Polk Versus Bose

crazythump
crazythump Posts: 5
edited October 2005 in Speakers
LSi25

HOW DO THESE COMPARE TO BOSE?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited October 2005
    You dumbass.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2005
    crazythump wrote:
    LSi25

    HOW DO THESE COMPARE TO BOSE?
    Quite well. (A little harder to hang on the wall though....) Thanks for asking.

    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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  • restanim
    restanim Posts: 227
    edited October 2005
    Bose are over priced junk cheap crap.
    I am suprised to see someone ask!
    polkaudio

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2005
    you almost have to assume it is a joke. just in case it isnt.............

    there is no comparison, Polk is far superior to Bose for less money. Especially the LSi series, its not even in the same ballpark
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited October 2005
    It's a joke because he's a joke. He just posted this because he joined to sell junk on here and got slapped around for his trouble. Now his other thread got deleted, and Mommy hasn't been paying enough attention to him, so he has to be **** in another thread.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2005
    Wonder why Justin hasn't banned him?
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited October 2005
    Frank Z wrote:
    Wonder why Justin hasn't banned him?

    Cuz Justin placed an order for Big **** Booty Jams vol 1. :D
    Never Forget
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited October 2005
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited October 2005
    wait!


    Guys....


    You forgot to ask....


    Which bose?

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited October 2005
    :d :d

    ^ smileys not working..

    What a silly thread
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    Wow, the other thread is gone. It was up just a while ago. How long has it been deleted?

    How did his post count go back to 1? Does that happen when a thread has been deleted?
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited October 2005
    When your posts have been deleted.. your post get reduced.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • crazythump
    crazythump Posts: 5
    edited October 2005
    It was an honest question. I have this one friend that is trying to sell me on Bose, but I have always thought Polk was better. I just wanted to get some feedback.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2005
    Sid's right... if your post actually gets DELETED, your post count will drop (so will everyone elses who posted in that thread). Back when we had the old Hall of Shame, the post counts would remain the same because the thread was just being moved and locked, not deleted.

    crazythump- if it was an honest question, all you'd have to do is search for "bose" and you would've found our opinions on the matter. overpriced and **** for quality. A search for "blose" may turn up more opinionated posts.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    Do your friend a favor and tell him to not even consider the Bose. There are many brands, other than Polk, that will blow Bose away and for less cash. IMO though, your friend would be hard pressed to find any better speaker than Polk that is in the same price range.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • crazythump
    crazythump Posts: 5
    edited October 2005
    Ok, if Polk it is, then Polk it is. Here is my situation. I am turning my room over the garage into a theater room. My budget is $5000. I already have a plasma screen tv, what would you guys suggest in the polk line. I want the movie theater effect (Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS).
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited October 2005
    if this was a serious question...why would you put the current best available speaker against...just bose...

    It's just that even the lowest lines here compare to bose...

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2005
    if thats just for speaks, go LSi and dont look back
    LSi center
    LSi 15 or 25 for mains
    LSi FX and or LSi 7 for surrounds

    SVS or Hsu sub, or polks PSW 1000 if it ever comes out
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited October 2005
    ohskigod wrote:
    if thats just for speaks, go LSi and dont look back
    LSi center
    LSi 15 or 25 for mains
    LSi FX and or LSi 7 for surrounds

    SVS or HSU


    +1 on LSi's
    15's, FX's, and/or 7's and biggest SVS(or HSU) you can afford with $$$$ left over. Don't hold your breath on the PSW1000.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    You have $5k left or did the TV come out of that?
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • crazythump
    crazythump Posts: 5
    edited October 2005
    I also want some kinda of custom eclosure in the room so I can fool people. I am trying to think is there such a way to mount the speakers in the wall so you can't see them. Any suggestions?
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    The LSi25s will not perform correctly if encased in a wall. If you want to do in-walls, Polk makes excellent LSi in-walls.

    Look at the link at the top of the page for home speakers
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Normanality
    Normanality Posts: 297
    edited October 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    The LSi25s will not perform correctly if encased in a wall. If you want to do in-walls, Polk makes excellent LSi in-walls.

    Look at the link at the top of the page for home speakers


    Check out the system showcase and look for SCompRacer's HT setup.
    He used the top Polk inwalls with an SVS sub and the sound is amazing!
    He's got the speakers listed there. ;)
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited October 2005
    Y'all, he's not even being serious......quit the replies now and let him find his own path.
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited October 2005
    Hey you're in Chicago now. Isn't it Yous guys instead of y'all? :)
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  • crazythump
    crazythump Posts: 5
    edited October 2005
    I am being serious brettw22. Why would I waste my time asking the question.

    ND13, I have $5000 dedicated for the speakers. There are so many brands out there, and every time I go to a different forum everybody says the same thing. There brand is the best, and everybody else sucks.

    I just need to know what technical aspects should I be looking for, so I can make the best decision.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2005
    I'm sure someone will be able to help with all the technical specs you need. Aside from that, remember this:

    You are the one who's going to have to listen to these speakers. You, not us, specs, or anyone/thing else should decide what speakers you get. You need to listen to the speakers yourself so you know that your ears like them. That's what counts.

    Good luck in your search.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    I would go with the surround bar.
    madmax
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2005
    do you already have all the electronics. if not.. $5000 may not go as far as you think. if that has to pay for speakers, wires, cables, DVD player, amp/receiver and beer.

    I'd dedicate at least half of that 5K to beer alone. :p
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited October 2005
    I love the LSi's, but I guess if I really had a budget of $5000 for just speakers, I would get these:JM Lab Electras
    Tschüss
    Zach
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