LSIM707 vs Legend L600
stangman67
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Alright polkies. I need some help.
Anyone that has heard both these or at least both the lines, please feel free to chime in. How do the L600's compare in a fairly high end 2 channel setup to 707's?
Are they fairly equal, are the 707's significantly better or vice versa? I have some decisions I need to make here in the next few weeks and trying to frame said decisions.
Supporting equipment in my sig. In a odd shaped attic, probably 300 square feet. 707's are definitely on the big size for the space. Would not be keeping the L600's long term (still have eyes on Kantas at some point) , just want to make sure I am not taking a serious step back
Anyone that has heard both these or at least both the lines, please feel free to chime in. How do the L600's compare in a fairly high end 2 channel setup to 707's?
Are they fairly equal, are the 707's significantly better or vice versa? I have some decisions I need to make here in the next few weeks and trying to frame said decisions.
Supporting equipment in my sig. In a odd shaped attic, probably 300 square feet. 707's are definitely on the big size for the space. Would not be keeping the L600's long term (still have eyes on Kantas at some point) , just want to make sure I am not taking a serious step back
2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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The legend series are easily one of the best products Polk has made in a very long time- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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The legend series are easily one of the best products Polk has made in a very long time
The same was said about the LSiM’s at the time as well.
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I've owned the lsim 703 and 705 and the legend is a substantial move in the right direction.
I've always thought the older lsi line modified was better than the lsim but the legend series pinnacle tweeter is the real deal- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Stay on your current course if you don't want the L600 long term.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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I've owned the lsim 703 and 705 and the legend is a substantial move in the right direction.
I've always thought the older lsi line modified was better than the lsim but the legend series pinnacle tweeter is the real deal
I wasn’t disagreeing with you, just that was the buzz at the time. I own the full set of LSiM’s in my HT, I also have a set of 703’s stashed away. You are one of the few people around here that I would take recommendations from, and follow your findings..
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I have owned the 705's (one of my fav Polk's...was a Polk dealer, and also did the a debut with Russman at LSAF), I just replaced (not finished tweaking) my HT LSi25's with L600's
L600's so far for the win2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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Good to hear trey, thanks. As stated above, your opinions are one thing I can very much trust on this forum.
A little more context, the issue is even if I am able to scrounge a tweeter for my 707's, I will be pretty gun shy with them knowing I cannot get parts for them long term, I knew the tweeters on these were suspect when I bought them but was comfortable because I had heard polk was very good at replacing them. Now not so much, so I'd really like to fix them and offload them. Otherwise and notwithstanding what you will read below, I would hang onto the 707's until I can comfortably afford the Kantas.
Now for the full story. Let's just say I am getting a pair of the L600's at a very good price, and am wanting to gauge if it makes sense to hold onto them vice the 707's or if I will regret making the switch. Either way I think I will give the L600's a shot given the good things I am hearing here, and honestly I think they are a pretty good looking and more appropriately sized for my space. Paying full price for the L400 center will hurt though2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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The L400 is a beautiful monster center. Makes the RtiA6 look small ...
LSiC
21-1/8"W x 7-1/16"H x 9-1/16"D
21.125x7.063x9.063
1352.253 cu in
L400
26"W x 9-1/2"H x 13-1/2"D
26x9.5x13.5
3334.5 cu in
2.47 times larger
The LSiC was the weak link in the LSi series. The RTiA6 center in the RTiA series was much better, than the LSi flagship series.
I actually installed LCi-RTS-C in-wall speaker in a DIY box because the sound was so much better.
2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I agree, it does look very nice. I have the LSIM 706C so size appears to be about the same. I would continue to use the 706C but the difference in driver and cabinet design will drive me nuts not to mention that speaker has issues as well. I've had a bad go of things with my stereo lately
I wonder what Legend resale will be, considering Polk selling basically the same speakers for half the price in the reserve line2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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I had 705's with a 704C and now have a pair of L600's and a L400. I have never heard the 707's so the comparison is to the 705's.
