Help Me Decide LSi 7 or 9

T-Bone
T-Bone Posts: 24
edited February 2006 in Speakers
Been reading a several days and spent several weeks trying to decide on speakers for my house that is under construction. I have always been a Boston Acoustics man:) , but have spent much time prowling here and went to Tweeters compairing to Polk's. Must say I am now sold on Polk:D . Listening today comparing the RTi6 to the LSi7 was really sold on the LSi7. But now researching them I was wondering if they would fill the room they will be in. Hoping ya'll (yep, I'm from Bama!) may help. The room is about 18'X23' and I was curious if the 7's will work or should I go to the 9's. I love music and thats what sold me on these. My wife of coarse is primarily focused on HT sound. I feel confident these will work great for both. I just want to be sure to get ENOUGH speaker for the room size. Please help, also any suggestions on a good place to buy them for a good price would be greatly appreciated.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited February 2006
    I would get the 9's

    any plans for a subwoofer?
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited February 2006
    Nope, Suggestions? Also will need Reciever???
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited February 2006
    The best way to find out is to buy them both from Tweeter. Tell them you're going to do A/B test between them to see which one you like the best. They will not have a problem doing that at all. I find Tweeter very consumer friendly. If you do buy from them remember that within a year of purchace you get full purchase price credit on a more expensive set of speakers. Maybe move up to LSi15's or 25's
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2006
    Hi T-Bone welcome! It would help if we knew what your budget is.

    A receiver all by itself will not be able to handle the LSI's by itself. You should consider getting the lowest price receiver that you like, that has pre-outs and then getting a separate 2 channel amplifier to power the speakers.

    I wouldn't get a less than 200 wpc amp.

    We have given plenty of amp choices in other LSI threads for you to check out. And getting one used is even better. Check out Audiogon for those, or Ebay.

    A bonus for getting them at Tweeter is if you purchase with their credit card, you will have a yr to pay it off interest free!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited February 2006
    I was hoping to keep budget around $1500, also, how do you utilize 2 recievers, I need them to also be utilized w/Home Theatre?:o :o
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2006
    Why do you need 2 receivers?
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2006
    T-Bone wrote:
    I was hoping to keep budget around $1500, also, how do you utilize 2 recievers, I need them to also be utilized w/Home Theatre?:o :o
    You don't use 2 receivers, you connect an external amp to the receiver via the pre-amp outputs on the back of the receiver.

    Lsi's are great speakers, but as you have learned by now they need plenty of clean power.

    A budget of $1500 is a good start, but if you plan on doing a full-on LSI home theater, well you're just not gonna get there from here.
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    Mmmm...the difference of price is justified. Take the LSi9 !!!!! ;)

    (Anyway LSi7 sounds great)
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited February 2006
    if you're determined to limit yourself with a $1,500 ceiling then I say stick with a 2ch. setup.

    Outlaw Audio rr2150 will drive any Lsi.
    $600.

    And I'd get the 7's.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2006
    aaharvel wrote:
    if you're determined to limit yourself with a $1,500 ceiling then I say stick with a 2ch. setup.

    Outlaw Audio rr2150 will drive any Lsi.
    $600.

    And I'd get the 7's.
    7's are great, but too small for the room.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2006
    Most definitely the 9's.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited February 2006
    note to self: 18 x 23.

    not 18 x13.. :rolleyes:

    glad to see those english courses paid off..
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • wirebill
    wirebill Posts: 63
    edited February 2006
    T-Bone,
    You have a private message.
    Thanks,
    Bill
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited February 2006
    Just wanted to give another vote to the LSi9s. I have both the 7s and 9s and have found that the 7's are lacking in my 13x27 room. I am however very happy with the 9s in the same room. They just offer a much fuller sound. They are almost tower like in sound.

    Just $0.02 worth
    Dave
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    Either go for the LSi9 or the LSi15. I would definitely go with the 15s especially since you arent planning on adding a subwoofer. This will keep you from upgrading for a long time (if ever). As for an amp, outlaw or rotel are good choices. As are paradigm or anthem amps.

    You can easily find a good 2 channel amp on audiogon for around the $300-400 mark.

    Joey
    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
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited February 2006
    cfrizz wrote:
    Why do you need 2 receivers?

    I see now you said 2 channel amp:o , Just really getting my feet wet on all this stuff:eek:
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited February 2006
    You wanted to get your feet wet, but jump in around here and you get dunked :D

    The LSi's are great speakers (I'd vote for the 9's over the 7's too, in your large room) but like most everyone has said, they're not meant to be run with a run-of-the-mill receiver. Trying to build a HT with LSi's and hefty amplification gets rather expensive. The LSi's would be worth the difference over the RTi line though, if you enjoy listening to music. You can stay closer to your budget if you look at used amps. Or Audiosource...

    In fact, that's what I think I'd do, if I was in your situation: I'd get a lower-end Onkyo or Denon, or Pioneer receiver with pre-outs, and then start looking for deals on Audiosource amps. If you buy them right, you can have new equipment and still recover most of your money when your're ready to upgrade to something better.

    Welcome to the forum

    Jason
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited February 2006
    Add another for the 9's
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2006
    I think both the 7's and the 9's are too small for that room. I would personally go with the 7's because I like them better for music. Whichever ones you pick will sound like crap for the first 100 hours or so until they break in.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited February 2006
    jcaut wrote:
    I'd get a lower-end Onkyo or Denon, or Pioneer receiver with pre-outs, and then start looking for deals on Audiosource amps. If you buy them right, you can have new equipment and still recover most of your money when your're ready to upgrade to something better.

    Welcome to the forum

    Jason

    This is the one I originally was considering (based purely on this article, again I'm a greenback when it comes to this stuff)
    http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/PioneerVSX-815ReceiverReview1.php
    I'm anticipating this one needs to be discarded.:confused:
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  • T-Bone
    T-Bone Posts: 24
    edited February 2006
    opinions on the Yamaha RX-V2500 to start and then if nec add an amp:o ???
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited February 2006
    T-Bone wrote:
    opinions on the Yamaha RX-V2500 to start and then if nec add an amp:o ???

    That would be a great choice. I have been very happy with my 2500, and have heard many say that it makes a good pre/pro. Plus since the 2500 is the previous model you should be able to pick one up cheap.

    Dave
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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