lsi 15's or 25's

jtshaw43
jtshaw43 Posts: 161
edited November 2012 in Speakers
I need help!! Tonight i'm going to purchase either the lsi 15's or 25's. The problem is that i don't know which ones i should buy. I don't need the 25's for bass. Because i have two velodyne hgs 18's. I guess i want them because they're slightly bigger than the 15's. Also the 25's are brand new in box direct from polk (1299.00). The 15's are refurbs from polk for (849.00). My question is minus the powered sub, do the 25's sound better than the 15's? Or are they about the same? Fellow polk fans i need your help!!!!!
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  • naturallight
    naturallight Posts: 689
    edited October 2012
    Buy the 15's...if you have subs already, you need nothing else.
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    I think i'm gonna buy the 25's. Thanks.....
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    Lol......
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2012
    OMG. This is a hilarious thread.

    JT, if you have another $450 just burning a hole in your pocket, PM me. :cheesygrin:
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,222
    edited October 2012
    I guess you've already bought the 25's, but I'd say get the 15's...or better yet get the 9's since you have those subs.
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    If you think this is funny. Then oh well....
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    It is'nt about the money, i just want to purchase the better sounding speakers....
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  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited October 2012
    Overall better package is the 15's with subs! period! My opinion only,but this is a funny thread!!!!!!:lol:
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2012
    What are you using for power? PSOVLSK may be right with the 9's depending on the rest of your gear.
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Opinion valued! Thanks....
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    I'm thinking about the integra dtr 70.4..
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2012
    Probably depends on your end goal. Are you planning to use them more for music or movies?

    I havn't heard the 25's, but have read that the 'sub' is the weakest point. If you already have two subs the 9's may be the best option. Although, it kinda sounds like you're looking for larger speakers for asthetics.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited October 2012
    The 15's are the better purchase of the 15's or 25's. I own the 15's myself and dont feel I would miss the 25's. The sub in the 15's can be upgraded to be a better sub and overall they just work better IMHO.

    You will need external amplification for any of the LSi series speakers however.

    Personally given that you have subs that are more than capable down low, I would go with the 9's as stated and save yourself some cash. The 15's and even the 25's aren't going to do any better of a job (or really help out) your subs. Its not that they cant, its that your subs are more than adequate for the 40hz and below stuff and the 9's dig more than deep enough to ensure a good frequency response as is.

    You could honestly even get away with the 7's, but I would go with the 9's on Skylan stands and your good to go.
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Thanks ...
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Thanks for your input....
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2012
    LSi15, easy. The subwoofer in it can be drop in modded with a db series car subwoofer that will improve bass response quite nicely. The LSi25 is not a very good loudspeaker and the built-in subwoofer in it is just plain awful. The design tried too hard and fails.

    There are not many companies that have ever really done a built in, powered or otherwise and Polk didn't until the LSiM series.

    Mark
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Thank you mark.
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Good idea! Thanks...
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    Since you already have two Velodyne 18" subs I think the Lsi25's are easily over kill, and I'm not sure it isn't still with the Lsi15s. I have two Lsi9's (which is the top section of the 15's and 25's you're considering) with two micropro 4000's which are a step down from the velos you have. My setup kills, and the low end is awesome! I can't imagine having the extra bass of even the Lsi15's. Seems unnecessary. Good luck!
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Yeah i agree, but i got the velos at a price i could'nt resist. I've thought about buying the 9's. But i only want the cherry ones. And their extremely hard to find...
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited October 2012
    The cherry's are nice. That's what I have. You may check audiogon.com. I thought I saw some there recently.
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
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    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    Yeah. There was a pair for sale. I tried to purchase them last mon- tues. But they had already sold. That a bummer. Better luck next time....
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2012
    Not laughing at you, JT, but laughing WITH you! Seriously. No disrespect intended. This is a great thread.
    jtshaw43 wrote: »
    If you think this is funny. Then oh well....
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  • bwest1000
    bwest1000 Posts: 19
    edited October 2012
    Just got a set of 25s and couldn't be happier. It's a great way to "hide" subs if you've got a wife that will at least let you get giant speakers. I might actually get another set of 25s while the prices are so great. I auditioned 25s and 15s and basically for 150 more each you get a powered sub. Also I liked the sound of the 25s better. I really don't know why except to say it sounded more "full".
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    bwest1000 wrote: »
    Just got a set of 25s and couldn't be happier. It's a great way to "hide" subs if you've got a wife that will at least let you get giant speakers. I might actually get another set of 25s while the prices are so great. I auditioned 25s and 15s and basically for 150 more each you get a powered sub. Also I liked the sound of the 25s better. I really don't know why except to say it sounded more "full".

    Did you read this?
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The LSi25 is not a very good loudspeaker and the built-in subwoofer in it is just plain awful. The design tried too hard and fails.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2012
    Drenis - Happy is happy. I'd bet I'been way deeper into Polk and that line, and others than you can imagine. It's just an opinion.

    Mark
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Drenis - Happy is happy. I'd bet I'been way deeper into Polk and that line, and others than you can imagine. It's just an opinion.

    Mark

    Fair enough and I agree.
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  • ALWALLER
    ALWALLER Posts: 40
    edited October 2012
    Go with the 9's if you have good stands for them. Go with the 15's if you don't, built in stands.
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  • jtshaw43
    jtshaw43 Posts: 161
    edited October 2012
    I would like to go with the (cherry) 9's. But they're very hard to find....
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  • mwk455
    mwk455 Posts: 219
    edited October 2012
    Go with the 15s
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