I couldn't resist!!!!

MikeC78
MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
edited January 2007 in Speakers
Hello!

I couldn't resist posting this here and letting everyone know what a hell of a deal I got!

I just bought 2 pairs of cherry LSi15's and an LSiC for a total shipped of...

$1850!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

Used for a total of 5 months, mint condition, with original packaging!

I'm soooooo happy!!:D :D:D:D I've been waiting fo a deal like this for a LONG time!!

I can't wait, these will be connected to two Monster MPA 3250 amps. I currently have RTi8's and a CSi3. So, what is the upgrade like??:confused::D

Mike
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2006
    Very awesome! No doubt you'll enjoy those LSi's much more than the RTi's. And those Monster amps should give them a lot of power, too! Let us know how you like them!
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    I couldn't take the brightness with them on music anymore. The RTi8's are wonderful for HT. I'll definetly report back good or bad. : ) I'm really optimistic on this one!

    Mike
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    I think the only problem I'll be running into is, setting these up with a SVS PC Ultra behind each LSi15 in the corners of the room? I think I might get some cancelling issues that I'll be dealing with? We'll see, I sure hope not?!

    Mike
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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited October 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    Hello!

    I couldn't resist posting this here and letting everyone know what a hell of a deal I got!

    I just bought 2 pairs of cherry LSi15's and an LSiC for a total shipped of...

    $1850!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek:

    Mike,

    You got 4 LSi15's and an LSiC for $1850?!! Wowzer!
    Holydoc (Home Theatre Lover)
    __________________________________________
    Panasonic -50PX600U 50" Plasma
    Onkyo -TX-NR901 Receiver
    Oppo -Oppo 980HD Universal DVD Player
    Outlaw -770 (7x200watt) Amplifier
    PolkAudio - RTi12 (Left and Right)
    PolkAudio - CSi5 (Center)
    PolkAudio - FXi3 (Back and Surround)
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    Bluejean Cables - Interconnects
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited October 2006
    Man, thats a deal of a lifetime. Good luck with them
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2006
    Outstanding deal for those and only 5mo old too. Post some pics when you get them up and running, I'm sure your gonna love'em. Try putting the subs in opposite corners of the room if you have wire long enough that should help.

    Congrats
    Dave
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    Dave,

    The subs will be in opposite corners of the room. One corner will be a PCU and LSi15, the other corner will be the same. Am I missing something? I think I might have to get a SMS-1, I'm sure I'll be getting cancelling/phase issues?

    Holydoc-

    Yep! A total of 4 LSi15's and a LSiC! I still can't believe it myself!! I could barely sleep last night in soo much excitement, I felt like a little kid all over again!

    I'll post pics, but I won't be home until Feb. I'm in Ramadi, Iraq for the time being. I'll try to get my wife to snap some pics when they come in.

    Thanks
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    These are the pics from the guy I got them from...

    Edit: These were also used for 6 months and not 5 months like I posted. I don't have the pics of the other set of LSi15's, but he reassured me that they are indentical in every way. He used them as surround speakers.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited October 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    I can't wait, these will be connected to two Monster MPA 3250 amps. Mike
    Mike - i am really interested in how the Monster MPA's perform with the LSi's. I have a pair of the MPA's myself and really enjoy them.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    I'll make sure I let you know. Just be patient, I won't be home until Feb. They were a little overkill for the RTi8's, but they sure made them sound good. I'll be using them in conjunction with a Pioneer VSX-74TXVi for right now.

    Mike

    My Gear:
    LSi15 - Mains
    LSiC - Center
    LSi15 - Surrounds
    SVS - PC Ultra's - One behind each main

    Velodyne SMS-1
    Pre-Pro - Pioneer VSX-74TXVi
    Amps - Monster SS MPA 3250 X 2
    AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabalizers X 2
    HTPS 7000 SS Power Conditioners X 2
    Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD Player
    Panasonic S97 CD/DVD Player
    Motorola 6412/3 HD cable box
    Panasonic PHD508UK Plasma Display
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  • rodneeb
    rodneeb Posts: 29
    edited October 2006
    Mike,
    what are you going to do with the rti8's? If you're going to sell them, I'm on the market for some.

    rti6 (fronts)
    csi5
    onkyo tx-sr603
    sony 26" bravia xbr hd lcd
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  • rodneeb
    rodneeb Posts: 29
    edited October 2006
    ...and Congrats on that amazing deal!
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    Rod,

    I'm currently waiting from an answer from a friend back at home. That way I don't have to ship and I could always deal with the warranty for the next 5 yrs if he has any issues. I posted them in the classifieds here for sale. If I don't get an answer soon, I'll PM you or else Ebay them.

    They are immaculate as new, used for maybe a total of 6-7 months. I didn't even use the RTi8 surround speakers they never got connected. They are just sitting around collecting dust.

