Speakers: Polk LsiM, LSi, Usher Audio, Magnepan, Totem Acoustic

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
Well folks, it's time to thin the herd. Here are some excellent speakers at solid prices. CP gets first crack at these for exactly (2) weeks, then I will move them to CL at higher prices for another (2) weeks, and then finally they'll go to eBay. One way or another, these speakers will be out of my house soon.


Polk Audio LSiM-707's

- Condition: 8/10. Very good shape.
- Color: Midnight Mahogany.
- Accessories: Original boxes, packaging, manuals.
- Photos: Sorry don't have any, but I can gaurantee you that they look like Midnight Mahogany LSiM-707's.
- Shipping: Nope.
- Other: I bought these here on CP about a year ago from Craig (vcwatkins). He passed on to me the same great deal he had received, which was $1800. When we met, he said he had found a small hole in one of the grills, so he took off another $100. When I got home I had a hard time locating the "hole", which was really more of a scratch (1/16" x 1/8"). I didn't replace the grill because it's not visible from a few feet; regardless, I will pass on my purchase price.

- MSRP: $4000
- Price: $1700 local pickup/cash.



Polk Audio LSiM-706c

- Condition: 9.5/10. Mint.
- Color: Mount Vernon Cherry.
- Accessories: Original box, packaging, manual.
- Photos: Sorry don't have any, but I can gaurantee you that it looks like a Mount Vernon Cherry LSiM-706c.
- Shipping: Sure.
- Other: I bought this new a few months ago. It has maybe 10 hours on it. The grill is still in the original plastic. This is the second best center channel I've ever heard. It's a beast.

- MSRP: $1200
- Price: $600 local pickup/cash. $660 shipped/paypal'd.



Polk Audio LSi-9's

- Condition: 6/10. Presentable.
- Color: Original Cherry.
- Accessories: Zip. Nada.
- Photos: See below.
- Shipping: Nope.
- Other: These speakers perform perfectly, but they have some imperfections. The drivers/tweeters/front baffles are perfect. The tops are very good. The backs are very good. (2) of the sides are excellent, and (2) of the sides have scratches (see pics). The bottom of one speaker has some de-laminating, but you can't see it unless you pick it up. One speaker is missing a jumper. I'm sure Polk can send you a new one, but I just put a piece of speaker wire in.

- MSRP: $999.
- Price: $250 local pickup/cash.

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Usher Audio CP-6311's

- Condition: 9/10. Damn Near Mint.
- Color: Piano Gloss Black and Pioneer Birch.
- Accessories: Original box, packaging, manual.
- Photos: See below.
- Shipping: Nope.
- Other: I bought these brand new a few months back. There are in as new condition. These speakers offer a tremendous bang for the buck. Easily equivalent to LSiM's in terms of build and sound quality, but with a different visual and auditory aesthetic. I can see why someone would prefer either one over the other. Serious cast iron bases and brass spikes.

- MSRP: $2100
- Price: $1300 local pickup/cash.

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Usher Audio X-616

- Condition: 9/10. Damn Near Mint.
- Color: Piano Gloss Pearl and Pioneer Birch.
- Accessories: Original box, packaging, manual.
- Photos: See below.
- Shipping: Sure.
- Other: I bought this brand new a few months ago. It is in as new condition. This is a perfect timbre match to the CP-6311's, and it's the 3rd best center channel I've ever heard. It's a beast.

- MSRP: $850
- Price: $500 local pickup/cash. $560 shipped.

- CP-6311's + X-616 combo price: $1650

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Usher Audio Dancer Mini 2 DMD's

- Condition: 8/10. Very good shape.
- Color: Piano Gloss Black and Walnut.
- Accessories: Original boxes, packaging, manual.
- Photos: See below.
- Shipping: Nope.
- Other: These are the real deal. Fantastic hi-fi bargain. The pictures do not do the wood grain justice at all. Not so "mini" at 90lbs per speaker. Serious cast iron bases. A few small marks here and there, but overall in great shape.

- MSRP: $5000
- Price: $2800 local pickup/cash.

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Usher Audio BE-616 DMD

- Condition: 9/10. Damn Near Mint.
- Color: Piano Gloss Black and Pioneer Birch.
- Accessories: Original box, packaging, manual.
- Photos: See below.
- Shipping: Sure.
- Other: This center is a perfect timbre match to the MD-2's, using the same DMD tweeter. This is the best center channel I've ever heard. It's a beast.

- MSRP: $2000
- Price: $1200 local pickup/cash. $1280 shipped/paypal'd.

- MD-2 DMD's + BE-616 DMD combo price: $3800.

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Magnepan 1.6QR's

- Condition: 7/10. Good shape.
- Color: White (cream/iridescent).
- Accessories: Original boxes, packaging, manual.
- Photos: See below. These are old photos, but their condition has not changed.
- Shipping: Nope.
- Other: I believe that the Magnepan 1.6's currently offer the absolute best bang for the buck on the used hifi market. These speakers operate perfectly. They look perfect from the front, but the backs at the bottom have staple holes from where the previous owner re-stretched the fabric. I think the tighter fabric looks great, but you can see the holes at the bottom from the back side.

- MSRP: $2000
- Price: $800 local pickup/cash.

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Totem Acoustic Lynks

- Condition: 8/10. Very good condition.
- Color: Black ash.
- Accessories: Original box, packaging, manual, mounting hardware, and optional grills.
- Photos: See below.
- Shipping: Sure.
- Other: High performance bipole/dipole surrounds. They are timbre matched to other Totems, but they will sound excellent with many other speakers. I used them with my Ushers since Usher doesn't make a bipole surround, and they did fantastic. One speaker has slight residue on the top; you could probably get it off. One speaker has marks on the back from being mounted; you could hit it with a sharpie if you wanted.