Much better bass, better mid range and a much better tweeter. Female voices sound clearer and I've heard sounds I didn't hear with my 705's.
With the L400 voices are easier to understand, I'm an old guy and need all the help I can get the way some people talk on the TV and in movies.
I wondered if there would be much improvement when I bought the Legends and I'm glad to report there was at least for me.Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables. -
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I agree. This question really is money aside, I simply wanted to know how the speakers compare to the LSIM7072 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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I have made a few calls to price our a set of new kantas. I just might be able to swing a pair, but time will tell. Gotta sell some stuff2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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Nah you need my hot rodded Mezzo :-p
Not far from Virginia!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Bro I would be all over those but the overall design of the speaker and wood color just do not work in the room. I know it seems superficial but aesthetics definitely do matter to us.
I’m sure they would spank anything I could get for even double the price you are selling them for but won’t be able to make it work. I definitely thought hard about it for a minute2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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lol, all good!
They are my future surround speakers or office rig no doubt!
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stangman67 wrote: »I have made a few calls to price our a set of new kantas. I just might be able to swing a pair, but time will tell. Gotta sell some stuff
Not sure if you saw these or if you are open to used (no affiliation):
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisacce8-focal-kanta-n-3-le-matte-black-pair-trade-in-full-range2 Channel
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Pre: Anthem AVM90
Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
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I actually just messaged them! I am a few hours south so would be pretty easy to go grab them. Think the price is a bit steep on a used pair with those blems on top. If they can drop to 8500 or so I would be in2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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stangman67 wrote: »I actually just messaged them! I am a few hours south so would be pretty easy to go grab them. Think the price is a bit steep on a used pair with those blems on top. If they can drop to 8500 or so I would be in
Good luck! You should also try and negotiate a good deal on the matching center channel as well😀2 Channel
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Amp:Bryston 14B3
Speakers: Golden Ear Triton Reference
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDA-3, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
Display: Sony XBR65Z9F
Home Theater
Pre: Anthem AVM90
Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
Display: Sony XBR85Z9G -
stangman67 wrote: »Bro I would be all over those but the overall design of the speaker and wood color just do not work in the room.
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I've owned the lsim 703 and 705 and the legend is a substantial move in the right direction.
I've always thought the older lsi line modified was better than the lsim but the legend series pinnacle tweeter is the real deal
fully concur (I'd say a little better, I really did like those 703 though). The tweeter upgrade from the LSi to the LSIm was an mild evolution. The new one in the L and R series are.......just.........dayum.
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Well I have decided to go all out and get a set of Focal Kanta 2’s on order.
With that said, in anyone is interested in a set of L600’s for a great price, please let me know. Within a few hours of Norfolk , VA is preferred as shipping will be pricey as hell2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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Go big or go home....congrats. Those are sweet2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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stangman67 wrote: »Well I have decided to go all out and get a set of Focal Kanta 2’s on order.
With that said, in anyone is interested in a set of L600’s for a great price, please let me know. Within a few hours of Norfolk , VA is preferred as shipping will be pricey as hell
Do you already have the L600? For how long?The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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For about 6 hours now2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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You could just send them back at zero cost to you....stangman67 wrote: »For about 6 hours nowThe Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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Super insightful John, thanks2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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nooshinjohn wrote: »
You could just send them back at zero cost to you....stangman67 wrote: »For about 6 hours now
Typically the customer always has to pay the return shipping fees for the 30-60 day trials that companies/retailers offer. So I'm not sure about zero cost. -
Except for packages that weigh more than 66 pounds (i.e. excess weight packages), we will provide a free return shipping label for all Polk products being returned. For the excess weight items, the customer must pay the return shipping. You must return the product to us in its original packaging and include all accessories. Once we receive the product in our warehouse, we will give you a refund for the returned product.
Polk was going to pay the freight for my L800's, and did not ask me for a penny to do so...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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While I do appreciate the banter on this, there is a damn good reason I am selling these, you will just have to trust me on that
If you must know or are an interested buyer, send me a PM and I will explainPost edited by stangman67 on2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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