LSi9 or LSiFX for rear surrounds?

SuperDave
SuperDave Posts: 168
edited March 2006 in Speakers
They cost about the same. I was leaning toward the LSi9's. They will be wall mounted, both have plate in back for easy mounting. Any opinion would be appreciated. Thanks! Yes, I'm looking at amps too.

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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited March 2006
    While the LSi9 does have a power port, I don't believe it is designed as a wall mount like the LSi7 or FX. I would actually prefer the LSiFX regardless for the bipole/dipole capability for movies.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2006
    Get the LsiFX.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited March 2006
    I would go with the Lsi7's or Lsifx. The 9's can't be wall mounted not to mention there to damn deep.

    The 7's make perfect rears . I liked them

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  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Posts: 168
    edited March 2006
    I thought the plate in the back of the 9's made them mountable. Thanks for the info. I thought that normal speakers would be a good choice over dedicated surrounds in case I changed configuration later on. I hardly ever see the 7's for sale on line. At least not as much as 9 or FX.

    SuperDave
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    Denon DVD-1920
    Sony XBR 27"
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    Polk LSi25 Fronts
    Polk LSiC Center
    Infinity RS1 Rears
    Monster THX Cables
    SuperDave
    Yamaha RX-V992 (Center,Rears)
    Adcom GFA-5500 (Mains)
    Denon DVD-1920
    Mitsubishi 40" LCD
    DirecTV DVR Whole House
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    Polk LSiC Center
    Infinity RS1 Rears
    Monster THX Cables
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2006
    the plates do allow the 9 to be wall mounted, but it's kind of awkward. the LSi9 is a very deep speaker. the argument isnt wether it could be wall mounted, its wether it should. and cast my vote to know. I have the 9's as surrounds and wouldnt consider wall mounting it. they are on stands.

    go 7's or lsifx for wall mounting. the 9's seem a little underutilized for surround duty anyway
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited March 2006
    Wait- your 9's have a keyhole on the plate to wall mount them????

    Why don't mine?
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2006
    LsiFx better for movies and can be wall mounted.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2006
    unc2701 wrote:
    Wait- your 9's have a keyhole on the plate to wall mount them????

    Why don't mine?


    the nine's do not have the keyhole, but supposedly, the powere port mounted to the back can be used as a mount, not sure how. to me the point is moot, the 9's are way too deep to not look retarded as a wall mount
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    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited March 2006
    ohskigod wrote:
    the nine's do not have the keyhole, but supposedly, the powere port mounted to the back can be used as a mount, not sure how. to me the point is moot, the 9's are way too deep to not look retarded as a wall mount

    Don't attempt this. the speaker i to heavy for the mount to work. If you want rear, the 9's are not the way to go.

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