LSI Center for $385 at AcousticSoundDesign

jtran
jtran Posts: 6
edited March 2006 in Speakers
Has anyone buy anything from Ebay, AcousticSoundDesign 888.224.3663?
It has good price for LSI center speaker at $385. I'm wondering about the 5 year warranty from Polk. Any thought or suggestion would be appreciated.
Ths,
Jtran
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2006
    That is the best price I have ever seen! I wouldn't even sell my used one that low.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited February 2006
    You will not have a factory warranty if you buy from them.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited February 2006
    I've seen their stuff for sale on ebay for some time and wondered if it was legit also. They have an excellent rating and I've also seen them selling LSiFX speakers for $650, which is also a great deal. If you get the LSiC, let us know how it goes. I'm curious....
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    I bought my LSi9 from them and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Very solid seller, talked to Mike Embers (owner) a few times. They ship the speaker in a double box with ALOT of peanuts.... no way UPS can damage them unless they run it over with their Semi.
    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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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited February 2006
    I see the same seller has posted a pair of LSiFX's for $679. Man, if I could just be sure this was on the up and up, I would get it.

    Joey V: was the serial number still on the back of the speaker you bought from this seller??
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • jtran
    jtran Posts: 6
    edited February 2006
    Okiepokie, you're right about the fact warranty.

    Here's a quote from Polk Audio, "Hello,
    I checked with the folks in the sales department and they are not
    listed
    as an authorized Polk dealer. This would mean they would not have any
    factory warranty.
    You may use the dealer locator feature of our web site:
    www.polkaudio.com to find a complete listing of authorized dealers.
    Regards, Ken, Polk Audio"

    Ebay-vendors has 90 days warranty for this item .... still very tempting.
    How can they sell it for $385 vs. everyone else at $599?
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited February 2006
    I looked throught this sellers feedback, and 6 different folks who bought the LSiC and FX's were very positive regarding the whole transaction and quality of the product. Sounds pretty good!
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,214
    edited February 2006
    Never bought from them, but have read good reviews about them on the net. They usually sell the Lsi9's for like $649 + shipping or $699 w/shipping. I've been tempeted a few times. The no warranty thing doesn't bother me as long as the speakers aren't damaged during shipping.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    No serial number/sticker on the back of either one.

    Sorry.
    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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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited February 2006
    That's correct. I bought my LSiC from them - no serial number sticker on the back, but it works perfectly and was in perfect condition.
    Dodd Audio ELP [ Tubes ] // Harman Kardon AVR330 // Parasound HCA-1203A // Denon DVD-2900
    Polk Audio LSi9, LSiC, LSi 7 // HSU STF-2 // Signal Cable Interconnects (SG BW/A2/MP)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2006
    I got my LSIFXs from them . No problemo:)
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • StopherJJ1980
    StopherJJ1980 Posts: 267
    edited February 2006
    Got my CSi5 from them. No warranty but got it quick and it works perfectly. No complaints, I would buy from them again if warranty isnt important.
    -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
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  • steve-o
    steve-o Posts: 4
    edited February 2006
    Acoustic sound design is a good, fair ebay seller. You will get very good product and very good pricing... the only drawback is the seriel numbers are scratched off, so you will not have warranty coverage. I wouldn't be concerned about it, becuase Mike is a good seller. It's worth it....
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  • unbridled_id
    unbridled_id Posts: 179
    edited February 2006
    I purchased a pair of lsi-9's from them, well packed and in mint condition.
    The greatest enemy of truth is very often not the lie - deliberate, contrived and dishonest - but the myth - persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.

    Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince.
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited February 2006
    Sounds a bit fishy that the serials are scratched off-I mean, really, why would they need to do that? Still, speakers are not likely do go bad like some other units.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited February 2006
    Sounds a bit fishy that the serials are scratched off-I mean, really, why would they need to do that?

    Simple version, authorized dealers get better prices on large quantities of merchandise, so they buy more than they can sell, and re-sell the exess to unauthorized dealers. This way both dealers get a better price than they normaly could.

