Why no new LSi line?

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  • Posts: 107
    edited August 2005
    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
  • Posts: 8,586
    edited August 2005
    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
  • Posts: 28,796
    edited August 2005
    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.
  • Posts: 236
    edited January 2006
    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
  • Posts: 8,586
    edited January 2006
    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
  • Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2006
    I would like the new lsi's to make pizza for you. My Lsi7's just can't get the job done.
  • Posts: 267
    edited January 2006
    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
  • Posts: 107
    edited January 2006
    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
  • Posts: 2,793
    edited January 2006
    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
  • Posts: 1,820
    edited January 2006
    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 -

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