Polk Audio LSi M 707

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,202
    edited July 2015
    F1nut wrote: »
    dlb68@live.com wrote: »
    With all due respect PSOVLSK, the suggestion of the 60 wpc Dayens, while seemly ok for the 703 is not the best one for either the 705 or 707.

    That's a good point of clarification Jesse. I'd love to hear the Dayens on harder to drive speakers to see what it could do.

    I have no idea how I posted like this...I'm going to blame it on Vanilla because I don't want to take responsibility for my own actions :p
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,202
    I agree Skip. That's why I'd like to hear the Menuetto on some harder to drive speakers. I'd be very interested to hear the results and frankly I'd be disappointed if it didn't sound great.

    I believe the Parasound is over his budget, no?

    Let's have full disclosure on my part: I have not had my ears on a ton of different amps and especially not a lot of integrateds.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    I have done a side by side with my Dyn's (4ohm 85db sensitivity) and the Usher MD2's (4ohm 90db sensitivity) on my Pass XA30.5 (60watt classA @ 4ohm) and have complete failure on the Dyn's playing the same music at 88-90db some heavy bass some easy, type listening with complete failure from the Dyn/Pass combo.

    Then I've seen 12watts run LSiM on the 705's with complete authority

    I know this creates more questions than answers but it is what it is
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  • dlb68@live.com
    dlb68@live.com Posts: 16
    hi everyone, i talked to skip about para sound halo for $2495 it looks awesome he said it would be perfect for my sda srs 3.1 TL and lsim 707 if I buy the 707's say I buy the 707's or 705's and the para sound halo I need the best speaker cable for around $600 for bi wiring in case you are wondering I will have the rti 150 in my bedroom the 3.1 TL in basement when basement waterproofing is done and in the living room the 707's or 705's and para sound halo and speaker cable guys thank you for help you guys are awesome thank you dana


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  • dlb68@live.com
    dlb68@live.com Posts: 16
    guys if you get a chance look at audio quest rocket 33 speaker cables tell me what you think? also you said to upgrade my 3.1TL everything but tweeters (RD0198-1) is original how much do you think it would cost? new everything but tweeters
    Is audio quest a good name in speakers cables?
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    dlb68@live.com wrote: »
    Is audio quest a good name in speakers cables?

    Audioquest is a reputable audio cable maker
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  • dlb68@live.com
    dlb68@live.com Posts: 16
    is bi wiring a speaker good or not will I hear a difference? what do guys think? should I bi wire the 707's or not I do not want to spend extra money if I do not have too or buy a normal speaker cable hook up the old school way and save money I really love the 707's and the para sound halo what gauge speaker wire do I need to run the speakers and amp to me everything comes 3's speaker cable, amp, and most important the speakers I have the lsim707, and the para sound halo in my sights but I need the speaker cable to complete my 3's need your guys help thank you Dana Lee Bowman




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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    i would say buy the best single wire cables you can afford and get jumpers made of the same cable.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    I have been following this thread with a great deal of interest to see what you finally decide on but i have to ask who is Dana?
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  • dlb68@live.com
    dlb68@live.com Posts: 16
    this is a lot of money I might be
    spending on everything 707's $3600 a pair 10% discount para sound halo $2495 plus very good bi wiring speaker cable bank on $600 for speaker cable using round numbers that is $6700 that is a lot of money to spend on this stuff but I will pay it IF it all checks out I have to MAKE SURE ALL of my bases are covered remember it is my money paying for the speaker cables, amp, and speakers not yours, so I need your trust on these three speaker cable, decide soon, amp para sound halo, and lsim707 take care, DLB



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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/361307098820?rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575084939&toolid=10001&campid=5337478673&customid=29747834&icep_item=361307098820&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&srcrot=711-53200-19255-0&rvr_id=866778235363&_mwBanner=1

    1300 each for the 707 with free shipping on ebay from polk. Just saved you 1000$
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    nice
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  • dlb68@live.com
    dlb68@live.com Posts: 16
    afterburnt wrote: »
    I have been following this thread with a great deal of interest to see what you finally decide on but i have to ask who is Dana?

    hi my name Dana Bowman I have been a Polk audio fan since 1991 when I purchased the sda srs 3.1 TL what I decide is with your guys help the lsim 707's para sound halo and a very good speaker cable thank you for your time Dana
    ps what I finally decide is up to me I have the money to purchase the 707's para sound halo and very good speaker cable decide soon any help I would love to see what you think thank you Dana
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    Dana, punctuation is a good and sometimes greatly underappreciated thing. Your run-on "sentences" have the scent of ADHD to them. :#

    To me, it seems like you came here with the decision already made to get the 707s and you were just looking for some validation. Have you even considered the 705s? There's some very experienced and knowledgeable folks here trying to encourage you to give them a listen.