    The serial numbers are removed, so that the manufacturer can not trace the unauthorized merchandise back to the original dealer.
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  • ClemmonsHoo
    ClemmonsHoo Posts: 51
    edited February 2006
    I just ordered my LSi9s from them - $659 before shipping. I'll let you know how it goes. I went ahead and ordered from them because in many reviews I read, the place of purchase was from these guys and the owners had no complaints.
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited February 2006
    I ordered my LSI9's and my LSIfx's from them. You will not find them for less. I have had them for six months with no problem.
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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  • Drumingman
    Drumingman Posts: 348
    edited February 2006
    Why would it matter if the serial numbers were left on?
    Could they be an Polk look-a-like?
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  • jtran
    jtran Posts: 6
    edited February 2006
    I've checked out http://garrett-smarthome.com/, although they're not authorized dealer but their distributor will carry Polk warranty. LSI9 $388 each, and LSI9C center $450. Both are a bit more than AcousticSoundDesign.

    Here's a quote from my email, "The Polk is purchased from an authorized distributor here. The warranty does not come from us, it's the Polk warranty. You would return the item here for replacement if defective.
    Jeff"

    Does any know if Mike Embers can offer the same Polk warranty through his distributor? Maybe a little gentle persuasion will do the trick...?
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  • Drummerboy
    Drummerboy Posts: 15
    edited February 2006
    Just got a PSW505 for 369, and csi5 for 259. both new, delivered fast. I am a believer.
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  • haveyouever
    haveyouever Posts: 25
    edited February 2006
    I bought my Lsi15s, LsiC, LsiFXs x 2 from Mike, talked to him multiple times to comfirm the buy and to discuss the unauthorized dealer arrangement... I can second WilliamM2s comment!!!!... the speakers where never used and shipped in original factory boxes... not a scratch of finger print on them!!... :)... can't complain!!...
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  • jtran
    jtran Posts: 6
    edited February 2006
    haveyouever & WilliamM2,

    Have you discuss with Mike to see if he can offer the Polk warranty through his authorized dealer? Just curious.

    Jtran
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  • ClemmonsHoo
    ClemmonsHoo Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    Speakers have shipped!!!
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited March 2006
    Have you discuss with Mike to see if he can offer the Polk warranty through his authorized dealer? Just curious.

    The serial numbers are removed, I don't see how he could offer any warranty.

    I think you are worried too much about the warranty, if they are damaged when you recieve them, he will take care of it. If they break later, you have saved more than enough to cover the cost of a replacement driver or two, or even three.
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  • jtran
    jtran Posts: 6
    edited March 2006
    Yep, I do worry because the deal sounds too good to be true but now probably worth the risk. Since everyone here who had made the purchase are quite satisfied, so I feel a lot more comfortable placing an order.
    Jtran
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited March 2006
    Hello all....just got my new LSiC and LSiFX speakers from AcousticSoundDesign today. Total was $1229 delivered in 2 days to Alaska! I have taken them out and they look like they are in perfect condition. Now, I'm off to buy speaker cables and the big test, seeing how they sound, begins. I'm really suprised they got up here so fast. I pretty much saved about $800 to $900 on this deal once you add in shipping. I'm very excited! LSi rules!!!!
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2006
    just buy the speakers.......they've been around for a while, and Polk will not be servicing them should they break.

    If ASD offers any sort of warranty, it's going to be in-house, so just make sure you ask all the questions you have before you place the order.
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • Foz
    Foz Posts: 33
    edited March 2006
    I bought a pair of LSI/FX's from ASD. UPS tried to beat the pi#s out of them but they work great anyway. "Authorized" dealers are taking advantage of folks. 300 or 400 dollars for a warranty? Give me a break. OneCall.com even has an "extended warranty" you can buy. What a laugh.
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  • ClemmonsHoo
    ClemmonsHoo Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    Just got my LSi9s from ASD and they are in perfect condition. Outside box was practically destroyed, but they were well packed and the inside box wasn't even scuffed. No serial #, but if I thought they were that shabby I wouldn't have bought them in the first place.
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