Why no new LSi line?
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McLoki wrote:As a general question what benefit do you all hope to get from a 6.5" driver over the current 5.25" one? I get pretty awesome (for the size) SPL and impact from my 4 LSi7's, LSiC, and SVS.
I have a big amp, but am really only pushing 60 watts or so at reference level. I have a huge room to fill with sound, but they do a great job.
Are you looking for deeper bass? More efficient? More power-handling? If yes, what levels do you hope to hit? I am very impressed with the LSi's and for improvements look more to cosmetics than sound changes. (ok, SDA addition would be sweet)
To just say I want a bigger woofer does not make much sense to me. What are you saying you really want?
Michael
Hello Michael,
For one the drivers would precisely match the drivers
in my LC265i in-ceilings and for another, all else being
equal, a larger driver will handle more power with
less distortion.
The LSi15 have an 8 in. woofer and I am fine with it.
I cut it off at 80 Hz and use a 1250 Watt RMS 15in.
Velodyne subwoofer which works out great.Pio Elite 60 in 1080p PRO-150FD KURO
Integra DTC-9.8 - Pio Elite BDP-95FD
Cinenova Grande 3 ( 600W x 3 ) - Polk LSi15s, LSiC
Outlaw M2200s x 2 ( 300W x 2 ) - Polk LC265i x 2
Velodyne HGS-15X -
Did you really have to tell us the exact wattage of the sub and that it is RMS and that it is 15"?
You could've just told us it was a Velodyne. That's good enough info.Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
A 6.5" midbass has a sound that most 5.25" drivers cant replicate.
It is hard to explain but in this day and age I don't really think a 5.25" driver is any more accurate than a 6.5". That is, when they are of similar quality.
But I don't think you should be giving the LSi line a 6.5" midbass unless you are giving it to the line to help it have cleaner, but still authorative bass. It has alot of bass as is, maybe to much...- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
I would like to see more options on center channels for the LSi line.TV = WS65611
Pre-Amp Onkyo 830
Amp Aragon 2007
Panamax 5510
Towers = LSi25s
Center = LSiC
Side Rear (2) = LSiFX
Rear (2) = LSiFX
JBL S120P II
Sony Upconverting DVD Player
XBox
XBox 360 (Wireless connection live and media center enabled)
PS3 -
kmartin971 wrote:I would like to see more options on center channels for the LSi line.
That would be a good idea.Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
I would like the new lsi's to make pizza for you. My Lsi7's just can't get the job done.
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As far as the interchangable sides I think many people agree it is a GREAT idea. As far as the bickering about supply chain, if it IS a problem then everyone has a computer now. Just make them available online, one source, Im sure tons of people would love that.
Other than that, I cant believe I read this whole thread and no one has mentioned, MAKE A TRULY FULL RANGE SPEAKER THAT CAN HIT 20Hz ! Even in their sub line, Polk seems to be afraid of 20Hz barrier like its gonna jump out and bite em if they get too close.-Stopher
Tempe, AZ
Setup:
Polk RTi8 Mains
Polk CSi5 Center
Polk FXi3's Surround
Cerwin Vega HTS10 Subwoofer
Yamaha HTR-5740 AVR
Upstairs R50/R15/CS1 5.1 setup w Pioneer AVR -
kmartin971 wrote:I would like to see more options on center channels for the LSi line.
I am with you. In my opinion, the LSiC is the weakest link in my chain...Pio Elite 60 in 1080p PRO-150FD KURO
Integra DTC-9.8 - Pio Elite BDP-95FD
Cinenova Grande 3 ( 600W x 3 ) - Polk LSi15s, LSiC
Outlaw M2200s x 2 ( 300W x 2 ) - Polk LC265i x 2
Velodyne HGS-15X -
yeah they should look at the new long throw 6.5. i am looking at getting a speaker with a single 6.5 long throw speaker that is good down to 35 hz and a vifa ring radient tweater
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I agree with some of the above. Ver 2-ing LSiC because it is less capable or "like-capable" with the LSi9, and it should be more capable. I don't know that the MMass of the speaker would work with the increse to 6.5's (same aerated poly), but it's a thought. I loved the LSi7's for their female vocals, but bought the 9's because I wanted a little more impact.
In defense of the rest of the LSi line:
I am very surprised to get excited about sound after so long away. Polk did this for me in the form of an affordable sweet sounding speaker. The sweet spot is narrower than I'd like, and they want to live in the middle of the room, true. But, when I play something really dynamic or musical, I just smile. . . and occasionally drool. I can't believe the LSi9's sound so Musical.
Any speaker is a laundry list of compromises, and I'm happy with the end result at even twice the price. I don't see what Ver2'ing the line would do. Keep pumping them out, renew the production contracts, and take the increased margin and dump it into R&D and esoteric protoyping. I know these speaker don't work for me on paper, but what a great surprise. Maybe it's a trend?-Ignorance is strength -