesson for him to stay in school so he can afford to buy good quality audio equipment when he gets older.
Now your talkin'.
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Sony 4k BRP
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Polk Sig. 20's
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Buying him the Vega's will serve as a lesson for him to stay in school so he can afford to buy good quality audio equipment when he gets older.
Great idea! lol :biggrin:CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
What a dad. I was glad to have parents that helped with tuition. I had to make my own speakers (more because it was a fun project).
If my finances weren't so tight right now, I'd make an offer for your 9's in a heartbeat.
StanStan
Main 2ch:
Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.
HT:
Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60
Other stuff:
Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601 -
Get him a set of AudioEngine A5's, sell your LSi 9's and buy the LSiM's"....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)
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almost all the college kids listen to music loud.....only give him LSi9 if you feel comfortable seeing them trashed and not feel anything...
I did see RTi6 in CL for $55 in the CITY....it's a short drive....how about them?
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Receiver: HK AVR445
Source: OPPO BDP-93
HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
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Another option are some good old Polk R series speakers. They are inexpensive and sound great. You won't worry too much if they are trashed after some party.
That's what I would do. There are always RT7s, RT5s, RT55i, etc. in good shape on ebay that can be had for very little cash, and they sound great.2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0 -
I couldn't do it to him (Cerwin Vega's that is). I bought him a pair of POLK RT5s on eBay. He's pretty excited to get his ears on em. Another Polkie in the making :biggrin:
Thanks to all for your advice!Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4 -
I couldn't do it to him (Cerwin Vega's that is). I bought him a pair of POLK RT5s on eBay. He's pretty excited to get his ears on em. Another Polkie in the making :biggrin:
Thanks to all for your advice!
Nothing wrong with that. Hope he enjoys em.Living Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
I just received the Polk RT5s. What a great little speaker! They play loud, very clean sound and lots of good bass. My son should be very happy.Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4 -
Great set of speakers. I still regret selling mine last year. Hopefully your son will enjoy them!Display: Sony 42" LCD
Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
Fronts: NHT 2.5
Center: NHT VS-1.2A
Surrounds: NHT Super One
Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD -
It is college; they will be trashed! Too horrid a fate for such a fine speaker.
Sell the LSi9s, buy him some disposable speakers and get yourself the LSiMs.
Stan
To say they're guaranteed to be trashed is a bit wrong. I've had my 25s since my sophomore year of college, but I kept them in my bedroom, and parties never ventured in there much so they were okay. I always put the grills on for the parties though.
Now, having just graduated, and having been one of those party animals that filled a 4-bed/4-bath/2-den apartment to the point of standing room only every other weekend, I'd say I've got a decent authority on this subject :biggrin: I strongly advise you to snag him a pair of the older JBL Northridge floorstanders (E80 or E100), which you can get for relatively cheap, and will rock his apt without the worry of being knocked off of stands. My E50s got knocked off of their stands on occasion at my parties, hence my suggestion for a floorstander. I ended up setting them on my sub cabinets during parties (I ran 2 18s along with the E50s in my living room).
If you did give him the 9s, I would make sure they stay in his bedroom, and give him something with more oomph for the common space of his apt.- Computer Rig -
YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5
- Main Rig -
Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD
- Currently In Progress -
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EndersShadow wrote: »Get him a set of AudioEngine A5's, sell your LSi 9's and buy the LSiM's
I second this, this way he doent need to worry about amps, by the way they are coming out with a new model a5+, which include a remote, that would be my recommendation as perfect for dorm.
edubagHT:
POLK AUDIO RTI4 FRONTS
CSI3 CENTER
DEF TECH PROMONITOR800 SURROUNDS
PSW 125 SUB
PIONEER ELITE AVR23TXH AVR
APPLE TV 160GB
PANASONIC BLURAY PLAYER
50" PANASONIC PLASMA TCP50C2
2 CHANNEL:
KEF R300 THREE WAY BOOKSHELF GLOSS PIANO BLACK
ROTEL RC 990BX PRE
ROTEL RB 990BX AMP
OPPO DV980 (AS CD PLAYER)
PIONEER PL100 TURNTABLE WITH SHURE MX97E CART
MIT EXP2 SPEAKER CABLES -
I would of got him some Monitor 10A's (with peerless tweeter if possible) and a Lava Lamp.....the LsiM are two levels above the Lsi, however, they do require higher end electronics to reep the full benefit.
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