Cleaning House: LSi7 CSi5 CS400ix2 RT800i MW7203 SL6506

Inspector 24

Cleaning House! Time to move out some speakers I've had for a bit, played with, fixed and enjoyed. All prices plus shipping. I'm located in Salt Lake City, UT so you can estimate shipping from there. All items will be carefully packed, wrapped in garbage bag, placed in insulation foam padded box, double taped. PayPal gift or add 3% All prices OBO!

LSi7. 6/10 $175
Functionally perfect, cosmetically a bit rough, scratches, knicks, ect ect, see pictures. They look good from a few feet away, but I got some good closeups so you know what you're getting. One tweeter was broken when I bought them from the original owner, replaced with with a new one direct from Polk. Power Port of one has a corner broken off. Had a fun time comparing them to the LSi9's I purchased from the same person, LSi9's won the comparo, so these have to go!

CSi5 Black 8/10 $150
Very good cosmetic shape, no dents, dings or scratches. All drivers in good shape. Grill in good shape, one small discoloration. In the interest of full disclosure the tweeter did not work when I got this speaker, I found one resistor and one capacitor bad on the crossover, after replacing them it works great, sounds awfully similar to my CSiA6. Imagine that. Rating 8/10 only because I've had it open and replaced components.

CS400i #1 9/10 $100
The 400 is a beefy center channel. Big, rich, deep is how I'd describe it. All drivers in perfect shape, crossover inspected, no problems, cabinet and grill are near perfect. I couldn't find any flaws to photograph! Easily a 9/10.

CS400i #2 2/10 $50
Another 400, while it sounds fine this one is a bit rough. I originally bought it for parts, decided to go with new drivers in other speakers. The tweet and the woofer got attacked by a cat, one small claw mark in tweet, tear in woofer surround, back corner of cabinet is crushed. I can't hear a difference between this and the other CS400i, however with more critical listening I'm sure there is some. Would be great for parts, or just a second system/garage, whatever. Make an offer!

RT800i 7/10 $250
Last but not least one of my favorite easy going speakers, the RT800i. My ear preferred these with a sub over the sound of the RT1000i, and 2000i. Both tweeters have been replaced with the updated silk dome/neodymium driver of the newer RT series, one woofer has been replaced due to a torn surround. They sound great, warm, rich, big and super easy to listen to!! Due to shipping cost, these are local pickup only, Salt Lake City, UT

MW7203 BNIB 10/10 $70 SHIPPED!
Bought this direct from Polk, was going to use it to repair the rough CS400i, cost from Polk is ~$70 +ship. I've either got to pay to ship it back or eat shipping selling to a fellow Polkie, so $70 SHIPPED

SL6506 2/10 $FREE.99
Kitty Claw found this one, thus it got replaced. Worked fine before, still does. If it can help you, I'll ship it to you FREE anywhere in the CONUS!

Phew! Any Questions?

vmaxer

Is the 6506 tweeter the one used in the RT55i?? If so I will take it.

Inspector 24

Probably, but you'll want to double check me on that.

rooftop59

Wow those are some great prices! I think that's the cheapest I have ever seen LSi7s here for! Great deal, and those cs400is are great deals as well. Its just a great center that will pretty much match up with any generation of the tri-lam dome tweeters.

GLWS!

Inspector 24

Thanks! I'd use them as surrounds but my upstairs isn't easily conducive to it. Besides, that's what the basement is for!
The price is just what I'd be comfortable paying. They could be polished up and have a furniture marker taken to the scratches and look a lot better, but I'll save myself the time, and someone else the money!

And I'd be happy to make videos of the speakers playing for interested buyers!

rooftop59

Hey it turns out I need a mw7200 not 7203. Anyone know if there is a substantial difference in specs? The former is for the rt35i/rt38i etc., the latter is for the cs400i. I may try it anyway, but if someone has any insight I would appreciate it.

Free bump!

Inspector 24

Thanks for the bump!

One person asked me about the CSi400 Vs the CS350, anybody know the sonic differences between the two?

Rooftop, does your MW7200 have the magnetic shielding around it? That may be the only difference.

Inspector 24

Damaged CS400i is sold!

Everything else still for sale!

HTguru1982

May be interested in the other cs400i. Let me talk to old lady.

Inspector 24

You can tell her it's black, and black goes with everything

dhart86

Interested in the lsi7...pm sent

Inspector 24

LSi7 SOLD to dhart86!

Thanks!!

cnh

Nice prices for some quality speakers! GLWTS!

Personally, I prefer the LSi-7s to the LSi-9s. But that's pretty subjective, you can go either way. I just prefer the simplicity of a true two-way design.

dhart86, you'll enjoy those.

Some of those Centers would be good matches for anyone who's running L/R SDAs. Or just buy the towers and have a great yet economical front stage!

cnh

Inspector 24

I know what you mean, doing some A/B with them I found the 7's were cleaner, crisper, more delicate sounding and very pleasant to listen to. I bet paired with a good sub they would be heavenly for music. The 9's had more depth and dynamics, a little fuller and sounded much bigger which worked better for what they would be used for, TV and music in the second system upstairs.

I had considered using the 7's to build a small, bare essentials two channel system in the spare bedroom, but three systems is more than I have time to enjoy, so off to a loving home they go!

Would like to see the two remaining centers go to good homes and definitely the towers. They're such easy going speakers, so easy to listen to. Got to find someone local for those puppies...

Inspector 24

LSI7's packed and ready! Overkill? Yes, but I don't trust UPS enough not to!

dhart86

Ryan,
Speakers arrived yesterday in great condition...........Super packing job thanks. Haven't plugged them up yet but, they were in much better condition than they looked via photo. Thanks for a great transaction
Darren

Inspector 24 wrote: »

LSI7's packed and ready! Overkill? Yes, but I don't trust UPS enough not to!

Inspector 24

Thanks Darren!!

Inspector 24

Ok, Update, LSi7 and CS400i are sold. Thanks Guys!

Still have the tweet and woofer, RT800i and the CSi5.

Speaking of which, I just purchased an HCA-3500, so I'm motivated to sell some stuff!!

CSi5 for $150 SHIPPED!!

And the way I ship that's about a $60 value!!

Takers??

Inspector 24

Shipping update, here's the 400i packed and ready to go! It will hit UPS today, should be there by Thursday!

Bubble wrap, 3/4" insulation board, thick box, lots of tape. It doesn't move inside the box, lots of cush, impact protection, puncture protection....Have I mentioned I pack everything like this?

deronb1

Inspector your box is full. Is the other cs400i still available?

Inspector 24

Sorry about the inbox, all better!

Unfortunately both 400's are gone, can I make you a deal on the CSi5?

deronb1

I had a cs400i and kinda miss it. I think it would be a better match.with the 2Bs

HTguru1982

Is the trilam still available?

Inspector 24

Yes sir it is still available!

Inspector 24

deronb1 wrote: »

I had a cs400i and kinda miss it. I think it would be a better match.with the 2Bs

Aaah, gotcha.

Toxis

I've toyed around with the idea of dual centers and a csi5 is what I have now. I'd suspend it from the ceiling above my screen along with my RTi4 front height speakers... What to do?!?!

Inspector 24

I say you make me an offer. I'd be interested to see how dual centers do, I'd love to help find out!

HTguru1982

I will take the trilam. Can't hurt to have an extra. Thnx!

Inspector 24

PM me an address and I'll get it out next week.

Inspector 24

CSi5 still available!

Toxis

Csi5 sold to me. Gonna fashion up a dual center somehow. TBD.