LSIC Power question

jln9
jln9 Posts: 16
edited October 2006 in Speakers
Im going to start my system witht the center to replace my csi245. I see that the LSIC is rated at 200 watts is that max or rms?
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited October 2006
    Really it's "Nominal", but I really can't think of a reason why the power rating would matter, unless you want to know the max db's you can hit in your room... which would say that the LSi line is not for you.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • jln9
    jln9 Posts: 16
    edited October 2006
    Im conceren with over powering it . I know that imight sound funny but i was thinking 125 rms.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2006
    typically I would consider it min. (or nearly so)

    In all honesty, the more the better with the LSi series and current is much more important than watts. (just less advertised in most amps)

    Why, what are you planning to run it with?

    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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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2006
    jln9 wrote:
    Im conceren with over powering it . I know that imight sound funny but i was thinking 125 rms.
    125 watts from what exactly? An AVR, an Amplifier? What brand? 125 watts from rotel, nad or parasound are dramatically different than 125 watts from Sony......
    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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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited October 2006
    Overpowering a speaker is almost never an issue. Speakers almost always blow as a result of underpowering and if your 125 watts are coming from an AVR, that's what your concern should be.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • jln9
    jln9 Posts: 16
    edited October 2006
    Im look at powering it with Adcom 6000 or 2535
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2006
    jln9 wrote:
    Im look at powering it with Adcom 6000 or 2535
    Sounds like it should not be an issue then. Enjoy.

    Michael

    Edit - I would go with the 6000 if they are the same price. If you do go with the 2535, be sure to check if it can bridge a 4 ohm load before you try to do it. If the amplifier is not stable into a 2 ohm load, you will not be able to bridge it at 4 ohms without having problems. Just wanted you to be aware of that potential issue. They do look like nice little amps though (and available at a good price).

    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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  • jln9
    jln9 Posts: 16
    edited October 2006
    what about 125 bi amped at 4ohm adcom 5300 for 190
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited October 2006
    dont bi amp anything (but go ahead and replace the brass jumper with speaker wire), just get the biggest amp you can afford that has the largest power supply and biggest transformer. You will need lots of current to make the lsi speakers sound there best.
    Speakers: LSi9 x 2, LSic, LSiFX x 2, Velodyne HGS-15
    Amps & Power: Rockford Fosgate T8004 x 3, Cascade Audio APS-55 power supplies x 5, and 1 farad capacitor.
    Electronics: Denon 3806, Toshiba HD-A1, & Sony KDL46XBR2
    Accessories: Anti-IC interconnects, 8 Mondo Traps from Realtraps, and Salamander furniture.
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