Timbre Matching: LSiM & LSi

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
edited April 2012 in Speakers
I'm thinking about making a hybrid HT setup with LSi's and LSiM's, and I'm wondering how well they'll match. They both use a similar vifa ring radiator tweeter, which, while not identical, leads me to believe they'd sound good together.

I'm currently running 15's, dual C's, and FX's. I'm thinking about replacing the dual C's with a new 706c. I was so impressed with the 703's, that I'm imagining that the 706C is probably in incredible center channel.

Has anyone heard the 706C???

Eventually I'd like to replace the 15's with 703's or 707's, but that could be years out.

I also think I would keep the FX's, as opposed to going with the LSIM surrounds, because I love the FX's and their enveloping bipole/dipole nature.


How will all this stuff match up???
2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    Even though they share the same name and similar tweeter they sound completely different, just like two different name brands. I think the 706c is the biggest upgrade from the last series to the current. If it was me I'd go after the fronts first followed by the center. For me the most important part of my system are the fronts.

    There's a pair of 705's by me for sale on Craigslist for $1800. (brand new)
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    ...I think the 706c is the biggest upgrade from the last series to the current....

    Yea that thing is a beast!!!

    I've been underwhelmed with the LSiC, so I've been using dual C's, and even dual 9's which is awesome, but ideally I'd have (1) very capable center channel, and in my mind, the 706C is that speaker. I love how huge it is, and that it uses the same mid/high engine as the rest of the M's, which I loved on the 703's.

    I'd love to go 707's for the front, but it would be a long ways out, which is why I'm curious as to how the 706C would blend with the 15's.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    If you plan on eventually getting the fronts then I'd say give the 706 a try. I ended up going with the 705/706 combo.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    If you plan on eventually getting the fronts then I'd say give the 706 a try. I ended up going with the 705/706 combo.

    Awesome, congrats! How is the 706????? Is it everything I'm hoping it is? Compared to the LSiC?

    Thanks.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    Its much better and cleaner than the LSI C. When I had the LSI c I had to run it hot and was never really satisfied so I went with the RTI a series.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Does it sound boxy at all?
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited April 2012
    i ran the 707(DEMO) with my LSi setup and it was not to my liking. sticking with LSi setup
    mole'
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    What didn't you like?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2012
    yes Mole', why didn't you like? Inquiring mind wants to know.
    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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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    What didn't you like?
    polkatese wrote: »
    yes Mole', why didn't you like? Inquiring mind wants to know.

    i just did not like the 707. i guess i was expecting them to be better then the LSi speakers and i did not get that. maybe i did not have the right gear, setup correct or something else. i love my LSi setup tho.
    mole'
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  • robert0507
    robert0507 Posts: 148
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Even though they share the same name and similar tweeter they sound completely different, just like two different name brands. I think the 706c is the biggest upgrade from the last series to the current. If it was me I'd go after the fronts first followed by the center. For me the most important part of my system are the fronts.

    There's a pair of 705's by me for sale on Craigslist for $1800. (brand new)


    Hey Can i buy those off of you? What state are you located?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    Im not the seller. They're on Craigslist.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    mole' wrote: »
    i just did not like the 707. i guess i was expecting them to be better then the LSi speakers and i did not get that. maybe i did not have the right gear, setup correct or something else. i love my LSi setup tho.

    What gear were you running with the 707's?
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    What gear were you running with the 707's?

    gear in my Sig
    mole'
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    robert0507 wrote: »
    Hey Can i buy those off of you? What state are you located?

    I could pick them up for you and ship if needed.
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  • Denon Frank
    Denon Frank Posts: 130
    edited April 2012
    Falcon, I'm very happy with the 704C. Much easier to hear vocals without having to run it hot (as compared to the LSiC). I assume the 706C would have the same clarity with a little more low end too.
    Frank

    Polk LSiM 703 mains on Skylan Stands
    Polk LSiM 704c center
    Polk FX500i surrounds
    Parasound 5250 Amp
    Oppo BDP-105 :smile:
    SVS PC Ultra tuned to 16hz
    Panasonic 65" Viera Plasma
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Denon Frank wrote: »
    Falcon, I'm very happy with the 704C. Much easier to hear vocals without having to run it hot (as compared to the LSiC). I assume the 706C would have the same clarity with a little more low end too.


    Cool. Yea, I loved the 703's when I heard them, so I was hoping that the centers were just as sweet.

    If I do go with some M's, I'll run 703's as fronts, like you're doing, and I'll just keep the LSiFX's as rears. I wish the new M surrounds were bi/dipoles... that would have been sweet... (2) full engines??? woulda been killer! I love the LSi-FX's. Best surrounds I've heard to date.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    Does it sound boxy at all?

    No, not at all but I'm getting some reflection off my back wall and BDI stand so I'll be putting up some panels to see if it helps any.

    I found the 703's to get a little bass heavy at mid to high volumes. It didn't seem to blend as well as it did at lower volumes.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    Falconcry72, FYI Americantv near me is having a sale on the LSIm 706 center channel for $799. (reg.$1200) That's the best price I've seen yet and they're an authorized dealer also.
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited April 2012
    So if you guys say the sound is that totally different, I guess I better forget about using my lsi/fx and lsi9s for surrounds, as it doesn't sound like they would blend in well with lsim703+706c front sound stage...

    Eh, nothing wrong with my lsis anyway, I'll stick to them for now.
    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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