LSi25's

pmckeealaska
pmckeealaska Posts: 808
edited January 2005 in Speakers
I own a pair of LSi25's and I absolutely love them. It seems, however, that most people own the 15's or the 9's. Does anyone know if Polk sells more of the 15's than the 25's and if so, why? I heard a pair of 15's and a pair of 25's next to one another and the 25's really seemed superior to me. Just wondering why more folks on here don't own the 25's............
Music and Movie Rig

Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
LSi25 Front Speakers
LSiC Center Channel
LSiFX Surrounds
Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
NAD T763 Reciever
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • Polkapops
    Polkapops Posts: 267
    edited January 2005
    Of all reasons, I'd guess the $$ difference. The 25's are $800 more......but since I don't own any of the LSi line (wish I DID!) I'll let those who own, pick the bone.... :cool:
    HT & Music System:
    Receiver - Denon AVR-3805
    DVD/SACD Player - Denon DVD-2900
    Outlaw 770 amp
    Polk LSi 15's up front
    Polk LSiC center
    Polk LSi F/X surrounds
    SVS 16-46 PC+ Subwoofer
    Sony Wega KDF-50WE655
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited January 2005
    Originally posted by Polk-a-pops
    Of all reasons, I'd guess the $$ difference. The 25's are $800 more......but since I don't own any of the LSi line (wish I DID!) I'll let those who own, pick the bone.... :cool:

    Compare that to getting LSi9's (or 15's) and what kind of SVS sub you could get for the money.

    I had the 25's and found the bass very hard to dial in and seem correct for music and movies. I ended up returning it. I would think a set of LSi9's and a PC Ultra would blow away a set of 25's for both music and movies (and be easier to set up and cheaper to boot)

    IMO of course,

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • jmierzur
    jmierzur Posts: 489
    edited January 2005
    Originally posted by McLoki
    I would think a set of LSi9's and a PC Ultra would blow away a set of 25's for both music and movies (and be easier to set up and cheaper to boot)

    Yes, the 9's and PCU are a great combination and easy to setup. Will not be upgrading these in the near future.
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited January 2005
    I personally liked the LSi15 better....maybe it was the way the 25s were set up but the bass was not as integrated....and the price diff. did not help. If HT was a a primary use and U dont like big SW box around (I don't), it would be a great option. I also have RTi100 which has a built in baby SW and I enjoy it very much.
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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