LSi9's

unc2701
unc2701 Posts: 3,587
edited April 2005 in Speakers
All I have to say is: HOLY ****!!!

I got the flea market LSi9's from frank Z today, unhooked my LSi25's, cranked down the LSiW all the way down, poured myself a gin and tonic and busted out the Massive Attack. Mezzanine is the perfect workout for a new set of speakers- if they have any weaknesses, that album will make them glaringly obvious. I settle down in the sweet spot and start the music.... and think "Dammit, I must have not turned the sub off" I get back off the couch, go over to the sub, and it's off. When they say the LSi9's go to 38 hz, they aren't kidding- they can hit low and sound great 5 minutes out of the box. My 25's must have taken a month to get dialed in just right and I'll kill anyone who messes with my settings. About that time my roommate comes in and says "Oh, those speakers are so cute!!! THey're like little brothers to the big ones. When do we get to hear them?" Me: "Uhhh, we're listening to them right now" Her: "Bullsh*t!" Yeah, so now she wants them for herself.

The good news is that these rock. The bad news is that I'll be the world's biggest **** if I just use these for rear channels like I'd planned.

Are they as good as the 25's? No, the 25's hit lower and harder, but take a lot more work, money and floorspace. However, the 9's are some of the most affordable bookshelfs that come anywhere near that level of sound quality.
Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited March 2005
    Good to hear that. I'm on a different line that you. I'm deciding between Lsi9 or LSic as a center. I guess I'm already getting biased towards LSi9.
    U know this would have been mine if you won't have bought it as I was next in the dibs list for it.

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2005
    Glad you like 'em. I'll get another pair someday.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2005
    congrats...
    you got a great deal from frank z

    I agree.....the 9`s are outstanding little speaks....

    the 7`s aren`t bad either..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    yeah, I'm definitely loving my 9's as of right now. Wow is about the best way to put 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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2005
    The 9s are great. I am using mine as a center. Kicking around getting a pair to replace my RTI100s as surrounds....
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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