LSiM 706c + LSI9 & Micropro

paradiddle
paradiddle Posts: 41
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Hey Polks,

I have had some LSi9s for a couple years now and have a MicroPro 1000 with them. I'm thinking of adding a centre channel speaker as I seem to be watching a lot more movies recently.

What is everyone's thoughts on adding a LSiM 706c and on timber matching etc etc?

I should also mention that I'm thinking in the next couple years I will upgrade my LSi9s to 703/705s.

Cheers!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    Since you are planning on upgrading anyway, get the center channel and be done with that purchase. It might not match now, but it will when you get the fronts. And who knows, your ears might be just fine with all of it. None of my speakers match, but everything sounds just fine to me.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,731
    What are you driving the 9's with?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    I've been using a 706c with lsi 25's while I wait for my new 705's. It is a fantastic (and huge) center channel. To my ears the 706 blends rather well with my 25's. Just make sure to set your levels with an spl meter or receivers auto setup.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • paradiddle
    paradiddle Posts: 41
    Thanks for the replies.

    I'm driving the 9s with a Bryston 3B

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  • jcrea
    jcrea Posts: 1
    From what I gather, having a quality set of fronts is much more important than matching the manufacturers or "timbre" among them. Regardless of the speakers, you should also have a decent receiver with the ability to run room calibration (Audassity, MCACC, YPAO, etc.) to get the most out of your hardware. The 706c looks awesome, and I hope to consider upgrading to that in the future also. Best of luck!!
    Sony STR-DE695 receiver, CSiA6 center, RTiA3 fronts, FXiA6 surrounds, HSU VFH-15H sub.
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