Polk Lsi m707 details

Stilly74
Stilly74 Posts: 194
edited February 2012 in Speakers
I have a chance on purchasing some Lsi M 707's. Right now I'm using Rti 12's . Is there anyone on here that is using the 707's .... If so how are they?
Also I can get two sets at a very good price if anyone is interested in getting a pair.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2012
    HUGE step above the RTI 12's.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited February 2012
    I am also looking into a new set of speakers for 2 ch listening as I am ready for something more substantial than the Martin Logan source I have. Would you share the best prices you have found for the new LSIM series?
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  • RocketOCannon
    RocketOCannon Posts: 84
    edited February 2012
    I just got my new 707s yesterday!

    Hooked them up to a caveman set up....vintage Pioneer SX-780, totally underpowered, in a cement basement with just basic new Monster cable...they are awesome! I can only imagine once I get the whole new rig, amp etc and the basement finished....!!!

    Buy these as soon as you can!! Hands down the nicest speaker I have ever seen or touched let alone now...OWN!!

    WOW!
    HOME THEATER 5.1
    JVC DLARS56U
    92" SI Black Diamond 1.4 16:9
    NAD M25 MC Power Amp
    Marantz AV7005 Pre Amp
    Oppo 95
    LSiM 705 Fronts
    LSiM 706c
    LSiM 703 Rears
    SVS PB13 Ultra sub

    ZONE 2
    LSIM 707 (2 Channel Sessions)
    McIntosh MC312
    McIntosh C49 Preamp
    Marantz SA8005 SACD/CD Player
    79' Pioneer SX-1080
    Furman Elite 15 PC
    Solidsteele HF-4 series rack
    (Building system out currently)

    OUTDOOR DECK
    NAD C 375BEE DAQ
    PSB CS 1000 Speakers
    Sonos

    Signal Cable - Ultra Single (Banana), Magic Power Cord, Dig Power, Vid Power.
    RTi T3-V+, SONOS, Furman Power Conditioner
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    Yes I will share prices will you
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  • robert0507
    robert0507 Posts: 148
    edited February 2012
    I would like to know the price as well.Looking to upgrade from rti a9
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    I can get them for just under $3400 for the pair
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  • DaveHCYJ
    DaveHCYJ Posts: 89
    edited February 2012
    Out of curiosity where? It doesn't seem like many places are carrying these yet. Online is more or less just crutchfield and locally I've got nothing. Frys still just has the older LSi's.
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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    I got mine from Safe & Sound:

    www.safeandsoundhq.com
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    What did they charge you if you don't mind me asking
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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    Stilly74 wrote: »
    What did they charge you if you don't mind me asking

    Sent you a PM
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2012
    That onliner retailer is not an authorized Polk Audio seller.
    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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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2012
    dorokusai wrote: »
    That onliner retailer is not an authorized Polk Audio seller.

    READ: NO warranty!:wink:
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited February 2012
    I wonder when were going to see the lsim towers on the market used for 2k
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2012
    bslep wrote: »
    I got mine from Safe & Sound:

    www.safeandsoundhq.com

    I am still curious with the 705, not a single write-up or review that I can find. Did you audition 705 before you get your 707, bslep?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    dorokusai wrote: »
    That onliner retailer is not an authorized Polk Audio seller.

    I'm sorry your comment is not correct. They are not an online retailer. They are a brick and morter store that IS an authorized Polk Audio Seller. I confirmed this directly with Polk Support before buying. Per Polk, you have to either place the order by phone or visit their store.
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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    obieone wrote: »
    READ: NO warranty!:wink:

    Know your facts before you post.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2012
    bslep wrote: »
    I'm sorry your comment is not correct. They are not an online retailer. They are a brick and morter store that IS an authorized Polk Audio Seller. I confirmed this directly with Polk Support before buying. Per Polk, you have to either place the order by phone or visit their store.

    I'm just going by my list which can certainly change from time to time. I'll just double check on Monday.
    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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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    polkatese wrote: »
    I am still curious with the 705, not a single write-up or review that I can find. Did you audition 705 before you get your 707, bslep?

    No I didn't, sorry.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited February 2012
    I read that polk only makes 15 707's per month ?
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I read that polk only makes 15 707's per month ?

    Think you've been reading to many articles. Polk is world wide. I'm sure they are mass producted as every set is the same.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2012
    Safe & Sound and Safe and Sound HQ are authorized Polk Audio dealers, within their regional/geographic areas only. They can only take phone orders for their respective areas. For example, you can't live in Maryland and purchase Polk loudspeakers from them. They cannot sell anything online either.

