What should I pay for Used LSI Series

Theheadsn

Hey guys, ran into a guy local to me selling off his gear.
It consists of:

2 - LSi 15's
1 - LSiC
2 - LS60i's

Trying find out the details of how long hes had them and how they've been taken care of all these years. But curious what is the forums opinion on what would be a good price to pay? He seems motivated to sell. I'd be upgrading for the TSi Series, planned on buying an external amp anyways.

I don't want to insult him with some lowball offer, but it would be an awesome upgrade from my setup I have now, dont you think?

chumlie

6 to 8 bills would be a fair offer. IMO

Theheadsn

Is there any noticeable pros/cons I should know about? From being the older polk line? Anything I should look for? I know their not LSi25's, is the only big difference is the powered sub built in?

Nightfall

IIRC a lot of people like the 15's better than the 25's.

You'll find improvements by updating the crossovers, if you desire.

chumlie

No powered sub on the 15's is correct. I would take the 15's over the 25's. You can mod it with a better sub too.

PSOVLSK

chumlie wrote: »

6 to 8 bills would be a fair offer. IMO

While I wouldn't consider it a lowball offer, I think you'd be doing great if you could it for that price...especially $600. That would be a steal IMO.

Theheadsn

Fingers crossed. Shot him an offer.
So what kinda quality upgrade can i expect going from the tsi500s to potentially these?

F1nut

It would have helped if you stated what the seller was asking after you found out the condition. There are other factors to consider, including you not having to pay for shipping.

Theheadsn

Ya i figured as much. Its close. I dont even know if he has them hooked up. If thats the case Im not in a rush to jump on some speakers I may not know how good of condition they are in sound wise. So is the game you play from craigslist

Theheadsn

His asking price (with a psw505 sub) was $1200. He may not even humor the 600 amount

F1nut

I'd consider that an insult. Generally, it's acceptable to offer 10% less than the asking price.

tonyb

Theheadsn wrote: »

Fingers crossed. Shot him an offer.
So what kinda quality upgrade can i expect going from the tsi500s to potentially these?

Different sound more in tune to music than HT. Your going to need a good 5 channel amp for all those 4 ohm speakers if you don't already have one.

hawk4

50% of his asking may be a bit more than he is willing to accept but you never know. He may counter back or not even reply at all. I have seen a few lsi systems pop up on Craigslist and they are typically within the $650 to $1000 area. Most people leave some wiggle room. Good luck, hope you get it.

hochpt21

I'd probably go closer to $800 to $900 if everything was in really good condition.

Joey_V

W/O 505:

Reasonable price:
$900

Good price:
$800

Awesome price:
$600

Buy it without hesitation, undeniably good price:
$500

PSOVLSK

I hope you didn't blow it with a low ball offer, but that was definitely a bit insulting considering the sub was included. I hope I'm wrong and he accepts the offer or is at least willing to negotiate.

Theheadsn

I told him minus the sub, didn't need it. But ya I may have F'd myself with that offer. Might be for the better though, found another person local selling a set of RTiA9s.

Joey_V

Theheadsn wrote: »

I told him minus the sub, didn't need it. But ya I may have F'd myself with that offer. Might be for the better though, found another person local selling a set of RTiA9s.

Just wait for an email back. I honestly think if he was offering it for 1200 with sub, $600 without it deserves an email back atleast.

PSOVLSK

Joey_V wrote: »

Theheadsn wrote: »

I told him minus the sub, didn't need it. But ya I may have F'd myself with that offer. Might be for the better though, found another person local selling a set of RTiA9s.

Just wait for an email back. I honestly think if he was offering it for 1200 with sub, $600 without it deserves an email back atleast.

Agreed. I didn't realize the offer was not including the sub.

Where's local Theheadsn?

Theheadsn

Out of Southern California.

Theheadsn

Well now I'm in a pickle. I got response back from the guy, and he said he would take 600 for everything everything minus the sub... should I jump on that deal? I'm gonna be using these mainly for home theater. Or would it be better to go with the other deal I found for the RTiA's and Center for 900?
Also seeing as I only have the Pioneer SC-37 right now, can it even run 4 ohms speakers?

Dilemmas

Nightfall

LSi's. Your Pioneer will run 4 ohm speakers fine. Just be careful with the volume knob and in the future adding a separate power amp will give you sonic benefits.

I ran 3 pairs of 4 ohm speakers (at the same time) off a garbage entry level Yamaha AVR with no problems. Never tripped anything on either the speaker or the AVR end.

PSOVLSK

Please tell me you're on your way to pick them up before he changes his mind As I stated before, that's a steal.

cfrizz

You got the deal of the decade, if you don't jump on it you would be a fool!

Joey_V

If you don't take the whole thing for $600, I will punch you. I swear.

Theheadsn

So I'm guessing I should buy these then... lol

Joey_V

Theheadsn wrote: »

So I'm guessing I should buy these then... lol

Yes, or you will get punched. LOL

Theheadsn

Waiting for a replay email. Told them I'd pick it up ASAP if possible

Theheadsn

Ok new problem lol the guy is selling them for his sister, but already sold the receiver so they arent hooked up. Theyve made it clear that theyre cool with me taking them to test them and if whatever reason they dont work, i can return them (in an email so its in writing). My problem is ive been running my current set up off my receiver, a pioneer sc-37, but these new speakers are 4 ohms. Not sure if id be able to actually test them with my own receiver would i? I plan on buying an external amp, but not for at least a week.

Any suggestions? Do you think my receiver would work well enough doing 4 ohms just to test?

Joey_V

I honestly think you are overthinking this one. Your receiver will run it.

But you will benefit from future upgrades to the receiver. Think of it as "headroom".

You will be fine.

Theheadsn

Ya think youre right. Just paranoid lol deal seems to good in a way. What Should I look for when I pick them up? I know obvious physical damage, but is there anything with these that I should know about? Like how to tell if a speaker is blown from physical inspection?