Why I love my LSi9

Steve@3dai
Steve@3dai Posts: 983
edited February 28 in Clubhouse Archives
Well, I think the overwhealming advantage to getting the 9s is the flexibility. Since the 15s and 25s have a built in subwoofer, you are "stuck" with that sub (to a certain extent). But with the 9s, you have the flexibility to add any subwoofer, or one at all to your system.

Case in point, I was listening to some Madonna tonight. I popped in Ray of Light (first time on the Polks) and I was instantly impressed. Vocals were wide, and I could hear all the wonderful mastery of my man William Orbit. But what was most impressive was the clarity and punch of the bass! If you have this album, you know that Mr. Orbit likes a "tonal bass" and not just beats. I could define each note, and they didn't bleed into one another. It was quite impressive.

So I thought since I was on a Madonna kick, that I was take a listen to the BT and Sasha mix of Substitute for Love that I have on CD single. This takes Madonna's voice and puts it over some pretty serious techno beats. The LSis didn't even flinch.

Everytime I listen to these things I am impressed. Damn you Polk for making me sit at home and listen to them ;) hahahahaha

I'll have pics pretty soon of my setup. It looks and sounds kewl!

- Steve
LSi 9/C/FX
Arcam AVR-200
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2002
    Since the 15s and 25s have a built in subwoofer, you are "stuck" with that sub (to a certain extent).
    The LSi15's have a woofer, not a subwoofer. It is a passive driver just like the dual 5.25" mids and the tweeter. Glad to hear you're enjoying your LSi9's; they're pretty sweet.

    Aaron
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited April 2002
    Aaron,

    Passive Radiators/Drivers are what is in the SDA's and Monitor speakers - i.e. no voice coils.

    Granted, active speakers have a built in amplifier and 120 volt
    power cord.

    But, calling a driver with an externally powered voice coil "passive" is, at the least, very confusing.

    You know what I mean. Just wanted to clarify.

    Ron

    PS Anyone know any better/clearer terminology for a "normal" non-powered speaker bass driver?
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited April 2002
    PS Anyone know any better/clearer terminology for a "normal" non-powered speaker bass driver?

    Well, a non-powered speaker can not be call a driver. A driver must do as he is call, he must drive or push and pull on his own. (with the help of course of current) A passive sub radiator is "passive" and needs help or air so he can do his job. I am probably not making since, but what's new! ;) So, I think you have drivers and you have radiators?
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited April 2002
    Passive radiator is when you have air moving the cone, not a magnet.

    I would consider a "driver" one that has a magnet

    - Steve
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited April 2002
    Steve, yes I think that's what I said.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited April 2002
    So, is that what you said? ;)

    <sarcasm alert!>

    - Steve
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited April 2002
    Was not meant to be sarcasm? Was only stating a fact. Sorry you though that though!:(
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