Adorama blow out prices on LSiM series

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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,487
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    bostonvr6 wrote: »
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    DaveHo wrote: »
    Pick-up something cheap on Craigslist to at least run them at low volume. There have been enough QC issues that I wouldn't feel comfortable waiting months.

    Honestly if you're in a decent sized market you can probably find an older non-hdmi beast of a receiver for a $100 or less.

    This for instance has a pretty stout power supply. Run optical out of your TV and you'll actually get pretty darn good SQ especially considering the $$$:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-AVR-3805-Audio-Video-Home-Theater-Surround-Sound-Stereo-Receiver/202800089463?hash=item2f37d3c977:g:sAoAAOSwlkhdpOpC

    Not a bad idea.

    I have this laying around (link below).... would it be good enough for basic testing? 100watt per channel might be low even for testing.

    https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avr2309ci

    Also reading people with bad customer service experience, ill share mine. Had great experience. Ordered 705s, opened them looked fine, 2 weeks later the 707s went on sale for only $100 more. To ward off buyers remorse for not going bigger for only$100 i returned the 705s and ordered the 707s. No hassles at all. I did have shop-runner so shipping both ways was free. Also the 706c i ordered went down in price by $40, talked to chat support, first they offered me credit, then they offered refund of the difference after i asked nicely.

    sure just don't turn it up too loud
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • deronb1
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    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
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    Adorama said since the order has been packed and invoiced, that it can't be canceled, eventhough it hasn't shipoed yet. I told them if it hasn't shipped, it can be canceled and if it isn't, I'll refuse delivery and it will be coming back to them anyway.

    Uggg coming from experience returns to Adorama are a major PIA. They won’t refund until they receive the return and their staff checks the items. So figure a week to receive it, a week to return it and another three days for them to process, and a couple more for your bank to receive the funds.

    I’d accept the shipment then schedule a return. This way you’ll know when they were returned.

    In my case I never received my 707s; UPS said they never picked them up, and Adorama said they did. I had to prove I didn’t receive them then was offered store credit as Adorama had no more stock at the time.

    Lots of calls and about three weeks I got my money back....more to the story but that’s the jist of it.

    Good luck.

    Also unlike most Adorama charges your account before the product actually ships; which they shouldn’t.

    They want $119.00 for a shipping label to send back. I canceled the next day. As of today, the items havent even shipped yet due to a holiday. How is it so hard to cancel an order that hasnt even shipped? If they show up, Im refusing delivery, then contacting my bank.
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  • BlueFox
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    You got a good deal. You should have stayed with your original plan.
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  • deronb1
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    You got a good deal. You should have stayed with your original plan.

    It is a good deal. Can always try em out and if I dont like, return em. Only $119 to find out. Of course, my better half wont be too happy, but we've been married for 31 yrs, so this too shall pass...lol.
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  • Inspector 24
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    You got a good deal. You should have stayed with your original plan.

    Beginning to think the same thing. Buyers remorse sucks.
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  • msg
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    dromunds wrote: »
    My mother had nothing but trouble and incompetence.
    So just the two kids, then?
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  • dromunds
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    Waaaaahaha!
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  • rooftop59
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    bostonvr6 wrote: »
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    DaveHo wrote: »
    Pick-up something cheap on Craigslist to at least run them at low volume. There have been enough QC issues that I wouldn't feel comfortable waiting months.

    Honestly if you're in a decent sized market you can probably find an older non-hdmi beast of a receiver for a $100 or less.

    This for instance has a pretty stout power supply. Run optical out of your TV and you'll actually get pretty darn good SQ especially considering the $$$:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-AVR-3805-Audio-Video-Home-Theater-Surround-Sound-Stereo-Receiver/202800089463?hash=item2f37d3c977:g:sAoAAOSwlkhdpOpC

    Not a bad idea.

