Best Center Channel match for LSi7's?

EricMB
EricMB Posts: 16
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Just upgraded my HiFi setup from the LSi7 to LSiM703. Going to use the 7's in my Home Theater setup, but need to add a properly matched center channel for the 7's. Any suggestions?
HiFi Setup: Luxman L-100U and T-110, Pioneer PL-516, Sony DVP-NS57P, Polk LSiM703, Polk DSW Pro 440wi

Home Theater Setup: Onkyo TX-NR709, Polk LSi7, Polk LSiC, AR Sub
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  • HHStuart
    HHStuart Posts: 263
    That would be the LsiC.
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  • EricMB
    EricMB Posts: 16
    Thanks!
    HiFi Setup: Luxman L-100U and T-110, Pioneer PL-516, Sony DVP-NS57P, Polk LSiM703, Polk DSW Pro 440wi

    Home Theater Setup: Onkyo TX-NR709, Polk LSi7, Polk LSiC, AR Sub
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    Or another LSi7 if it would work for your set-up.
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  • EricMB
    EricMB Posts: 16
    Found a LSiC on ebay, it was in great shape, had to get it! Now I need to find another pair of LSi7's for the rear surround...
    HiFi Setup: Luxman L-100U and T-110, Pioneer PL-516, Sony DVP-NS57P, Polk LSiM703, Polk DSW Pro 440wi

    Home Theater Setup: Onkyo TX-NR709, Polk LSi7, Polk LSiC, AR Sub
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    Find a pair of LSi 9's for the front and put the 7's in the back if you have the power to drive them.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Eh the 7s are just fine if you have a good sub.

    Plus the 7s are WAY easier to mount.

    I'd suggest the LSI f/x as surrounds but they are pricey compared to the 7s.

    If your going 7.1 do the 7s as rear surrounds and the f/x as side surrounds.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    I like all 7's as surrounds and surround back, hell I think a 7 system with the LSIC is a complete package. Complete Synergy.
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  • EricMB
    EricMB Posts: 16
    Is there really much a difference between the LSiC and the LSi9? Just a larger frame on the LSiC...
    HiFi Setup: Luxman L-100U and T-110, Pioneer PL-516, Sony DVP-NS57P, Polk LSiM703, Polk DSW Pro 440wi

    Home Theater Setup: Onkyo TX-NR709, Polk LSi7, Polk LSiC, AR Sub
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  • blehmbo
    blehmbo Posts: 179
    The LSi9 has a larger internal volume and the drivers aren't spaced as widely the LSiC. When I went from LSi9 to LSiC as a center channel I noticed that there was a wider horizontal dispersion of the center channel dialogue and a decrease in lower end/midbass.
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  • EricMB
    EricMB Posts: 16
    I got the last of the LSi7's I needed to complete the 5.1 setup, Thanks to Ryan!
    HiFi Setup: Luxman L-100U and T-110, Pioneer PL-516, Sony DVP-NS57P, Polk LSiM703, Polk DSW Pro 440wi

    Home Theater Setup: Onkyo TX-NR709, Polk LSi7, Polk LSiC, AR Sub
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