Pulled the trigger on a pair of the LSim703 Cherry...

zeppage2
zeppage2 Posts: 196
edited May 2012 in Speakers
So I had a small balance of Polk bucks combined with the irresistible 6 payment financing just made this too good to be true.
Next up would be the matching center channel.
My only concern is the integration of either LSi9's or 7's as the surround channels when watching movies.
Now to hurry up and wait :cool:
Mark
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,328
    edited May 2012
    Congrats
    Movies won't make much difference but 5-chnl/SACD's may be off (fun trying though)...if you don't have the rears...-7's are the route I would take for the rears for movies and save the $$$ for other gear

    Enjoy
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited May 2012
    Please give us your thoughts on how they integrate once you've had a chance to listen. I've considered upgrading my front stage to the LSiM at some point in the future, but probably wouldn't be able to upgrade my surrounds until much later.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited May 2012
    Congrats! Awesome speakers. What are you powering them with?
    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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  • adb3da
    adb3da Posts: 507
    edited May 2012
    C'mon man, pics!
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  • zeppage2
    zeppage2 Posts: 196
    edited May 2012
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    Congrats! Awesome speakers. What are you powering them with?

    Outlaw 7500 through a McIntosh MX135
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  • techlectic
    techlectic Posts: 19
    edited May 2012
    I've got some arriving tomorrow too, scored from Audiogon. Will post impressions and comparisons with LSi9s.
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  • techlectic
    techlectic Posts: 19
    edited May 2012
    Out with the old (I hope), in with the new.
    Polk LSiM703 vs. RTA-12b.jpg
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2012
    Forget the speakers look at that plush carpet.....:mrgreen:
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited May 2012
    techlectic wrote: »
    Out with the old (I hope), in with the new.

    Nice! I have a pair of RTA-12's, they're awesome. Those 703's sound very different than the 12's. I'm interested to hear your impressions of the differences. I prefer the 703's. :biggrin:
    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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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited May 2012
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    Nice! I have a pair of RTA-12's, they're awesome. Those 703's sound very different than the 12's. I'm interested to hear your impressions of the differences. I prefer the 703's. :biggrin:

    I'm a 12's owner as well so would love to hear from either of you the differences.
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  • techlectic
    techlectic Posts: 19
    edited May 2012
    Same basic reaction as with the LSi9s - the soundstage thrown by the RTA-12s is just amazing. Close your eyes and you feel like there is a wide stage of musicians in front of you. I like that a lot. But all the details are better with the 703. The 12s sound hollow by comparison. The 12s go lower, but since I have a sub with dual 10s (haven't turned it on yet), I think that isn't too relevant. The bass on the 703s is excellent - very clear and detailed. I'm guessing that if I was comparing 707s with the 12s, I wouldn't find anything to admire. Hope to check some out at some point.

    I will be parting with the 12s with some regrets about never seeing what a crossover refresh could do for them. But as you can see in my pic, they didn't fit too well in my living room.

    I will also miss being able to pull off that hat and show off those fancy Real Time Dual Isophase crossovers.

    Oh, and the 12s, though 4 ohm, are much more efficient than the 703s.
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  • techlectic
    techlectic Posts: 19
    edited May 2012
    The 703s are used but pristine, so it's likely that they are not fully broken in. I have to say that they are a very elegant design. I like the way they look. I will probably pick up some Sanus steel series stands for them. I'm using a Pioneer Elite SC-25. I'm not sure if yet if I'm going to keep it and and use the LSi9s and LSiC for a 5.1 setup or go to separates or a high-end integrated with just stereo and sub. There isn't really enough room to properly setup rear channels, but I want to try it anyway. Overall I'd say it's a small room, but it opens into a dining room.
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