LSiM705 Due Tomorrow!!!!

Ocezam
Ocezam Posts: 52
edited August 2013 in Vintage Speakers
I simply can't wait! I have wanted to replace my LSi15s with the LSiM705 since they came out. I finally have that chance. I'm looking forward to posting great feedback on these speakers ALL over the net. I don't think I've heard of anybody who didn't think the LSiM series is at least several steps above the LSi series in detail and resolution.

52 years old, feel like a kid at Christmas

Thanks POLK! :lol:


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"The ear is not a microphone, the brain is not a tape recorder, and measurements are limited in describing subjective quality." Nelson Pass

2 Channel:
XDA-2, Modified Jolida JD502P (2 ea), Polk LSiM705
Theater:
Onkyo TX-NR3009 with 9 active channels, Emotiva XPA-5, MartinLogan Encore TF Center Channel, Polk M70 Mains, M40 Wides, M30 Heights, FXi A4 Surrounds, Custom built 18" sub, Mitsu 73" DLP
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  • rikm
    rikm Posts: 23
    edited August 2013
    Know what you mean, got the call from the trucking company yesterday... couldn't talk them into this AM but should be here in the afternoon.

    The 707's will be replacing a pair of old 70's... the difference should be striking...




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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2013
    Congratulations, guys.

    Curious what your order # was. Mine was 205. Trying to get an idea when they might ship mine.
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'”
    - Isaac Asimov
    Hi-Fi
    Apple Lossless --> Squeezebox Touch --> Joule Electra LA-100 Mark iii --> Odyssey Khartargo Mono Plus --> LSiM-705's
    Cabling by Groneberg
    Visuals
    https://media.illinois.edu/journalism/ledford-charles-stretch
    bit.ly/stretchonphotojournalism
    http://Vimeo.com/channels/stretchphoto
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2013
    I predict you will be happy with the upgrade. They definitely sound better than the 15's, but they also just LOOK so damn sexy. No comparison in looks IMO. Congrats!
    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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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited August 2013
    did Polk email you the tracking #? or the delivery company just contacted you to schedule the time?
    I've not heard anything from Polk and mine order is in the low 200s.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2013
    nhhiep wrote: »
    did Polk email you the tracking #? or the delivery company just contacted you to schedule the time?
    I've not heard anything from Polk and mine order is in the low 200s.

    I suggest calling Polk at the number above if you have questions about your order... Their CS is great.
    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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  • pretzelfisch
    pretzelfisch Posts: 160
    edited August 2013
    nhhiep wrote: »
    did Polk email you the tracking #? or the delivery company just contacted you to schedule the time?
    I've not heard anything from Polk and mine order is in the low 200s.
    Others that have called customer service to get a tracking number reported Polk is not going to email this out.
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  • Ocezam
    Ocezam Posts: 52
    edited August 2013
    stretchl wrote: »
    Congratulations, guys.
    Curious what your order # was. Mine was 205. Trying to get an idea when they might ship mine.

    Can't remember what my order number was but they did not email anything to me either. I called customer service this AM and when they checked the computer they had already been shipped.

    falconcry72 wrote: »
    I predict you will be happy with the upgrade. They definitely sound better than the 15's, but they also just LOOK so damn sexy. No comparison in looks IMO. Congrats!

    Well, regarding looks, I'll have to wait and see.

    I'd never seen an LSi in person before I bought mine straight from Polk. In every picture I saw of them, I thought they were butt ugly. I bought simply because of the reviews of sound quality. In person however, I thought and still think they are VERY handsome. They have a contemporary look that goes exceptionally well with my home.

    I have ebony LSi's and ordered mahogany LSiM's.

