Lsi7's better than Lsi9's...

spyderman
spyderman Posts: 678
edited April 2004 in Flea Market
Anyone notice that the Lsi7 sound way better that the 9's?

Anyone selling some 7's?
RTi70 Fronts
CSi40 Center
RTi38 Rear
PSW650 Sub
Str-de1075 Receiver

Hope is on the way!

ABB

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2004
    You liberal ****!

    You've stepped over the line now!

    The right-wing say's the 9's are INFINATELY better than the 7's. What kind of crap are you trying to pull here? ;)

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  • spyderman
    spyderman Posts: 678
    edited April 2004
    ROTFLMFAO!

    Thanks!
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited April 2004
    define what you mean by "better". or did you just post this to piss people off?

    If you do happen to be serious, why do you say that? Curious.:confused:
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited April 2004
    I think we need a separate forum for political speaker talk. :D
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2004
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited April 2004
    Although I've never done a side-by-side comparison, it wouldn't surprise me. Often less complex speakers have a smoother quality about them due to the simplified crossover.

    Ever notice the Lsi7 made Stereophiles list, but the Lsi9 didn't? look at the great Rti70 vs Rti100 debate...sometimes bigger isn't necessarily better. Of course all of this boils down to personal preference, I'm sure that most would choose the Lsi9 over the 7; I would because of the dual woofer arrangement. Many times, 2-way monitors can sound overly warm in the mid-bass because of lack of 'real" low frequency recovery, so the manufacturer atempts to make the speaker sound more bassy---at the expense of accurate mid-bass.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2004
    I did a comparison of both, and found that the 9 is much more capable of its presentation for two channels. I use the 7 for surroundback duty and it works well (especially for 5.1 /7.1 hirez musics)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    The LSi7 also made Rolling Stones top picks list. But, WTF do they know.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2004
    maybe the lsi7 made it because its cheaper then the lsi9 and they were stayin in a certain price range?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    Thats what I am thinking.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited April 2004
    Yes, I agree. That's probably why the Lsi7 got the "nod" from Stereophile. The Lsi9 is expensive, and in very tough company at its price point, the competition much more formidable. You can buy a pretty serious bookshelf/monitor in that price range and the snobs shopping for a monitor at this price are turning their noses up at Polk; you know, not expensive enough...:rolleyes:
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by steveinaz
    Ever notice the Lsi7 made Stereophiles list, but the Lsi9 didn't?
    Actually the LSi7 made Stereophile's list of recommended "Budget Components". These are items with a MSRP of less than $1,000 and the LSi9 does not meet that criteria. The RT25i is the only other Polk product on that list to the best of my knowledge. "Stereophile's Guide To Home Theater" did a review of a LSi9 5.1 surround system (5 LSi9s - No LSiC or Polk Sub). The reviewer listened both in 2 channel and multi-channel music and DVDs. The LSi9 did quite well in the "bang for the buck" category and was overall well received by the reviewer.

    Here is the Review: LSi9 Review
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2004
    From what I've heard the two speakers on, I would say the 7's sound punchier. I prefer the sound of the 9's though.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2004
    I have seen similar comparisons between the Paradigm Reference Studio line of speakers.....that the 40's sound 'better' than the 60's.
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  • spyderman
    spyderman Posts: 678
    edited April 2004
    I'm considering a pair, and I a/b'd them and found the 7's to sound much cleaner than the 9's. jmo
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,027
    edited April 2004
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    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2004
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  • warviper
    warviper Posts: 585
    edited April 2004
    Hey guys this reminds me Im gonna get my kids a dog and Im wondering what kind should I get them. Thanx for the input.
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  • spyderman
    spyderman Posts: 678
    edited April 2004
    really warviper, I'm surprised they allow you to procreate.

    putz
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2004
    When you compared them, what kind of amplifier was used? Could be the difference.
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  • spyderman
    spyderman Posts: 678
    edited April 2004
    I don't recall. It was in a retail showcase, so I'm sure it was fairly highend.

    Is there something you'd recommend?
    RTi70 Fronts
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    Hope is on the way!

    ABB

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  • warviper
    warviper Posts: 585
    edited April 2004
    Whoa there spydie why the attack.:eek: :( I dont understand have I done somthing that pissed you off, am I annoying you? All I did was post a question and now you do this? :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited April 2004
    I think he is upset that you asked a question about a dog, which does not relate to the 7 Vs. 9 debate.
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  • paymontana
    paymontana Posts: 234
    edited April 2004
    I have 9's for my mains and 7's for my rears. I prefer the 9's 100%. I like the 9's so much that I only listen to music in 2ch stereo w/ the 9's. Don't get me wrong the 7's are great for music too. To each his own. anyone else notice the 9's have dissappeared from Ebay. It is all 7's and 15's.


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  • spyderman
    spyderman Posts: 678
    edited April 2004
    Paymontana,

    Have you ever reversed them just to see the diff?

    Thanks for the input! I really appreciate it!!!

    Spyder
    RTi70 Fronts
    CSi40 Center
    RTi38 Rear
    PSW650 Sub
    Str-de1075 Receiver

    Hope is on the way!

    ABB

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2004
    Pm doesn't allow for many letter so with that in mind

    I demo'd the 7's and 9's when I back when I bought the 15's.

    I feel they both sound fantastic with the 9's having alittle more bass.Muddy I hear not untill you compare them to the 15's.the 15's sound alittle clearer to me then the 9's.The 7's have the same exact sonic signature with less low extention.Thats all I got out of them.

    As I own the complete Lsi system minus the 25's and 7's(which I will own soon for surroundback)They all play very well together.I don't find much fault in the entire system.

    We as Tweeter are getting them in on the 7th of May.I'm excited as we will have the 25's on the floor.I have been waiting to demo them against the 15's with B&K driving them.If all goes well I just may be a proud new owner of the 25's.

    Back to the 7's.If I had the choice of 7's or 9's for mains,the only reason I wouls take the 7's over the 9's is in a wall mount setup.I have kicked around the Idea of using twin Rel Storm III's with 7's as mains and surroundback.LsiC and Lsi/Fx on the side walls.But other then that the 9's are my speaker of choice other then the 15's.

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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited April 2004
    I have owned and compared the 7s and the 9s. In smaller rooms (10' x 11'), I preferred the 7s. They sounded much clearer with more natural bass in a small room. The 9s sounded boomy in a small room.

    In moderate to large sized rooms (12' x 15' and above), I preferred the 9s. In moderate to large sized rooms, I noticed a difference in bass extension but no difference in clarity between the two.

    Of course, these were just my observations in my rooms with my equipment.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2004
    Dan, glad to hear you aren't writing the 25's off because they are powered. They definitely sound better than the 15's IMO, although I'm not sure they sound $1000 better heh.

    spyderman, my co-worker (cmy330go) has his 9's power with Parasound Halo. I've only got to listen to them once, but it was great! He was using a Yamaha CDRHD1300 for cd source and Music Hall turntable for the vinyl. After listening to them, we listened to his LSi15's with a Denon 4802 and DVD. It sounded like crap, compared to what I had just heard. I didn't do real extensive listening, but... Not a knock on the 4802, but it's not in the same league as the Halo stuff.
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