Just converted to LSI9s from M&K. Need help.

mox

Now that I am a new Polk fan, I need advice on what surround & center channel speakers to put with the LSI9s.
Currently, I have a Definitive Tech 500 watt sub that is more than adequate. My neighbor 1 block over can feel that sub when I play Pearl Harbor.:)

Any advice would be just greeeaat.


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Pioneer 5016 HD Plasma
Denon AVR-3400 Receiver
Sony Progressive Scan DVD
Denon 5-Disc Changer (for sale)
Definitive Technology PF15TL 500 watt Sub
Cherry LSi9 Polk front speakers
Monster Cable bi-wired
10 ft cherry 5-piece wall unit w/glass doors
XBOX w/wireless controls

Looking for:
LSiC Center Channel
FX Rears dipole/bipole
Adcom amp

phuz

Surround: LSi7 or LSiFX
Center: LSiC

dkg999

Really not a lot of choice. Only one LSi center, the LSiC. I have been really impressed with it so far, as I just converted my HT to LSi's. I would go with LSiFX for the side surrounds. They are really nice. I am using FXi5's as my rears (because I had them and they were on the walls already!) and they seem to blend pretty well with the LSi's. Not sure it would be worth it to go to LSi7's in the rear since I already have the FXi5's.

mox

Currently, i have a Denon AVR 3400 with no external amp. It seems to push everything pretty seamlessly. I am still using the M&K center and rears until I can sell them. I like the looks of the LSiC & LSiFX 5s. I think that is my best bet.

btw,
how can I list all my toyz in my sig the way you cool guys do it?

danger boy

towards the top of the page in the blue bar.. look for user CP click on that and fill out the info under signature.

Pepi28

mox wrote: »

Currently, i have a Denon AVR 3400 with no external amp. It seems to push everything pretty seamlessly. I am still using the M&K center and rears until I can sell them. I like the looks of the LSiC & LSiFX 5s. I think that is my best bet.

btw,
how can I list all my toyz in my sig the way you cool guys do it?

you should invest in a solid external amp to push all those babies. They require lot's of power since they are 4 ohm speakers.

mantis

Pepi28 wrote: »

you should invest in a solid external amp to push all those babies. They require lot's of power since they are 4 ohm speakers.

Agreed. Before you go and get the rest of the LSi line, get a good 5 channel amp. Use the Denon as a pre or get a matching Pre. This is the best thing to do before going Lsi.

Dan

mox

this board is great! i really appreciate everyone's input.

engtaz

Adcom, Sunfire, Outlaw, and .... 200 watts a channel at 8 ohms

dkg999

Or get an AVR with a real amp section :eek: I have been experimenting with my B&K AVR 507 and the Outlaw M200/Parasound 1500/Adcom 7705/Marsh A200/Parasound 1000 power amps I have. At any sane listening level, using the LSi9's, LSiC, LSiFX, FXi5 system I have now, other than the different sound qualities of the amps, which I am very familier with, I would challenge you to tell the difference. I spent a few hours switching them out with the LSi9's using a couple of favorite movie scenes. You would need to be in a very large room, pushing them hard, for the difference between 120 wpc and 200 wpc + to make a real difference. I would buy your external amp based on sound qualities that you like and match your speakers, rather than based on sheer wpc. Dynamic power and high current reserves are also important. Your mileage may vary, all stunts performed by professionals, don't try this at home

The surprising thing is that my NAD C720BEE receiver at 50 wpc with lots of dynamic power really sounded good for music with the LSi9's.