FS: Polk Audio LSi15 - Loudspeaker

24

Comments

  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited November 2006
    This is killing me!!! If these puppies don't sell by the day after christmas I'm going to have to go on a road trip.
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    At that price, I think it would have to take a government conspiracy of epic proportions to ensure that these don't sell by Christmas.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited November 2006
    MSALLA wrote:
    This is killing me!!! If these puppies don't sell by the day after christmas I'm going to have to go on a road trip.

    not if I get there first ;) . So whats going on dane, he doesn't want to ship them to you?
    AVR: H/K AVR240
    Fronts: Monitor 50s
    Center: CSI3
    surrounds: R15s
    Sub:Velodyne DPS10
    Dvd/Cd: Samsung HD upconverter (for now)
    TV: 50" Sammy Plasma
    game hardware: 360 and gcn.
    Gamertag: kovster27
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited November 2006
    I don't know. Like he said, he has other things to do in his life from time to time. I'll be patient. But in the meantime, I'm going to continue looking in case this doesn't work out.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    Dane, it's not you. It is the great potential of damage to the speakers themselves during shipping that is the limiting factor. If I had them I wouldn't ship them either!
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited November 2006
    Noted.

    Dorok, if and when you're willing to ship, let's talk, as I am very serious.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Normanality
    Normanality Posts: 297
    edited November 2006
    Just a head's up to those afraid to ship speakers.......

    I've had very good service using TeamAir. I think their website is http://www.teamair.com

    If you are near a large city, then they will come out to your house, pick up the boxes (automatic tailgate) and stretchwrap them on a skid. They will deliver to your house and wheel the pallet into your garage if needed.

    I just got my 2nd set of Innersounds, with each box being 20 x 24 x 72 and the pallet weighed over 200 pounds. Total cost $190 fully insured from SanFrancisco to Chicago.

    Just .02 worth ;)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited November 2006
    I had 7+ boxes of SRT's totalling almost 500 pounds arrive safe and sound from 3000 miles away ... I wanted them bad but a road trip was out of the question ...

    Although I'm as paranoid as the next guy about shipping we should all remember that unless we are going to the manufacturer to get our speaks that they were all shipped at one time or another ...

    However, in the end we all have to do what we think is best and if that is local pickup only then that's what it is ... My only other comment is that if that's the case then it should be clearly stated in the initial offering ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    I have no issues with shipping a speaker(s) per se and I'm certainly not new to audio resale here or otherwise. I'm not losing my home if I don't sell these speakers so forgive me for not falling over myself to add extra work, when I'm already spread pretty thin in regards to work.

    If I read another "odd" comment about me in another thread or why "the seller doesn't seem to want to work with me", you can definetly keep your eyes peeled for the next deal.

    I believe its within my right to decide the ultimate outcome of my FM transaction but I sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and motivation as a buyer.

    I'll look into the particulars for shipping, get some figures and email them to you. Let me think about it and I'll make a decision by Friday. Just FYI it was never stated that I would definetly ship these at any time so noone has been led by the nose here.

    Thanks.

    Norm - I appreciate the link as I wasn't aware of that particular company and I'm definetly near a major city.

    PW - Thanks for the history on that SRT shipment. I recall that from some time ago.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited November 2006
    Doro,

    I should add that this was somewhat of an unusual shipping deal as the seller had been the Polk area sales director for the west half of the country and Polk either did or arranged for the shipping ...

    Too bad we can't get Polk to ship all our sales ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    Did his name start with a "D"?
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited November 2006
    I think I'm just going to pass on these. I'd rather not wait the rest of the week just to know if you're willing to trouble your schedule to ship. I recognize the difficulty that gets added into the equation when trying to ship something big and heavy, and I too would rather conduct a transaction locally.
    Understand that I wasn't trying to make "odd" comments. Usually when I list something for sale, I like to be prompt and thorough in my replies. I like to receive that same courtesy, and unfortunately you and I haven't had the best of luck in that department.
    I'm sure you'll have no problem selling these for your asking price, and hopefully locally. Free bump for an excellent deal.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    OK, no problem, good luck and happy listening.

    EDIT: NM.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    Last call before Audiogon and the dreaded Ebay.

