Just got my new rig and LSI9s setup...O...M...G!

ClemmonsHoo
ClemmonsHoo Posts: 51
edited March 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm coming from an old bottom of the line Sony compnent system that I got from a Crutchfield tent sale back when I used to live in C'ville. And a 1980 pair of Jensen 3-way floor speakers.

I've been listening to my new NAD system and LSi9s all day, and I am floored. First, there are no C521s to be had right now and the factory is not shipping anymore until after the end of the month, so the store loaned me a C542 (nice). My receiver is the C720BEE.

I was a little worried because so many people said that that receiver wasn't enough for the LSi9s. Well, I can't even get the vol 1/2 way up before it feels like my ears are gonna bleed, and that's not why I wanted this system in the first place.

Lastly, I was NOT expecting this level of good base rsponse. For bookshelf speakers, I think they are phenomenal. I actually have the bass turned back a little and the treble turned up.

Thumbs up for NAD and Polk. Now, where in the hey did I put that Dire Straits CD - dang it!!
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  • cbl117
    cbl117 Posts: 285
    edited March 2006
    I know where my dire straits CD is...in my cd player!! Money for nothing is a kick **** album! Hope you find yours:)
    2 Channel

    Vandersteen 3a Sigs
    Music Reference RM-200
    Hovland HP-100
    VPI Scout w/ Benz Ace
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Cardas Golden Reference Speaker Cables
    Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects
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  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Posts: 168
    edited March 2006
    :D Chicks for free..........................
    SuperDave
    Yamaha RX-V992 (Center,Rears)
    Adcom GFA-5500 (Mains)
    Denon DVD-1920
    Mitsubishi 40" LCD
    DirecTV DVR Whole House
    Polk LSi25 Mains
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    Infinity RS1 Rears
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2006
    What you're using is not just any receiver, it's a NAD. When we reccommend seperates over receivers for the LSi, we're talking about your run off the mill receivers. NAD, B&K, Outlaw, etc are pretty much super receivers that will leave mass production units in the dust.

    Congrats on your new set up. Sounds like you're really enjoying the sound. You're right about the bass response on the LSi9. Even though they roll off quick around 50Hz, anything above is very potent. I love my LSi9 and don't plan to sell them. They'll come in handy when I'm married and the wife don't want big Klipsch towers:).

    Remember, CH, CRANK THEM!

    Maurice
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2006
    Congratulations and enjoy you new Polk LSi9's!
    Carl

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited March 2006
    Congrats congrats!!
    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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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited March 2006
    Excellent speakers !!!! I wish in the future can buy a pair of thats :)
    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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  • ClemmonsHoo
    ClemmonsHoo Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    Thanks all. I would like to highly recommend a particular CD that matches up well with the LSi9s. It blew me away.

    Movie soundtrack "Hideaway". The 5 middle tracks sound incredible out of these speakers. They will hit you you hard!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2006
    Yea, what he said, everyone should have NADS!!!

    Congrats.

    RT1
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2006
    Congrats, nice system you've put together. Try some progressive jazz on those 9's...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2006
    Enjoy listening to your music again for the first time.
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