LSi C shielding

Steve@3dai
Steve@3dai Posts: 983
edited October 2009 in Troubleshooting
So I popped in Atlantis last night and was ready for some DTS goodness.

Unfortunately, during scenes will semi-heavy bass in the center channel (set to small) it would distort my TV!!!

I had the LSiC on top of my 34" HD Toshiba, but now I've got it on the floor.

Aren't these things supposed to be monitor friendly? Am I missing something?

Setup:

LSi9
LSiC
Arcam AVR-200
Toshiba 34HF81 TV
Toshiba SD-4700 DVD

- Steven
LSi 9/C/FX
Arcam AVR-200
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Here is how it was setup:

    fullsystemsmall.jpg
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2002
    I'd be seriously P.O. if I were you.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Yea, it's kinda pissing me off.
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited June 2002
    could it be from the vibrations?
    maybe a mouse pad or something to isolate?
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    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    But it distorts the colors, not just makes it move
    LSi 9/C/FX
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2002
    Steve,

    Call Polk and pitch a ****. This is obviously a design flaw
    that needs to be immediately addressed. Center speakers
    are supposed to be well shielded. My guess is that you have
    an extra sensitive TV. Ya know... leaving that speaker on your
    TV can screw it up bigger than SHi#. Get that thing off of there
    ASAP. Serious.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Yea, I took it off. I just wonder if I need to get my TV re-aligned now. I'll do some Avia tests tonight and make sure everything is kosher.

    Yea, I was under the assumption that I could place a center channel on top of my TV, as that's what they are designed for.
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited June 2002
    Hello Steve,
    I'm sorry you're having a problem with the LSi C speaker. This is the first instance of this kind of problem and I can assure you it is designed to be video shielded. Sometimes the shielding cup may become dislodged from the back of the driver or the reverse polarity magnets may not have been charged properly. Please telephone us at 1-800-377-7655 and I'm sure we can be of help.
    Regards, Ken Swauger
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Thanks Ken, I knew I could count on Polk. I'll give you guys a call tomorrow.

    - Steven Tellman
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Did the Avia re-calibration tonight, actually for the first time. Everything came out very well, w/o the center channel on there. Got all the color, brightness, tilt, etc all straightened out, looks really good :)
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited June 2002
    Polk to the rescue again...gotta love this company.........I wonder If I'm on to something?................................................
    Dan
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Called up customer service today, and I have new drivers and a tweet coming to my house by tomorrow. I'll switch them out and see if it makes a difference.

    Polk rocks!
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • cookaa
    cookaa Posts: 49
    edited June 2002
    Just got my LSis yesterday.

    Listened to Hell Freezes over DTS DVD.

    TV pictured bounced under the low frequency driver (Biwired center) and the picture changed to a greenish color.

    Not cool

    Steve, let me know how your new stuff works.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Will do sir.
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited June 2002
    Two of them doing it :(
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • l80241
    l80241 Posts: 23
    edited June 2002
    I'm not sure if it's the same issue, but I had a similar experience. LSIC resting on top of Sony 27" tv. I stuck the little rubber pads that came with the speaker onto the bottom of the speaker to help isolate it.

    I was playing around with Avia on the center channel and did the test that sweeps from higher frquencies to lower frequencies. When it started getting into the lower range (do not recall which freq) the TV freaked out, colors changed, the picture wobbled all over and a definite electronic smell wafted over the room.

    I just assumed that test was not meant for a non-full-range speaker, but maybe it's a actually problem with the speaker.

    Good news, is I have not seen this during normal playback of movies, or music. Then again I have not cranked it too loudly.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Well, my new drivers should be in today. I'll let you guys know what's up.

    You should have the LSiC set to "small" in your reciever anyway.
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2002
    One doing it is a potential shipping damage problem.
    Two doing it is almost certainly a design issue - one that
    is perhaps easily fixed. Maybe Polk should consider
    recalling these LSi Centers... or, maybe Polk can send out
    to each customer a "fix-it" kit.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    There has been 3 doing it ;)
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Paul is my hero (really!).

    I have my Arcam AVR-200 set to have the center as small, but I think the cutoff for this amp is like ~60Hz, I'll do some more testing tonight (whether or not I get the drivers in).

    I had the supplied rubber feet on the front of the C to give it a little angle.

    - "Journalist" Steven :)
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited June 2002
    Maybe you knocked something loose in the bi-wiring process?
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    See other post in speakers ;)
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    2 tickets. 85 (or so) in a 65, and 66 in a 45 (dropped to 55). The 66 one was on a road called 2222 here in Austin, MEGA fun to run! Darn motorcycle cops ;)

    I need to update my pictures in the gallery as well. New head unit, new wheels, and well, I got a new subwoofer. Don't beat me Paul, but I went with a Image Dynamics IDQ10. It's less forgiving than the Polk, and I had to cross it over at like 55Hz without making it boom. The GNX10 did not boom even at 70Hz crossover. But the IDQ10 hits harder.
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    No drivers yet. Should be here today. That will give me the weekend to play around with 'em.

    - Steven
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    Well, well. Got the drivers in. My previous ones were made in August, and these November. Just FYI.

    It DOES NOT fix the problem unfortunately. I trust Polk to address this problem promptly and professionally. I know Paul and Ken will make sure it gets fixed, so don't fret people :)

    Ken or Paul, you are welcome to call me at home or work, I will email you my phone numbers.

    - Steven
    LSi 9/C/FX
    Arcam AVR-200
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited June 2002
    Keep this post alive with your results.I havent seen a shielded speaker do that yeat.Sorry your having problems,but as everone knows Polk will go out of there way to fix it.
    So besides your color problems, how does your system sound???
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited June 2002
    You got an extra set of speakers for FREE. That is pretty cool.:D
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited June 2002
    I gotta send 'em back :)
    LSi 9/C/FX
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited June 2002
    Bummer!!!!!!!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited June 2002
    Just the center right???
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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