LSi15 and Rotel RB-1080

dinnu
dinnu Posts: 33
edited January 2006 in Speakers
I am thinking of upgrading my speakers from RTi100s to LSi15s. I have a Rotel RB-1080 amp (rated 200 wpc @ 8 ohm) that will be used to drive the LSi15s. Is this a good combination or are there any preferred amps for the LSis?
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited January 2006
    Sounds like a good upgrade to me.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited January 2006
    The rb1080 has plenty of power to drive the Lsi15's and behond. Good luck with your upgrade. It's a good one.

    Dan
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    OH YEAH!!! That is a very good combination!!! Enjoy!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2006
    Sounds good to me. The RTI100s are what I upgraded from. You will like the difference.
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited January 2006
    Same as above....good match...
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited January 2006
    Thank you for the encouragement. How much should I expect to pay for a pair of used LSi15s?

    I have one more question, I have a Rotel RB-980BX (rated 120 w/ch @ 8 ohm). Can I use this along with my RB-1080 to bi-amp the speakers? I was thinking of powering the tweeters with the 980 and the drivers/woofers with the 1080.

    Thanks in advance.
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited January 2006
    anyone?
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited January 2006
    Used 15's range from $850-$1100. As far as biamping, it will work, but you might not be gaining monumental improvements. You can always try it and post back here.

    Zach
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited January 2006
    There's a "mint condition" pair on Ebay right now. Check it out here.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited January 2006
    You'd probably not want to bi-amp.. rather, sell both amps and get an RB1090 if you want supreme Rotel sound. If not, then just keep the powerful 1080 and sell the 980.
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  • dinnu
    dinnu Posts: 33
    edited January 2006
    Thanks for the suggestions.

    I will probably have to pass on the cherry pair as I am looking for a black pair (Wife's Advice :confused: )

    As for selling the amps, I will wait till I get the LSis and then think about it. I actually have 2 RB-1080s. One of them is at Rotel right now for the fix for fuse blowing issue.

    I had an opportunity to compare the LSis and the RTis at a local FRY's store. I will post my observations in another thread.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2006
    I imagine the Lsi's sound good for HT. I have the RTi100's with a Rotel 1080 and I think the HT component sounds very good. Music on the other hand could stand some improvement. Good Luck.
    Michael ;)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited January 2006
    Geez... that's a lot of rotels. Awesome~
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