TC256i cs LC265i

kmartin971

Other than price the only other difference I noticed was 4 ohms vs 8 ohms. Can anyone explain the other significant difference?

How do you think the TC265is will match up with a pair of LSi25s and a LSiC? The 265is would be used for sides and rear speakers.


TC265i

Driver Complement
Mid/Woofer 1 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
Mineral Composite Polyproplyene cone with Butyl Rubber surround
Midrange 1 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
Mineral Composite Polyproplyene cone with Butyl Rubber surround
Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
Silk/Polymer composite dome

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Electrical
Overall Frequency Response 30Hz-27kHz
Lower -3dB Limit 45Hz
Upper -3dB Limit 25kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 10-200 w/channel
Efficiency 91 dB
Inputs 5-way binding posts

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Dimensions
Size 20-7/8" H x 8-1/2" W
(53.02cm H x 21.59cm W)
Cut-out Size 19-1/4" H x 7-1/4" W
(48.90cm H x 18.41cm W)
Mounting Depth
(assumes 1/2" [12.7mm] wall material) 3" (7.62cm)

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Shipping/Other
Product Weight 11.00 lbs. (4.99kgs) each
Total Shipping Weight 13.00 lbs. (5.90kgs)
Speaker Warranty 5 years parts and labor

LC265i

Driver Complement
Subwoofer 1 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
mineral polypropylene cone, rubber suspension
Mid/Woofer 1 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
aerated polypropylene cone, rubber suspension
Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
ring radiator in ball and socket

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Electrical
Overall Frequency Response 28Hz-27kHz
Lower -3dB Limit 43Hz
Upper -3dB Limit 26kHz
Nominal Impedance 4 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 10-200 w/channel
Efficiency 91 dB

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Dimensions
Size 20-11/16" H x 8-1/2" W
(52.55cm H x 21.59cm W)
Cut-out Size 19-1/4" H x 7-1/4" W
(48.90cm H x 18.41cm W)
Mounting Depth
(assumes 1/2" [12.7mm] wall material) 3-5/16" (8.41cm)

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Shipping/Other
Total Shipping Weight 11.00 lbs. (4.99kgs)

cfrizz

The LC265i is made to match the LSi series. That is the one you should get. Just make sure you have enough amplifier power to drive all the speakers.

kmartin971

Do you really think I will see any real difference in perfromance between to two speakers - Is it worth the extra $800 for the four speakers.

Maybe I should take a step back and get the RTi12s?

cfrizz

The LSI series are Polks top of the line speaker & worth every penny! It is distinctly different from the RTi series, much more musical.

So you should be willing to spend not only on the speakers, but also the separate power amp/s needed to power them to thier full potential.

Do a search here on the board about the LSI's & you will learn what you need to know!

BTW Welcome to Club Polk!!!

kmartin971 wrote:

Do you really think I will see any real difference in perfromance between to two speakers - Is it worth the extra $800 for the four speakers.

Maybe I should take a step back and get the RTi12s?

SCompRacer

Welcome to the forum.

I preferred the sound of the LCi's over the TCi's. I spent a day driving to different stores to demo in-walls before I bought them. The best way is to hear them.