    All this LSi talk and only a Minnesota native speaks up and gets hardcore? $800 LSi15's? Weird.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2006
    I think you need to raise your price by $100 to cover your time answering the posts to this thread ;)
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    Nature of the beast...
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2006
    Throwing in a set of assless chaps might have got the deal done!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    All this LSi talk and only a Minnesota native speaks up and gets hardcore? $800 LSi15's? Weird.
    Doro,
    Keep in mind Christmas is right around the corner. Hang on to them for a while if you can, they'll sell. Timing is everything.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    Frank Z wrote:
    Doro,
    Keep in mind Christmas is right around the corner. Hang on to them for a while if you can, they'll sell. Timing is everything.


    Thx bro but thats not my intention, it was simply a hookup, and it was blown outta context.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited November 2006
    Can anyone comment on the differences between these and the SDA 2.3tl's?

    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2006
    Wow.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited November 2006
    That all you got Russ? :p I was looking for something a bit more illimunating.... :cool: Should I infer that it would be a stupid move?

    I have never had the chance to listen to LSI series speakers and I am thinking about trying something new, which means something else has to go. I already have several other SDA's and thought the 2.3's would be the easiest to move at the price of the LSI's. I am not looking to make any cash, just merely offset the cost of the new purchase so that it is a net zero transaction for me at the end of the day.

    Thanks again.

    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    Bert...

    I think Russ may have been "wowing" this thread. Doro's trying to give away what is more than likely a mint pair of Lsi15's for the best price most (if not all of us) have ever seen.. and this thread is dragging mud. Truth is... these should have been swiped up in 3 minutes or less.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited November 2006
    ZB - thanks for the clarification. I shoulda known better as Russ' ascerbic posts are generally pretty obvious. As the wife loves to point out, I get defensive FAR too easily.

    Russ - you have my heartfelt apologies if I managed to offend you. Not my intention.

    Now that that is out of the way - any comparison advise?

    I have read that the LSi's are power hungry and directional. Neither of those things put me off of them. I am just wondering what the sonic differences are and whether or not one is prefered to the other. Or are they too apples and oranges to really say?

    Thanks again for everone's patience.

    Chris
    HT Rig
    Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl - Anthem 2 SE
    Polk CSi5 - Adcom 555
    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
    Denon DCD-1500II
    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

    Basement Rig
    Polk SDA SRS2
    Carver 1.5t
    Carver C2
    Technics SLD202
    Some Other Sony DVD/CDP
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    If I had the money I would be driving to Doro's this minute...you see used LSi9's close to that price, and not in as good condition.

    Unbelievable.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2006
    Apples and Oranges, correct.

    I cannot be offended broham, no worries there. ;)
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Wow.


    yep, I'll put myself firmly in this camp.

    seems hard to sell speaks local pick up in the Northeast to me sometimes. I still dont ship though, Doro hit the nail on the head, the P.I.T.A. factor can often not be worth it.

    shame too, if I allready didnt own a pair (and consider having LSi15's as surrounds to be effing ridiculous :D ), I'd be knocking on his door as we speak.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited November 2006
    Is there a 5 year no interest payment plan;) , if so dibs:p .

    Man, I wish I could get these. I just don't have the money(but still have plenty of room on my credit card:p ) and promised myself not to upgrade for another year or two at least...

    Hopefully someone will wise up and finally snatch these. Best of luck

    tommyboy
    AVR: H/K AVR240
    Fronts: Monitor 50s
    Center: CSI3
    surrounds: R15s
    Sub:Velodyne DPS10
    Dvd/Cd: Samsung HD upconverter (for now)
    TV: 50" Sammy Plasma
    game hardware: 360 and gcn.
    Gamertag: kovster27
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2006
    bert26 wrote:
    Can anyone comment on the differences between these and the SDA 2.3tl's?

    Chris

    As stated previously, apples and oranges.

    It's a more accurate and articulate speaker than any SDA but it doesn't have the soundstage that an SDA creates....and the key word is create. The sweet spot is smaller in comparison and tends to be pretty directional in my smoking jacket demos.

    Is it better? That's personal but I think that the LSi is the best speaker Polk has made in decades.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    If I could handle the weight of them I would have been all over these speakers!!!! I would have had them delivered to my brother for him to bring up to me on his next trip up to Boston.

    Oh well it's our loss! He will have them sold on Audiogon or ebay in no time!
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter