LSi 9's?

keith allen
keith allen Posts: 734
edited September 2004 in Speakers
I am using RTi8's in my 2 channel system,I also have a 10" Velodyne sub,I was going to buy a pair of sda2b's but came to relize that I really didnt have the room for them,because they are just a hair wider than the 8's are.Anywho,I can trade up my 8's to a higher priced speaker without losing any money for one year,I want all your opinions on the lsi9 bookshelfs,I will drive them with a 225 wpc carver amp,,I listen to all types of music,I had a pair of Bostons for a while and liked them until it came to rock music,they were to warm...no pop,Ive heard the 9's once and was impressed,I will go listen to them again too,I just want some opinions...thanx
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    The Lsi9's continue to get rave reviews here (duh!) and just about every where else as well! I can't recall ever seeing a bad reveiw in any of the mags I read from time to time. I've got a pair and am very happy with the performance. They outperform many speakers costing 2-3 times as much. As with all speakers, placement is critical, so be prepared to spend some time tweaking the location.

    BTW, Your Carver will be just fine with the 9's.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2004
    Don't listen to Frank. He doesn't even own a single Polk speaker!

    :D
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2004
    Frank said it best... they outperform most speakers 2-3 times their price. GO FOR IT!
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2004
    I agree. The LSis are the best speakers I've ever personally witnessed.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited September 2004
    I suggest you listen to any and all speakers possible, do in-home demos, etc...

    Polk is great, but you may find better. You never know! Might as well look! It is your money ya know?

    And forget speakers costing 2-3 times more, concentrate on the ones that cost the same eh ;)
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  • keith allen
    keith allen Posts: 734
    edited September 2004
    I sure do appretiate everybody's input...going to listen to them tomorrow
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2004
    How did you like them?
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  • keith allen
    keith allen Posts: 734
    edited September 2004
    I like:) I can trade up for about $200 plus tax...I'm leaning that way,their great on jazz,easly listening,mellow rock,just outstanding!I dont listen to a lot of hard rock,but I do every now and then and it has to be loud...AC/DC,ZEP,KISS,stuff like that I love loud and crisp,the RTi8's may have them in the rock department...but that would be it.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by keith allen
    I like:) I can trade up for about $200 plus tax...
    I would do it. LSi7's and LSi9's sound much, much better than RTi8's, IMHO.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by keith allen
    I also have a 10" Velodyne sub, are.Anywho,I can trade up my 8's to a higher priced speaker without losing any money for one year,I want all your opinions on the lsi9 bookshelfs,I will drive them with a 225 wpc carver amp...
    Noone even going to mention the 7's given the sub in the picture?
    Originally posted by keith allen
    I am using RTi8's in my 2 channel system... I was going to buy a pair of sda2b's but came to relize that I really didnt have the room for them,because they are just a hair wider than the 8's
    Yup, the 2b's are just a hair wider than the 8's 7-3/4" width... :)
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Noone even going to mention the 7's given the sub in the picture?
    Not I. When comparing the two, I felt the 9's are well worth the extra couple bills. The 7's left a gap in the mid-tweeter transition. The 9's are a thing of beauty.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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