First Time Polk Owner

mazersteven
mazersteven Posts: 51
edited April 2006 in Speakers
Hello Everyone,

I just purchased my first set of Polk's. After hearing many good reviews, I purchased a set of LSi9's, LSi7's, and LSiC. They are shipping today, so I can't wait till they arrive. I've never auditioned them, but figure all the reviews can't be wrong.

If anyone has any recommendations, or tips I would appreciate it. :D:D:D
Mazer
http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited March 2006
    Put them on a separate amp(s). The stronger, the better.
    The LSi9 is a jewel amongst also-rans.
    Welcome to Club Polk Mazersteven.
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  • therealjeepguy
    therealjeepguy Posts: 62
    edited March 2006
    Congrats on the nice purchase! Not too many go straight to the top on their first purchase. I'm assuming that you may be new to Polk, but not new to home theater given your choice of speakers. What did you have previously?
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    therealjeepguy wrote:
    Congrats on the nice purchase! Not too many go straight to the top on their first purchase. I'm assuming that you may be new to Polk, but not new to home theater given your choice of speakers. What did you have previously?

    You know what happened when you assume. LOL :eek: :D:D

    I an new to Home Theater. I started getting involved last year. My main HT system is a 7.1 sytem with Speakercraft AIM8 Five's in-ceilings. Installed by a pro boutique shop. My receiver is a Denon 4806 for that system. All teamed with a Mitsubishi DLP 1080p 73". No Sub yet. But will purchase a SVS PB12 Plus/2 soon. :D

    So I really have no experience installing, and setting up a system. I put my old Mitsu 60" in a small home office. I'll be putting a small system together in that room. Also figure it would give me a little hands on experience (Connecting, Wiring, Calibrating, Tweeking).

    You can see my main system in my Webshots pics.

    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2006
    Congratulations on your new aquisitions :D
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2006
    you're in for a real treat with that set up. Congrats!
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited March 2006
    I agree, you need a preamp and amp to make them shine...I'd go outlaw all the way, good value for the money, If not now then make it a point on getting separates, you won't be dissapointed


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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2006
    Yes..get a dedicated amp for the Lsis and welcome!:D You will love them.
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    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
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  • swchma
    swchma Posts: 49
    edited March 2006
    good luck, I hope your expectations are level. Great speakers for the price but don't expect miracles.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,749
    edited March 2006
    swchma wrote:
    good luck, I hope your expectations are level. Great speakers for the price but don't expect miracles.

    Did you forget to recalibrate your Denon AVR again?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2006
    Speaking of calibrating, don't forget to pick up a Radio Shack SPLMeter and do it right.
    http://www.audiophilia.com/hardware/spl.htm
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited March 2006
    A full LSi setup? NICE!!
    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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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    Thanks for all the kind words guys. No I won't forget the SPL Meter. I'm doing research on what amp, or amps to use.
    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2006
    Welcome Mazer! Nice setup!

    Have fun researching & let us know what you end up with for an amp.
    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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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    I'll tell you guys what I need some help in. Wall brackets to mount the LSi7's. They have to be able to adjust 180*, and pivot up, and down. My couch is up against a wall, and I need to be able to aim the speakers down at the listening area. Any help would be appreciated.
    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited March 2006
    First I have to say I didn't know these speakers came with a wood, & piano finish. The sides are wood, and the tops, and face are a piano black finish. They are a really good looking speaker. I couldn't believe how heavy they are. I am very impressed with there appearance.

    I can't wait to hear them. If they sound as good as they look, that would be "Totally Awesome".
    Mazer
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2006
    I need to be able to aim the speakers down at the listening area.
    No,No, No! You don't want to aim the surround speakers at the primary listen area. Doing so will cause the sound to be localized and you don't want that. You need to take a look at this.
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited April 2006
    Here are a few Pic's of the LSi9's, 7's, and LSiC. I still need gear, and stands for them.

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    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited April 2006
    Those photos are great. The LSi line .... only a drema for now .... :( (but I love my Monitors !!!!)

    Next month i complete my Monitor 5.1 system !!!! :D
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2006
    Very nice HT.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited April 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    Very nice HT.

    Thanks Seby, & Dorokusai

    This isn't my main HT system. Just something I'm puttng together for a second system. I moved my 60" Mitsu into my office. So I figured I'd put a system together in there.
    I also purchased a Paradigm Studio 20's system to do a comparison test between the two. Just having some fun.
    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    Wow! Very nice!!!
    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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  • mazersteven
    mazersteven Posts: 51
    edited April 2006
    What do you guys think of putting the LSi9's in their sides? Any advantage for having both drivers at the same level?
    Mazer
    http://community.webshots.com/user/maze069
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2006
    NO! Stand them up and put the correct speaker on the correct side. Toe them in and enjoy.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    ^What Frank said!
    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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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2006
    mazersteven wrote:
    I'll tell you guys what I need some help in. Wall brackets to mount the LSi7's. They have to be able to adjust 180*, and pivot up, and down. My couch is up against a wall, and I need to be able to aim the speakers down at the listening area. Any help would be appreciated.
    Nobody actually answered your question here. (except to say don't point your surrounds at your seating location - and I agree on that point)

    Anyway - many of us, including me, are using BT-77 stands and they work great. The only thing they do not have that you mentioned is the ability to tilt more than about 5-10 degrees.

    Your system looks really nice - can't wait to hear your impressions on the polk vs Paradigm comparison. (I think the paradigm's can get a little brite after extended listening, but that could have been the electronics that they were using at the time....)

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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