    I have this laying around (link below).... would it be good enough for basic testing? 100watt per channel might be low even for testing.

    https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avr2309ci

    Sure, it would be fine for testing, I would just go easy on the volume. The nice thing is you can break them in at low to medium volume. Use it to watch tv, put a cd or playlist on repeat during the day while you're gone. These LSiMs take a LONG time to break in, so I would definitely plug them. BUT resist the temptation to crack them up!
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  • Grimster74
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    The urge to pull the trigger on the LSiM703 for my rears and the LSiM702 F/X for sides is killing me beings they are selling so cheap. Think I'm just gonna stick with my original plan and get the matching in-walls and be done.
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  • B_T_C
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    Is Polk discontinuing the LSiM line? I have four of the 703s and the 706c. I've been on the fence about getting the 707 at these prices, but looks like Midnight Mahogany is out of stock. I have two Rythmik F18s, so maybe there is no point to getting towers, but at these prices it's hard to not be incredibly curious.
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
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    If you’re curious and you’re not buying you’re missing out.

    I’m sure that once they’re gone they’re gone and you will never get this kind of a deal again
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  • afterburnt
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    Isn't the sale over now?
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  • B_T_C
    B_T_C Posts: 4
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    The sale is still on, but they are starting to run out of stock, particularly in Midnight Mahogany.
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  • afterburnt
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    Maybe I should get some 702's to stick on the ceiling?
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  • rooftop59
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    B_T_C wrote: »
    The sale is still on, but they are starting to run out of stock, particularly in Midnight Mahogany.

    Lots of folks will be kicking themselves for missing this deal. I don’t see resale being a problem if you decide they are not for you.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
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    B_T_C wrote: »
    Is Polk discontinuing the LSiM line? I have four of the 703s and the 706c. I've been on the fence about getting the 707 at these prices, but looks like Midnight Mahogany is out of stock. I have two Rythmik F18s, so maybe there is no point to getting towers, but at these prices it's hard to not be incredibly curious.
    Two Rythmik F18's? Well..... there might not be a point in getting them. :neutral:

    However, outside of just bass and the expansiveness that subs can add to the soundstange. Some say the 707's added even more of the LSiM experience over the 703's. Member DarqueKnight posted some interesting thoughts.
    "DarqueKnight wrote:
    Summary of improvements over the 705s:

    1. Wider and deeper sound stage. Imaging of the 705s did not extend beyond the outer edges of the speakers. The sound stage of the 707s extends 3 feet beyond the speaker outer edges. Projection from the 707's front plane was 2-4 feet depending on recording...same as the 705s. the 707's depth was 1-2 feet further back than the 705's.
    2. More image weight at sides of the sound stage.
    3. More clarity, detail, and bass weight and definition. Enhanced rumble and growl around bass notes.
    4. More cohesive integration with the center channel speaker, which uses the same tweeter, midrange driver, and midwoofer drivers.
    5. A more immersive experience with multichannel music.
    6. More tactile sensation.

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/182984/how-my-lsim-707s-sound-to-me-a-review

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/176867/another-lsim-705-review

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/187536/my-new-lsim-703s


    While the Midnight Mahogany 707's are out of stock at the Adorama blow out prices. They are available for a little bit higher price through Polk, eBay dealers, amazon, and other Polk dealers. Search google shopping.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-LSiM705-47-Floorstanding-Tower-Speaker-PAIR-Midnight-Mahogany/183905800799?epid=112158030&hash=item2ad1a3d25f:g:dQkAAOSwis5dQmuL

    https://www.discountbandit.com/polk-audio-lsim705-47-floorstanding-tower-speaker-single-midnight-mahogany.html?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqtar1Ly65QIVoP7jBx3zNgo0EAkYAyABEgLd3PD_BwE

    https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Flagship-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B07FT8ZWKL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=LSiM707+midnight&qid=1572111911&s=electronics&sr=1-1

    https://www.adorama.com/pklsim705b.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqtar1Ly65QIVoP7jBx3zNgo0EAkYASABEgKIcfD_BwE

    https://www.polkaudio.com/collections/home-audio/lsim-series
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  • afterburnt
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    I don't see the blowout prices anymore
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  • B_T_C
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    I'm new and have no idea if this is allowed, but https://slickdeals.net/f/13350466-polk-lsi-speakers-m706-center-349-m703-pair-449-m707-549-more-free-s-h?page=9#comments
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  • B_T_C
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    I guess I'm kinda surprised that they would just quit making this line. At these prices they could sell tons. Maybe that would hurt sales of the Legend series. I wonder how old I'll be when the L800s are available for $549 per speaker.
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    B_T_C wrote: »
    The sale is still on, but they are starting to run out of stock, particularly in Midnight Mahogany.

