Most impressive bookshelves you have heard under$1000

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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited May 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    And I was going to say Monitor 5's.

    I was too, but they are easily outlcassed (even modded versions) by almost all the speakers around the $1K pricepoint. My LSi's are so much better sounding in almost every aspect than my 5b's. Now if you are talking $500 or less the M5's and M7's would certainly fit into that segment, especially with the RD0's and x-over upgrades.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited May 2007
    Dynaudio Audience 42 run behind a Rotel RSP-1098/RMB-1095 combo.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited May 2007
    I'd have to say the Totem Rainmakers over the LSi7's only because of the bottom end of the Rainmakers. I'm looking forward to reviewing the LSi9's very soon, courtesy of Paul DiComo.
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    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
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  • crossroads
    crossroads Posts: 32
    edited May 2007
    For me they're the Silverline Audio SR-12 excellent soundstage and such bass out of 5" mid/bass drivers.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited May 2007
    Now i've never heard the totems as yet but i've lots heard good things about them when it comes to music marc!!! hmmm no nht fans out their???
    Chicomorales:)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,778
    edited May 2007
    hmmm no nht fans out their???

    You must have missed my post.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2007
    LSi7's.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I was too, but they are easily outlcassed (even modded versions) by almost all the speakers around the $1K pricepoint. My LSi's are so much better sounding in almost every aspect than my 5b's. Now if you are talking $500 or less the M5's and M7's would certainly fit into that segment, especially with the RD0's and x-over upgrades.

    H9

    Agreed. I love my 5b's but as great as they are, Polk has made it hard to compete against the LSi series for the price, no matter the competitor.
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited May 2007
    Has anybody demoed or heard the new Outlaw bookshelf speakers? I think its within $1k range.

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited May 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    NHT SB3's. Upgrade the crossovers and they're even better.

    So you think or give them the edge over the classic 3's???
    Chicomorales:)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,778
    edited May 2007
    Couldn't say as I've not heard the Classic 3.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited May 2007
    I'll agree that the LSi9s are a wonderful speaker. However I would say that I've been most impressed with the Energy RC-10s in the sub 1k range. Amazingly smooth aluminum tweeter, and stunning low end extension for such a small footprint. Also the Cherry and Rosenut veneers are beautiful. I personally ran them off my SQ-88 tube integrated, as well as my Halo P3 and A23. Both setups sounded wonderful but, I defiantly preferred them on the tubes.

    I would heavily recommend an audition to anyone with the opportunity.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited May 2007
    You sound like a sales guys cmy.....:) but i've also heard lots of positives on the rc-10 http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/energy_rc10.htm uh are they actually real wood veneer??? opps i see they are
    Chicomorales:)
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited May 2007
    Chicomoralessxm wrote: »
    You sound like a sales guys cmy.....:) but i've also heard lots of positives on the rc-10 http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/energy_rc10.htm uh are they actually real wood veneer???

    Well I was once a sales guy, but never got to sell Energy.

    Yep real wood. Hand finished I believe.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • chunwangnyc
    chunwangnyc Posts: 4
    edited May 2007
    Tweeters selling LSi9's for $649?! Is that only at your local Tweeter or they were running a special? Most I have seen are around $800 price range...
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2007
    Albeit a large bookshelf, the AR98Lsi.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    edited May 2007
    chunwangnyc wrote: »
    Tweeters selling LSi9's for $649?! Is that only at your local Tweeter or they were running a special? Most I have seen are around $800 price range...


    Tweeter stores are closing all over. I could pick up a pair for $500 out the door!
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited May 2007
    Man i wish i lived in the states lol
    Chicomorales:)
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  • Yashu
    Yashu Posts: 772
    edited May 2007
    Too bad no tweeters, that I know of, are closing in Houston. I remember when they stopped selling Mirage, I got a good deal on a set of Mirage bookshelves that were pretty impressive. Too bad Mirage left the "real" speaker buisness.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,233
    edited May 2007
    Focal 807v. Just to throw it out there for ya'.

    Let your ears decide.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited May 2007
    This thread has stayed on point too long. I like these for a left and right channel.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited May 2007
    trouts acoustics...........now your talking uhhhh are the trouts??? dont know fish so well until i taste them???
    Chicomorales:)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2007
    Bill Ayotte wrote: »
    I'm gonna go with the B&W 602S3 as of yet...

    I have to agree here. They cost under a $1K, crystal clear reproduction, and the imaging amazed me when I first tried them out. Plus they don't have that warm bias that all those Polk guys like...:p
    Jake
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  • kolyan2k
    kolyan2k Posts: 259
    edited May 2007
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    Speaking of Lsi9s, I was at tweeter seeing if I could steal any last minute deals from their close-outs here in Dallas.

    Anyway, they have the Lsi9s listed for like $649 and the LSi7s for like $479 a pair. Decent deals, but nothing special. However, I see a boxed pair of LSi9s on the ground marked sold and looked at the slip. Guy only paid $218 per each, so $436/pair. After tax, guy is still getting a brand new pair for under $500.

    I pleaded with the sales guys there to give me the same deal, even just match that for some open/demo Lsi9s they had. No dice. They wouldn't play ball.

    my buddy just picked up LSI9s (open box) and LSI/FXs (new) for less then 1k at Tweeter here in Boston area. and I got myself Martin Logan Dynamo for $360 new. I always liked Tweeter :)

    Lsi7s were $350
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2007
    Those deals that ya'll are talking about at tweeter are unbelievable! I wish I had one near me because Martin Logan's for $360 is always great. I just checked out their website and they had good deals online too, but most of their speakers are only available for pick-up at the store. Sad day.
    Jake
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  • kolyan2k
    kolyan2k Posts: 259
    edited May 2007
    zingo wrote: »
    Those deals that ya'll are talking about at tweeter are unbelievable! I wish I had one near me because Martin Logan's for $360 is always great. I just checked out their website and they had good deals online too, but most of their speakers are only available for pick-up at the store. Sad day.

    yeah. they are closing 2 stores here. one in Boston and one in Saugus. Boston store is already empty and probably already closed. Saugus might be open for other week, but i bet all LSIs are gone by now
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited May 2007
    Chicomoralessxm wrote: »
    So you think or give them the edge over the classic 3's???

    The Classic Threes are a better overall speaker in terms of resolution/detail, imaging/soundstaging/dispersion, articulation, refinement, transient response, driver integration, and really, just about any kind of adjective you want to compare between the two.

    However, IMO, the SB3 does hold 2 advantages though, one objective, and one subjective - it does have better and deeper bass extension (-3 db at 39 Hz! :eek: ), and I think it just flat out does rock music better. YMMV
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited June 2007
    Here is a quick question a friend told me he auditioned these reccommended I hear them. Has anyone listen to or heard these AAD speakers before??
    http://aadsound.com/products/Loadspeaker/s%20eries/s1.htm
    If so how good or bad lol are they never heard of them. Just curious
    Chicomorales:)
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited June 2007
    Do you subscribe to stereophile? They just reviewed these in the July 07 issue, pretty sparkling review.

    If we are talking new I would have to say LSi9 best under $1000

    If we are talking used I would have to say Stone Image Audio Rothschilde A2s.

    Jared
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited June 2007
    Hmm.... most impressive speaker for the money I'd say is the R15's, at $50 (no typo) for the pair. So shoot me, I'm happy with them!
    Ludicrous gibs!
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