An itch to upgrade for no reason
I have a pair of Polk LS50s I bought in the mid-nineties. I have absolutely no complaints about their sound, especially since upgrading my amp. It would be totally irrational to change but I have the itch bad. Someone talk me out of it!
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Been almost 20 yrs. You deserve it. Hows that.
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MAIN:
Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
Center- lsiM 706,
Surrounds- lsi F/X,
Power sub PSW1000,
Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
Amp - Emo XPR-5.
Secondary (2.1):
LsiM 703,
HK Avr 3700,
Yaqin MS-30L,
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You should upgrade speakers every 10 years, and electronics every 5 years. Otherwise, you will have insufficient electrons available for accurate sound. The resulting low level distortion reaching your body can manifest itself in a variety of physical ailments. So, frequent upgrades are not a luxury, but instead are a necessity for a healthy life.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Don't ask anybody.JUST DO IT!Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords
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@brgman...lol!That is how I see it too!Just do it!!
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Upgrading benefits everyone.
You are happier because you got something sweet for the system.
The wife or significant other is happier because you are in a great mood.
The kids and dogs are happy because you leave them alone.
I could go on but you get the gist.
I like happiness in my house!Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords
I’M OFFENDED!!!! -
LOL! You think my wife will buy that?You should upgrade speakers every 10 years, and electronics every 5 years. Otherwise, you will have insufficient electrons available for accurate sound. The resulting low level distortion reaching your body can manifest itself in a variety of physical ailments. So, frequent upgrades are not a luxury, but instead are a necessity for a healthy life. -
Crouse, I can only surmise that you haven't spent a great deal of time on this site getting a feel for this community. With this cast of characters, asking to be talked out of spending money is like pissing into the wind and expecting not to get wet.
My wallet constantly reminds me what a terrible influence these guys are.
For any other audio guidance you can't go wrong here. Having said that I see alot of ramen noodle dinners in your future.
In closing, it wouldn't hurt just to take a look at the LSiM line up. -
What are you thinking of upgrading to, sounds like you have already planted the seed.
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Upgrading system. Because Audiophile.
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do it.Living Room:
Paradigm Cinema 330 x 3, Pioneer 9040TXH
Media Room:
RTi12, CSi5, F/Xi3, RTi4, Onkyo SR805, SVS PB12 Plus/2, HSU MBM -
I upgraded my LS50's to LS90's...:cheesygrin:
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Man, same here. Only I bought all my speakers this year. I just feel so guilty replacing my brand new A7s, especially since I will have to take a good loss. I want a nice Bookshelf with two mid drivers, something high end this time, perhaps 1.5 - 2k for the pair.
I don't need approval from anyone and i have the money, i just feel so guilty..I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs.
jeremymarcinko wrote: »But as in all things your perception is your reality. -
this guy must be single
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20 years + interest.Denon X7200WA
LSiM 705 703 704c
Denon DP 400
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Crouse
Upgrading is half the fun of this hobby. You deserve it. Make your move, you'll be happy you did! Some brand new LSiM Series Polks may be the ticket.
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@Willow..Nice!
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UP-GRADE, it's what keeps the world turning.Main Family Room: Sony 46 LCD, Sony Blue Ray, Sony DVD/VCR combo,Onkyo TXNR 708, Parasound 5250,
Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.
Living Room: Belkin PF60, Parasound HCA2200, MIT ProlineEXP balanced IC's,Emotiva XDA-1 DAC/Pre,Emotiva ERC2 transport,MIT AVT2, Polk LSI 9's. -
Go see whats out there-you may or may not upgrade after listening. Sometimes we think something new will be so much better & find we are satisfied with what we have-but not very often lol!
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It's no wonder you've got the itch. Lots of cool stuff out there, you have had these babies awhile.
What's the plan, what's your current system consist of and what do you use it for? And, what size room do you have?
Lay down that info and I'll do my best to make a decent recommendation for you.Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2
Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)
EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman -
mopar paul wrote: »Go see whats out there-you may or may not upgrade after listening. Sometimes we think something new will be so much better & find we are satisfied with what we have-but not very often lol!
Agreed "upgrade" after twenty years of listening. Good luck with that. Go out and listen then go home and listen again. I still enjoy my monitor10s everyday even with all of the "better" models out there. Its what im used to hearing, imperfect of course, but im genuinely satisfied. And when I think they dont sound right, mix a drink and kill the lights they'll get better. So upgade or drink more either way, hell yeah.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
I started my so call "upgrade" 10 months ago after 7 years with Hk 235 for my receiver and JBL E90 as my front setup. Since than I "upgrade" never end. I changed my receiver from Onkyo 709 to now back to Harman Kardon 7550HD and hopefully settle down with this. Speakers, from Bose 901 for 2 months and realized I can't have surround sound thought I have music for 85% of time. Then I have the Klipsch for about 2 months but can't survive with the high hornish. Then started building up with Polk rti series, Got the csi3, rti4 cheap from Frys and while waiting for sale on rti12 ( but damn Frys have for store-only deal) so end up got rti8 (big mistake) end up pass to my friend after a week I found some good deal on Energy RC series after reading a lot of reviews. I though I will settle down with energy for good but can't stop came to this forum. I feel itch again with lsi15. few weeks ago I saw this LSI15 set for an unresistable price. The next day I am a proud lsi15 owner and the sound easily beat my RC70 with a adcom 555ii amp. than here comes the wife she doesn't like the look they has to go. few weeks ago my friend move up from rti8 to A9( from Newegg's $400 each deal). Now I sold all my RC70 and lsi.
Now I am waiting for the A9 deal to come back or black Friday. If not I will go back to my lsi15 (Polk Ebay) as long my wife not going to throw me and my lsi15 out of street. I am currently have Energy V6.2 for front, RC10 for back, lsiC for center (also have RCLCR in the box for sale) for my short term set up. Until I have my A9 or lsi15 set up completed I will stop come here, LOL!!!MAIN:
Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
Center- lsiM 706,
Surrounds- lsi F/X,
Power sub PSW1000,
Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
Amp - Emo XPR-5.
Secondary (2.1):
LsiM 703,
HK Avr 3700,
Yaqin MS-30L,
Polk DSW-PRO 400. -
Go for the LSiM707s! They sounded really sweet at Polkfest 2012!
You only live once, and upgrading is one of the finer things in life!Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One. -
Moose68Bash wrote: »Go for the LSiM707s! They sounded really sweet at Polkfest 2012!
You only live once, and upgrading is one of the finer things in life!
Yes! Do this. I wanted to get the Lsim705 but I havent been able to track pair down to demo. So im playing it safe and going with the B&W CM9s. After you buy them you can tell me all about them and post awesome pictures!
They really do look like awesome speakers and if you do get them you should do a full write up.B&W CM9Classé Sigma -
Actually, no reason is a good reason.What reason could anyone give you to talk you out of it.
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Yes! Do this. I wanted to get the Lsim705 but I havent been able to track pair down to demo. So im playing it safe and going with the B&W CM9s. After you buy them you can tell me all about them and post awesome pictures!
They really do look like awesome speakers and if you do get them you should do a full write up.
I auditioned the B&W CM9s shortly before Polkfest 2012 with my daughter with an eye to buying a pair for her. I didn't bceause we were not satisfied with the sound. After hearing the LSiM707s a Polkfest, I'm holding out for a pair of those because I believe they are the better speaker and value for money. Just my opinion.Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One. -
Upgrade then pass your old speakers to someone you know who might appreciate them but never took the time to try nicer audio, then they will get the upgrade itch. Spread audiophilia.
