Anyone know if LSI15s will be replaced soon?

kolyan2k

just what the title says.

i was thinking about buying these speakers half-year to year before i actually need them.....of course i will use them a little here and there for music but thats it.

do you think i should do it?

hoosier21

I would wait, who knows what you will WANT in a year

McLoki

Speculation is that they are slated for replacement next year. With that being said, they are great speakers and I certainly don't plan to upgrade anytime in the near future.

Michael

Early B.

What difference does it make when or if they're being replaced? If you want the 15's, just buy them.

dorokusai

Don't expect that anytime soon.

engtaz

I agree with Early B. As much as the SDA's are loved. Anyone who likes a speaker should buy it. The next new speaker, might not sound as good to you.

engtaz

kolyan2k

Early B. wrote:

What difference does it make when or if they're being replaced? If you want the 15's, just buy them.

the difference might be in price due to a new model...no?

tommyboy

kolyan2k wrote:

the difference might be in price due to a new model...no?

Well, you can wait 2 years so you can get the lsi's on clearance, or buy used now(and cheaper)...

miner

Get them on clearance now at Tweeter.

kolyan2k

miner wrote:

Get them on clearance now at Tweeter.

they are $1400 something at tweeter with clearance + tax ! thats pretty expensive

people are getting them online used for 700-800 and no tax

JoshParsons84

Honestly dude, unless you have an overwhelmingly large room I dont feel like you need 15's. LSi9 for fronts I honestly feel will do you fine. I dont know what your ratio of music to movies is from what everything I've heard so far about them, they are spectacularly detailed and sharp crystal clear. They love power, they love to be played loud, it's what they live for LOL But, make sure you have no less than 200 watts being pushed in them or you'll actually think that they aren't good speakers cause they'll sound like crap. Food for thought from what I've learned off of these guys here at Club Polk

heiney9

kolyan2k wrote:

they are $1400 something at tweeter with clearance + tax ! thats pretty expensive

people are getting them online used for 700-800 and no tax

Keep in mind that in most if not all cases the $700-$800 sets are genuine new Polks, but they are sold by non-warranty companies therefore they remove the serial numbers and you can't get warranty thru Polk. Not a bad thing, but just so you are aware you are comparing apples to oranges in that sense. Tweeter will have a full waranty. Myself I woudn't hesitate to buy on-line from a reputable e-tailer.

kaisersose

I talk to a sale rep at Crutchfield yesterday. He said that he had not heard of anything as of yet. However he also said they had been out since 2002 and it was time for a change.

heiney9

If it wasn't hinted at during the most recent CES show then I would guess it's a ways off.

kolyan2k

ok. i missed the auction.....LSi15s went for 800+160 shipping. but i think i might be getting another deal here. LSi9s, LSiC, and LSi F/Xs for an even $1000....sound like a great deal, right? i am keeping my fingers crossed and i might be getting them this week.

i also wanna get Outlaw Model 990 Preamp/Processor and Model 7500 5-channel Balanced Amplifier. Do you think this will REALLY sound better vs Denon AVR-3806 and just 2 200amp mono blocks for the fronts ?

this is $2500 vs ebay boought AVR about $800 and $650 for amps. = $1450. a $1000 dollar difference !

kolyan2k

come on guys......is this a killer deal or no ?

i am going to feel bad otherwise after i pick the speakers up

heiney9

Is what a good deal? Having trouble following your post. $1K for the 9's, center and f/x's is a very good deal.

I don't understand the rest of your post and $1450 difference.

kolyan2k

heiney9 wrote: »

Is what a good deal? Having trouble following your post. $1K for the 9's, center and f/x's is a very good deal.

I don't understand the rest of your post and $1450 difference.

ok. i've been offered LSi9s, LSI F/Xs, and LSiC for an even $1,000 (no shipping here)

but now i need the rest of the Home Theater (Amps, Pre-amps or AVR)

I heard alot of good about Outlaw products, but i also read in this forum that Outlaw Model 990 Preamp and Denon AVR-3806 are sort of similar in sound output, and yet Outlaw will be more expensive and it does not have HDMI.

Another thing is getting Amps. A 5 channel amp Outlaw Model 7500 or just go with 2 mono blocks for the front LSi9s ?

And finally another question rises. Maybe i should wait for HDMI 1.3. I beleive first receivers are due some time August, right ?

cfrizz

All of the LSI line is 4ohms which will place a strain on a receiver. If you are going to do this get the Outlaw 990 & 7500 and be done with it in one fell swoop.

Do you use HDMI now? Do you know for sure that you are definately going to in the future?

There is ALWAYS something new on the horizon. At some point you just have to jump in & go.

kolyan2k

cfrizz wrote: »

All of the LSI line is 4ohms which will place a strain on a receiver. If you are going to do this get the Outlaw 990 & 7500 and be done with it in one fell swoop.

Do you use HDMI now? Do you know for sure that you are definately going to in the future?

There is ALWAYS something new on the horizon. At some point you just have to jump in & go.

thats what i wanted to do.........until i read about HDMI 1.3. and that it is the next big thing along with Blu-Ray and TrueHD sound...etc.

HDMI 1.3

Released 22 June 2006.[7] [8]

* Increases single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps)
* Optionally supports 30-bit, 36-bit, and 48-bit xvYCC with Deep Color or over one billion colors, up from 24-bit sRGB or YCbCr in previous versions.
* Incorporates automatic audio syncing (lip sync) capability.
* Supports output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio streams for external decoding by AV receivers.[9] TrueHD and DTS-HD are lossless audio codec formats used on HD DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. If the disc player can decode these streams into uncompressed audio, then HDMI 1.3 is not necessary, as all versions of HDMI can transport uncompressed audio.
* Availability of a new mini connector for devices such as camcorders.[10]

http://www.hdmi.org/resourcecenter/index.asp


First AVR: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12760_7-9676526-5.html

heiney9

All I can say is the Lsi package is a very good deal. I'm a 2-ch guy and am not up on the latest HT bells and whistles so I can't help you. I don't think you could go wrong with either piece as a preamp/processor, just find what features you want. Go with sperate amplification regardless because you'll be wasting the Lsi capabilities if you don't.

H9

MSALLA

kolyan2k wrote: »

ok. i've been offered LSi9s, LSI F/Xs, and LSiC for an even $1,000 (no shipping here)

but now i need the rest of the Home Theater (Amps, Pre-amps or AVR)

I heard alot of good about Outlaw products, but i also read in this forum that Outlaw Model 990 Preamp and Denon AVR-3806 are sort of similar in sound output, and yet Outlaw will be more expensive and it does not have HDMI.

Another thing is getting Amps. A 5 channel amp Outlaw Model 7500 or just go with 2 mono blocks for the front LSi9s ?

And finally another question rises. Maybe i should wait for HDMI 1.3. I beleive first receivers are due some time August, right ?

Jump on the Lsi's, thats an awsome deal.
As far as the outlaw stuff goes. I was a tweeter wasting time one day talking to a sales guy who new his stuff. He was raving about some vintage polks he just bought and pulled me aside to tell me he was buying outlaw. In his opinion it was better then everything they carry except the krell equipment which was out of his range.