- MSRP: $1150
- Price: $400 local pickup/cash. $450 shipped.

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Ok. I think that's all for now. Auditions are welcomed and encouraged! :biggrin:
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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Comments

  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2014
    Very tempted by the Polk 706. Need a matching center for my 703's. Great price, just need to find the funds. GLWS.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    edited January 2014
    Jesus dude...yer killing me here...I already mapped out the trip to and from Iowa...
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited January 2014
    I'll take the LSi9's IF there is anyway I can talk you into shipping them or I can find someone to help me out with that ;)
    I have been wanting to try a pair for a couple of years but have not been able to find a pair I could afford.

    Please let me know if there is ANY WAY I could talk you into shipping them.
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited January 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Jesus dude...yer killing me here...I already mapped out the trip to and from Iowa...

    Maybe we can carpool?
    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
  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited January 2014
    Huh! Some seriously Good Speakers! I mean it!

    What are you going to use after selling all these speakers?

    GLWTS!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited January 2014
    We can talk about the 707s. I think I have found a use for them. The main thing would be the timing as I am just about to start a renovation on the room my HT is in. PM me and we can figure something out.
  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited January 2014
    Just in case you decide to ship...put me in line for the LSi9's...

    never hurts to ask....

    Thanks

    Juan
  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    edited January 2014
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Maybe we can carpool?

    Yer not helpin'... LOL.

    I have been itching to try out the 6311s/616 combo for a while now...but I am sure my wife has other ideas.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited January 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Yer not helpin'... LOL.

    I have been itching to try out the 6311s/616 combo for a while now...but I am sure my wife has other ideas.

    Just donate me a set of your LSi 15's on your way through. Would help you justify the purchase to the wife :biggrin:. I would even take your 25's if you really wanted me to have them :wink:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited January 2014
    Looks like the Maggie 3.7's win eh? :)

    Some damn nice gear and the price is right. Man oh man I wish I could take the Mini Dancer's off your hands.
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    I am very curious about the ushers, great looking cabls and if the centers awesome its even better but a reality check is in order as I'm much too far away.
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    kcoc321 wrote: »
    I'll take the LSi9's IF there is anyway I can talk you into shipping them or I can find someone to help me out with that ;)
    I have been wanting to try a pair for a couple of years but have not been able to find a pair I could afford.

    Please let me know if there is ANY WAY I could talk you into shipping them.

    You'll be second in line if I ship, but I'll give them a couple weeks to go local first. I'd have to go out and buy packing stuff and I'd really rather not mess with it.
    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
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Huh! Some seriously Good Speakers! I mean it!

    What are you going to use after selling all these speakers?

    GLWTS!

    Maggie 3.7's in the 2-channel setup. Polk LSiM-703's in the HT setup. I decided to scale down the HT to use the funds elsewhere.
    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
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    nwohlford wrote: »
    We can talk about the 707s. I think I have found a use for them. The main thing would be the timing as I am just about to start a renovation on the room my HT is in. PM me and we can figure something out.

    PM sent.

    Neil is first in line for the 707's.
    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
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    I am very curious about the ushers, great looking cabls and if the centers awesome its even better but a reality check is in order as I'm much too far away.

    I'll ship the Usher towers if necessary, but I'd rather give them a little time to go local. The shipping cartons are pretty nice, but you never know what can happen. Shipping either of the Usher tower pairs will run around 250.
    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
  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited January 2014
    PM sent on the 9's and am local.....
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited January 2014
    PM Sent.
    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.

  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    PMs replied to.
    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
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    Man I just went and bought a full Anthony gallo with the 3.1's and the reference av's the other day but I am loving the look of those ushers. Somebody buy them or I'm selling the porsche !!!

    I have a whole bunch of stuff I could maybe pm you on a trade but I don't think you want more schiit as you seem to be cleaning house.
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    ...I have a whole bunch of stuff I could maybe pm you on a trade but I don't think you want more schiit as you seem to be cleaning house.

    That is the truth. I made a spreadsheet to keep track of it all... 45 items in total. These 9 speakers are just the first wave.
    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
  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited January 2014
    Very tempted for the usher be-616 dmd as I just moved my md2 to HT setup ...
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    brianle wrote: »
    Very tempted for the usher be-616 dmd as I just moved my md2 to HT setup ...

    There's only one center channel worthy of the MD-2's...

    How about 1200 even, paypal'd and shipped to your door?
    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
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,464
    edited January 2014
    I might be a player on the 1.6's should you be willing to ship them...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    I might be a player on the 1.6's should you be willing to ship them...

    I'd ship any of the speakers on this list if I HAD to... excpet the 1.6's. :) I just don't trust those boxes.

    I've got a local deal pending on them anyway.
    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
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited January 2014
    Very interested in the 706c. PM headed your way.
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    dpowell wrote: »
    Very interested in the 706c. PM headed your way.

    706c sold to dpowell.
    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
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    My wife is being difficult and by that I mean she wont let me have $3800 for speakers. Would you ever want a perfectwave mk2 dac and transport with cables for the MD-2 DMD's + BE-616 DMD combo?
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited January 2014
    706c sold to dpowell.
    Thanks! Really looking forward to getting this into the home theater!
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    I know dskip, but he didnt wana pm so I resorted to gorilla haggling techniques.
  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    My wife is being difficult and by that I mean she wont let me have $3800 for speakers. Would you ever want a perfectwave mk2 dac and transport with cables for the MD-2 DMD's + BE-616 DMD combo?

    Nice gear, but I need cash, not more gear.
    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