Mr. Polk, My thoughts about future update to LSI speakers

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2006
    wirebill wrote:
    hey Danger boy,
    Judging by the lack of response I guess you and I are the only ones thinking wheels.
    I’m thinking of putting some wheels on my Ohm I’s. I typically move them every weekend to vacuum around my equipment and they are heavy speakers.Bill

    It's a radical idea for sure.. but there's no reason it couldn't work. As long as it didn't compromise the speaker in any way. Attaching wheels I don't think would hinder the towers at all.

    At least it should be on option for people to purchase. Surely not every buyer will want them.. but for folks like CFrizz, it might make a ton of sense as an option if she likes towers, but hates their weight.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    Precisely Al!!!!:)

    BTW I went listening at Spearit & Tweeter today. Started a new thead about it.
    danger boy wrote:
    It's a radical idea for sure.. but there's no reason it couldn't work. As long as it didn't compromise the speaker in any way. Attaching wheels I don't think would hinder the towers at all.

    At least it should be on option for people to purchase. Surely not every buyer will want them.. but for folks like CFrizz, it might make a ton of sense as an option if she likes towers, but hates their weight.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited April 2006
    I'd be surprised if any manufacturer as widespread as Polk would put wheels on their speakers. The reality is that speakers are rarely moved once they're placed, and having something that ultimately changes a speaker's relationship with the floor will also affect it's bass presentation.

    The only way you could put wheels on the speakers is if you drilled into the upright wood and didn't drill a hole completely through the enclosure. That would cause a problem with the bass levels IMO. The other issues is that if you get too close to the edge, you risk punching out the side and then your speaker is forever trashed.

    The best idea IMO is those nylon slide pucks under the speaker that can significantly reduce the friction making it a much easier thing to push. If they can work for couches, they can easily do the job for speakers.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2006
    the large SDA SRS's I have each weigh 190lbs. i can't move one by myself. granted Polk doesn't make such large speakers anymore.. but, those SRS's. have threaded slots on the bottom for feet/spikes/etc. that's about all it would take on the rear bottom of a current day tower.. say a RTi12 to have wheels/rollers as an option to attach to the threaded posts.

    that's all i'm saying. yes i know it will be a cold day in hell before it's even given any kind of consideration.

    Just that with all of today's advances and conviences well all enjoy. one small little mod to a tower speaker IMHO don't seem to be that big of a deal.
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited April 2006
    Anyone know what the average price for the ML Clarity is?
    looks like a fine speaker, its got to be below the 2,800$ msrp!

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited April 2006
    The Clarity cost $2800.... it's at a price range where a lot of other good speakers reign.
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  • EricT43
    EricT43 Posts: 130
    edited April 2006
    How about LSi15's with casters instead of spikes?

    Edit: oops, I see someone already thought of that...

    OR, if you're on carpet, you can put it on those slippery plastic discs that they use to put under couches and such. Then you can just slide it around...
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2006
    Cathy..what about Sonus Faber GP Domus? Their floorstanders are only 115 lbs for the pair???? Those are my dream speakers. Sonus Faber
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2006
    Cathy,

    Why do you want new speakers?

    RT1
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited April 2006
    LSi sound in a smaller package to me would be Onix reference line. Same Vifa design tweeter. The 1.5 or 1.8 both come is at 50-55 pounds each. Iknow getting your listen on is important, but for the cost of shipping, a 30 day trial in home would be cheap.


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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    :D Darla are you trying to give me a hernia? Or are you just trying to bankrupt me?:eek: :rolleyes: ;):D WAAAAAAA!

    They are beautiful though!:)

    wingnut4772 wrote:
    Cathy..what about Sonus Faber GP Domus? Their floorstanders are only 115 lbs for the pair???? Those are my dream speakers. Sonus Faber
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    You called it Ted. It's just a want! I fell in love with LSI's & wanting them just gets reinforced everytime I go down to my brother!:D

    Sometimes ignorance is truly bliss!

    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    Cathy,

    Why do you want new speakers?

    RT1
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited April 2006
    The Ref 1.5 is truly cheap!! Judging on my thoughts regarding the Ref1, I'm sure that will prove to be a solid speaker especially at the $699 price - considering they used to sell that speaker at the $1800 mark.

    It's not too heavy either Cathy.
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