    Hopefully this clears up any confusion with the recommendation of the business by Bslep and my comment regarding whether they are an authorized dealer. They are authorized, for their respective states only.
    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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  • DaveHCYJ
    DaveHCYJ Posts: 89
    edited February 2012
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'm just going by my list which can certainly change from time to time. I'll just double check on Monday.

    Any idea when the "where to buy" link will allow you to search for the LSiM's? All the stores near me which list the LSi's still only have the older LSi's.

    Or more generally, when will the LSiM's be more widely available?
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    DaveHCYJ wrote: »
    Any idea when the "where to buy" link will allow you to search for the LSiM's? All the stores near me which list the LSi's still only have the older LSi's.

    Or more generally, when will the LSiM's be more widely available?

    Unfortunatly because of the economy I don't think a lot of stores will be stocking the Lsim's to demo. Think things will need to turn around before they will stock higher end gear,let alone demo them
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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited February 2012
    Guys, please take time to post your reviews of these speakers. Hardly anyone comments about 707 actual sound. Also note what you are comparing them to.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2012
    DaveHCYJ wrote: »
    Any idea when the "where to buy" link will allow you to search for the LSiM's? All the stores near me which list the LSi's still only have the older LSi's.

    Or more generally, when will the LSiM's be more widely available?

    This should be addressed and more easily determined when the website changes occur. I'm not exactly sure when thats going to happen but know it's coming soon. The dealer and search functions are greatly enhanced and models are clearly identified as to where you can purchase them.
    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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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    newsman wrote: »
    Guys, please take time to post your reviews of these speakers. Hardly anyone comments about 707 actual sound. Also note what you are comparing them to.
    I should be getting mine in about 3 weeks to a month. I will be comparing them to Rti12's. Running them on a Onkyo Ht-RC 370 receiver and a Emotiva XPA 5 amp. Really can't wait to hear these speakers!!!!
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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    newsman wrote: »
    Guys, please take time to post your reviews of these speakers. Hardly anyone comments about 707 actual sound. Also note what you are comparing them to.

    I posted my initial impressions awhile ago:

    polkatese: first of all, love the handle! I have the 706C along with the 707's and the 702 F/X surrounds in a 7.1 system. I've had the system for about a month now recently adding the 702's. I replaced a Def Tech Mythos system that included the ST's, Mythos Ten and Gem XL's. I cannot give any comparisons' to the LSiC, but I can tell you that the 706C is a significant upgrade from the Mythos Ten, which I think is a very good center channel. The 706C is pretty close to a full range speaker as Audyssey set the crossover at 40Hz. I am impressed with the deep, rich sound and especially the clarity of the dialogue. When the dialogue is a whisper you are not straining to hear it. I am very pleased with the whole system. Again, I can't compare to other Polk products, so I'm not too much help to you. But I will say that my system now has a clarity and dynamic rich presentation that it did not have with the Def Techs. Two channel music and surround tracks are equally impressive. I thought the strength of the Def Techs was its surround presentation. My system now easily surpasses it in resolution, depth and soundstage. It has a "reality" that was missing before. It's especially noticeable with the ambient sounds coming from the surrounds. BTW, Audyssey set my surrounds at 45Hz (side) and 70Hz (back) respectively. The 702's are some pretty hefty surrounds. My friend owns the PSB Synchrony One's and before that had the Revel Salons and in my opinion the 707's are better than the Synchrony One's and hold their own with the Revels. I think they are that good. Of course our rooms and set ups are different and need to be taken into consideration. He has a four wall dedicated HT room that is not acoustically friendly in my opinion. I have my set up in a large room (24 x 28) with a two story open ceiling. In any event, the Polk LSiM's are a system that compete's nicely with the high end audio market. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the LSiM's to anyone looking at PSB, Ariel, Energy, Paradigm, etc. Even Revel for that matter.
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  • bslep
    bslep Posts: 24
    edited February 2012
    Some pics of my LSiM system.
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  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited February 2012
    Very nice setup
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited February 2012
    Yea, those speakers are beasts. I had them in-house for few days when they were going around in Dallas. Very detailed, unlimited power capability. They just laughed as I threw more power their way. To top it off, they're a great looking speaker. I actually caught a small case of upgraditis. Thankfully, it went away after the speakers left.
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