    Good luck with whatever route you decide to go and welcome to Club Polk!

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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    I think you should buy 707's at retail less 10%, a Parasound Halo amp, and $600 speaker cables. There, does that help? :|
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    I think you should buy 707's at retail less 10%, a Parasound Halo amp, and $600 speaker cables. There, does that help? :|

    I second VCs obligatory validation.;)
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    I think you should buy them off ebay refurbished, save 1000$ off the 10% off retail, and the halo.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    dlb68@live.com wrote: »
    afterburnt wrote: »
    I have been following this thread with a great deal of interest to see what you finally decide on but i have to ask who is Dana?

    hi my name Dana Bowman I have been a Polk audio fan since 1991 when I purchased the sda srs 3.1 TL what I decide is with your guys help the lsim 707's para sound halo and a very good speaker cable thank you for your time Dana
    ps what I finally decide is up to me I have the money to purchase the 707's para sound halo and very good speaker cable decide soon any help I would love to see what you think thank you Dana

    Ok Thanks Dana for clearing that up. I thought that Dana was the God that you prayed to or something %^). I too wanted the 707's but these guys here told me I should get the 705's so I will defer to their combined wisdom and get 705's.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    Get what you have your heart set on. You will have the speakers you truly want, and you will have them properly powered which is the key to making sure that they operate to their full potential. Since that will be the case, I think the biwire would be a waste of time and just add more wire to the rats nest of the wires and ICs that you will have.

    Most importantly, you will be doing it right the first time around. So get it, put it all together, then sit back and enjoy it for years to come.

    Welcome to Club Polk, keep us posted. :)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    dlb68@live.com wrote: »
    guys if you get a chance look at audio quest rocket 33 speaker cables tell me what you think? also you said to upgrade my 3.1TL everything but tweeters (RD0198-1) is original how much do you think it would cost? new everything but tweeters
    Is audio quest a good name in speakers cables?
    The rocket 33's are fantastic speaker cables. They do everything right. with the setup you described , I'd use them with it all day.
    I'm wondering if moving to the 705's is wise and putting the extra money towards a slightly better Intergraded like a NAD or Cambridge Audio.

    Dan
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  • ukcolin99
    ukcolin99 Posts: 286
    cfrizz is spot on, buy what you want, you do not want to spend next few years wishing & hoping you'd bought something else. Love my 705's, I'm sure if I had much bigger room I'd have loved 707's. Agree with others you need to have the right source before you buy the speakers.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited July 2015
    I had the Rocket 33's bi-wires but I sold them to Red, as my living room is my only good listening room for now so I change out speaker all the time and the bi-wires made it tougher to do that.
    going to tear down my 10x20 day room and make it 20x20 listening room. but 1st I have to remove 2 trees & fill in a pond and gut my backyard. & kitchen & dining room at same time.

    But I like them just fine and i think Red liked them with his 703's.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    If your building a room, I would advise against 20x20. Too square and you can have a standing wave issue. If your building, rectangle not too square.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    erniejade wrote: »
    If your building a room, I would advise against 20x20. Too square and you can have a standing wave issue. If your building, rectangle not too square.

    I had a square room in my old house for the theater and was a freaking nightmare.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    voltz wrote: »
    I had the Rocket 33's bi-wires but I sold them to Red, as my living room is my only good listening room for now so I change out speaker all the time and the bi-wires made it tougher to do that.
    going to tear down my 10x20 day room and make it 20x20 listening room. but 1st I have to remove 2 trees & fill in a pond and gut my backyard. & kitchen & dining room at same time.

    But I like them just fine and i think Red liked them with his 703's.

    You must not live in CA. You cant even smoke in your room let alone cut down trees or fill in a pond on your own property! lol

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