Help with Speakers

zdav1371
zdav1371 Posts: 4
edited September 2003 in Speakers
I am look at new speakers...I currently have the RM7600 with a psw650. I was thinking about LSiC center, 2 LSi9 for the fronts, and 4 LSiFX for the suurrounds. I use a Onkyo TX-SR800 receiver, and a DV-SP800 DVD player. Will the LSi line of speakers be a good match?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2003
    Your speaker choice is excellant, although you might want to consider 2 Lsi7's for the rear channels instead of the Fx's. As far as your receiver is concerned, depends on the amp section. keep in mind that the Lsi's are rated at 4 ohms nominal and your receiver really should be rated to handle that type of load. Under-powering a speaker can do far more damage than having too much power. Consider adding an external amp or upgrading your receiver if needed.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2003
    I would say no, they are 4 ohms and the Onkyo is 6 ohms at best, get separates or an external multi channel amp if you like the Lsi's.. or just get a nice set of Rti's .... Right now they are running 40-60% off to get ready for the new line..


    I just got a set of Rti150's for what was like 69.5% off LOL almost 70 percent off!!!
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2003
    Great choice in speakers, but all those LSi's will kill the Onkyo. I agree with the two gentlemen, external amps and LSi7's for one set of rear surrounds.
    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.
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  • zdav1371
    zdav1371 Posts: 4
    edited September 2003
    What multi channel amp would you recommend...I really don't know much about them.
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  • thehalo8
    thehalo8 Posts: 127
    edited September 2003
    I spoke to Onkyo a few weeks ago about using my receiver (TS-DS696) to push the LSi speakers which are 4 ohms. The tech support specialist (I love that title) told me that the receiver can push 4 ohm speakers at low volume, but once you turn it up to watch a movie it can damage the receiver. Not to mention he was afraid the difference in impedance rating (even at low volume) could damage my speakers as well. Bottom line he said not to use ANY Onkyo receiver to push 4 ohm speakers.
    Mains: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surrounds: Polk TC60i's
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-DS696
    TV: Samsung HLS 5687W 56"
    DVD: Sony DVP S5300
    Protection: Monster HTS 3600
    Backup Battery: Belkin AP3080010
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  • zdav1371
    zdav1371 Posts: 4
    edited September 2003
    It sounds like I would be better off going with 2 RTi150, 1 CSi40, and 4 FXi50 for the surrounds or 2 Fxi50 and 2 RTi28. Any suggestions?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2003
    Get the Lsi's and an Outlaw 7100 amp. I've got one and it does a great job driving my Lsi's!!
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