    Mike
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    Well,

    My father stopped by the house lastnight and helped my Wife unpack my new LSi's that arrived lastweek. It's been bothering me all week when they arrived, that I had to have them checked out to see if they were damaged in any way?

    He yelled at me and said "These speakers are NEW, not used!". I had to tell him one more time that they were bought off Ebay and used for roughly 6 months. He assured me that if these are used I can't tell them apart from new, there isn't a mark on them. They were packaged so well in their original carton, he said.

    I'm soo damn happy now!!:D :D I just can't wait to come home now and hook these babies up to my amps!!

    Mike:)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2006
    Excellent. Sounds like you got a great Ebayer.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    Yes, he is an audio freak! He has over 3500 sales, no negative feedback. He is upgrading his LSi's for some ML Summit's.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2006
    Sounds awesome..... I can't wait to give them a listen.

    So, are these going in your living room or do you have a basement theater?

    (My wife almost killed me for the front LSi15's - I don't know if I would survive putting two more in my living room.... :) )

    Plus I really want to hear the Ultra sub. (let alone two of them) Hurry up and get home already.....

    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    Michael,

    These will be in the living room. I can't wait until you hear the Ultra's either!:D With the size of my room, they make your ears pop!:eek: I can pull an uncorrected 125db's in my living room.:eek:

    We'll see how well they pair up with the LSi15's?:)

    Don't worry Michael.... When you get hear I'll make the Wife leave!:D

    Mike
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited November 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    Yes, he is an audio freak! He has over 3500 sales, no negative feedback. He is upgrading his LSi's for some ML Summit's.
    Sounds like my kind of a freak! :)

    Dont understand how I missed this thread... congrats Mike!! The LSi15s will keep your house warm for when you come home!

    *Salute*

    Joey
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2006
    Mike, how are the Monsters doing with the LSi's????????????
    PICS, man!!!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2006
    Congrats Mike. That is one great upgrade. Enjoy.
    Michael ;)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited November 2006
    Mike's not instate..... I dont think he can get pics up...
    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited December 2006
    scottvamp wrote:
    Mike, how are the Monsters doing with the LSi's????????????
    PICS, man!!!


    Scott-

    The "Monsters" are pushing the LSi's quit well, seem to hardly break a sweat!:)

    The sound and clarity comming from these speakers is just phenomenal compared to my old RTi8's. Defenitly worth the upgrade and am now one extremely happy owner!:D

    ...Until we have the gathering and Joey brings over the Plinius and ML summits.:(

    Mike


    I'll take some pics soon after I clean up the mess and get everything situated.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited January 2007
    scottvamp wrote:
    Mike, how are the Monsters doing with the LSi's????????????
    PICS, man!!!

    As requested, don't mind the mess...
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  • Sansui
    Sansui Posts: 372
    edited January 2007
    Mike, I noticed in one of your pics that you're using four remotes. Ever consider getting a Sony (touchscreen), a Logictech Harmony, or some other programmable remote? I have two of the Sonys (one for each room) and I was able to put away six remotes. Just a thought...
    Be gentle, I'm new to all this...

    The mind blowing speed of the BRAIN TRAIN...
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited January 2007
    Sansui wrote:
    Mike, I noticed in one of your pics that you're using four remotes. Ever consider getting a Sony (touchscreen), a Logictech Harmony, or some other programmable remote? I have two of the Sonys (one for each room) and I was able to put away six remotes. Just a thought...

    :D I use the Harmony 880. I have the other remotes scattered, sorry for the mess.

    Mike
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2007
    Mike,I have to say:What an awesome set-up!!!

    The Cherry LSI's are gorgeous,they match your cabinet perfectly...and all that gear is giving me MAJOR wood.

    Curious as to how the twin Ultras are working out,I've been thinking about picking up another one myself...
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited January 2007
    Mike Reeter wrote:
    Mike,I have to say:What an awesome set-up!!!

    The Cherry LSI's are gorgeous,they match your cabinet perfectly...and all that gear is giving me MAJOR wood.

    Curious as to how the twin Ultras are working out,I've been thinking about picking up another one myself...

    Thanks Mike!

    The Cherry wood on the LSi's don't exactly match perfectly, but they do accent the cabinets nicely.

    I love the twin Ultra's, I'd never go back to just one.:)
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2007
    Thanks Mike, that is one sweet setup. All that Monster Power equipment looks so freaking cool. Throw a PS3 in the mix and you could send members into shock.:eek: (Monster and Sony PS bashers);)
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited January 2007
    scottvamp wrote:
    Thanks Mike, that is one sweet setup. All that Monster Power equipment looks so freaking cool. Throw a PS3 in the mix and you could send members into shock.:eek: (Monster and Sony PS bashers);)

    Look a little closer on the top of the cabinet.:) I have the PS3 sitting there temp until I feel like moving it in the center cabinet, I just got it a few days ago.

    Mike
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