    Lots of folks will be kicking themselves for missing this deal. I don’t see resale being a problem if you decide they are not for you.

    This.

    Might even sell them for more than what you paid.
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  • mrloren
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    hmmm, I still haven't built a new stand for my 706. I've only opened it and played it for 10 minutes to make sure it worked. It's now back in the box sitting in the corner.

    The 704C is actually a nice speaker once broken in a bit. Reason I'm not in a big hurry to build a new stand.

    I will wind up selling one of the two. All depends on if I make a new TV stand that meets WAF.

    I like the 705's a lot, great sound stage over the S60. I think my wife actually said it best, "These new speakers have a big sound to them".
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
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    **The 705's in Cherry have lowered in price to $399 each!**

    I'd have to really hold myself back if these were Midnight.


    LSiM707 Floorstanding Speakers (single) $549
    Mt. Vernon Cherry - https://www.adorama.com/pkalsim707ch.html?sdtid=13350466&emailprice=t&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905

    LSiM705 Floorstanding Speakers (single)
    Midnight Mahogany - https://www.adorama.com/pklsim705b.html - $699
    Mt. Vernon Cherry - https://www.adorama.com/pkalsm705mv2.html?sdtid=13489528&emailprice=t&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905 - $399

    LSiM703 Bookshelves Speakers (pair) $449
    Midnight Mahogany - https://www.adorama.com/pklsim703b2.html?sdtid=13350466&emailprice=t&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905
    Mt. Vernon Cherry - https://www.adorama.com/pklsm703mvc2.html?sdtid=13350466&emailprice=t&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905

    LSiM706c Center Speaker $349
    Mt. Vernon Cherry - https://www.adorama.com/pkalsim706cc.html?sdtid=13350466&emailprice=t&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905

    LSiM702 F/X Surround Speaker (pair) $399
    https://www.adorama.com/pkalsim702.html?sdtid=13350466&emailprice=t&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905


    Slickdeal.net links
    https://slickdeals.net/f/13489528-polk-lsi-m705-floorstanding-speaker-mt-vernon-cherry-399-each-free-s-h?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

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  • deronb1
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    Returned items with no prob. Adorama promptly refunded my card. So what do I do? Well, buy a new 82" LG TV! Thats what!jc0uc4vupzmk.jpg
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  • msg
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    afterburnt wrote: »
    I don't see the blowout prices anymore
    Guess your mom's out of business.

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  • jeremymarcinko
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    deronb1 wrote: »
    Returned items with no prob. Adorama promptly refunded my card. So what do I do? Well, buy a new 82" LG TV! Thats what!jc0uc4vupzmk.jpg

    Nice, glad it worked out.

    Sweet TV, football is gonna be awesome on that thing.
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    msg wrote: »
    Guess your mom's out of business.

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  • deronb1
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    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Returned items with no prob. Adorama promptly refunded my card. So what do I do? Well, buy a new 82" LG TV! Thats what!jc0uc4vupzmk.jpg

    Nice, glad it worked out.

    Sweet TV, football is gonna be awesome on that thing.

    Thanks! Yessir it is!
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  • mak99
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    deronb1 wrote: »
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    Sweet TV, football is gonna be awesome on that thing.

    Thanks! Yessir it is!

    Now you just need to calibrate that bad boy for the best picture possible!
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  • deronb1
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    mak99 wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    Sweet TV, football is gonna be awesome on that thing.

    Thanks! Yessir it is!

    Now you just need to calibrate that bad boy for the best picture possible!

    RRTINGS has some good suggestions
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