DO I UPGRADE TO LSi series

BIGECASTILLO
BIGECASTILLO Posts: 38
edited October 2003 in Speakers
Hello, i have the RTi38s for fronts FXi30s for surround and the rear surround are RTi38s also i have the CSi40 for center i was wandering if you think the LSi series LSi9 for front LSic for center and LSiFX for rears would be better these are powered by my ONKYO TX-SR800 7.1 reciever or just stick with what i got and eventually get RTi70s for front? THANKS TO ALL THAT REPLY BIG P.S. i heard bad reviews on the center LSic so im a little shaky on doing this
TV WS 65809 MITSUBISHI HDTV REC ONKYO TX-SR800 DVD SR-5700 TOSHIBHA MAIN RTi70s CENTER CSi40 REAR FXi50s BACK REAR FXi30s SUB VELODYNE CHT15
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2003
    i dont know anything about your receiver but first find out if its 4 ohm stable....the lsi speakers are 4 ohm.

    my 2 cents is upgrade to the rti70s because lsi's will most likely not sound good on a receiver like that. the lsi needs alot of power....or so i hear. ultimately it comes down to personal preference but i would say get rti70s, you will be amazed enough by those. for me, being a 16 yr old kid, theres no way i could justify the price of the lsi or the gear i would need to make them sound good.

    i love my setup and my rti70s. they are a great speaker, i dont think theres a person on this forum who doesnt like the rti70s...then again maybe there is.

    have u demoed the lsi yet?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2003
    The LSi series is awesome for multichannel. In my book I think the SDA's are far superior for two channel but we are not talking 2 channel here. I can't think of any 5.1 system that out does the lsi's. If the center is weak I would have to assume someone didn't set it up properly. The center is rather small but delivers what is necessary to seamlessly mesh with the othe lsi's.
    madmax

    edit: heed the power warning in the previous post.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2003
    Go For It!! The Lsi series are fantastic speakers!! I would recommend adding a seperate amp if your receiver is not rated for a 4ohm speaker.
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  • BIGECASTILLO
    BIGECASTILLO Posts: 38
    edited October 2003
    I just wanted to say the receiver is 4 ohm capable also just wanted to say thanks for replying, FRANK Z what a wonderful system i wish i could hear it. Some day i could only hope to have something like that.
    TV WS 65809 MITSUBISHI HDTV REC ONKYO TX-SR800 DVD SR-5700 TOSHIBHA MAIN RTi70s CENTER CSi40 REAR FXi50s BACK REAR FXi30s SUB VELODYNE CHT15
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2003
    You Can! Couple of tanks full of gas, a few packs of Lucky Strikes, point your car west!;) If you're ever in the area, let me know.

    Thanks for the compliment!
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited October 2003
    Originally posted by madmax
    If the center is weak I would have to assume someone didn't set it up properly. The center is rather small but delivers what is necessary to seamlessly mesh with the othe lsi's.
    I think that he was referring to the crossover points that EZC had pointed out when he dropped the LSi9 croxxover into the unit making it a stronger center.........
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited October 2003
    I wanted to add that I feel the LSiC is also very good. I think the only bad reviews have been when it is underpowered. If you upgrade to the LSi's you will likely want to upgrade your receiver as well. I've gotten by with a lower power receiver, but I'm in an apartment and I will be adding an amp at some point anyway. If you'd rather not upgrade the receiver, you've got a really nice system as it is.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited October 2003
    Thats is the standard....

    Think before you buy.When going Lsi,you'll want better all around.Itg doesn't stop with the receiver.It's the sources,Monitor or screen,the wire,even could go behond the room.....


    The rt series will work very good with your current receiver,it it has to stay,then stay with that line.Down the road Lsi will be waiting.

    Dan
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  • paymontana
    paymontana Posts: 234
    edited October 2003
    The lsi9's and 7's made my onk800 run very hot even at low to mwdium volume . Would not reccomend it with out a amp. I had same reciever and went and purchased a amp.

    CJ
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  • thehalo8
    thehalo8 Posts: 127
    edited October 2003
    I corresponded with a rep at Onkyo about the same question, because I own an Onkyo receiver too. The receiver can run them, but will get very hot and can clip at levels around 40+. With that in mind I would not suggest getting the LSi series unless you get separate amps to power your speakers. I plan on purchasing a separate 7.1 amp and LSi models as my next upgrades. I spoke to the rep at Onkyo mostly, but here is a quote from an email I received too...

    "We do not recommend the use of 4 ohm speakers on are receivers. We find our receivers perform better with 6 or 8 ohm speakers."

    Hope this helps.

    Mike
    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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  • BIGECASTILLO
    BIGECASTILLO Posts: 38
    edited October 2003
    I just wanted to know if i go LSi do i need to buy a new reciever and amp or just a new amp if i go LSi i have pre amp inputs on my reciever,also i need to what are some good recievers and amps price range 1,000 to 4,000. Ya 4,000 is about all i can spend on an amp if i can use my reciever or if not thats the price for both.
    TV WS 65809 MITSUBISHI HDTV REC ONKYO TX-SR800 DVD SR-5700 TOSHIBHA MAIN RTi70s CENTER CSi40 REAR FXi50s BACK REAR FXi30s SUB VELODYNE CHT15
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited October 2003
    If you can swing 4 g's then look no further then the B&K avr507.It's the perfect choiced for the Lsi series.

    Dan
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  • paymontana
    paymontana Posts: 234
    edited October 2003
    If I could only swing 4g's The B&K avr507 would be mine.Good choice.


    CJ
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited October 2003
    4 g's??? Holy crap! If one could afford to throw that money on an amp, wouldn't it be smarter to spend it on a Bryston or better yet...save some cash and get the Rotel...leaving a lot left over for proper wire?
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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