    I've never seen the LSiMs in person either. In pictures I think they look OK. Nothing exceptional either way so I'll wait and see...
    "The ear is not a microphone, the brain is not a tape recorder, and measurements are limited in describing subjective quality." Nelson Pass

    2 Channel:
    XDA-2, Modified Jolida JD502P (2 ea), Polk LSiM705
    Theater:
    Onkyo TX-NR3009 with 9 active channels, Emotiva XPA-5, MartinLogan Encore TF Center Channel, Polk M70 Mains, M40 Wides, M30 Heights, FXi A4 Surrounds, Custom built 18" sub, Mitsu 73" DLP
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited August 2013
    I like surprises!
    Hopefully mine hit the porch soon.
    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!!!!
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  • Rinky
    Rinky Posts: 3
    edited August 2013
    My credit card was charged and now is pending 2 days ago, but I still do not get any call or email for delivery. I ordered Lsim705 as well.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2013
    Ocezam wrote: »
    ...I've never seen the LSiMs in person either. In pictures I think they look OK. Nothing exceptional either way so I'll wait and see...

    Never seen them in person? You're in for a treat! The fit and finish of the LSiM's is in a different league altogether than the original LSi's. The binding posts, jumpers, hardware, rubber surrounds, magnets... every physical detail exudes class. Much higher build quality.

    The Mahogany color is really cool in person, too. In a dark room it can look almost black, but in the light, especially sunlight, you get a deep rich brown with tones of red/almost purple and nice wood grain.

    Don't get me wrong, I love the original LSi's. I owned the 7's, 9's, 15's, a couple C's, and a couple pairs of FX's at one point. I still have (2) pairs of 9's.

    The LSiM's are just... better in every way.
    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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  • Ocezam
    Ocezam Posts: 52
    edited August 2013
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    The LSiM's are just... better in every way.

    Well that's just what i'm hoping for, especially concerning sound quality. Good looks would simply be icing on the cake

    On a sadder note...

    The trucking company website informed me all day yesterday that the 705s would deliver today, so I took the day off from work. Now the website says they are still in Fontana CA (I'm in Colorado Springs). Three days and they've managed to move them 87 miles! Impressive!

    I called the trucking company customer service and was told they were "mis-routed". So here I am with the day off and nothing to do, Further, I won't be able take off work to be home whenever they do arrive. Bummer...
    "The ear is not a microphone, the brain is not a tape recorder, and measurements are limited in describing subjective quality." Nelson Pass

    2 Channel:
    XDA-2, Modified Jolida JD502P (2 ea), Polk LSiM705
    Theater:
    Onkyo TX-NR3009 with 9 active channels, Emotiva XPA-5, MartinLogan Encore TF Center Channel, Polk M70 Mains, M40 Wides, M30 Heights, FXi A4 Surrounds, Custom built 18" sub, Mitsu 73" DLP
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2013
    Probably a good day for a hike up Pike's Peak, Oce!
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'”
    - Isaac Asimov
    Hi-Fi
    Apple Lossless --> Squeezebox Touch --> Joule Electra LA-100 Mark iii --> Odyssey Khartargo Mono Plus --> LSiM-705's
    Cabling by Groneberg
    Visuals
    https://media.illinois.edu/journalism/ledford-charles-stretch
    bit.ly/stretchonphotojournalism
    http://Vimeo.com/channels/stretchphoto
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  • aldine
    aldine Posts: 40
    edited August 2013
    I placed an order Friday. Last night I received an email with the tracking info. They will be in Minnesota tomorrow.
    Polk SDA 1C, Monitor 10A, Monitor 5jr+, RTI A3, CSI A6, TSi100, PSW505
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2013
    Got a call from the freight company this morning, but haven't had a chance to return it...
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'”
    - Isaac Asimov
    Hi-Fi
    Apple Lossless --> Squeezebox Touch --> Joule Electra LA-100 Mark iii --> Odyssey Khartargo Mono Plus --> LSiM-705's
    Cabling by Groneberg
    Visuals
    https://media.illinois.edu/journalism/ledford-charles-stretch
    bit.ly/stretchonphotojournalism
    http://Vimeo.com/channels/stretchphoto
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